Are long hours and high-stress workloads wearing you down as an accountant or business professional? You're not alone.

In this episode, we’ll delve into the pressing issue of burnout and stress in the finance sector, exploring practical strategies to enhance your wellbeing.

Join us as a workplace wellbeing expert shares actionable self-care techniques tailored for busy finance professionals.

Discover how to recognise the signs of burnout, understand the effects of stress on your mental and physical health and learn where to find support.

You’ll also learn effective ways to prioritise self-care amidst your hectic schedule and the tools that are available to you.

Tune in now for invaluable insights and expert advice that can help you reclaim your balance and help you thrive in your accounting and finance career.

• Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia
• Guest: Thea O’Connor, an organisational coach and workplace wellbeing expert who has been helping people cultivate health and reduce stress for over 20 years.

You can find a confidential support helpline or hotline near you at find a helpline.

You can learn more about Thea at her website.

The INTHEBLACK website has insights on this episode’s topic, including the issue of overwork in accounting and finance.

Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.

And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:

• With Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

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Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Explore the Hays 2024-25 salary guide, celebrating 45 years of insightful reporting on the Australian and New Zealand job market.

Learn key trends and salary ranges essential for accounting, finance and business professionals in today’s job market.

With input from over 15,000 respondents across 26 industries, a key finding reveals that 77% of employees are considering new job opportunities, primarily due to the rising cost of living.

Discover further insights on skills shortages and the permanence of hybrid work arrangements and gain actionable strategies to navigate the current job market and address talent shortages - whether you’re an employee seeking new opportunities or an employer looking to attract the right talent.

Tune in for views and data that could shape your career or hiring strategy.

Host: Christine Gounder, digital content leader, CPA Australia

Guest: Caroline Edwards, NSW Director, Accountancy and Finance at Hays

You can read the Hays Salary Guide 2024 for more insights on the Australian and New Zealand job market and recruitment trends.

Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.

And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:

• With Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

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Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Social media is here to stay, especially for leaders in today’s digital world. But many still feel anxious about how to navigate it.

In this episode, we’ll explore the significance of personal branding and address some common concerns leaders have about social media.

Our expert guest shares valuable insights on the relationship between personal and business social media, the evolving importance of social media guidelines in organisations and how enterprise social networks can enhance productivity and connection in a hybrid work environment.

Join us to discover how you can confidently embrace social media, banish fears and elevate your leadership today.

• Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia
• Guest: Rita Zonius, a strategic communication management professional (SCMP). She is a career communicator and digital workplace expert who specialises in helping people overcome their fear of social media.

You can learn more about Rita on LinkedIn.

Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.

And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:

• With Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

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Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Measuring the ‘S’ in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is becoming more of a priority when it comes to company reporting.

In this episode, learn more about the methodology, benefits and challenges involved in social impact reporting, and what you need to know.

Tune in to elevate your understanding with a leader in the field.

• Host: Aidan Ormond, digital content editor, CPA Australia
• Guest: Adam Vise, Group Treasurer, Strategy and Social Value at Australian Unity, and Chair of Birchal Equity, a crowdfunding platform for entrepreneurs

You can learn more about Australian Unity’s Impact 2024 and the organisation’s community and social value (CSV) framework at their website.

Further information on social impact reporting is available on the INTHEBLACK website.

Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.

And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:

• With Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

Search for them in your podcast platform.

Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Stanford University’s Erik Brynjolfsson joins us to share insights on how business can leverage AI to boost productivity, innovation and growth.

In this episode, Erik explores the key role of a CFO in the AI era, strategies for staying competitive in today’s digital world, and the AI skills professionals need to stay ahead.

He also dives into the future of work, the growing importance of intangible assets, and the ethical implications of AI development.

Join us to gain valuable insights from a leading AI thought leader and academic.

• Host: Aidan Ormond, digital content editor, CPA Australia
• Guest: Erik Brynjolfsson, Senior Fellow at Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered AI and Director of the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

He is also the Ralph Landau Senior Fellow at Stanford's Economic Policy Research Institute, a Professor by Courtesy at the Graduate School of Business and Department of Economics, and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Known for his groundbreaking research on the economics of information, Erik has written bestsellers and holds a PhD from MIT and degrees from Harvard.

For more information on Erik’s research work at Stanford University, head to the Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty research page.

Erik is also appearing at CPA Australia’s Congress 24 in Canberra this October.

It’s an in-person and virtual event, featuring insightful and inspiring thought leaders who’ll share their ideas on a variety of topics to help level up your professional knowledge.

Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes?

Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:

• With Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

Search for them in your podcast platform.

Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Ethics are a cornerstone of the accounting profession.

In this episode, an ethical intelligence specialist explores the challenges accountants and finance professionals face in relation to ethics.

Gain practical advice on how you can avoid common ethics pitfalls and how to develop and apply ethical intelligence to ensure compliance with the APES 110 code.

Dive into real-world examples of how accountants have violated key principles – integrity, objectivity, competence, confidentiality and professional behaviour – and learn how to avoid these scenarios.

Listen now for an expert ethics guide.

• Host: Belinda Zohrab-McConnell, regulations and standards lead, CPA Australia
• Guest: Brendan O’Connell FCPA, an expert in corporate governance, ethics, and accounting with experience in academia and industry. He is a member of the Ethics and Governance Centre of Excellence at CPA Australia and has conducted extensive research and provided consulting services to both government agencies and corporations.

For more guidance on APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) head to the APESB website.

Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:

• With Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

Search for them in your podcast platform.

Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Curious about the latest mergers and acquisitions trends in Australia?

Dive into why dealmakers are feeling confident despite a slowdown in overall activity for 2023.
Unpack the reasons behind this cautious optimism and explore what's driving M&A trends across different deal sizes – small cap, mid-market and large cap.

You’ll also discover how the Australian M&A market stacks up against the rest of the world, learn the industries for consolidation and the opportunities in the world of M&A for the 2024-25 financial year.

Listen to this insightful episode and stay informed on prevailing market sentiment in M&A.

• Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment Policy Manager, CPA Australia
• Guest: Stephen Craig CPA, a Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) expert and partner at Pitcher Partners Melbourne, where he helps private business owners, private equity and multinational corporations negotiate as well as supporting them through deals.

The Pitcher Partners mid-year 2024 dealmakers report is available to read online.

Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:

• With Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

Search for them in your podcast platform.

Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting employees hard.

Pay rises, tax relief and bonuses can only do so much. But what if there was a way to support your staff and boost your business without harming the bottom line?

In this episode, we dive deep into how reimagining company rewards programs can tackle the cost-of-living squeeze.

By shifting the focus to practical, everyday benefits, you can attract top talent, boost employee satisfaction and at the same time strengthen your company culture.

Join us as we chat with a leading expert in the field, who shares her views and actionable strategies for transforming your rewards program into a powerful tool for employee cost-of-living relief.

Listen now.

• Host: Aidan Ormond, Digital Content Editor, CPA Australia
• Guest: Kylie Green, managing director of Reward Gateway APAC. For over 20 years, Green has worked with leading companies to help them use technology to take their employee engagement strategy to the next level.

For more information on today’s topic, Reward Gateway has produced a detailed e-book in PDF format called 15 benefits to truly make a difference.

Additionally, Reward Gateway has produced a workplace engagement index as well as a cost of living resource hub with reports, ebooks and webinar links.

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:

• With Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

Search for them in your podcast platform.

You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au