Ultimate Access Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Product Carbon Footprint
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore why sustainability is rapidly becoming a strategic advantage in the construction sector. From regulatory demands like the ...
Too Little Freight, Too Much Space: The Struggles of Air Cargo in 2016
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Deep Dive, we analyze the air cargo industry in 2016 through the lens of the Product Life Cycle (PLC). Once a booming sector, air c...
Mastering IFRS 15 – Revenue Recognition Explained
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive intoIFRS 15 – Revenue Recognition, unpacking thefive-step framework that governs how companies should recognize...
Ethics in Accounting & Corporate Reporting – Beyond the Numbers
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore theethical backbone of corporate reporting and the challenges accountants face in maintaining financial...
Mastering the Conceptual Framework in Accounting
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙Podcast Brief: Mastering the Conceptual Framework in AccountingIn this episode, we dive deep into theConceptual Framework—the backbone of modern...
🔒 Beyond Profit: Stakeholder-Centric Business Models in Action
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Subscriber-only episode Is profit the only measure of success? In this episode, we explore alternative business models that prioritize stakeholder val...
Mastering Long-Term Finance: Equity, Debt & Revenue Recognition Explained
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, we break down the fundamentals of long-term finance, exploring the key financing options available to companies—from equ...
🔒 Ecosystem Edge: Thriving in the Business Jungle
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Subscriber-only episode Master the art of business ecosystems—connect, compete, and create value The business world is no longer just a marketplac...
Navigating Disruption: Leadership Strategies in a Changing Business Landscape
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how traditional industry life cycles are being upended by disruptive innovations, such as ride-sharing apps transforming t...
Global Strategy & Leadership: Navigating the Business Jungle
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, we take a deep dive into strategy and leadership, exploring how businesses analyze, plan, and adapt in today’s dynamic wor...
Corporate Governance & Sustainability: Lessons from the Getswift Case
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of corporate governance and sustainability, exploring how companies balance legal, ethical, an...
Ethics in Accounting: Navigating Challenges & Safeguarding Integrity
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ethical conduct is the backbone of the accounting profession. This episode explores how accountants play a vital role in protecting the public interes...
Navigating Ethical Challenges in Accounting: A Deep Dive into Professional Ethics
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack the critical role of professional ethics in accounting, exploring the fundamental principles outlined in the IESBA Code of ...
Mastering CIMA MCS Exams: Strategic Insights
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about CIMA, CPA Australia and ACCA [email protected]
Blockchain Revolution: Shaping the Future of Education and IT Governance with Aravind Vogante
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aravind Vogante, the Vice President of IDS, joins the conversation and talks about how AI, big data, and blockchain are changing the IT landscape. The...
Kapil - the Web 3.0 journey
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kapil discusses his journey into the Web 3.0 world. The opportunities that are present and the risks. Kapil stresses that his training as a Chartered ...
Education in the Metaverse - Arvind Voruganti
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emergence of the creator economyIn this episode of our podcast, we have Aravind and Prateek, to tell us more about an exciting space which has evolved...
Pieter De Bruyn - Connects social media, web 3.0 & education
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we get a glimpse into the amazing journey that Pieter took, from humble beginnings in South Africa to incredible successes in the cor...
What is Layer 1 & 2 of Blockchain? and its impact on ESG
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, my guest is Kamlesh Nadwara from India, a thought leader in the Blockchain space. Currently working as the CTO for Snapper Future Te...
Opportunities in Web 3.0
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss Blockchain economy with Brian Kuttikkat, a lawyer and tech professional. Director at CoinDCX. We discuss Web 3.0 and the opp...
Kimberly Singh CFO and Chief Wellness Officer
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we have with us Kimberly Singh CFO and Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) of Populis.Kim, who loves all things numbers, completed h...
Ralph Khoury - Evolution to the role of CFO
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ralph Khoury CFO of Omnicom Media Group MENA region - discusses the evolution to the role of CFO. Ralph is a Fellow member of CPA Aust...
Graham Chee - Cyber risks and opportunities
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Chee the co-founder of Bcyber talks about the opportunities that are available to finance professionals and the skills that they need to get t...
Leadership in Turbulent Times - Ralph Khoury
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ralph Khoury CFO of Omnicom Media Group MENA region - discusses how the 2020 crisis has impacted the market and what steps any busines...
Jehan Perinpanayagam - CEO Infomate (Pvt) Ltd - John Keells Holdings
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is the business of business - business? Jehan, CEO of Informate, would have to disagree. Informate is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider wh...
Jack Woodrup - Treasury function
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest in this podcast is Jack Woodrup, Treasury Manager discusses about career in finance and treasury. Invest in your self and explore new learnin...
Charles Nwoko - About sustainability
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Nwoko country CFO at Equinor Nigeria Energy Co. Limited a CIMA/CGMA member.It is great to hear Charles's thoughts on Sustainability. Also some...
Kasun Abeywardene - Peripheral Vision - the opportunities & risks
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I invited Kasun, a senior finance manager in the oil and gas industry to share with us the concept of ‘Peripheral Vision’...
Russell Raihan - Importance of managing Forex
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In an ever increasingly globalized world, exposure to foreign currency risk is something that needs to be kept in a firm's radar at all times. In this...
Asheesh Chatterjee - The BANI world
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we have with us Asheesh Chatterjee who is the CFO and Chief Business Officer at Reliance Broadcast Limited.Making sense out of chaos ...
Technology in the Supply Chain with Kairav Modi
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest in this podcast is Kairav Modi.In this episode we discuss the importance of technology in the supply chain and how it has become an enabler. ...
Peripheral Vision - Kasun
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
‘You can see the future best through peripheral vision’. Nicholas Negroponte.In this podcast episode, I invited Kasun, a senior finance manager i...
Sandeep Kumar - The tools to use during uncertain times
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Sandeep Kumar CFO based out of India. Sandeep discusses strategy during the uncertain time. Sandeep emphasise the need for scenario ...
Uttam Roy - Currency fluctuations
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I invited Uttam Roy, Finance Director from Canada to discusses the practical aspect of currency fluctuations. Uttam mentions...
Sandeep Kumar - Treasury function
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Sandeep Kumar CFO ,based out of India. Sandeep discusses how to set up a treasury function and the changes that are required during ...
Finance Transformation and Human Perspectives with Chris Chandler
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest in this episode is Chris Chandler, CFO (AMEA)of WebBeds and former Vice President Finance at Emirates Airlines. Chris has extensive experienc...
Yathish Kumar - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcasts my guest is Yathish Kumar , who talks about the subject of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in action at HP. Yathish gives real li...
Advance Your Career Using RPA Skills with Shahan Pieris
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode my guest is Shahan Pieris, a Senior Finance professional with extensive RPA experience. We discuss the massive potential that finance...
Digital Strategy - key traits of a digital Finance Leader
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss Digital Strategy - key traits of a digital finance leader Some of the links that you might find useful are;Report - Key trai...
Cyber Security - CFO role
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss Cyber Security and the role of CFO. As a finance professional it is important topic to consider and be an active business pa...
Cyber Security - Vendors
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss Cyber Security related to Vendors. As a finance professional it is important topic to consider and be an active business par...
Budgeting
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss Budgeting and the application of it. This is particularly relevant to Operational case study exams. Some of the links that y...
IAS 38 - OCS Aug 2018
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss IAS 38 and the application of it. This is particularly relevant to the OCS Aug 2018 case study exams. For free CIMA and ACC...
Big Data
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss Big data and the application of it. This is particularly relevant to case study exams. Some of the links that you might find...
IAS 16 OCS Aug 2018 Case Study
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I look at the application of IAS 16 to our Aug 2018 CIMA operational case study. You can apply this concept to any other case study as...
Starting off your career - Part 2
14 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of a series on recruitment. In this episode I focus on people who are starting off their career, to explain to them some of the key sk...
Finding work in the Middle East - Part 1
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 1 of a series on recruitment. The first city I focus on is Dubai in UAE. Here i will bring you details about different markets, practice...
Earnings per share & Rights Issue - Part 2
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are some complexities related to calculating EPS especially when the company has had Rights Issue. In this episode we take a deep dive in to th...
Earnings per share - Part 1
11 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Calculation and interpretation of EPS is not so direct as one my think. In this episode EPS and Preference Shares are discussed.Please use my social l...
OCS Part 14 - Nov 2017 Examiners report & Variance Analysis
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This session is focused on November 2017 CIMA OCS examiners report. With particular focus on variance analysis. One of the favourite topics of the exa...
Chairman and CEO role - Governance
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a topic that has been asked in many CIMA exams, i.e. one individual playing the role of both Chairman and CEO. Another question is how do you ...
OCS - Part 13 - CIMA - IT Questions
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Five questions are reviewed from CIMA OCS paper, with special focus on IT. Information technology is 15% of the CIMA E1 Syllabus.You can find more res...
OCS - Part 12 - Feb 2018 - CIMA - IT part 2
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of Information technology and its impact on CIMA OCS case study. Information technology is 15% of the CIMA E1 syllabus.Please use my social lin...
OCS - Part 11 - Feb 2018 - CIMA - IT part 1
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of Information technology and its impact on CIMA OCS case study. Information technology is 15% of the CIMA E1 syllabus.Please use my social lin...
OCS - Part 10 - Feb 2018 - CIMA - Consolidation part 3
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Consolidation is 45% of the CIMA F1 syllabus, this section is related to "Financial Accounting & Reporting" This is part two of the consolidation,...
OCS - Part 9 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
F1 Topic Consolidation and Subsidiary. Guidance for classifying subsidiary to include in consolidation statement of the parent company.Please use my s...
OCS - Part 8 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When making a decision what costs are relevant. Lets find out by deciding if we should make jams or lemon curd !CIMA Syllabus - P1 - Section C - Shor...
OCS - Part 7 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I look at supplier selection at King Crystal in this episode. Operations Management is 15% of your E1 syllabus. King Crystal to be successful Supplier...
Dividend Policy
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What are the factors to take into consideration when deciding on a company's dividend policy?This session we explore this topic.Please use my social l...
OCS - Part 6 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I look into the working capital management of King CrystalHow can we improve it?Please use my social links below if you would like to kno...
Business Valuation
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I discuss the art and science of business valuation.Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about CIMA, CPA Austr...
OCS - Part 5 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is Activity Based Costing applicable at King Crystal? This podcast will explore this topic.Please use my social links below if you would like to know ...
MCS - Part 2 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Change Management is 30% of E2 Syllabus and an important part of MCS case study. In this session we look at both change management and a successful op...
SCS - Part 1 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
07 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is an overview of CIMA SCS Feb 2018 pre-seen highlighting some key points.Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about C...
MCS - Part 1 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
07 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session we summarize a research done by Oracle together with AICPA & CIMA. We also link it to TQM and end it with a questions and answer....
OCS - Part 3 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session I talk to you about your role at King Crystal.Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about CIMA, CPA Australi...
OCS - Part 1 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we bring you highlights of OCS Feb 2018 pre-seen along with key exam topicsPlease use my social links below if you would like to know mor...
OCS - Part 4 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session I summarize the article from Gigland Manufacturers Monthly Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about CIMA,...
OCS - Part 2 - Feb 2018 - CIMA
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This concludes the summary of introduction to King Crystal pre-seenPlease use my social links below if you would like to know more about CIMA, CPA Aus...