Foresight: The CPA Podcast – Season 4

Season 4 answers the question, “what keeps you up at night?” from a CPA’s perspective, and explores what it means to be resilient in uncertain times.

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This season, we ask the questions: What keeps CPAs up at night? How can they be resilient in the face of unprecedented challenges? Where do you find opportunity in uncertain times? Season 4 is about uncertainty, and our host and producer, Neil Morrison, mines for courage in conversations with the leading voices in sectors including banking, technology, renewables and entertainment. Listen to the concerns and get practical guidance for your own professional journey in six 20-minute episodes, rich with insights and credible expertise. Tune in to get prepared for the unexpected.

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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S04E01: Uncertainty for a tech-focused CPA

Obed Maurice CPA leads his firm’s cloud accounting service. What keeps him up at night is not the influx of new technology, but instead ensuring that the accounting profession remains attractive to incoming top talent.

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S04E02: Managing investments in uncertain times

Anish Chopra, FCPA, understands investors have concerns over inflation, high-interest rates and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He’s also focused on the impacts of labour and product shortages.

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S04E03: Surviving a $1B revenue loss

Stéphane Lefebvre, CPA, and president and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, recounts going from an annual revenue of over $1 billion down to zero within a week, and what his team did to recover.

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S04E04: Embracing sustainability in uncertain times

Priyanka Lloyd, executive director of Green Economy Canada, thinks businesses can incorporate sustainability practices to help them become more resilient.

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S04E05: Driving innovation during turbulent times

Chris Dulny, CPA, is hopeful that Canadian organizations will push forward during uncertain times, however, digital acceptance and cultural change are necessary to remain competitive.

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S04E06: Recession as a growth opportunity

Jerome Dwight, CPA, shares how times of uncertainty, such as a looming recession, can be seen as an opportunity to innovate and grow instead of a time to scale back.