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CA Listen: Sparkling Conversations 

CA Listen: Sparkling Conversations captures engaging exchanges with interesting personalities in podcasts and vodcasts. Hear them share their fascinating stories and experiences, and insightful views.

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CA Listen: Sparkling Conversations Episode 11: What The Doctor Ordered
Dr Leslie Tay, doctor and founder of popular food blog ieatishootipost, shared about his journey from foodie to becoming a key opinion leader on local food. Explore the origins, art, science, and history of food together with Dr Leslie and his advice on how one can enjoy tasty delights in moderation. This podcast is hosted by Pauline Chee, Deputy Editor, CA Lab.
27 Aug 2024
37:08 min listen
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CA Listen: Sparkling Conversations Episode 8: Have Career Aspirations Changed Over The Years?
In the final part of this 3-part series, Hyeunjun Park from South Korea, Vladislav Virtonen from Estonia, Matthew Tan and Quah Hui Min from Singapore discuss the changes in aspirations compared to their parent’s generation, and how Gen Zs have changed since then.  This podcast is hosted by Maria Teo, Sustainability and Climate Change AD, CLA Global TS.
30 Jul 2024
24:04 min listen
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CA Listen: Sparkling Conversations Episode 7: Is The Grass Always Greener On The Other Side?
In part 2 of this 3-part series, Afeef Fitri from Malaysia, Mthawelanga Agbiriogu from South Africa, Caitlin Mathea from Indonesia and Rishul Mittal from United Kingdom spoke about whether work opportunities are always more exciting overseas, or if local experience is better for a career. Are there better takeaways from overseas opportunities or back at home? This podcast is hosted by Maria Teo, Sustainability and Climate Change AD, CLA Global TS.
30 Jul 2024
27:32 min listen
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CA Listen Sparkling Conversations Episode 3: Flexi, The Future Of Work
Three young accountants discuss about the pros and cons of current flexible working arrangements in their organisations, and what are some considerations for employers and employees in the upcoming changes. This podcast is hosted by Maria Teo, Associate Director, CLA Global TS Risk Advisory, with guest speakers Angelique Teo, Commercial Finance Manager, Kenvue, and Malcolm See, Senior Finance Director, Fosun Hive.
4 Jun 2024
34:44 min listen
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CA Listen: Sparkling Conversations Episode 2: Is there a secret handshake in the boardroom that only men know about?
Hear from Seah Gek Choo as she shares about how we can promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for women on board, various sponsorship and mentorship initiatives available for women, and if there's a secret handshake that only men know about.  This podcast is hosted by Victor Lai, Principal Consultant, CitadelCorp with Guest Speaker Seah Gek Choo, Boardroom Programme Leader of Deloitte Southeast Asia and Singapore.
14 May 2024
26:17 min listen
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CA Listen: Sparkling Conversations Episode 1: Most accountants draw conclusions from numbers. Some just draw.
Meet Yip Yew Chong. A unique accountant, to say the least. One who has mixed on a single palette, the power of numbers and the beauty of art. Hear him describe the blend of interests and career choice that took him from kiddy pursuits of doodling with crayons, to the study of science and engineering, and finally to a 25-year career in accounting. And now he’s dreaming of an opportunity to make films. Talk about the kaleidoscope of life experiences!
2 May 2024
30:14 min listen
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What do men think about the empowerment of women?
Join three chartered accountants - Victor, Bing Yi and Emersius - as they mark International Women’s Day in their unique way – by sharing how they are allies to women, appreciating and supporting the growth and empowerment of women in their family and in the society. This podcast is hosted by Victor Lai, Principal Consultant, CitadelCorp with Guest Speakers Emersius Lau, APAC Sr Financial Accountant, Netflix and Lee Bing Yi, Partner, Financial Services Assurance, Sustainability and Climate Change, PwC.
27 Mar 2024
39:39 min listen
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2024 Outlook
Selena Ling shares insights on the outlook of 2024 after Singapore’s economy grew faster than expected in the final quarter of 2023, with the manufacturing sector finally returning to growth. Selena Ling - Chief Economist & Head, Global Markets Research & Strategy, OCBC
24 Jan 2024
3:43 min listen
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Social Entrepreneurship - The Future Of Work For The People Sector
Hear from Prof Ang on how to build social entrepreneurship capabilities in the people sector to better prepare the sector for the complex issues of the present and future. Professor Ang Hak Seng, Director, Centre of Excellence for Social Good and Head, Master of Social Entrepreneurship Centre of Excellence for Social Good, S R Nathan School of Human Development
4 Jan 2024
21:49 min listen
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CA Listen: Sparkling Conversations Episode 10: Holidays With A Difference
Scott Tay and Kavita Kaur, Founders of Beyond Expeditions, spoke about their travels to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, sharing one-of-a-kind experiences that challenge the comfort we have and how their travels promote personal growth through their experiences, as well as sustainable and responsible tourism.
22 Aug 2024
27:51 min watch
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CA Listen Sparkling Conversations Episode 9: Listen To Understand, Not To Reply.
Join Christina Lim, Principle Consultant, Chrisspeak, as she talks about how listening to people and understanding their body language is important to allow for effective communication and conversation. This podcast is by Christina Lim.
7 Aug 2024
16:15 min watch
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CA Listen Sparkling Conversations Episode 5: Decoding Deception in Forensics and Films
Join Belinda Tan, ISCA Financial Forensics Accounting Oversight Committee (FFAOC) Chair and Lem Chin Kok (immediate past Chair of FFAOC) in their conversations as they speak from their personal experiences and recount fascinating cases, diving into the wonders of financial forensics as they also share their favourite films to wind down after a long day at work.  Find out if some behavioural psychology portrayed in films are exactly what they experienced in their work.
8 Jul 2024
42:04 min watch
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CA Listen Sparkling Conversations Episode 4: Financial Reporting - Past, Present and Future
Join IASB Chair Andreas Barckow and ISCA FRC Chair Chen Voon Hoe as they concur and opine about AI and cryptocurrency, and how the interpretation and application of accounting standards will not be taken over by AI, given the need to exercise professional judgement.
19 Jun 2024
30:08 min watch
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