October 23, 2009
Watch a recording of Sharon Ferrier discuss why in a rapidly changing business environment, the need to focus on the ’story behind the number’ is paramount.
Sharon Ferrier presenting at CPA Congress
Recorded on Thursday 8 October, 2009 at CPA Congress in Brisbane, Queensland
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Presenter: Sharon Ferrier, Trainer, Persuasive Presentations
The need to recognise and better understand both internal staff and external customers will give rise to an improved bottom line. In this session, Sharon Ferrier focuses on techniques and principles that can be adopted in helping to enhance communication and relationship building which are vital to achieving this outcome.
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October 22, 2009
Last week, Sydney hosted a warm and sunny CPA Congress in Darling Habour at the Sydney Convention Exhibition Centre.
Our keen team were out and about chatting with delegates about their Congress experience and finding out what sessions resonated most with them.
View the lastest vox pops on CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.
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October 16, 2009
CPA Australia’s CEO Alex Malley FCPA, Commsec’s Chief Economist Craig James and delegates at CPA Congress in Sydney were interviewed by Evo TV this week.
Malley discusses what he hopes to achieve as the new CEO of one of the world’s largest accounting bodies. James gives his view on Australia’s reaction to the industrialisation of China and members share what they enjoyed at CPA Congress.
See the footage by clicking the picture below. Note: You must be registered (free registration) to view the content on evoTV.
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October 15, 2009
Rick Romanin FCPA, CFO Greyhound Australia
Tony Faure, a former CEO, will close CPA Congress in Sydney today after a day filled with networking, technical sessions and entertainment.
Amanda Gore, Head2Heart, certainly kept the energy high at lunch today with her talk about the differences between genders. She also ensured member engagement was at its peak with a lot of hand holding! One of her pieces of advice was to “ignite people’s spirit,” not extinguish it. Her four steps to changing behaviour are:
Attendees work shop ideas on web 2.0
*Focus
*Attention
*Repetition
*Celebration
It was a priviledge to have Rick Romanin FCPA share the story of Greyhound Australia. Rick came on board as CFO three years ago when the company was struggling against the strength of low cost airlines. In that time the business has changed their strategy and diversified. Now Greyhound Australia is in a much stronger position, although Rick admits there are always challenges.
Asic Chairman Tony D’Aloisio gave delegates an important update on regulation. He discussed the changes happening and what to expect. Also, Robert Gottliebsen, from the Eureka Report, shared his insights into current economic conditions in his own unique way.
Since Monday over 80 presenters have shared their knowledge and contributed to debate. CPA Congress has offered great opportunities for delegates to hear practical solutions for ‘The Way Forward’.
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October 15, 2009
This week, CPA Congress Victoria got under way at the new Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, and our roving reporters have been out and about again to find out what people are saying about their CPA Congress experience.
Have a look at the latest vox pops added to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.
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October 14, 2009
Day 3 of CPA Congress in Sydney has included the Chairman of ASX, an independent forensic investigator, the director of the Australian Tax Centre for KPMG and a gymnast who showed off his talent.
Brennon Dowrick shows his talent
Brennon Dowrick, former Olympic gymnast, certainly entertained today as he shared his story of success with hundreds of delegates at CPA Congress Business lunch. He says the pommel horse is the hardest gymnastic aparatus and when he first used it he nearly hurt himself.
CPA Australia's NSW Division General Manager Ron Switzer FCPA is asked to try the pommel horse
Brennon worked trirelessly for years mastering the pommel horse and managed to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth games when he was 18 years old. He was chosen as a 10 year old to attend the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, he says not for his talent but his determination.
He shared with guests what the importance of laying great foundations. He says his success at mastering the pommel horse has been because he had laid great founations, meaning he could handle a hurdle and not slip too far.
Brennon demontrates one his many falls when laying foundations
David Gonski FCPA, Chairman of ASX among others, also shared his knowledge of success today. He spoke about leadership and the best and worst attributes in leaders he has observed over the years. Some of the keys to successful leadership he shared included having long term vision and focus.
David Gonski FCPA
David also pointed out the importance of vanity, appealing to it in others and putting your own in perspective. Some of his other points on leadership included the importance of thinking and challenging the staus quo; and integrity and honesty.
Day 4 of CPA Congress will see Rick Romanin FCPA, Company Secretary with Greyhound Australia take the stage and Tony Faure the former Chief Executive with Nine MSN among others.
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October 14, 2009
Leadership and the public interest
Penny Armytage, Secretary of the Department of Justice, will speak about her experience leading internal change at the Department of Justice, building a whole-of-government culture, responding to government priorities, and supporting emerging and future leaders.
Live: 5.30pm – 6.30pm (Melbourne time) Wednesday 14 October
Watch the recorded video here.
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October 13, 2009
Craig James, Chief Economist Commsec and Margaret McKerchar FCPA, NSW Division President CPA Australia
Day 2 at CPA Congress in NSW is drawing to close after a day when hundreds of finance professionals have heard from top speakers from across the globe at Darling Harbour Convention Centre.
Craig James caught everyone’s attention early in the morning by saying business professionals should ask “so what”? He suggests when confronted with any information such as economic conditions it’s important to consider how that relates to your business.
Alex Malley FCPA, CEO CPA Australia presenting at CPA Congress business lunch
Today’s business lunch brought a few laughs with three sporting personalities Geoff Huegill, Matthew Hayden and Andrew Gaze presenting a panel discussion on leadership. Although, conversation at one stage turned to Andrew Gaze’s talents on the dancefloor in the recent “Dancing with the Stars” series. All three personalities shared stories of success and it was clear that each have great passion and great support.
Hundreds turned out to hear the free community session for small business and NASA’s Risk Systems Manager, Dan Mulligan.
Tomorrow, day 3, will once again give delegates key insights into successful business practices and provide inspiration. Innovation will be highlighted by Michael Traill and Brennon Dowrick will share his story of beating adveristy after suffering injuries that held back his olympic career.
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October 13, 2009
It’s a wrap for Queensland’s CPA Congress 2009!
The Sunshine State boasted an outstanding line-up of speakers – Dan Mulligan (NASA’s Risk Management Specialist), Rick Romanin FCPA (Company Secretary, Greyhound), Andrew Flannery (CFO, Flight Centre), Jonty Bush (Young Australian of the Year 2009), Scott Pape (The Barefoot Investor) and Noel Whittaker FCPA (bestselling author and one of Australia’s favourite money-managment gurus).
So what are people saying about this year’s Brisbane event?
The team at CPA Australia are roving at CPA Congresses across the nation to capture the buzz and hear the feedback.
Check out the great voxpops from Brisbane on You Tube:
Who knows, you might even spot yourself…
The baton is now handed to Melbourne and Sydney this week.
Enjoy!
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October 12, 2009
Jason Cunningham, a young and dynamic business owner and accountant, shares his experience and insights about the world of finance and investment. Jason talks straight and calls it as he sees it. During this presentation he will discuss how to earn more money – and keep more of it.
Live: 2.30pm – 3.30pm (Melbourne time)
Watch recorded video here.
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