In serving the public interest, professional accountants are required to put aside their own, but conflicts may still arise. In this first instalment of our ethics column, Simon Longstaff FCPA from The Ethics Centre explains how to handle perceived conflicts of interest at work.

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INTHEBLACK Out Loud brings you a curated selection of audio articles from CPA Australia’s award-winning magazine, INTHEBLACK. Stories span a wide range of topics, including business, career development and the economy, and offer key insights into strategic thought leadership and expert analysis.

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

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Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the way we do business, and accounting is no exception. There are already many firms starting to see the possibilities of how it can assist with day-to-day financial tasks, but caution is required.

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INTHEBLACK Out Loud brings you a curated selection of audio articles from CPA Australia’s award-winning magazine, INTHEBLACK. Stories span a wide range of topics, including business, career development and the economy, and offer key insights into strategic thought leadership and expert analysis.

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

Cognitive bias is hardwired into our brains to help us navigate daily information overload. While it can be very useful, it can also result in inaccuracies not being identified until it is too late. For accounting, the consequences can be disastrous.

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INTHEBLACK Out Loud brings you a curated selection of audio articles from CPA Australia’s award-winning magazine, INTHEBLACK. Stories span a wide range of topics, including business, career development and the economy, and offer key insights into strategic thought leadership and expert analysis.

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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As Australia faces major economic challenges, carefully planned thoughtful tax reform could be an important part of the solution.

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INTHEBLACK Out Loud brings you a curated selection of audio articles from CPA Australia’s award-winning magazine, INTHEBLACK. Stories span a wide range of topics, including business, career development and the economy, and offer key insights into strategic thought leadership and expert analysis.

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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Gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation are closely linked, but they don’t always reflect overall economic health. Various governments, countries and organisations have alternative GDP measures that can provide a more holistic view.

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INTHEBLACK Out Loud brings you a curated selection of audio articles from CPA Australia’s award-winning magazine, INTHEBLACK. Stories span a wide range of topics, including business, career development and the economy, and offer key insights into strategic thought leadership and expert analysis.

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

Being asked to do or say something that misaligns with our core values can be both stressful
and distressing. However, there are ways to navigate these situations with professionalism
and integrity.

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INTHEBLACK Out Loud brings you a curated selection of audio articles from CPA Australia’s award-winning magazine, INTHEBLACK. Stories span a wide range of topics, including business, career development and the economy, and offer key insights into strategic thought leadership and expert analysis.

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

Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to transform business, but with so many
ethical questions at play, accountants must balance professional scepticism with reaping the
benefits of these game-changing tools.

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INTHEBLACK Out Loud brings you a curated selection of audio articles from CPA Australia’s award-winning magazine, INTHEBLACK. Stories span a wide range of topics, including business, career development and the economy, and offer key insights into strategic thought leadership and expert analysis.

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

Mid-career accounting and finance professionals are in a unique position – they have amassed considerable skills and experience, but still have many years left in the workforce before retirement.

According to a 2022 OECD report, however, before retirement mid-career professionals are less likely than early career professionals to undertake training and upskilling.

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INTHEBLACK Out Loud brings you a curated selection of audio articles from CPA Australia’s award-winning magazine, INTHEBLACK. Stories span a wide range of topics, including business, career development and the economy, and offer key insights into strategic thought leadership and expert analysis.

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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The disruption of the past few years has driven multiple shifts in dynamic within the employment market. Recruiting the right candidate can be difficult in an employment landscape that faces both skills and talent shortages. While a wealth of employment opportunities exist, recruiters have struggled to match the available talent with the vacant roles.

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INTHEBLACK Out Loud brings you a curated selection of audio articles from CPA Australia’s award-winning magazine, INTHEBLACK. Stories span a wide range of topics, including business, career development and the economy, and offer key insights into strategic thought leadership and expert analysis.

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