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• Resume essentials to get you noticed in finance roles

  Planning your next career move? If so, you're going to need a resume that stands out from the rest. In this episode, you'll learn what hiring managers look for and how to present your experience with clarity and confidence. With an expert guest offering tips and advice, discover how CV formats are changing, what recruiters see as red flags and the role keywords play in passing those annoying, AI-driven applicant tracking systems. Key insights include: The resume length rule that really matters What to highlight at junior and senior career stages  Skills, systems and certifications hiring managers notice Practical ways to tailor a CV to the job ad How to get around AI-powered ATS filtering – how it works and which keywords to prioritise Common mistakes that immediately undermine credibility If you're aiming for your next role in accounting or finance, these Career Hacks insights could be the difference between being filtered out and being seen by the right people. The Career Hacks series is back and is a must-listen this summer for anyone preparing their next career move. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Jasmine Ee, a senior consultant at staffing and recruitment company Hays For more on what Hays does, head to the company's website. Loving this episode? Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. And don't forget to click subscribe on the 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 [email protected]

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• Beat burnout: Expert strategies to help you today

  How's your mental energy? It's an important question to ask yourself. Here's why.    As the working year draws to a close, your mental energy may be a little low. This can have implications not only for you, but your work productivity.   In this episode, we explore how finance professionals can protect their mental bandwidth, sustain their energy and lead with purpose without burning out.   You'll learn practical ways to recharge your "mental battery" and create balance in high-pressure workplaces.  You'll gain insights such as:  How to measure and manage your mental energy like any other performance metric  Daily habits to reset focus and reduce stress in busy work environments  The link between wellbeing and productivity in finance roles  Why emotionally intelligent leadership creates stronger, more resilient teams  Listen now for smart advice.   Host: Adrienne Biscontin, External Affairs Adviser, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia   Guest: Tim Jack Adams, author and founder and CEO of GreenX7  For more on today's special guest Tim Jack Adams, head to his website.   And learn more about GreenX7 and its 'battery check' mental health feature at the website.   Loving this podcast? You can listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   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 [email protected] 

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• Powering Australia's future: Inside the battery boom

  Did you know that Australia is the world's largest lithium producer? In this episode, you'll learn more about the battery business – a complex area given its reliance on the mining sector and the associated challenges involved in extracting primary resources. Listeners will gain an expert-led view of the global battery industry, and how mining, sustainability and policy intersect to power the next generation of economic growth. Key areas covered include: What lithium is and how it powers everything from EVs to renewable storage systems Why "battery passports" are redefining responsible mining The opportunities and risks for Australia in refining and manufacturing Listen now for expert-led views and insights. Host: Patrick Viljoen, Policy Lead ESG, CPA Australia Guest: Jairo Bernal FCPA, CFO of Wildcat Resources Limited and the former Head of Finance and Company Secretary at Chilean lithium mining company SQ Learn more about the global mining industry and Jairo Bernal in this article on INTHEBLACK. And this article outlines the opportunity ahead for Australia's battery industry. Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. 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 [email protected]

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• Responsible AI explained: What it means and why it matters

  AI is advancing fast – but is it responsible?  In this must-listen episode, global AI expert Dr Rumman Chowdhury shares what you need to know about building AI systems that are fair, transparent and future-ready.  Key insights and questions include:   Is it too late to create a responsible AI environment?  What defines responsible AI?   Managing AI bias and ethical risk   The rise of sovereign AI   Workforce disruption: preparing for AI-driven change  Is AI the final frontier for humans?   Listen now.   Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Content Editor, CPA Australia  Guest: Dr Rumman Chowdhury. She is CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, a nonprofit advancing community-driven AI auditing and evaluation. As the US Science Envoy for AI, Rumman engages in global AI governance efforts with a focus on emerging markets. Previously, she led AI ethics teams at Twitter and Accenture, pioneering enterprise-level AI risk mitigation tools.  Rumman is the CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, and she is speaking at this year's CPA Congress.  You can learn more about Rumman at her website.  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   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 [email protected]

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• Excel at 40: The spreadsheet that changed everything

  For four decades, Microsoft Excel has been a cornerstone of accounting and finance. From basic calculations to complex modelling, it has transformed how professionals analyse data, solve problems and make decisions. To mark Excel's 40th birthday, Neale Blackwood CPA reflects on Excel's legacy and its impact on the profession. He shares his personal journey with Excel, explores its evolution from the early Mac days to the rise of AI and Python, and offers insights into why Excel remains essential in a tech-driven world. Listen now to learn:  How Excel revolutionised accounting and finance workflows  Key milestones in Excel's 40-year journey, including the rise of VBA, PivotTables and Power BI  What Excel's future looks like in the age of AI, automation and cloud collaboration Why Excel is still a must-have skill for finance professionals  Whether you're building financial models, exploring automation or simply aiming to sharpen your Excel skills, this episode offers insights into the past, present and future of the world's most important app for accounting and finance professionals.  Host: Tahn Sharpe, editor, INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia Guest: Neale Blackwood CPA, accountant, author and Excel traine Listen to our Excel Tips podcast here https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips   You can read Neale Blackwood's Excel Tips column on the INTHEBLACK website here https://intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au/technical-skills You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia 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 [email protected]  

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