With Interest

In 2024, Australia will see a raft of changes in superannuation. Staying up to date is vital.  Join CPA Australia's experts, who will help you navigate the evolving super landscape. Policy areas covered include the First Home Super Saver scheme, the Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions Bill, payday super and SMSFs.  You'll also gain valuable knowledge on maximising your retirement savings. D...

Gain valuable insights into the key business-related matters that the Government need to address in this year's Budget.  CPA Australia's business expert delves into this hot topic, analysing crucial areas such as tax, inflation, worker shortages, rising cost pressures and other pressing issues.  Don't miss out, listen now for expert business analysis and insights.  Host: Simon Downes, External Aff...

With Interest presents an episode from CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK Out Loud podcast. While learning a programming language was once the domain of IT specialists, today it starts in primary school. This is because programming unlocks the full power of computers to perform difficult tasks and answer complex queries. While accountants already take advantage of tools like Microsoft Excel,  a simple pro...

With Interest presents an episode from CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK  podcast. Unlock long-term career success by honing your communications skills. In this episode you'll discover why these abilities are crucial and how you can elevate your soft skills to give your accounting and finance career a lift. Tune in now. Host : Jacqueline Blondell, Content Editor, CPA Australia Guest : Professor  Nick McG...

With Interest presents an episode from CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK Out Loud podcast. The  stress  and  burnout  that have permeated the working environment in recent years have increased the importance of  empathy at work . Empathy and authentic vulnerability have become vital in the workplace, and both are often regarded as key leadership traits. Listen to the full episode. Click to read the artic...

With Interest presents an episode from CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK  podcast. Penetration testers hack into your company servers. Don't worry – these are friends who can help your company stay safe from the dark web's cyberthreats. "Pen testers" do it to protect you from the real hackers out there trying to steal your data. In this episode we meet a lead penetration tester. Learn what he does, how h...

Did you know that more than $683 billion in tax was collected across all levels of Australian government in 2021-22?  These funds were allocated to everything from health, education, infrastructure and defence, and biosecurity surveillance. Even fishing rods for school kids.  With ever-growing government debt and stubborn deficits, key questions emerge: where is the money being spent, how is it be...

Planning for retirement is crucial. For many Australians this involves managing and increasing contributions to their superannuation fund.  Government policies, however, significantly affect retirement savings. Recent draft legislation proposed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers aims to reduce tax concessions for those with super savings exceeding $3 million. This draft legislation was released within a mo...

Receiving communications from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can often be stressful for taxpayers and their advisers.  Nevertheless, being aware of what to anticipate and how to appropriately react can alleviate some of the anxiety.  As the deadline for submitting your tax return approaches (October 31), we've got you covered. This timely episode provides valuable insights and guidance on wh...

This is a special cybersecurity awareness month edition of With Interest. Governments, businesses large and small, and individuals – no-one is safe from man in the middle attacks. Just ask Google, Facebook or Puerto Rico. Also known as payment redirection or invoice fraud, these schemes are devasting, highly profitable, growing and evolving. Join our cyber and consumer experts to find out what it...

Did you know that the audit function dates back to ancient Rome? Or that it was Henry I who coined the word "audit"? Explore these and other interesting facts about the audit profession in the lead-up to Auditor Proud Day. This wide-ranging conversation covers the audit expectation gap, how auditors respond to climate change and what would happen to the economy if there weren't enough auditors.  ...

Do businesses using AI outperform those that don't? What AI tools are accountants using?  Our subject matter experts answer these questions and more as they break down CPA Australia's third annual Business Technology Report, a survey of technology used by businesses in the Asia-Pacific.  Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Gavan Ord, Business Investment Policy Manager,...

We examine the recent Government review into insolvency with the report Chair.  Broken or fit for purpose? We put Australia's corporate insolvency regime under the spotlight.  Tune in now. Host: Dr Jane Rennie, Head of Media and External Engagement, CPA Australia Guest: Senator Deborah O'Neill, the Chair of a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporate and Financial Services (PJCCFS) which released...

JobKeeper was the biggest stimulus payment to business in Australian history. CPA Australia's expert panel takes a look at how this A$88.9 billion stimulus package stacks up against other programs and evaluates its effectiveness.  Was it worth the cost? Tune in now.  Host: Dr Jane Rennie, Head of Media and External Engagement, CPA Australia Guests: Elinor Kasapidis, Head of Policy and Advocacy, CP...

Do you need to enhance your understanding of Australia's property market? Whether you're a homeowner, investor, buyer or renter, this episode will provide you with valuable property insights.  Uncover expert perspectives from one of Australia's most respected economists by tuning in now.  Host: Dr Jane Rennie, Head of Media and External Relations, CPA Australia Guest: Warren Hogan , Chief Economic...