We all want to be happy at work. Or at least happier, don’t we?
Across this conversation, listeners will learn about a foundational concept: Success 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 circumstances.
It also explains how small, consistent practices such as learning to be grateful can recalibrate the brain’s natural bias toward the negative.
Listeners will learn:
The relationship between happiness and leadership
Positive psychology as a field of research
Research data on happiness and how it’s a ‘skill’
The key components of developing workplace happiness and contentment
How to recognise ‘green-light moments’
Ways to shift out of work-related ruts, regain perspective and avoid catastrophising
This Career Hacks episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for that elusive happiness factor at work.
Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia
Guest: Declan Edwards, happiness researcher, speaker, coach and consultant. He is founder of the BU Happiness College, which has a vision of making the skills and science of happiness more accessible to individuals, organisations and the world.
For more information, head to the BU Happiness College on LinkedIn.
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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
The rise of sovereign AI
Workforce disruption: preparing for AI-driven change
Is AI the final frontier for humans?
Listen now.
Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Content Editor, CPA Australia
Guest: Dr Rumman Chowdhury. She is CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, a nonprofit advancing community-driven AI auditing and evaluation. As the US Science Envoy for AI, Rumman engages in global AI governance efforts with a focus on emerging markets. Previously, she led AI ethics teams at Twitter and Accenture, pioneering enterprise-level AI risk mitigation tools.
Rumman is the CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, and she is speaking at this year’s CPA Congress.
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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, learn how cultural conditioning shapes trust and what strategies can help you lead with authenticity while respecting cultural norms.
Learn clear, actionable ways to embed cultural agility into daily practice – from client meetings to cross-border negotiations.
Key learnings include:
How to identify and manage cultural blind spots in finance and accounting
Practical strategies to build trust across borders and multicultural teams
Why hierarchy and communication styles matter in Asia-Pacific contexts
How culturally intelligent leaders navigate ambiguity and high-stakes decisions
Tips for balancing authenticity with cultural adaptability in global business
Whether you’re leading an international team, negotiating cross-border deals or simply aiming to sharpen your Asia capability, this episode will give you insights to succeed in today’s global finance landscape.
Host: Tahn Sharpe, INTHEBLACK Editor, CPA Australia
Guest: Charlotta Oberg, Program Director, Asialink Leaders Program, Associate Director, Capability Development at Asialink Business
Links:
Gain credentialed Asia insights and connections through the Asialink Leader Program.
And be inspired by Asia-capable leaders across sectors, including financial services.
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Private credit is booming. But do investors fully understand the risks?
In this episode, learn 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 allocate private credit under regulatory pressure
Why borrower type, loan structure and economic cycles matter
What needs to change in how private credit is marketed
The potential regulatory interventions on the horizon
Whether you're an institutional investor or private wealth adviser, this episode is a must-listen.
Host: Tahn Sharpe, Editor INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia
Guest: Michael Block, CIO, Bellmont Securities
You can learn about Bellmont Securities at their website and find them on LinkedIn.
Additionally, discover more with this overview of private credit from the RBA.
And you can read Michael’s contributions on Investor Strategy News:
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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 Australian (Sydney) chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
The event connected CPA Australia members, community leaders, business, and government agencies to deliver practical insights and technical information on both the Australian and Indian markets.
This episode is a recording of that insightful conversation.
Gandhi outlines the realities of operating in more than 130 jurisdictions and explains why the last five years have marked the most unpredictable period of his career.
This conversation also covers issues such as:
Navigating global volatility
Opportunities created by geopolitical shifts
The Australia-India partnership
Productivity and policy challenges in Australia
Shifts from globalisation to localisation
Listen in now.
Host: Chris Freeland AM, CEO, CPA Australia
Guest: Sanjeev Gandhi, Managing Director and CEO, Orica
And you can learn about this event at its CPA Australia page.
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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 podcast. Individuals should seek their own independent legal, financial or other advice for their specific circumstances.
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 accounting practices.
You’ll gain a clear understanding of what the changes will mean, including which services fall under the new designated services rules, how the regulator AUSTRAC (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre) will assess compliance and what firms can do now to prepare.
Key learnings include:
An explanation of the regulator AUSTRAC’s role and tranche two reforms to the AML/CTF regime
The timeline for implementation of these new reforms
How to identify whether your services qualify as “designated” services
How to conduct risk assessments
Why client onboarding and beneficial ownership checks will become more detailed
What sole practitioners should consider in meeting new compliance obligations
Tune in now for valuable information on this key reform in 2026.
Host: Neville Birthisel, Advisor, Regulations and Standards, CPA Australia
Guest: Adrian Verdnik, Partner and Section Leader, Banking and Financial Services Practice, Hall & Wilcox. His financial services law practice covers superannuation, managed funds, insurance and financial advice.
Learn more about today’s episode guest at the Hall & Wilcox website.
AUSTRAC’s site has more information on what accountants need to know about AML and CTF reform.
Additionally, CPA Australia’s Public Practice My Firm My Future site has further information on AML and CTF obligations for many practitioners in Australia.
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AI has become one of the most-used business technologies. But 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 their operations.
Most teams are still experimenting, often relying on free or basic tools rather than structured, strategic adoption. The gap between usage and true integration points to significant untapped potential.
Many core finance and operational processes are still only lightly digitised, despite clear opportunities for efficiency, clarity and improved decision-making.
This episode examines how finance and accounting teams can use AI to strengthen systems and create capacity where it matters most.
Drawing on the survey’s findings, you’ll hear how top-performing businesses integrate AI across their workflows and why mindset, curiosity and practical governance underpin successful adoption.
Gain a grounded view of how firms apply AI in everyday workflows, supported by data from CPA Australia’s annual tech and business report.
Listen now for practical steps to help your business integrate AI.
Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia
Guest: Kyelie Baxter FCPA, Managing Director, IQ Accountants
The CPA Australia Business Technology Report 2025 is a valuable resource for those who want the latest tech usage trends by business.
Additionally, this YouTube webinar Securing the Future: AI, Cybersecurity & the Road to Tech-Driven Growth has related insights with industry experts and technology leaders discussing the latest trends, challenges and strategies in building tech-forward organisations.
And for more on this episode’s guest, head to IQ Accountants on LinkedIn.
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Did you know that one 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.
This expert-led episode, featuring three guests, explores the systems issues and regulatory implications as well as why Payday Super is happening and the benefits of this change to employees.
Key takeaways include:
How cash flow, payroll systems and compliance will be affected by this change
The closure of the Small Business Super Clearinghouse (SBSCH)
How the seven-day payment rule will work for missing payments
Practical steps accountants can take to help prepare clients early
Listen now for expert advice to help you prepare for the changes coming soon to superannuation in Australia.
Host: Tahn Sharpe, Editor, INTHEBLACK
Guests:
Kristen Yarbrough, Product Manager at CloudPayroll
Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia
Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead, Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia
Learn more about CloudPayroll at its website and its LinkedIn account.
And you can read an article about Payday Super on INTHEBLACK.
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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 gain 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 regulators, investors and businesses to analyse and compare information more efficiently, driving better decision-making and reducing capital costs.
Listeners will learn:
How structured data improves accountability and investor confidence
Why global markets already mandate digital reporting standards
The link between digital disclosure and lower capital costs
How AI will enhance – not replace – digital reporting workflows
What Australian policymakers can learn from global peers
Learn why CPA Australia is recommending a mandate for digital reporting by listed entities in this expert-led discussion.
Listen now.
Host: Ram Subramanian, External Reporting Lead, Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia
Guest: John Turner, CEO of XBRL International, a global, non-profit standards body dedicated to improving business performance through enhanced transparency and accountability in reporting. With a background in law, IT, and government, he has led innovation in business model design, systems development and data standards for over two decades.
Additionally, this interim report from 2025 by the Productivity Commission provides broader context to digital reporting.
And you can find out John Turner’s organisation XBRL at its website.
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In this special With Interest episode, you can listen in full to a keynote speech by Australia’s Auditor-General, 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) annual report, released in September 2025.
The Auditor-General addresses the state of performance management 10 years after the introduction of the Public Governance Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act of 2013. In her speech, she highlights three key areas where the framework's full potential has yet to be realised.
CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland brought together senior leaders from across the public sector for a roundtable lunch in the nation’s capital on August 5, 2025, where the Auditor-General gave this insightful keynote.
Listen now.
Speaker: Dr Caralee McLiesh, Auditor-General of Australia
For more information about the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) head to its website.
And you can learn more about Dr Caralee McLiesh’s career from this PMC statement following her announcement as Australia’s auditor general in 2024.
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How does the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) ensure tax fairness when dealing with large corporations.
In this episode, the Deputy Commissioner, Public Groups, at the ATO explains 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 public trust.
Some of the key areas covered include:
Current state of the large business market
The Tax Avoidance Taskforce
Key trends in compliance
Overall relationship between large businesses and the tax system
Dispute resolution
The introduction of public country-by-country reporting
The future of the relationship between big business and the ATO
Listen now for expert-led insights from the ATO’s expert in this field.
Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, CPA Australia
Guest: Rebecca Saint, Deputy Commissioner, Public Groups, ATO. Rebecca plays a leading role in the Tax Avoidance Taskforce, where she handles large market strategy and compliance and assurance programs for public and multinational groups.
For more, you can read Rebecca’s speech at the CPA Tax Forum 2025.
And this ATO Findings Report on public and multinational business disputes and outcomes will provide further context to this episode.
Keen to listen to more episodes? With Interest and other CPA Australia podcasts are uploaded regularly to YouTube.
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In part two of this With Interest conversation, experts David Bradbury, Paul Tilley, Dale Pinto and Jenny Wong discuss the global tax reform debate, unpacking the challenges and opportunities facing Australia.
Key takeaways include:
From corporate tax rate dilemmas to economic nationalism, this episode explores how geopolitical tensions and tax complexity are reshaping the future of taxation.
The discussion was held at CPA Australia’s inaugural Tax Forum in August 2025.
Listen now.
Hosts: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia and Dale Pinto, Global President and Chair of CPA Australia
Guests: David Bradbury, partner at KPMG Australia, former Federal Minister and Assistant Treasurer, former Deputy Director of the OECD's Centre for Tax Policy and Administration
Paul Tilley, former economic advisor to Treasury and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and author of Mixed Fortunes: A History of Tax Reform in Australia.
You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.
Missed part one? Find it here.
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Australia’s tax system is under pressure.
In part one of this With Interest conversation, Jenny Wong is joined by two of the country’s leading voices in tax policy — David Bradbury and Paul Tilley. Together, they explore the structural flaws in Australia’s tax system, the economic and political barriers to reform and the urgent need for a tax mix shift.
Key takeaways include:
From capital taxation challenges to the erosion of GST revenue, this conversation offers deep insights into the future of tax reform in Australia.
The discussion was held at CPA Australia’s inaugural Tax Forum in August 2025.
Listen now.
Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia
Guests: David Bradbury, partner at KPMG Australia, former Federal Minister and Assistant Treasurer, former Deputy Director of the OECD's Centre for Tax Policy and Administration
Paul Tilley, former economic advisor to Treasury and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and author of Mixed Fortunes: A History of Tax Reform in Australia.
You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.
Stay tuned for part two as David Bradbury, Paul Tilley, Dale Pinto and Jenny Wong discuss the global tax reform debate, unpacking the challenges and opportunities facing Australia. Coming soon.
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:
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Want strategic insights to help navigate the tricky landscape of international trade?
Designed for Australian accountants and business leaders seeking an edge in global trade, this podcast will give you expert-led insights into:
How to assess financial health before entering new markets
Cash flow strategies that support sustainable export growth
Practical tools for managing risks in international trade
Ways government loans and grants can accelerate expansion
Why early lender engagement is key to successful financing
Our guest is an export expert! Sonia Kammel is the CFO of Export Finance Australia (EFA), the Australian Government's export credit agency, which supports export trade and overseas infrastructure development.
Packed with practical advice and real-world examples, this episode equips you with the knowledge to help guide businesses and clients to global success.
Tune in now.
Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, CPA Australia
Guest: Sonia Kammel FCPA, CFO of Export Finance Australia
For more, head online to the Export Finance Australia website where you can also learn about small business loans.
And of course, the EFA account on LinkedIn is another useful resource.
Want to listen to more episodes? With Interest and other CPA Australia podcasts are also on YouTube.
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Unpack and understand Australia's economic reform roundtable, which met in Canberra recently to explore ways of making the economy more productive and resilient.
This includes what the issues discussed mean for the economy’s future and what accountants and finance leaders need to know about the major tax and productivity challenges ahead.
Tune in now for a breakdown of this three-day summit, including:
Tax reform and productivity
Long-term growth challenges
Modernising the workforce
Tariffs
AI strategies
Attracting capital
While there is cautious optimism, this episode explores the broad thrust of the roundtable to understand the key challenges ahead.
The federal government roundtable, held in August 2025 brought together leaders from the business community, the union movement and society.
These discussions were informed by nearly 900 submissions from experts, industry leaders and individuals (including CPA Australia) and over 40 forums that Ministers held.
Listen now.
Host: Adrienne Biscontin, external affairs adviser, CPA Australia
Guests Dr Brendan Rynne, chief economist, KPMG. Brendan has been at KPMG nearly 30 years, 22 years as a partner, and has worked on major policy reforms including the Henry Tax Review and the Tax White paper. Alongside Brendan is Gavan Ord business investment and international lead, CPA Australia.
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As AI becomes embedded across public sector operations, how do you balance innovation with accountability? In this episode, hear expert views on the governance of AI in the public sector.
Key themes include:
Why defining AI clearly matters for risk management
The need to keep humans in the loop for high-impact decisions
Risks of using public generative AI tools with confidential data
The importance of closed-loop and contextual AI systems in government
How to balance centralised frameworks with agency-specific needs
Building a risk-aware culture vs. enforcing tick-box compliance
The challenge of maintaining transparency in machine learning
Why AI governance should be principles-based, not rules-based
The growing concerns around agentic AI and loss of human control
Whether you're a policy maker, accountant or public service leader, this discussion offers practical insights into designing agile, ethical and effective AI governance in the public sector.
Host: Ram Subramanian, External Reporting Lead, Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia
Guest: Michael Davern, FCPA Professor of Accounting and Business Information Systems, University of Melbourne. For over 30 years, both in Australia and internationally, he has led industry-engaged research projects in data analytics, business intelligence, financial reporting, risk management, data governance and ethics, among others.
CPA Australia has released a report titled AI governance in the public sector. It features key insights from CPA Australia’s recent webinar with public sector experts.
For more, a media release on AI governance in the public sector summarises our views.
And learn more about this episode’s expert guest Michael Davern on the University of Melbourne website.
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Learn all about the sweeping changes to superannuation which are set to reshape super from July 2025 onward.
Whether you're a financial adviser, accountant or business owner, this is a must-listen episode if you want to stay informed and prepared.
You'll gain clear insights into:
The new Division 296 tax, which targets individuals with super balances over $3 million
The superannuation guarantee increasing to 12%
Payday super rules requiring contributions in line with payroll
New parental leave super funded by the government
Changes to the general transfer balance cap and contribution rules
This episode covers the hot topics of debate in superannuation that accounting and finance professionals need to know to guide clients, adjust payroll systems or plan your own financial strategy.
Listen now.
Host: Host: Tahn Sharpe, editor INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia
Guest: Richard Webb, superannuation lead, CPA Australia
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You can learn more about CPA Australia’s view on super reforms via media releases, which cover:
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This week’s show is a special presentation from CPA Australia’s leadership, strategy and business podcast, INTHEBLACK.
Ever wondered how well you communicate?
Communication expert Dr Louise Mahler shares practical, research-backed techniques to help you build trust, speak with confidence and strengthen your presence.
Whether you're presenting to the board, in an online meeting or fielding tough questions, this episode gives you the tools to communicate with greater impact and earn trust more effectively.
From unconscious habits that sabotage credibility to the secrets behind handling high-pressure moments, unpack how voice, body language and messaging shape the way we’re perceived.
In this INTHEBLACK episode, you’ll learn:
The core components of trust and why they matter
How to communicate with authority using vocal and physical presence
Simple ways to manage anxiety in meetings and presentations
What gravitas really is and how to develop it
Listen now for expert-backed tips you can use today.
Host: Jackie Blondell, Editorial Content Lead, CPA Australia
Guest: Dr Louise Mahler, an expert in body language, voice and human behaviour. She has a PhD in Leadership Communication, and degrees and masters in Organisational Psychology and Music and is the author of two books on the subject: Resonate and Gravitas.
INTHEBLACK has also covered today’s topic in a recent article featuring Dr Louise Mahler along with other experts who share their insights on staying calm and composed in the workplace when the pressure is on.
You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.
Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.
CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:
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As tax time approaches, so does a spike in scam activity – posing a real threat to both individuals and small businesses.
In this episode, we’ll explore the latest scam trends and what accountants, tax agents and business owners need to know to protect themselves and their clients.
By listening, you’ll gain:
Awareness of current scam tactics targeting taxpayers in 2025
Insights into ATO impersonation scams, including red flags and pressure tactics used by scammers
Comparisons to previous years, with key differences in scam behaviour for 2025
Guidance for tax agents on how to support and educate clients
Best practices for verifying ATO communication
An introduction to myID and its role in strengthening identity protection
Clear steps to take if a scam is suspected, along with a key message to remember this tax season.
This episode is a must-listen for finance professionals and small business advisers looking to stay one step ahead of scam threats during tax time 2025.
Tune in today.
Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia
Guest: Joda Walter, Assistant Commissioner, Cyber Governance, Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
For information related to this episode, head to the ATO website which has guidance and information on the following:
Additionally, you can listen to other episodes in this Tax Time 2025 series.
And you can find CPA Australia’s tax resources on the website.
CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:
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Succession planning is a critical topic. Understanding how to navigate succession planning is crucial for accountants, financial professionals and those involved in wealth management.
In this second episode in the Tax Time 2025 series, you’ll learn about the key points of wealth transfer and what you need to know about succession planning, including:
Current trends
Regulatory aspects
Tax considerations for private groups
Capital gains tax (GGT) in relation to succession planning
Tune in to gain valuable insights into effective strategies for ensuring a smooth transition of wealth while meeting compliance requirements.
Listen now.
Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia
Guest: Jenny Lin, Assistant Commissioner, Private Wealth, Australian Taxation Office
For information related to this episode, head to the ATO website for information on succession planning
Additionally, you can listen to other episodes in this Tax Time 2025 series.
And you can find CPA Australia’s tax resources on the website.
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Stay informed and prepared with the latest updates relevant to small business this tax season.
In this episode, gain critical insights to help small business clients successfully navigate Tax Time 2025.
Key topics covered include:
Current ATO focus areas
Specific tax considerations for small business owners
Practical strategies to support compliance and informed decision-making
Designed for CPA Australia members and the broader business community, this episode offers actionable guidance to help you stay ahead of regulatory changes and support your clients with confidence.
Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia
Guest: Angela Allen, Assistant Commissioner, Small Business Experience, Australian Taxation Office, (ATO)
For guidance and information related to this episode, head to the ATO website, where you'll find these helpful pages:
Additionally, you can listen to other episodes in this Tax Time 2025 series.
And you can find CPA Australia’s tax resources on the website.
CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:
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This four-part tax time 2025 series provides you with comprehensive coverage of topics tailored to assist Australian accountants, finance professionals and their clients.
In this first episode, learn about the latest updates from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), as well as key information on:
Deductions
Record keeping
Investments
Digital tools
ATO focus areas
This episode will help ensure you and your clients are well prepared for tax season in 2025.
Listen now.
Host: Jenny Wong, tax lead, policy and advocacy, CPA Australia
Guest: Rob Thomson, assistant commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
For links related to this episode, head to the ATO website for information on:
From June 24, 2025, the full four-episode tax time 2025 series will be available to listen on CPA Australia’s site.
And you can find CPA Australia’s tax resources on the website.
CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:
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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
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
In this second instalment of a special two-part episode, a respected panel of industry experts dive deeper into the insights from CPA Australia’s 2025 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey.
This landmark small business survey – launched at Parliament House in Canberra in March – captures data from over 4200 small businesses across the Asia-Pacific, including more than 500 Australian businesses, providing a timely snapshot of their performance, challenges and future priorities.
From sole traders and family-run operations to service providers, these are the enterprises that power the region’s economies – and the businesses CPA Australia and its members support every day.
Listen and learn key insights from a lively debate with highly respected industry voices discussing critical issues for small business in Australia and APAC.
Panel:
CPA Australia’s 2025 edition of its Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey is available online and offers deep insights into the challenges small businesses are facing in Australia and APAC.
You can also read CPA Australia’s media release which calls for government to urgently prioritise small business issues.
To catch up, listen to part one of this two-part episode as CPA Australia’s Gavin Ord outlines the survey and the economic and operational challenges SMEs are facing.
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