About this podcast
INTHEBLACK is a leadership, strategy, and business podcast from one of Australia's most respected business, accounting and finance publications – the award-winning INTHEBLACK magazine.
INTHEBLACK brings together expert analysis and thought leadership across accounting, business and finance, taxation, technology, digital transformation, innovation, ethics and governance, ESG, the economy, careers, workplace and work life.
Fortnightly episodes cover a broad range of topics that help businesses and finance professionals and corporate leaders understand, navigate and thrive in an increasingly complex business environment. Subscribe today to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes.
INTHEBLACK is presented by CPA Australia, one of the world's largest accounting bodies, with core services that include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts: With Interest, INTHEBLACK, INTHEBLACK Out Loud and Excel Tips.
To find out more about our podcasts, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts - or search for the shows in your podcast service. To contact the podcast team email us at [email protected]
Episodes
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- Practical ways you can manage workplace conflict · 21 minWhen was the last time you had a work disagreement? How was it for you? How you handle workplace conflict can make or break a work relationship, a project, or a whole team's…
- The CFO lessons behind Costco's long-term strategy · 25 minCFOs can learn a lot about pricing and leadership from Costco. In this episode of How CFOs Think, the former Costco CFO Richard Galanti explains how Costco Wholesale – a…
- Why storytelling matters in finance and leadership · 19 minTechnical expertise can produce exact numbers. However, communicating what those numbers mean is a different, but incredibly valuable, skill. This episode explores why…
- Why change leadership starts with better questions · 24 minChange is the one constant in today's work landscape. This episode sparks fresh ideas on leading people through change without losing their trust or buy-in. Expert guest Richard…
- Stewardship: Balancing profit and purpose · 17 minWhat does responsible leadership look like when short-term performance still matters? This episode explores stewardship as a practical approach to balancing profit, purpose…
- How CFOs think: Why growth does not always mean profit · 20 minGrowth is not the problem. Undisciplined growth is. Does revenue growth without financial discipline create value or destroy is the question at the centre of this expert-led…
- Why salary is no longer enough to attract and keep talent · 17 minSalary still matters. However, it is no longer enough to attract and retain accounting and finance professionals. In this episode, explore how the Australian employment market is…
- Cognitive bias: The hidden psychology of decision-making · 20 min(This is an encore presentation of this INTHEBLACK podcast episode, first published on February 3, 2026) Cognitive bias. It quietly shapes many of the decisions made in…
- How to handle difficult workplace relationships · 19 minEvery workplace has them – the colleague whose communication style grates on you, the team member whose approach seems to undermine everything you're trying to do, or the manager…
- The essential career skill you'll need in the AI era · 17 minThe data doesn't lie. With 40 per cent of workers' current skill sets expected to be transformed or obsolete by 2030, it leads to a question many are asking: How do…
- Is HECS still delivering on its original promise? · 22 minHECS transformed access to higher education in Australia and became one of the country's most influential public policy innovations. But nearly four decades on, rising student…
- Crime By Numbers: AML reforms and the gatekeepers preventing money laundering · 17 minThis publication provides general information only and is not legal or professional advice. CPA Australia gives no warranties as to its accuracy, completeness or suitability and…
- Crime By Numbers: How criminals launder money through today's networks · 17 minThis publication provides general information only and is not legal or professional advice. CPA Australia gives no warranties as to its accuracy, completeness or suitability and…
- Crime By Numbers: Inside the money laundering economy · 17 minThis publication provides general information only and is not legal or professional advice. CPA Australia gives no warranties as to its accuracy, completeness or suitability and…
- Layne Beachley's mindset strategies (including her 7% rule) · 24 minLayne Beachley AO has done it all in the sporting arena – she's a seven-time world surfing champion, after all. And through her incredible journey, she's learned powerful…
- How to handle a conflict of interest · 23 minAs accountants, conflicts of interest can arise. Some say they are unavoidable. But knowing how to manage them is crucial. This episode explores how such conflicts arise – from…
- The future of accounting in an AI-driven world · 25 minAI is reshaping finance faster than most accounting and finance organisations are prepared for. This episode explores what that means in practice and how professionals can stay…
- From ledgers to the new AI world · 44 minAccounting has evolved dramatically, but its core purpose stays unchanged - enabling trust and better decision-making. In this episode, hosted by Australian comedian Lehmo…
- Economic outlook for 2026: Australia and APAC · 24 minGain a clear view of where the Australian and Asia-Pacific economies are heading and what it all means for finance leaders in 2026. The headlines say volatility. The data tells…
- AQ for finance leaders · 21 minWhat do you do when there is no playbook? Many finance leaders have built their careers on accuracy, clarity and control. But today's operating climate is defined by uncertainty…
