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The With Interest podcast brings you unrivalled commentary and thought leadership for businesses, accounting and finance professionals. Each week, we share expert industry opinions, insights and resources across accounting, public practice, taxation, auditing, finance, strategy, leadership, economic and business-related issues. Subscribe today to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes. With Interest is presented by CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, with core services that include education, training, technical support and advocacy. In 2018, CPA Australia won an Award of Excellence at the 24th Annual Communicator Awards in the category of 'Podcasts - General-Corporation/Business'. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts: With Interest, INTHEBLACK, INTHEBLACK Out Loud and Excel Tips. To find out more about our podcasts, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts - or search for the shows in your podcast service. To contact the podcast team email us at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au.
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Now displaying: May, 2025
May 28, 2025

What does good governance in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector look like?  

In this episode of With Interest, we’ll explore the frameworks, challenges and opportunities shaping NFP leadership today. 

Gain practical insights into: 

What good governance really means for NFPs 

  • The top governance challenges NFPs face in the Australian context 

  • The link between sound fiscal management and accountability 

  • Real-world examples of governance that made a measurable difference 

  • Actionable steps directors can take to enhance governance in their organisations 

  • Useful tools and resources from CPA Australia and AICD Whether you're a director, advisor or part of an NFP board, this episode offers valuable takeaways to help your organisation build trust, improve oversight and stay compliant in a complex regulatory environment. 

Tune in for expert commentary and sector-specific advice that will help you lead with purpose and responsibility. 

Host: Ram Subramanian, external reporting lead, CPA Australia 

Co-host: Joss Fenton FCPA, accountant and adviser to a wide range of not-for-profit (NFP) and business clients. 

Guest: Phil Butler, CPA and NFP lead at the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) 

Head to the AICD on Linkedin for more information and links.  

CPA Australia also has resources on its website.  

Additionally, you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.  

Would you like to listen to more With Interest episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.  

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  

Search for them in your podcast platform.  

Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

May 8, 2025

With the federal election decided, attention turns to the road ahead for Australian businesses and the newly re-elected government's agenda.  

This special episode delves into the critical economic challenges and opportunities ahead, offering expert perspectives on navigating the evolving landscape.  

Explore Australia's current economic position – its strengths and weaknesses – and what priorities the Treasurer should focus on. 

Listen now for a comprehensive briefing on the economic outlook covering: 

  • Key priorities for the Treasurer based on Australia's economic health 

  • The ripple effects of US policy and tariffs on Australian sectors 

  • Policy levers the government can pull to navigate challenges 

  • CPA Australia's "three R" recommendations for business and community improvement 

  • How government’s zero-risk approach affects business 

  • The importance of tax reform 

Host: Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia  

Guests:  

Dr Brendan Rynne, Chief Economist with KPMG. His expertise includes econometric analysis, economy-wide modelling, cost benefit analysis, impact assessments, efficiency improvements and legislative and regulatory reform. 

Gavan Ord, business investment and international lead, policy and advocacy, CPA Australia. 

Learn more about today’s guest at the KPGM website.  

 

Additionally, CPA Australia has an overview of the relevant election policies announced by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) leading up to and during the 2025 Federal election campaign.  

It also includes a list of some relevant policies announced in the previous parliament that have yet to be enacted. 

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  

Search for them in your podcast platform.  

Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

 

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