TAPS Podcast
The Accounting Podcast Series
The Accounting Podcast Series (TAPS), hosted by Associate Professor Albie Brooks, explores the accounting research output of the University of Melbourne and our distinguished visitors. We delve into innovations and developments in our teaching program, and provide commentary on issues of the day in accounting in bite-sized episodes perfect for your commute.
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Season 6 | 2024
| Episode | Release date | Guest | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 May | Associate Professor Katlijn Haesebrouck, Maastricht University | Contemporary thoughts on knowledge sharing and more |
Season 5 | 2023
| Episode | Release date | Guest | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 April | Dr Stu Black, The University of Melbourne and Alon Ellis, Deloitte | The Impact of AI and Cloud Computing on Business Models |
| 2 | 23 June | Mr Tom Ravlic, Investigative Journalist | Accounting, corporate governance and journalism: insights from the trenches |
| 3 | 15 September | Mr Pat McLay, EY Oceania | Some reflections on the audit, accounting and consultancy industry |
Season 4 | 2022
| Episode | Release date | Guest | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 January | Ms Laura Youngson, Ida Sports and Equal Playing Field | A World of Firsts: The Entrepreneurial Pursuits of Laura Youngson |
| 2 | 29 April | Mr Gunther Burghardt, formerly Blackmores Group | A Journey to CFO: How Accounting and Finance Get a Seat at the Strategic Table |
| 3 | 23 November | Assistant Professor Carolyn Deller, University of Pennsylvania | Contemporary management accounting: an emerging career and issues |
| 4 | 16 December | Ms Nikole Gyles, AASB | A Diverse Career in Accounting with a Focus on Standard Setting |
Season 3 | 2021
| Episode | Release date | Guest | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 January | Ms Sarah Richards, Marrawuy Journeys and PwC Indigenous Consulting | Raising the Profile and Benefits of Accounting in Indigenous Communities |
| 2 | 27 April | Professor Anne Lillis, The University of Melbourne | Career Reflections and Opportunities in Management Accounting Research and Teaching |
| 3 | 7 September | Mr Peter Jess, PJA Accountants | The Interplay Between Accounting, Sport, and Player Management |
Season 2 | 2020
| Episode | Release date | Guest | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 April | Mr Andrew Williams, Swisse Wellness | In the Field with Andrew Williams |
| 2 | 22 May | Mr Patrick Ferguson, Harvard Business School | The World of Sport Analytics and Accounting |
| 3 | 2 October | Professors Ian Gow and Michael Davern, The University of Melbourne | COVID-Normal and the Future of Accounting |
| 4 | 16 December | Mr Noel Boys, Mr Warren McKeown, Ms Joana Liong, and Ms Demi Wang, The University of Melbourne | The Transition to Online Teaching and Learning in First-Year Accounting |
Season 1 | 2019
| Episode | Release date | Guest | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 May | Professor Gary Biddle, The University of Melbourne | How Accountants Shape Civilisations and the Nature of Accountability |
| 2 | 13 May | Professor Michael Davern, The University of Melbourne | Ethical Issues Associated with the Management of Big Data |
| 3 | 13 May | Professor Mary Barth, Stanford University | The Evolution of, and Challenges for, Financial Accounting and Standard Setting |
| 4 | 12 July | Professor Naomi Soderstrom, The University of Melbourne | Environmental and Sustainability Issues in Accounting |
| 5 | 20 September | Mr Sujay Nair, The University of Melbourne | Leadership, Non-Financial Rewards, and Performance |
| 6 | 20 November |
Ms Mary Clarke, DXP Consulting Dr Sarah Yang Spencer, The University of Melbourne | Accounting Education into the Future |