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In this episode, tech evangelist Doug Boyd from Data reFactory delves into different aspects of financial data.

He simplifies what it is and how financial data can be combined with other data to provide meaningful information and business insights.

Specifically, he offers his insights into key areas that relate to CPA Australia members and, more broadly, the accounting profession, such as data triangulation, data governance and data sovereignty.

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Host: Dr Jana Schmitz, Digital Economy Policy Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Doug Boyd, Director, Data reFactory

In this episode, we look at the risks and approaches to drought planning, preparedness and recovery and the role that accountants can play in this cycle.

To help explore this topic is our guest expert Courtney Bryant, Assistant Secretary from the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

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Host: Kimberley Ohayon, Manager of Advocacy and Engagement at CPA Australia

Guest: Courtney Bryant, Assistant Secretary from the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

CPA Australia has released two new My Firm, My Future e-learning modules to further support our regional and rural members.

One on the Drought Support Shared Responsibility Framework which we have referenced in this podcast, and one on Succession Planning for farming clients.

Additionally, you can find more useful information by searching "drought" on the official government department site.

In this episode, we examine Labor's proposed industrial relations reforms, currently before Parliament. What will change for business, who might be impacted, and when could this happen?

To help answer these questions is our guest expert Michael Nicolazzo, who specialises in employment and workplace law at Maddocks law firm.

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Host: Dr Jane Rennie, CPA Australia General Manager Media and Content

Guest: Michael Nicolazzo, a partner at Maddocks law firm specialising in employment and workplace law

In this episode, COP27 (the United Nations Climate Change conference of the Parties) is explained by CPA Australia's Senior Manager of Environmental, Social and Governance Policy. 

From what's on the agenda to Australia's participation and the potential outcomes from this major climate change conference, currently being held in Egypt. 

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Host:  Dr Jane Rennie, CPA Australia General Manager Media and Content

Guest: Patrick Viljoen, CPA Australia's Senior Manager of Environmental, Social and Governance Policy

In this episode, we discuss the support available to small businesses following a severe storm, flood, bushfire, earthquake, or landslide.

Specifically, we highlight the not-for-profit Small Business Debt Helpline and how it can help small business owners and sole traders in financial difficulty following a natural disaster.

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Host: Dr Jane Rennie, CPA Australia General Manager Media and Content

Guests: Helen Davis, Small Business Debt Helpline General Manager and Sandra Blake, Small Business Debt Helpline financial counsellor

You can find the Small Business Debt Helpline online and you can reach them on 1800 413 828. It has qualified financial counsellors who can answer your questions and give you sound advice to help get your business back on its feet.

And CPA Australia's Disaster Recovery page has sound information as well as resources and strategies for recovering your business following a disaster.

PivotTables allow you to create reports without using a single formula. The standard calculation for a PivotTable is SUM. 

Federal Labour has handed down its first Budget since it came to power earlier this year. 

Has this first Budget delivered on what Australia needs in these challenging economic times? How does this Budget rate and what does it mean for small business? 

What were the taxation measures announced? And is there a clear roadmap for future growth from the Albanese Government?

CPA Australia’s policy experts analyse and dissect the Budget announced by the Treasurer Jim Chalmers. 

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Host:  Dr Jane Rennie, CPA Australia General Manager Media and Content Guests: Gavan Ord, CPA Australia Senior Manager Business Policy and Elinor Kasapidis, CPA Australia Senior Manager Taxation Policy 

And for more analysis and commentary on this the second Federal Budget of 2022, CPA Australia online has you covered. 

The recent large-scale Optus data breach in Australia is a timely reminder to small business of cybersecurity. 

In this episode, we explain what small businesses can do to avoid falling prey to cyber criminals. 

It includes advice and explanations on the different types of data breaches, email phishing scams, how cyber insurance works and more. 

Additionally, CPA Australia has its own cybersecurity hub which has information on how your business can protect its data. 

Other useful information can be found at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. And the Australian Cyber Security Centre has tips to help you stay secure online.  

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Host:  Jennifer Duke, CPA Australia External Affairs Lead Guest: Keddie Waller, CPA Australia Head of Public Practice and SME 

CPA Australia’s Senior Tax Manager Elinor Kasapidis attended September’s invite-only, ATO-hosted OECD Forum on Tax Administration.

At this event in Sydney, discussions took place between global tax regulators, administrators, and business representatives, with a raft of ideas debated.

In this episode, she unpacks what was raised in the forum’s agenda and offers CPA Australia’s perspective on the event.

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Host:  Dr Jane Rennie, CPA Australia General Manager Media and Content

Guest: Elinor Kasapidis, CPA Australia Senior Manager Tax Policy

In this episode, delve inside the mind of Daniel Pink, a best-selling book author writing on business, work, creativity and behaviour.

Pink, who is a speaker at the CPA Virtual Congress 19-21 October, explains some innovative ways he approaches workplace productivity and behaviours.

And he outlines smart tips and ideas that can help you enhance your potential and mindset at work.  Listen now.

Host: Jackie Blondell, CPA Australia editor Guest: Daniel Pink, CPA Australia Virtual Congress speaker and author of several best-selling books on business, work, creativity and behaviour