RSM's talkBIG Podcast

Advancements in tech often start with accounts payable, the biggest shift being the ability to totally illuminate data entry. We hear from Laurel Grey, National Manager of Digital Advisory at RSM, on how businesses can use RPA (Robotic Process Automation) to either achieve efficiencies in the back office (such as accounts payable) or on the sales side of the business, bringing in more opportunities for growth. 

Business owners need not be weary of utilising RPA, you won't need to configure processes from scratch as best practice procedures are already incorporated in the solutions. Accessing the right technology for your business not only illuminates the need for a paper trail but can also identify all manual processes that can be reduced or removed all together. 

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In this episode, we speak with Roger Darvall-Stevens, Partner and Head of Fraud and Forensic Services at RSM on what business owners can be doing to prevent, detect & respond to fraudulent activity. 

From training your employees to knowing what to look out for, developing whistleblower programs and regular communication with staff regarding internal controls and legal and ethical workplace surveillance to detect fraud, corruption or other workplace misconduct. Roger outlines what you can be doing to not only help educate staff but also deter potential fraudsters resulting in minimising of costs to your business and maximising fraud and corruption control.

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The last year has seen house prices rising at record rate, locking some buyers out of the market and providing fantastic opportunities for others. Julian Muldoon, Director, 1Group Property Advisory gives us a great run down on the property market and where opportunities and challenges exist.

From low interest rates, booming coastal properties, impact of the Olympics and eventual return of immigration, Julian covers it all. If you are in a position to invest, there are plenty of opportunities! 

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In this episode, we speak with former paralympian speed skier Michael Milton as he navigates lockdown in his new life as Owner of Quizzic Alley, stocking Australia’s largest range of licensed Harry Potter merchandise! As a family-owned small business with retail outlets in Canberra and Sydney, Michael takes us through his journey and more recently, their challenges in navigating lockdowns and business support grants.

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When the Trimboli family opened one of Canberra's first delicatessens in 1978 which later launched them into the hospitality business, they could have never predicted the turn of events that they, along with the rest of the world, have had to face in the 18 months.  We find out what they did to reinvented themselves in response to COVID in the early days and how it is still affecting how they operate and do business today.

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What's the ATO targeting this year according to the accounting grapevine? Your hosts spill the beans on what to do to avoid becoming under the radar and ensuring you've ticked all the compliance boxes. From working from home expenses through to self education, we discuss tax opportunities, common mistakes and how to achieve your best outcome this tax season.

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