Foresight: The CPA Podcast – Season 2

In Season 2, topics include how CPAs can lead the drive to digital transformation, the role the CPA can play in fighting corruption and money laundering, and the roadmap to the modern CFO office.

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Season 2 gets personal with CPAs, asking how they’re embracing technology and finding new ways to engage in traditional activities. Hosts David McGuffin (English) and Jean-Sebastien Marier (French) are joined by industry innovators and leaders in eight 20-minute episodes.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect those of CPA Canada.

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S02E01: Mid-career CPAs embrace technology

While new crops of CPAs are arriving at the profession with different mindsets and skills that coincide with the new paradigm shift, mid-career CPAs are developing a growth mindset and using opportunities to upskill.

S02E02: Roadmap to digital transformation for CPAs

The drive towards digital transformation is creating new opportunities, new business models, and emerging leadership positions for CPAs who are up for the challenge. In this episode, we hear from two CPAs who are driving this shift towards digital.

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S02E03: CPAs and the double-edged sword of Technology

Technology is creating a world of new opportunities for CPAs, but with these opportunities comes significant risk, challenging CPAs to bring their public interest mandate to the fore to identify and manage these risks.

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S02E04: Roadmap to the Modern CFO Office

Ross Woledge is a partner with Odgers Berndtson and the head of its CFO practice, leading CFO and senior financial officer searches for clients. He understands the position’s evolution, what companies want, and CPA competition.

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S02E05: Applying CPA skills to sustainable development

After a long career as a financial auditor, Janique Lambert is now focusing on environmental protection by conducting sustainable development performance audits. She believes that CPAs can use their expertise to change society. (French only)

S02E06: Using AI to measure business performance

Artificial intelligence and machine learning can help businesses measure performance and make capital allocation decisions. Listen to a marketing professional and an accounting professor explain how they have benefited from these technological advancements.

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S02E07: CPA auditor to personal finance educator

Educator, author and radio columnist Pierre-Yves McSween, MBA, FCPA auditor, explains how he leveraged his accounting knowledge and developed assets for the public to succeed with personal finances. (French only)

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S02E08: CPAs fighting corruption and money laundering

What can the current situation in Russia and Ukraine teach us about corruption? Listen to two CPAs discuss the role that professional accountants can play in the fight against corruption and money laundering.

Highlights

Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Webinars

This event has multiple dates and locations. See event details for more information.

Tune into this two-part webinar to learn about the rapidly evolving sustainability landscape. Hear about recent developments in sustainability reporting and assurance standards and regulatory requirements, and the implications and opportunities for CPAs.

2023 Public Sector Conference

October 17, 2023

If you work for a public sector body in accounting, finance or leadership, this is the event for you. Learn how to successfully navigate the unique challenges facing every level of government.

Commodity tax symposium 2023

October 23, 2023

Learn about critical policy issues, legislation updates and other technical trends at Canada’s largest and longest-running indirect tax event. For 2023, we are offering options for in-person and virtual attendance.