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With Interest
by CPA Australia
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 three podcasts:- With Interest- INTHEBLACK - Excel TipsTo find out more about our podcasts, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts - or search for the shows in your podc
Episodes
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How AI is changing the role of auditors
We know that AI is changing how audit work is performed. However, it is not replacing the need for professional judgement. This episode examines what responsible AI adoption means for auditors, accounting firms and the wider profession. The discussion also considers how firms can build the...
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Why accounting practices are in demand
This episode examines why practice values remain strong, how the definition of scale is changing, and what this means for owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The good news is that accounting practices are becoming increasingly attractive to buyers, even as AI reshapes the profession. The…
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How to scale a tech business into new markets
Scaling your business is one thing. But expanding it internationally brings a whole other set of challenges. This episode features a guest who shares his experience and the realities of scaling a technology business across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. You'll gain expert insights on: Why trust...
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How AI will reshape Australia's taxation system
It's clear that AI is changing how work is performed and how businesses create value. However, are tax systems set to keep pace with this rapid disruption in Australia? Recorded live at CPA Australia's Tax Forum in August 2026, this special episode addresses this question and examines how AI…
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How to strengthen financial crime controls
Financial crime is evolving fast, becoming more sophisticated, cross-border and digitally enabled. This episode examines how organisations can move beyond reacting to fraud and take a proactive approach to building controls that anticipate how criminals may attack their systems. The discussion is...
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How satellite data improves business decisions
What if some of your organisation's most valuable business intelligence came from space? This episode explores how satellite data is helping organisations improve decision making, reduce risk and uncover new opportunities. It explains why the commercial value of the space economy is no longer...
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Why intangible assets are reshaping business valuation
How do you measure value when much of a company's worth no longer appears on the balance sheet? This episode explores the growing importance of intangible assets and why they have become one of the most significant challenges facing accountants, valuers, investors, and standard setters. As...
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How auditors can spot risk before it's too late
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…
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Tax Time 2026: Property investor tips
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…
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Tax Time 2026: How ATO protects your financial data
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...
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Tax Time 2026: Small business guide to ATO compliance
Tax time can add to the stress of small business. So, to help reduce that worry, this 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...
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Tax Time 2026: ATO's main focus areas
Tax time 2026 is upon us. And in this first episode, unpack 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…
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Federal Budget 2026-27: CPA Australia's expert analysis
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....
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Tax reform insights from a global policy expert
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 – it is the pursuit of perfection. In this episode of With Interest, she brings a global perspective shaped by her work…
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Managing cashflow pressures: Insights for small business
Cashflow planning is now critical for small businesses. In 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…
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Global volatility, energy shocks and business resilience
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 unpack how global conflict is affecting the operating environment for business, finance and policy leaders. With the…
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Navigating business in today's uncertain global landscape
It's a volatile world, and businesses are under pressure. In this episode of With Interest, Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International lead at CPA Australia, explores how businesses are navigating an increasingly unstable global environment marked by geopolitical conflict, cost pressures…
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Payday super checklist before July's changes
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, breaking down what the shift to real-time super payments means in practice, how compliance will work and what employers should be doing before the…
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New AML reforms and what they mean for accountants
(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...
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ASIC on the future of auditing
In 2026, auditors are working in an environment defined by AI technologies, heightened scrutiny, regulatory oversight and ethics demands. Which is why it's vital that professionals in audit understand this evolving landscape. Additionally, how the regulator ASIC views key issues and what it is...
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INTHEBLACK: Do you want to be happier at work? New research shows how
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…
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INTHEBLACK: Responsible AI explained - What it means and why it matters
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...
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INTHEBLACK: Cultural intelligence in global finance
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...
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INTHEBLACK: Private credit - Risks and rewards explained
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...
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Australia, India and new global trade opportunities
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...
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New AML reforms and what they mean for accountants
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...
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How smart AI integration is reshaping business performance
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…
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Payday Super explained ahead of 2026 rollout
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...
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Digital reporting: Why it's time for Australia
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,...
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Fireside chat with Australia's Auditor General
In this special episode of With Interest, CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland sits down with Australia's Auditor General, Dr Caralee McLiesh, for an exclusive fireside chat on public sector challenges. The conversation builds on Dr McLiesh's keynote address on performance management in the...
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Assessing public sector performance management
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)...
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How the ATO and big business work together
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...
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Tax Forum 2025: Geopolitics and global reform
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: Why OECD Pillar Two still has a fighting chance The impact of...
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Tax Forum 2025: Australian tax reform and fiscal sustainability
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...
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Attracting accountants: How to future-proof the profession
How can we attract more accountants and future-proof the profession? In this episode we take a deep dive with IFAC into this pressing question. You'll learn about accounting's talent pipeline – its challenges and possible solutions. Key takeaways include: What's really driving the talent shortage...
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Export growth strategies for Australian finance leaders
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...
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Australia's economic reform roundtable: Key takeaways
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...
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Public sector AI governance: risks and opportunities
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…
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New 2025 super changes: What they mean for you
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...
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INTHEBLACK: Master workplace communication with Dr Louise Mahler
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...
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Tax time 2025: How to stay safe from scams
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,...
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Tax time 2025: Navigating succession planning
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...
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Tax time 2025: Small business essentials
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...
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Tax time 2025: What you need to know
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…
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A director's guide to stronger NFP governance
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...
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Post-election insights: What business needs to know
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…
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CPA Australia's APAC small business survey (part 2)
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...
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CPA Australia's APAC small business survey (part 1)
In this first of a two-part With Interest, we'll explore key findings from CPA Australia's 2025 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey, which was unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra. In part one, CPA Australia's Gavin Ord unpacks the economic and operational challenges SMEs are facing – from…
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ATO guide for business owners and tax practitioners
In this episode, learn some of the key challenges facing accountants in their dealings with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and what you can expect in 2025. Gain an overview of the challenges faced by small businesses, who account for 65 per cent of the ATO's debt, and the increasing…
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Federal Budget 2025: what you need to know
In this special Federal Budget 2025 episode, gain key insights and expert commentary into the measures announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers from last night's budget speech in Canberra. Focusing on what accountants, small business owners and finance professionals need to know, CPA Australia's…
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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 three podcasts:- With Interest- INTHEBLACK - Excel TipsTo find out more about our podcasts, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts - or search for the shows in your podc
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