The Fast Future With IFAC is a conversational podcast series about small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs) adapting to the rapidly changing global economy. Episode Seven features excerpts from a presentation to IFAC's SMP Advisory Group by Paul Gisby, Director, Professional Services at Accountancy Europe. This episode is the first in a three-part series on talent management. Click below or visit IFAC's iTunes podcast channel to listen to this episode. (Back to the Fast Future With IFAC homepage.)

The Fast Future With IFAC is a conversational podcast series about small- and medium-sized practicies (SMPs) adapting to the rapidly changing global economy.Episode Six features a conversation with Hamish Mexted, Founder and Director of Convex Accounting.We spoke to Hamish about his experience with a range of pressing topics for SMPs, including:Cybsercurity and cloud computingCommunication and relationship-building with clientsAttracting and retaining talentInnovation in the firmClick below or visit IFAC's iTunes podcast channel to listen to this episode.(Back to the Fast Future With IFAC homepage.)

The Fast Future With IFAC is a conversational podcast series about small- and medium-sized practicies (SMPs) adapting to the rapidly changing global economy.Episode Five features a conversation with Amy Bridges, Professional Development Manager at CPA.com. She offers an expert view of the market for client advisory services (CAS) and a wide range of opportunities and challenges for SMPs, including:Technology solutionsSpecializationStaff retention and upskillingCommunication and relationship-building with clientsClick below or visit IFAC's iTunes podcast channel to listen to this episode. Be sure to subscribe to catch our next conversation with an innovative practitioner, coming soon.(Back to the Fast Future With IFAC homepage.)

The Fast Future With IFAC is a conversational podcast series that features innovative SMP practitioners sharing how they’re adapting to the rapidly changing global economy.Episode four features a conversation with Paul Redmond, an Irish professional accountant. His firm, RDA Accountants Limited, has four offices across Ireland. He has a wide range of experiences and expertise, including the digitalization of accounting practices.IFAC principal Kristy Illuzzi spoke with Paul about a range of pressing topics for SMPs, including:Going digital with his firmBuilding trust and enabling sustainabilitySteppng into advisory servicesBuilding strong relationships with clientsClick below or visit IFAC's iTunes podcast channel to listen to this episode. Be sure to subscribe to catch our next conversation with an innovative practitioner, coming soon.(Back to the Fast Future With IFAC homepage.)

The Fast Future With IFAC is a conversational podcast series that features innovative SMP practitioners sharing how they’re adapting to the rapidly changing global economy.Episode three features a conversation with Andrew Van De Beek, a member of the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). His firm, Illumin8, is based on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne, Australia.IFAC principal Kristy Illuzzi spoke with Andrew about a range of pressing topics for SMPs, including:Choosing technology investmentsCybersecurityWorkplace culture and mental healthAchieving practice transformationClick below or visit IFAC's iTunes podcast channel to listen to this episode. Be sure to subscribe to catch our next conversation with an innovative practitioner, coming soon.(Back to the Fast Future With IFAC homepage.)

The Fast Future With IFAC is a conversational podcast series that features innovative small- and medium-sized practitioners sharing how they’re adapting to the rapidly changing global economy.Episode Two features our recent discussion with Ron Baker, an American professional accountant and an eminent leader in the field of value pricing. He has spoken, written, and taught on the subject around the world since 1995. He hosts his own podcast, The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Knowledge Economy, and is co-founder of the VeraSage Institute, a think tank dedicated to educating professionals internationally.Our host, IFAC principal Kristy Illuzzi, spoke with Ron about many pressing issues facing SMPs, including:Deepening relationships with clientsPricing value rather than costsDisruptions to business modelsSubscription pricingTalent attraction and retentionClick below or visit IFAC's iTunes podcast channel to listen to this episode. Be sure to subscribe to catch our next conversation with an innovative practitioner, coming soon.(Back to the Fast Future With IFAC homepage.)

The Fast Future With IFAC is a conversational podcast series that features innovative SMPs sharing how they’re adapting to the rapidly changing global economy.Episode one features an interview with Amela Kmetas, a member of the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Her small firm in Melbourne, Australia specializes in taxation advice, management accounting, budgeting, and bookkeeping.Our host, IFAC principal Kristy Illuzzi, spoke with Amela about many pressing issues facing the SMPs, including:The impact of technological advances on the firm’s business modelThe firm’s experience with cybersecurityCovid-19’s effect on the firm, its clients, and its employeesAdvisory servicesRecruiting and hiringVisit IFAC's iTunes podcast channel or click below to listen to this episode of The Fast Future With IFAC.Stay tuned for our next conversation with an innovative practitioner, coming in March.(Back to the Fast Future With IFAC homepage.)

Highlights from the June 2021 virtual meeting: 00:00     Welcome and introduction00:25     Adjustments to the Work Program05:26     Revenue and Transfer Expenses10:10     Natural Resources / Sustainability19:00     Closing remarks

Highlights from the CAG June 2021 virtual meeting: 00:00     Welcome and introduction00:20     Chair’s summary of the IPSASB CAG meeting06:14     Closing remarks

Highlights of the IPSASB March 2021 virtual meeting: 00:00     Welcome and introduction00:37     Chair’s meeting overview04:58     Accounting and Reporting on Retirement Benefit Plans08:25     Revenue16:20     Closing remarks

Highlights from the IPSASB CAG December 2020 virtual meeting: 00:00     Welcome and introduction00:21     Chair’s summary of the IPSASB CAG meeting07:25     Closing remarks