Episodes

  • Why Australia’s fraud detection needs a fresh approach
    Aug 1 2025

    As fraud gets smarter and more costly, responsibility for fraud detection is being reinforced — starting with the boards and executives, and extending to auditors and beyond. When it comes down to it, organisational culture might be the strongest defence.

    By Marina Williams

    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

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    10 mins
  • Fixing a toxic workplace: Steps that work
    Aug 1 2025

    Working in a culturally toxic environment can take a significant toll on employee health. Knowing what makes a workplace toxic and how to identify contributing behaviours are the first steps to cleaning it up.

    By Nicola Heath

    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

    Search for them in your podcast app.

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

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    7 mins
  • Sustainable strategies for fixing housing supply gaps
    Aug 1 2025

    Faced with the dual crises of housing shortages and climate change, the construction sector is reviving historical designs and pioneering new materials to build efficiently.

    By Alexandra Cain

    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

    Search for them in your podcast app.

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

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    10 mins
  • What’s driving Gulf-Asia trade beyond oil exports
    Aug 1 2025

    The trade relationship between the Gulf States and Asia has deep historical ties. At a time of geopolitical shifts, it offers real economic opportunities, as well as some risks.

    By Cameron Cooper

    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

    Search for them in your podcast app.

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

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    13 mins
  • Coffee prices are rising in 2025: Here's why
    Jul 1 2025

    A daily cappuccino is likely to cost significantly more over the next six to 12 months as parched plantations, pirates and a predilection for a stronger brew all take their toll.

    By Chris Sheedy

    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

    Search for them in your podcast app.

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

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    9 mins
  • Psychosocial hazards laws: Is your business ready?
    Jul 1 2025

    Workplaces can pose a risk to employee mental-health and have the potential to create chronic stress, anxiety and depression. Employers in Australia are now required to address these psychosocial hazards. So what should they look for?

    By Nicola Heath

    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

    Search for them in your podcast app.

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

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    7 mins
  • Tax and charity giving: Is it time for an overhaul?
    Jul 1 2025

    Tax deductions for the wealthy have been bolstering philanthropic funds for some time now. The challenge remains to make the mainstream population feel their contributions count too.

    By Prue Moodie

    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

    Search for them in your podcast app.

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

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    11 mins
  • What's next for Australia's old coal-fired power plants?
    Jul 1 2025

    As the climate transition forges ahead, repurposing coal-fired power stations and their surrounding communities makes smart business sense.

    By Deborah Tarrant

    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

    Search for them in your podcast app.

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

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    11 mins