Recap on July Session

Tonight we enjoyed the presentation delivered by Robert Cockerell. Robert had so much to share and we were all amazed by his knowledge and confidence in this area. We took home many interview tips on how to detect the deception.

We also welcomed CPA NSW General Manager David Lee, CPA NSW Division Council President Sharon Portelli and CPA NSW Divisional Councillor Amy Wong.

Detecting Deception in a Corporate Environment

CPA Women in Business Discussion Group
Tuesday 31 July 2012 | 6pm – 8pm | CPA Centre

The NSW Women in Business discussion group are welcoming Robert Cockerell as guest speaker on “Detecting Deception in a Corporate Environment”. NSW CPA General Manager David Lee, NSW CPA Division Council President Sharon Portelli and NSW CPA Divisional Councillor Amy Wong will join us at the meeting.

This session involves a presentation on the identification of deception through listening to words used and observing changes in body behaviour. This topic has been very popular and delivered to major banks, corporations both public and private, Chartered Secretaries Association, and ASIC. The session involves analysis of interviews in the public arena.

Robert is a licensed investigator with more than 30 years' experience,. He is an expert in the investigation of complex crimes and the management of fraud prevention and detection. Robert was previously at Ernst & Young and is a former Chief Inspector with the Victoria Police Service. He has led some of the most serious cases of fraud investigated in Australia including $118 million from a major Australian Bank with the perpetrator being sentenced to eight years imprisonment.

Holding advanced training qualifications in interview techniques, Robert is an expert in the detection by interview and has authored a number of critically acclaimed training programs for the CPA and institute of Internal Auditors.He has delivered advanced interview training to clients in Australia and across Asia and is highly sought after for his experience and insight.

Decision Making for Energy and Greenhouse Gas Measurement and Reporting

CPA Australia has provided direct support to two universities in NSW to develop with government funding training offer in energy efficient and related environmental management.

Under this program CPA Australia is developing a new CPD Program entitled “Decision Making for Energy and Greenhouse Gas Measurement and Reporting”. John Purcell, CPA Australia's Policy Adviser, would like to extend an invitation for a select number of people to attend the pilot session and provide feedback accordingly as you are part of the target market for this product. 

 

Event Details
Date: Friday 13 July 2012
Time: 8.30am – 12.30pm  
Venue: CPA Australia – Sydney Office
 Level 3
111 Harrington Street
Sydney New South Wales 2000
 
Cost: Complimentary
 
Further details will be emailed this week. Please note that places are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. 

Prospects for Residential Property – Safe as Houses?

CPA Women in Business Discussion Group
Tuesday 26 June 2012 | 6pm – 8pm | CPA Centre

The NSW Women in Business discussion group are welcoming Kate McCallum as guest speaker on “Prospects for residential property – safe as houses?”

Right now, the outlook for Australian residential property is uncertain. There are fears that the market is overheated and values will fall.  Kate will discuss the outlook for residential property, the advantages and disadvantages of property investment and explore the role of property as part of a broader investment portfolio.

Kate established Multiforte in January 2007, a specialist financial advisory firm, who helps make it possible for clients to achieve their financial goals and their ideal life. Kate has worked at senior levels in leading financial services firms for 20 years including Westpac/BT Financial Group, State Street and Commonwealth/Colonial.

Kate is regularly asked to present sessions for organisations and conferences, and has been featured in media including the Australian Financial Review and the Sydney Morning Herald and holds graduate and post-graduate qualifications in Economics, Applied Finance and Investment, and Financial Planning.

Recap on May Session

Julie Garland McLellan was our guest speaker this Tuesday night. She shared her personal experience and observation on Effective Presentation in the Boardroom.Many questions were raised during the Q&A time.If you missed this great event or have further questions, you can join the according discussion on LinkedIn.

Recap on April Session

April's guest speaker was Maria Pantalone, from Infinite Growth.  Maria presented insights into understanding communication styles to work more effectively with colleagues.  Using amusing anecdotes to apply the DISC model of communication, Maria highlighted that we all have preferred styles of communicating with each other.  Being aware of different communication personalities leads to more effective discussion and relationships in the workplace.  No doubt our members can now identify their own preferred communication style and can use it to improve communication with their teams.  
 
 

Effective Presentation in the Boardroom

CPA Women in Business Discussion Group
Tuesday 29 May 2012 | 6pm – 8pm | CPA Centre

The NSW Women in Business discussion group are welcoming Julie Garland Mclellan as guest speaker on “Effective Presentation in the Boardroom”. 

Julie Garland McLellan is a practising company director and has experience on a range of public sector and commercial boards. Julie has been internationally acclaimed as a leading expert on government sector governance. She is the author of three books on governance and the editor of the Director’s Dilemma newsletter which is read in 36 countries around the world.

Julie has a degree in Civil Engineering, an executive MBA, a diploma and an advanced diploma in company directorship.

Julie has served on 14 boards, both listed and unlisted, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ NSW Council.