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The With Interest podcast brings you unrivalled commentary and thought leadership for businesses, accounting and finance professionals. Each week, we share expert industry opinions, insights and resources across accounting, public practice, taxation, auditing, finance, strategy, leadership, economic and business-related issues. Subscribe today to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes. With Interest is presented by CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, with core services that include education, training, technical support and advocacy. In 2018, CPA Australia won an Award of Excellence at the 24th Annual Communicator Awards in the category of 'Podcasts - General-Corporation/Business'. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts: With Interest, INTHEBLACK, INTHEBLACK Out Loud and Excel Tips. To find out more about our podcasts, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts - or search for the shows in your podcast service. To contact the podcast team email us at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au.
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Now displaying: January, 2026
Jan 27, 2026

AI is advancing fast  but is it responsible? 

In this must-listen episode, global AI expert Dr Rumman Chowdhury shares what you need to know about building AI systems that are fair, transparent and future-ready. 

Key insights and questions include: 

  •  Is it too late to create a responsible AI environment? 

  • What defines responsible AI? 

  •  Managing AI bias and ethical risk 

  •  The rise of sovereign AI 

  •  Workforce disruption: preparing for AI-driven change 

  • Is AI the final frontier for humans? 

Listen now. 

Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Content Editor, CPA Australia 

Guest: Dr Rumman Chowdhury. She is CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, a nonprofit advancing community-driven AI auditing and evaluation. As the US Science Envoy for AI, Rumman engages in global AI governance efforts with a focus on emerging markets. Previously, she led AI ethics teams at Twitter and Accenture, pioneering enterprise-level AI risk mitigation tools. 

Rumman is the CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, and she is speaking at this year’s CPA Congress. 

Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

Search for them in your podcast platform. 

Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Jan 13, 2026

In an interconnected world, one trait is fast becoming a must-have skill for finance and accounting professionals. It’s cultural intelligence. 

This episode explores how understanding cultural differences and adapting your approach can elevate trust, strengthen collaboration and deliver better business outcomes. 

With expert-led insights, learn how cultural conditioning shapes trust and what strategies can help you lead with authenticity while respecting cultural norms. 

Learn clear, actionable ways to embed cultural agility into daily practice  from client meetings to cross-border negotiations. 

Key learnings include: 

  • How to identify and manage cultural blind spots in finance and accounting 

  • Practical strategies to build trust across borders and multicultural teams 

  • Why hierarchy and communication styles matter in Asia-Pacific contexts 

  • How culturally intelligent leaders navigate ambiguity and high-stakes decisions 

  • Tips for balancing authenticity with cultural adaptability in global business 

Whether you’re leading an international team, negotiating cross-border deals or simply aiming to sharpen your Asia capability, this episode will give you insights to succeed in today’s global finance landscape. 

Host: Tahn Sharpe, INTHEBLACK Editor, CPA Australia 

Guest: Charlotta Oberg, Program Director, Asialink Leaders Program, Associate Director, Capability Development at Asialink Business 

Links: 

Gain credentialed Asia insights and connections through the Asialink Leader Program 

And be inspired by Asia-capable leaders across sectors, including financial services 

Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  

Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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