Mastering Money

Feb 29 2024 67 ep. 35 mins 67

Mastering Money Podcast artwork

Welcome to Mastering Money, an original podcast from Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA Canada). This podcast is different from other financial podcasts as it will take a business to business perspective, speaking directly to financial educators as opposed to providing tips directly to the consumer. The podcast will bring up key issues, trends and tips as they relate to financial education for many different audiences. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect that of CPA Canada.

Copy RSS

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

S9 E06: Taxing Troubles: The Hidden Impact of Evasion – The Great Heist

Feb 29 2024 40 mins

Are tax evasion and tax fraud the same? How do they impact the lives of Canadians? This episode will discuss the alarming consequences of tax illegal practices and the effective solutions to combat them. Hear from John Oakey, Chartered Professional Accountants CPA Canada’s VP Tax, on challenges and solutions while dealing with taxing troubles. Key Takeaways: Learn the difference

S9 E05: Protecting Your Castle – Safeguarding Against Fraudulent Property Sales

Feb 22 2024 50 mins

You’ve heard the horror stories in the news: a family leaves for vacation and on their return someone has sold their house out from under them. Or, maybe they find that somebody has applied for a mortgage in their name. Who can fall victim to fraudulent property sales? In this eye-opening episode, we delve into a world where both lenders and homeowners can unknowingly become vict

S9 E04: Surviving the Shadows – Street Crimes and Robbery

Feb 15 2024 55 mins

Street robbery can have a lasting impact on individuals and their loved ones both financially and emotionally. In this episode, we discuss practical tips on how to protect yourself and how to deal with the aftermath of a street robbery to regain control over both the emotional and financial aspects of your life, such as why it’s imperative to make a police report. We speak with L

S9 E03: Love, Lies, and Illusions – Unveiling Romance Scams and Money Mule Tactics

Feb 08 2024 24 mins

Love is a many-splendored thing, but it can turn into a nightmare when entangled with romantic catfishing scams. Certain people, such as aging, lonely seniors can fall victim to these kinds of scams and unwittingly become a money mule for thieves. Join Jeff Horncastle, Acting Client and Communications Outreach Officer at Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to know more on how to protect you

S9 E02: Cryptocurrency Scams – The Digital Deception

Feb 01 2024 45 mins

This episode explores the intricate world of cryptocurrency scams, key red flags, and strategies to protect oneself from falling prey to these schemes. Join our experts Charlie Pettypiece, Senior Investigation Counsel in the Enforcement Branch of the Ontario Securities Commission and Dena Staikos, Manager in the Compliance and Registrant Regulation Branch of the Ontario Securities

S9 E01: Money Laundering – The Hidden Trail

Jan 25 2024 28 mins

Increased risks of fraud scams leading to money laundering have intensified as we step further into the digital era. As our financial institutions become more digitized, so increases a fraudster’s ability to generate and move illicit funds anonymously and instantaneously. What is money laundering? How has it evolved? How can it affect you? In this episode, we dive into the comple

S9 Teaser: The dark side of money

Join host Doretta Thompson in season 9 of our Mastering Money podcast. We’re talking about the dark side of money. Together, we'll unravel the mysterious world of romance and cryptocurrency scams, tax trouble, robbery, money laundering fraudulent home sales and more. Through expert analysis and real-life stories, we dive into the complexities behind these disturbing realities and

S8 E06: What is a Side Hustle? And is it always about Survival?

Oct 12 2023 39 mins

The gig economy is here to stay as more individuals are engaging in side hustles to diversify their income streams. This episode will discuss the opportunities and challenges of side hustles, share success stories, and highlight key considerations for those looking to pursue additional income streams. Hear from Gerald Narciso, a Vancouver-based freelance writer who wrote in The Ne

S8 E05: Preparing the next generation

Oct 05 2023 33 mins

Where are your kids learning about money? In a changing financial landscape, how do we help our children manage their money in a world where cash is no longer king? We discuss how parents can manage these obstacles and pass good financial sense onto the next generation. In this episode, Hector Crespo, CEO at Mydoh, discusses the importance of financial conversations with kids and

S8 E04: Will AI take over the Job Market?

Sep 28 2023 40 mins

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. With more jobs being automated, are you at risk of being left behind? We discuss the potential benefits and risks of AI adoption, how it might reshape industries and considerations you need to make to remain employable in a world driven by AI. Hear from Shesta Babar, KPMG, as we explore the impact of AI on the labor force. Discover mo