Ultimate Access Podcast
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsJoin international speaker and Managing Director at Ultimate Access Anju De Alwis for a series of informative podcasts. Anju invites you to explore the world of blockchain technology, and its integration to business management from season 5 of this podcast.To book a FREE one to one session with Anju go to the website www.ultimateaccess.net and send a contact request.You can also send a mail to [email protected]
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Blockchain Revolution: Shaping the Future of Education and IT Governance with Aravind Vogante
November 21, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBAravind Vogante, the Vice President of IDS, joins the conversation and talks about how AI, big data, and blockchain are changing the IT landscape. They discuss the potential of blockchain to validate and verify information in a world filled with false information. Aravind explains how blockchain can address governance issues in AI systems by allowing multiple stakeholders to participate in decision-making processes. He also discusses how blockchain can be used for student credit investig...
Kapil - the Web 3.0 journey
December 14, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBKapil 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 Accountant is helped him immensely in evaluating web 3.0 projects, since he consciously evaluates the people (governance structure) behind the project and the risks and not just the opportunities that are present. You can watch the video interview here Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects o...
Education in the Metaverse - Arvind Voruganti
June 12, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBEmergence of the creator economy In this episode of our podcast, we have Aravind and Prateek, to tell us more about an exciting space which has evolved very recently, that is, Education in the Metaverse. Aravind heads the blockchain products of IDS as VP and also leads the Hyperledger (One of the leading enterprise blockchain networks) governance, risk and compliance group. Their company IDS, boasts an impressive portfolio of achievements, as they have production grade blockchain appl...
Pieter De Bruyn - Connects social media, web 3.0 & education
June 12, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this podcast, we get a glimpse into the amazing journey that Pieter took, from humble beginnings in South Africa to incredible successes in the corporate world. Watch the video version of the podcast to see a walkthrough of the WingStudio platform as well. Getting degrees in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Law, allowed Pieter to get started in the corporate world, but he was not happy working an 8 to 5 job. After realizing that this does not need to be the case, he ...
What is Layer 1 & 2 of Blockchain? and its impact on ESG
May 24, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this podcast, my guest is Kamlesh Nadwara from India, a thought leader in the Blockchain space. Currently working as the CTO for Snapper Future Tech, he has also worked extensively as a part of the Hyperledger Blockchain steering team. Hyperledger, a global open source foundation for developing Blockchain use cases for positive impact. Kamlesh says that wherever trust and transparency between participants is required, Hyperledger can help. As an ecosystem which gathers like-minded...
Opportunities in Web 3.0
May 22, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode I discuss Blockchain economy with Brian Kuttikkat, a lawyer and tech professional. Director at CoinDCX. We discuss Web 3.0 and the opportunities. Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn [email protected]
Kimberly Singh CFO and Chief Wellness Officer
June 16, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this podcast episode, we have with us Kimberly Singh CFO and Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) of Populis. Kim, who loves all things numbers, completed her undergraduate degree in Mathematics, which helped her land a role in Blackberry. When she moved to Sydney, the vision of Populis struck a chord with her. Populis has a very simple aim; To add wellness to people's lives. In this digital age, where a large number of people experienced issues with their mental health and personal well bein...
Ralph Khoury - Evolution to the role of CFO
May 05, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn 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 Australia. Ralph discusses the importance of technical skills as well as the governance and corporate responsibility. Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner. Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 pr...
Graham Chee - Cyber risks and opportunities
May 05, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBGraham Chee the co-founder of Bcyber talks about the opportunities that are available to finance professionals and the skills that they need to get to be part of it. Contrary to popular belief, 90% of all cybersecurity failure arises from human error and only 10% can be attributed to technological factors. This means that 9 out of 10 cybersecurity issues are caused by the shortfall in cybersecurity training given to employees. This is why Bcyber, an organization focused on accounting pub...
Graham Chee - Cyber risks and opportunities
May 05, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBGraham Chee the co-founder of Bcyber talks about the opportunities that are available to finance professionals and the skills that they need to get to be part of it. Contrary to popular belief, 90% of all cybersecurity failure arises from human error and only 10% can be attributed to technological factors. This means that 9 out of 10 cybersecurity issues are caused by the shortfall in cybersecurity training given to employees. This is why Bcyber, an organization focused on accounting pub...
Leadership in Turbulent Times - Ralph Khoury
April 07, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this podcast Ralph Khoury CFO of Omnicom Media Group MENA region - discusses how the 2020 crisis has impacted the market and what steps any business should consider before progressing. Ralph states that in these turbulent times it is crucial to understand how to prioritize activities; to stabilize the company's position in the market. How to optimize already existing cash flows and budgets, and how to integrate new contingency plans into the company's current structure. In the media bus...
Jehan Perinpanayagam - CEO Infomate (Pvt) Ltd - John Keells Holdings
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIs the business of business - business? Jehan, CEO of Informate, would have to disagree. Informate is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider which pioneers unique industry systems and innovative models for BPO’s, under the John Keells group in Sri Lanka. Today we I to Jehan about some of the incredible work that they have done. One project Jehan holds particularly close to his heart, is the Rural BPO Project which involves taking BPO jobs to rural areas so that the youth do no...
Jack Woodrup - Treasury function
March 05, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBMy guest in this podcast is Jack Woodrup, Treasury Manager discusses about career in finance and treasury. Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner. Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn [email protected]
Charles Nwoko - About sustainability
February 24, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MBCharles 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 tools on how Charles implemented sustainability in to the company's operations and investment decisions. Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn [email protected]
Kasun Abeywardene - Peripheral Vision - the opportunities & risks
February 21, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBIn 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’ the need to detect market trends and weak signals beyond an organisation's line of sight. This is the follow up to his first podcast. Kasun discusses the need to have shift in our mind set & highlight how to identify these weak signals. 1. Stay tuned to social media 2. Build & establish disperse network of people a to listen to the market 3. Q...
Russell Raihan - Importance of managing Forex
February 21, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn 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 podcast, we have with us Russell Raihan, CFO of Knauf, an organisation which has operations in Europe, the USA, South America, Russia, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Operating in over 85 countries means that Knauf has a number of currency rates which need to be monitored and managed continuously. Russell shares with us what finance professi...
Asheesh Chatterjee - The BANI world
February 21, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn 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 is the biggest challenge facing managers today. This episode takes a quick dive into the acronyms VUCA and BANI which are used to explain the ecosystem that we live in. Chaos is the new normal. What skills and characteristics should we build to survive and thrive int this new normal? Asheesh explains it in this podcast. CPA Australia magaz...
Technology in the Supply Chain with Kairav Modi
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBMy 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. Further to this we go on to talk about supply chain and its impact on sustainability. Also discussed is the topic of Digital Twins and its effect on organisations. What is a digital twin? It is a virtual supply chain replica that consists of hundreds of assets, warehouses, logistics and inventory positions. It simulates the functionalities...
Technology in the Supply Chain with Kairav Modi
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBMy 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. Further to this we go on to talk about supply chain and its impact on sustainability. Also discussed is the topic of Digital Twins and its effect on organisations. What is a digital twin? It is a virtual supply chain replica that consists of hundreds of assets, warehouses, logistics and inventory positions. It simulates the functionalities...
Kairav Modi - Technology in the Supply Chain
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBMy 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. Further to this we go on to talk about supply chain and its impact on sustainability. Also discussed is the topic of Digital Twins and its effect on organisations. What is a digital twin? It is a virtual supply chain replica that consists of hundreds of assets, warehouses, logistics and inventory positions. It simulates the functionalities...
Peripheral Vision - Kasun
February 05, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB‘You can see the future best through peripheral vision’. Nicholas Negroponte. 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’ the need to detect market trends and weak signals beyond an organisation's line of sight. By taking a birds eye view of the macro environment we are able to see beyond our normal boundaries. The results of a survey conducted by the Fuld-Gilad-Herring Academy of Co...
Peripheral Vision - Kasun
February 05, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB‘You can see the future best through peripheral vision’. Nicholas Negroponte. 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’ the need to detect market trends and weak signals beyond an organisation's line of sight. By taking a birds eye view of the macro environment we are able to see beyond our normal boundaries. The results of a survey conducted by the Fuld-Gilad-Herring Academy of Co...
Finance Transformation and Human Perspectives with Chris Chandler
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBMy guest in this episode is Chris Chandler, CFO (AMEA)of WebBeds and former Vice President Finance at Emirates Airlines. Chris has extensive experience in leading the implementation of many complex finance systems. Chris highlights a very important topic " The Importance of Human Perspective" for the success of digital transformation. A survey was carried out by KPMG and a report was produced by CIMA UK on the topic of "Finance Transformation, the Human perspective". It highlights the thr...
Sandeep Kumar - The tools to use during uncertain times
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MBMy guest today is Sandeep Kumar CFO based out of India. Sandeep discusses strategy during the uncertain time. Sandeep emphasise the need for scenario planning to manage the cashflow and the engagement of key stakeholder. Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner. Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. Linke...
Sandeep Kumar - Treasury function
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.19 MBMy 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 these uncertain times. Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner. Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn [email protected]
Uttam Roy - Currency fluctuations
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this podcast episode, I invited Uttam Roy, Finance Director from Canada to discusses the practical aspect of currency fluctuations. Uttam mentions the key skill sets that he looks for in a team member, i.e. soft skills. Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn [email protected]
Yathish Kumar - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBIn 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 life examples and the application of RPA to improve efficiency. Invest in your self and explore new learnings, click here and register your details to find out how Ultimate Access can be your learning partner. We will be able to up-skill you in tools like RPA, MS Power BI and Data Analytics . Please use my social links below if you would like t...
Finance Transformation - Human perspective - Chris Chandler
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBMy guest in this episode is Chris Chandler, CFO (AMEA)of WebBeds and former Vice President Finance at Emirates Airlines. Chris has extensive experience in leading the implementation of many complex finance systems. Chris highlights a very important topic " The Importance of Human Perspective" for the success of digital transformation. A survey was carried out by KPMG and a report was produced by CIMA UK on the topic of "Finance Transformation, the Human perspective". It highlights the thr...
Advance Your Career Using RPA Skills with Shahan Pieris
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode my guest is Shahan Pieris, a Senior Finance professional with extensive RPA experience. We discuss the massive potential that finance professionals have by learning the increasingly sort after skills of RPA. The RPA market size is currently estimated to be worth $1.1 billion and 40% of large enterprises now have some sort of RPA software implemented. 3% organization, so far, have managed to scale RPA to include 50+ Bots. RPA could replace almost 10% of the Global Work...
Advance Your Career Using RPA Skills with Shahan Pieris
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode my guest is Shahan Pieris, a Senior Finance professional with extensive RPA experience. We discuss the massive potential that finance professionals have by learning the increasingly sort after skills of RPA. The RPA market size is currently estimated to be worth $1.1 billion and 40% of large enterprises now have some sort of RPA software implemented. 3% organization, so far, have managed to scale RPA to include 50+ Bots. RPA could replace almost 10% of the Global Work...
Advance your career with RPA skills.
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode my guest is Shahan Pieris, a Senior Finance professional with extensive RPA experience. We discuss the massive potential that finance professionals have by learning the increasingly sort after skills of RPA. The RPA market size is currently estimated to be worth $1.1 billion and 40% of large enterprises now have some sort of RPA software implemented. 3% organization, so far, have managed to scale RPA to include 50+ Bots. RPA could replace almost 10% of the Global Work...
Digital Strategy - key traits of a digital Finance Leader
May 21, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MBIn 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 traits of a digital finance leader We deliver online courses related to finance, accounting, business, strategy and technology please visit our website www.ultimateaccess.net discover courses we have on offer. If you would like to contact me directly please email [email protected] Please use my social links below if you would like to...
Cyber Security - CFO role
May 17, 2020 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.26 MBIn 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 partners. Some of the links that you might find useful are; Article from the security magazine World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2019 Worldwide spending on cybersecurity is forecasted to reach $133.7 billion in 2022. (Gartner) 62% of businesses experienced phishing and social engineering attacks in 2018. (Cybint Solutions) 68% of...
Cyber Security - Vendors
May 16, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBIn this episode I discuss Cyber Security related to Vendors. As a finance professional it is important topic to consider and be an active business partners. Some of the links that you might find useful are; Vetting third party IT security partners Uber warns cyber attacks could cripple its business We deliver online courses related to finance, accounting, business, strategy and technology please visit our website www.ultimateaccess.net discover courses we have on offer. If you would lik...
Cyber Security - Vendors
May 16, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBIn this episode I discuss Cyber Security related to Vendors. As a finance professional it is important topic to consider and be an active business partners. Some of the links that you might find useful are; Vetting third party IT security partners Uber warns cyber attacks could cripple its business We deliver online courses related to finance, accounting, business, strategy and technology please visit our website www.ultimateaccess.net discover courses we have on offer. If you would lik...
Budgeting
September 17, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.47 MBIn this episode I discuss Budgeting and the application of it. This is particularly relevant to Operational case study exams. Some of the links that you might find useful are; Case study roles & responsibilities - CIMA operational level We have free CIMA & ACCA courses available for you, please go to https://ultimateaccesseducation.com self register and access the course. If you would like to contact me directly email [email protected] Please use my social links below if you w...
IAS 38 - OCS Aug 2018
July 11, 2018 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.94 MBIn 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 ACCA courses available for you, please go to https://ultimateaccesseducation.com self register and access the course. If you would like to contact me directly email [email protected]
IAS 38 - OCS Aug 2018
July 11, 2018 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.94 MBIn 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 ACCA courses available for you, please go to https://ultimateaccesseducation.com self register and access the course. If you would like to contact me directly email [email protected] Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn anju@ultimateaccess....
Big Data
July 05, 2018 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.54 MBIn 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 useful are; Report from CGMA What is GDPR find out more Find out the skills and tools for Business Partnering - click here We have a free CIMA & ACCA courses available for you, please go to https://ultimateaccesseducation.com self register and access the course. If you would like to contact me directly email [email protected]...
IAS 16 OCS Aug 2018 Case Study
June 28, 2018 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.86 MBIn 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 well.We have a free OCS course available for you, please go to https://ultimateaccesseducation.com self register and access the courseIf you would like to contact me directly email [email protected] Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn anju@ultim...
Starting off your career - Part 2
April 14, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.15 MBThis 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 skills that they need to focus on when finding a job and to be successful.www.ultimateaccess.net Connect with me on LinkedIn -http://linkedin.com/in/anjudealwis email me [email protected] WhatsApp +97156 225 0022 Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn...
Finding work in the Middle East - Part 1
February 20, 2018 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.47 MBThis 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, practices, skills in demand and qualifications necessary to attract potential employers. I will talk to hiring managers and recruiters in this market to get an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be successful. www.ultimateaccess.netConnect with me on LinkedIn -http://linkedin.com/in/anjudealwisemail me [email protected] +97156 225 ...
Earnings per share & Rights Issue - Part 2
February 12, 2018 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.51 MBThere 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 this section.If you would like to know more about our courses please log into www.ultimateaccess.netIf you would like to contact me directly email [email protected] Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn [email protected]
Earnings per share & Rights Issue
February 12, 2018 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.52 MBThere 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 this section. If you would like to know more about our courses please log into www.ultimateaccess.net If you would like to contact me directly email [email protected]
Earnings per share - Part 1
February 11, 2018 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.59 MBCalculation 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 links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn [email protected]
OCS Part 14 - Nov 2017 Examiners report & Variance Analysis
February 05, 2018 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.47 MBThis session is focused on November 2017 CIMA OCS examiners report. With particular focus on variance analysis. One of the favourite topics of the examiner.You will find free resources on www.ultimateaccesseducation.comRegister your details and self register to one of the free courses available. Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn [email protected]
Chairman and CEO role - Governance
February 02, 2018 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.62 MBThis 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 evaluate a CEO and what are the KPIs?You can find many free study resources in www.ultimateaccesseducation.com. Register your details and self enroll on to courses that are available.Log on to our website www.ultmateaccess.net to review the courses that we have to offer.You can reach out to me by emailing [email protected] Please use my s...
OCS - Part 13 - CIMA - IT Questions
January 31, 2018 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.78 MBFive 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 resources for your studies inwww.ultimateaccesseducation.com Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn [email protected]
OCS - Part 10 - Feb 2018 - CIMA - Consolidation part 3
January 28, 2018 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.22 MBConsolidation is 45% of the CIMA F1 syllabus, this section is related to "Financial Accounting & Reporting" This is part two of the consolidation, the focus is on "associate company" Please use my social links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn [email protected]
OCS - Part 12 - Feb 2018 - CIMA - IT part 2
January 28, 2018 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.88 MBPart 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 links below if you would like to know more about Web 3.0 projects or would like to connect with me. LinkedIn [email protected]