Why does the financial reporting profession struggle with clarity, engagement, and getting the complex things right the first time? In this episode, Wayne, Judith, and producer Chris reflect on what they’ve learned from building Financial Reporting Conversations and why tone, structure, and practical relevance matter just as much as technical accuracy. They unpack the real gap this podcast is trying to fill, why “unknown unknowns” keep causing Blind Freddy mistakes, and how auditors and prepa...
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Why does the financial reporting profession struggle with clarity, engagement, and getting the complex things right the first time? In this episode, Wayne, Judith, and producer Chris reflect on what they’ve learned from building Financial Reporting Conversations and why tone, structure, and practical relevance matter just as much as technical accuracy. They unpack the real gap this podcast is trying to fill, why “unknown unknowns” keep causing Blind Freddy mistakes, and how auditors and prepa...
Understanding Financial Reporting Fraud Through the Fraud Triangle
Financial Reporting Conversations
28 minutes
1 month ago
Understanding Financial Reporting Fraud Through the Fraud Triangle
Why do financial reporting frauds emerge in organisations that don’t see themselves as high-risk? In this episode, Wayne and Judith unpack the real drivers behind financial reporting fraud and explain why these risks often grow quietly inside day-to-day commercial decisions. They break down the fraud triangle and show how pressure, opportunity, and rationalisation combine to create misstatements that feel like “just a timing adjustment” rather than a breach of standards. You’ll hear how budge...
Financial Reporting Conversations
Why does the financial reporting profession struggle with clarity, engagement, and getting the complex things right the first time? In this episode, Wayne, Judith, and producer Chris reflect on what they’ve learned from building Financial Reporting Conversations and why tone, structure, and practical relevance matter just as much as technical accuracy. They unpack the real gap this podcast is trying to fill, why “unknown unknowns” keep causing Blind Freddy mistakes, and how auditors and prepa...
