With Interest

Strong professional judgement is often the difference between identifying risk early and recognising failure only in hindsight.  This episode explores what major market collapses can teach auditors, accountants and finance professionals about maintaining trust, independence and scepticism when risks are evolving rapidly.  With Paul Munter, formerly of the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC),...

If  you ' re  a property investor   or  managing investment assets, this episode  features  expert  ATO guidance  to help guide you through tax time in 2026.  Want an example?  Rental property tax can be straightforward until ownership structures, short-term rentals, loan redraws and capital gains tax enter the picture.   This episode explores the tax issues investors most commonly get wrong and t...

Cyber fraud  is  not  going  to  stop overnight.   It  will continue to become  more sophisticated and  pervasive  as time goes on.   Which means  this  third  episode  in the tax time 2026  series   is even more  relevant today as it focuses on fraud risks and how you can protect  your  financial data .  With  guest  expertise  from  Jade Hawkins,   assistant commissioner in the ATO ' s fraud and...

Tax time can add to the stress of small business.  So, to help  reduce that worry , t his episode  is devoted  entirely to small business  issues  for tax time 2026.   With  high-level  expertise   from  the  ATO's  Angela Allen, assistant commissioner responsible for small business experience ,  in the studio with CPA Australia's tax lead Jenny Wong,  explore the most common tax issues affecting ...

Tax time 2026 is upon us. And  in this first episode,  un pack   the ATO's major focus areas .  Also,  for tax agents and  taxpayers , gain practical insights ahead of lodgement season. Key learnings:   The ATO's biggest priorities for tax time 2026  Why misinformation and AI-generated advice are growing risks  Common errors in work-related and car expense claims  What taxpayers often miss in inco...

In this special Federal Budget 2026–27 episode, hear expert analysis of the measures announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in last night's budget.   CPA Australia's business and tax policy experts break down what Budget 2026–27 means for the issues that matter most to businesses and Australians.   Analysis  and commentary  include:   Overall reaction :  Did  the   budget  deliver?   W ho were the w...

Tax reform.  It's   one of the most  hotly   debated  issues  around the world .  And as global tax expert Viva Hammer notes, the biggest barrier to tax reform in Australia is not policy   –   i t is the pursuit of perfection.   In this episode of With Interest,  she  brings a global perspective shaped by her work on significant tax reforms  in  recent  US  history.  Her message is clear: progress...

Cashflow planning is now critical for  small  business es.  I n an environment of volatile fuel prices, interest rate  uncertainty  and upcoming changes to payday super , this episode will help you understand  and manage  today's  cashflow challenges.   Key learnings:   why cashflow pressure is increasing across small businesses    how to approach simple, practical cashflow forecasting    the impa...

It's  a volatile world.  Energy security, trade in primary resources and food supply  are all reshaping the rules of resilience.  In this  timely  episode,  CPA Australia's experts  u npack how global conflict is  affecting  the operating environment for business,  finance  and policy leaders.   With the  current geopolitical tensions as  the backdrop,   learn  how energy shocks, supply chain disr...

It's  a volatile world, and businesses are under pressure .  In this episode of  With Interest ,  Gavan Ord,  B usiness  I nvestment and  I nternational lead at CPA Australia, explores  how businesses are navigating an increasingly unstable global environment marked by geopolitical conflict, cost  pressures  and economic shocks.  The conversation draws on insights from CPA Australia's Asia - Pacif...

Payday super is one of the most significant payroll changes in years, and businesses need to act now to be ready.   This episode  is like a checklist,  break ing  down what the shift to real-time super payments means in practice, how compliance will work   and what employers should be doing before the July deadline .  Key learnings:   What payday super actually requires beyond more frequent paymen...

(This encore presentation episode was originally published on Dec 9, 2025)   When anti-money laundering   (AML)  comes to mind, most accountants assume it only applies to large transactions – but  that's   now  changing.  This episode explains  new AML obligations for accountants .  Specifically,   how the  reforms to  AML  and counter terrorism financing  (CTF)  in 2026  will  affect  many accoun...

In 2026, auditors are working  in an environment defined by AI technologies, heightened scrutiny, regulatory  oversight  and  ethics  demands.  Which is why  i t's vital that professionals in audit understand this evolving landscape .  Additionally,  how the regulator ASIC views key issues and what it  is  focusing on in 2026.  ASIC commissioner Kate O'Rourke  is  this episode's special  guest  a...

We all want to be happy at work. Or at least happier, don't we?   Across th is  conversation, listeners  will  learn  about   a  foundational  concept: S uccess often follows happiness rather than causes it .  Drawing on research in positive psychology, the episode outlines how mindset,  habits  and self-awareness account for a large share of overall wellbeing, far outweighing external circumstanc...

AI is advancing fast   –   but is it responsible?   In this must-listen episode, global AI expert Dr Rumman Chowdhury shares what you need to know about building AI systems that are fair,   transparent   and future-ready.   Key insights   and questions include:     Is it too late to create a responsible AI environment ?   What defines responsible AI ?    Managing   AI   bias and ethical risk    Th...

In an interconnected world, one trait   is fast becoming a must-have skill for finance and accounting professionals .   It's   cultural intelligence.  This episode explores how understanding cultural differences and adapting your approach can elevate trust, strengthen   collaboration   and deliver better business outcomes.   With expert-led insights, l earn how cultural conditioning shapes trust  ...

Private credit is booming. But do investors   fully   understand the risks?  In this episode,   l earn   the mechanics of private credit, its place within the private capital universe   and why   it's   suddenly everywhere   -   from retail portfolios to billion-dollar super funds.  Key   takeaways include :   Why private credit is not the "bond-like risk" some claim it is   How super funds   allo...

How do you  maintain  your strategic focus in such a volatile global market?  Sanjeev Gandhi , Orica's managing director and CEO,   shares his  insightful  views on this and much more.  Gandhi  and  CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland  chatted on stage at the recent  ECTA  (Economic Trade and Agreement)  Unleashed event   –   a one-day conference held in Sydney between CPA Australia and the Australia...

All works contained in this podcast are not intended to constitute legal or professional advice and may not reflect the views and opinions of CPA Australia. CPA Australia does not  warrant  or make representations as to the accuracy, completeness,  suitability  or fitness for purpose of this podcast and  disclaims  all liability and responsibility for any acts or omissions made in reliance of this...

AI has become one of the most - used business technologies . B ut delve deeper into the  biz  tech  data and  there's  another story to be told.   In the latest  CPA Australia Business Technology  Report , 89  per cent  of respondents said their organisation used AI in 2025, up from 69  per cent  in 2024 and 55  per cent  in 2023.  Yet only 16  per cent  report that AI is fully embedded across the...

Did you know that o ne of Australia's biggest superannuation reforms in decades is starting in July 2026 ? Are you prepared for the change? In short, with legislation moving through Parliament, Australia will move from quarterly to payday-based superannuation payments – a significant shift with implications across business . T hi s expert-led episode , featuring three guests , explore s the system...

Australia  remains  one of the few advanced economies  still using  PDFs for financial reporting  –  a format most global markets have already left behind. In this episode,  you'll   gai n expert-led insights on  why adopting digital financial reporting  in Australia  is critical to  supporting  trust,  transparency and competitiveness in global markets. Explore  how structured data allows regulat...

In this special episode of With Interest , CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland sits down with Australia's Auditor General, Dr Caralee McLies h , for an exclusive fireside chat on public sector challenges.   The conversation builds on Dr McLiesh's keynote address on performance management in the Commonwealth public sector, drawing on insights from the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) annual rep...

In this special With Interest episode , you can listen in full to a keynote speech by Australia's A uditor - G eneral , Dr Caralee McLiesh . The speech focuses on performance management in the Commonwealth public sector, drawing on some of the many findings in the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) a nnual report ,   released in September 2025. The A uditor - G eneral addresses the state of p...

How does the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) ensure tax fairness when dealing with large corporations. In this episode, the D eputy C ommissioner , P ublic G roups , at the ATO exp lains how the tax office works to promote transparency, accountability and compliance in the large market sector. This discussion sheds light on how the ATO's strategic approach supports both corporate confidence and p...