The accounting profession is grappling with a shrinking talent pipeline as well as a need for an image refresh. Can rebranding, flexible pathways and early engagement help to turn the tide before the shortage deepens?

By Susan Muldowney

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

They are the backbone of the digital economy, but the rapid expansion of data centres is creating concerns around corporate strategy and the environment.

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

Although lacking the airplay of its blockbuster cousin, artificial intelligence, robotics has huge potential to change the nature of Australian businesses and their finance teams.

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