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Accounting Apps PodcastDoes finance automation really improve accuracy and reduce fraudđź”’? | Tyler CaskeyHeather Smith & Tyler Caskey join ApprovalMax to have a conversation exploring how finance automation boosts accuracy, prevents fraud, and streamlines processes.
Today I’m speaking with Tyler Caskey Partner at The Bean Counters
In this episode, we talk about . . .
Key Points:
How automation reduces human error and speeds approvals
Real-world case studies with ApprovalMax & Xero
Common vulnerabilities: hacked emails, invoice scams, credit card fraud
Risk reduction strategies: 2FA, segregation of duties, virtual credit cards
The role of password managers & proactive anti-fraud controls
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2025-08-2138 min
Friends With MoneyBonus: Beware of ghost tapping!In this bonus episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with David Higgins, CTO at Eftsure, about the alarming rise in a scam known as ghost tapping. Higgins explains what the new scam is, what to watch out for, and how to protect yourself. #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #davidhiggins #hackers Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR
2025-07-2705 min
The MSDW PodcastThink Like a Scammer: Cybersecurity Lessons for CFOs from SignUp & EftsureIn this episode, our guests from SignUp Software and Eftsure use AP automation as an entry point into a bigger story: how finance leaders are becoming cybersecurity leaders. Our guests, Rob Ashe of SignUp and Gabe Garcia of Eftsure, discuss the organizations' strategic partnership, why it will help Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations users, and the role of financial automation in fortifying against modern threats. Framed by insights from Eftsure's 2025 Cybersecurity Guide for CFOs, this conversation dives into why today's fraud landscape demands adversarial thinking, how practices like red teaming are reshaping finance functions, and what it...
2025-06-2630 min
On the Defense PodcastWhen and how scammers are more likely to target your business: Shameela Gonzalez, CyberCXWhat are the scam tactics you should be looking out for? And, if those scams succeed, who will be – or should be – liable? Shameela Gonzalez (Executive Director - Financial Services Lead, CyberCX) unpacks some of today’s trickiest questions about B2B scams, what cybercrime looks like from the inside, and how Australia’s debate about scam liability reveals urgent truths that business leaders can’t ignore.For more from Shameela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shameelagonzalez/For more from CyberCX: https://cybercx.com.au/
2025-04-021h 05On the Defense PodcastWhen (and how) scammers are likely to target your business | CyberCX Shameela GonzalezWhat are the scam tactics you should be looking out for? And, if those scams succeed, who will be – or should be – liable? Shameela (Executive Director - Financial Services Lead, CyberCX) unpacks some of today’s trickiest questions about B2B scams, what cybercrime looks like from the inside, and how Australia’s debate about scam liability reveals urgent truths that business leaders can’t ignore.
2025-04-021h 05On the Defense PodcastHacker Bastien Treptel tells us how to think like a scammer (and why you should)Starting out as a young cybercriminal, hacker Bastien Treptel now uses his skills for good, but he still has to think like a “bad guy” to help organisations (and kids) stay safe. Tune in to hear how red teaming works, what hackers think about your business, why and how leaders should incorporate adversarial mindsets – and why AI might be a little more exciting than just scary.
2025-02-2741 minOn the Defense PodcastCybercrime's surprising costs: an economist explainsWe all know businesses can lose money to cybercriminals, but we don't always think about what else cyber threats might be costing us. Economist Alex Koutalistras dives into research produced by Oxford Economics and AustCyber, explaining the direct and indirect costs that all financial leaders should be considering.Note that the survey Alex refers to in this podcast relates to the work undertaken by AustCyber in support of the Australian Cyber Security Sector Competitiveness Plan 2023 (“SCP”). Oxford Economics Australia’s work and findings formed a part of the SCP though they did not undertake the survey component. You ca...
2024-11-1334 minOn the Defense PodcastProtecting your small business (and yourself) from cyber threats: Damian Seaton, Cyber Audit TeamOkay, you've heard that cybersecurity is important, but we're all busy, right? And small businesses might be some of the busiest. So what are concrete, practical steps we can take to protect ourselves right now? Founder and Managing Director of Cyber Audit Team, Damian Seaton, explains some of the quickest and most affordable steps we can take toward stronger cybersecurity – and why effective security training often needs to get personal.
2024-10-2959 min
On the Defense PodcastUnmasking cybercriminals with Ken Gamble, private investigatorWho are the people behind cybercrime? Where do they work, how do they operate, where are they from? In this episode, we find out. Ken Gamble, executive chairman of cybercrime investigation agency IFW Global, tells us what he finds when he tracks down the fraudsters behind scams that cost millions. He also tells us why recovering stolen assets is so difficult and what businesses can do to ensure assets aren't stolen in the first place. And, if you're based in Australia and want more of this info, don't miss the Global Financial Crime Summit happening in Sydney and co-hosted...
2024-08-1655 min
On the Defense Podcast“We still got attacked.” CFO and business owner reveals what it’s like to get hackedLance Rubin, Founder of Model Citizn and longtime CFO, thought he’d taken all the precautions necessary to protect his small business. Then, one day, he learned they’d been hacked anyway. In this episode, Lance shares how the attack happened, why it could have been worse, and what he learned from it – a rare inside look given that most organisations are reticent to disclose that they’ve been hacked at all. But, as Lance points out, how can we solve a problem if we don’t talk about it?
2024-08-1633 min
On the Defense PodcastHow a lack of shared truth can threaten your business: Vijay Varadharajan, Cybersecurity Professor and StrategistWhat does a renowned cybersecurity expert see as the biggest threat in 2024? As a strategist and global thought leader, Professor Vijay Varadharajan has led teams at organisations like HP and British Telecom, as well as working with Microsoft and Optus. He's also been publishing research and security insights for over 40 years. Over the past decade, he’s become increasingly worried about society’s (lack of) shared truth. Listen as we sit down with Professor Varadharajan to learn why technology is compounding issues that are very much human problems at their core – and what leaders can do to combat these threat...
2024-08-1637 min
On the Defense PodcastWhen mindset becomes the biggest security threat: Dan Draper, CipherStashCybercriminals are usually after two things: your data or your money. While CFOs spend a lot of time thinking about how to protect the latter, it's important to understand how and why data security should be top of mind for every leader. To understand more, we spoke with Dan Draper, a data security expert, a filmmaker, and CipherStash's founder and CEO. Tune in to find out: how data protection works, what's at stake if leaders don't prioritise data security, which Oscar-nominated film had the most relevant lesson for business leaders in 2023, and how Dan is uncovering the truth about...
2024-08-1242 min
On the Defense PodcastA banking expert's view on the national cybersecurity strategy: Drew Unsworth, Advisor (formerly NAB, Xero, Westpac)Amid rapidly growing cyber threats, it's never been more critical for finance leaders to align their own strategies with those of security specialists. To help them do that, Drew Unsworth, advisor and former executive at NAB, Westpac, Xero, and CBA, sat down to talk about the Federal Government's new national cybersecurity strategy. Find out a banking expert's views on cybercrime, why it's such an unfair fight and – most importantly – what leaders should be doing to protect their organisations.
2024-08-1219 min
On the Defense PodcastWhat the future looks like for security-minded CFOs: Richard McBride, CFO MagazineIn this episode of ON THE DEFENSE, Richard McBride, editor and publisher of CFO Magazine explores topics that sit at the intersection of finance and cyber security, from careers to risk mitigation to digital transformation. With over two decades of experience in the finance and business sector, Richard discusses the big issues that are facing finance leaders today.Richard explains the trends he's seen and what leaders should know about the future in this conversation. Hear his practical tips for connecting with other leaders – and why the 'horror stories' are sometimes the best experiences to share. ...
2024-08-1236 min
Accountants Daily Podcast NetworkCyber crims quick to exploit AI sophisticationGrammatical errors and other easy signs of fake messaging are gone and "wealthy, trusting" Australia has become a favourite target. AI has taken the rough edges off cyber scams and removed the easy "tells" in fake messages such as typos or grammatical errors, says one digital security specialist. "Now they just have ChatGPT correct the text – they just say 'write this email as an Australian business person," said Niek Dekker of Eftsure on the latest Accountants Daily podcast. "That was done the moment it came out." He said AI had also made some countries that we...
2023-11-1035 min