Podcasts about CPA Australia

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?  Who were the winners and losers?  The tax measures examined, including CGT and negative gearing  Building wealth and investor confidence analysed  What the budget means for entrepreneurs  The impact on businesses, trusts and intergenerational equity  Revenues and WATO (Working Australians Tax Offset) explained  Productivity and regulation initiatives assessed  Tune in for a practical, expert-led breakdown of the budget measures announced in Canberra last night and what they could mean for you and the future of business in Australia.  Host: Elinor Kasapidis, chief of policy, Standards and External Affairs Policy, CPA Australia Guests: Gavan Ord, business investment and international lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia, and Jenny Wong, tax lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia.  For more, head to the Federal Budget 2026-27 page on the CPA Australia website, which has comprehensive coverage of last night's announcement, including CPA Australia's pre-budget submission.  And on YouTube later today (May 13), tune into the webinar with CPA Australia's policy experts, who discuss and distil the key announcements from the 2026-27 Australian Federal Budget.  This event will have a 1 CPD-hour learning outcome.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your favourite podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 

Layne Beachley AO has done it all in the sporting arena – she's a seven-time world surfing champion, after all.  And through her incredible journey, she's learned powerful mindset strategies that could help you today.  And it's not what you might think.  Drawing on her experience as a sporting great, Layne connects elite sport principles to the realities of accounting and finance, offering practical ways to manage stress, sustain energy and make clearer decisions in demanding roles.  And you can apply these habits to your own work life in finance and accounting to improve your performance, focus and resilience – in other words, to help bring out the best version of you.  In this special episode, Layne also shares how her 7% rule helps professionals reset, refocus and perform under pressure.  Other key learnings include:  Practical ways to reset your nervous system during the workday  The importance of mental health and how to switch off  What success actually looks like  How to deal with pressure when you're busy at home and at work  How leaders can embed resilience into team culture  The one thing accountants and CFOs can take away from this episode  Layne brings a unique perspective from elite sport, translating high-performance habits into practical actions you can apply immediately.  Tune in now for elite insights into how you can make improvements to your daily work habits.  Host: Tahn Sharpe, Editor, CPA Australia  Guests: Layne Beachley, a seven-time world surfing champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest surfers of all time. She's also a high-performance mindset coach, helping professionals translate elite sporting principles into everyday success.  Layne Beachley will be speaking at CPA Week 2026 in June.  And head online for more about Layne Beachley's Awake Academy.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. Go to our podcast page CPA Australia - YouTube  And of course, click subscribe to the channel today.  We deliver regular content that will help boost your career skills and capabilities.  Additionally, INTHEBLACK online has stories on everyday ethics issues.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips Excel Tips | CPA Australia  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  Search for them in your favourite podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 

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 on significant tax reforms in recent US history.  Her message is clear: progress comes from doing something better, not waiting for something perfect.  Main learnings include:  lessons from US tax reform and what Australia can apply  why "better, not perfect" is critical for improving tax reform  how predictability drives investment more than headline tax rates  how to provide certainty for international investors  the role of GST as a more efficient and sustainable tax base  the fairness of corporate tax versus consumption and land taxes  where Australia sits in the global tax competition landscape  As we head toward the 2026 Federal Budget, it's clear that governments, businesses, and the accounting profession are grappling with complex and interconnected challenges – from investment certainty to intergenerational fairness and the future of our tax mix.  This episode is a timely look at a key issue with one of the most respected global voices in tax.  Tune in now.  Host: Jenny Wong, tax lead, CPA Australia  Guest: Viva Hammer, a leading global tax policy expert. Most of her career was spent in the US as partner in New York and Washington law and consulting firms as well as at the US Treasury Department and US Congress. She now brings that international perspective back to Australia.  For more, head to Viva's website.  And don't forget to check out CPA Australia's YouTube channel for the upcoming live Federal Budget 2026 webinar.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 

As accountants, conflicts of interest can arise. Some say they are unavoidable.  But knowing how to manage them is crucial.  This episode explores how such conflicts arise – from client relationships to commercial pressures – and why managing them is critical to upholding trust in the profession.  You will learn:  why conflicts of interest are increasing in today's business environment  the most common conflict of interest scenarios facing accountants and advisers  when disclosure is not enough and stronger action is needed  how to distinguish between manageable and unacceptable conflicts  practical frameworks to identify and assess conflicts in real time  the role of professional judgement and organisational culture  Drawing on the current codes of ethics and the everyday ethics issues discussed in INTHEBLACK, this expert-led discussion focuses on practical decision-making in situations that are rarely clear cut.  This episode will help you respond with confidence and integrity.   Tune in now.  Host: Tahn Sharpe, Editor, CPA Australia  Guests: Dr Michelle Cull FCPA, Associate Professor and Head of Discipline, Accounting and Financial Planning at Western Sydney University, and Belinda Zohrab, Regulation and Professional Standards Lead, CPA Australia  Loving this episode?  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. Head to our podcast page CPA Australia - YouTube  And of course, click subscribe to the channel today.  We deliver regular content that will help boost your career skills and capabilities.  Additionally, INTHEBLACK online has stories on everyday ethics issues.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips Excel Tips | CPA Australia  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 

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 across small businesses   how to approach simple, practical cashflow forecasting   the impact of payday super on cashflow timing and planning   pricing decisions and their role in protecting margins   managing supplier and customer payment terms effectively   when to use financing, overdrafts or alternative funding   risks of relying on tax liabilities or high-cost lending   building resilience through relationships and early planning   the role of accountants, bookkeepers and business owners working together  how to identify opportunities even in uncertain conditions  Even well-run businesses can face cashflow challenges if these pressures are not actively planned for.  Listen in for an expert-led discussion.  Host:  Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia  Guests: Matthew Addison, Executive Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, and Gavan Ord, Business and Investment Lead, CPA Australia.    For more, there's the recent With Interest podcast on how global conflict is shaping energy, supply chains and business strategy.  And CPA Australia's YouTube livestream is on April 29, 2026 (1-2pm AEST). It's called, 'Get ready for pain-free Payday Super'.  More information can be found in the ATO Payday Super guide.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 

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 current geopolitical tensions as the backdrop, learn how energy shocks, supply chain disruption and inflation pressures are forcing a rethink of long-term strategy.  CPA Australia's policy leaders lean into what this crisis also means for net zero targets and sustainability.  Key issues examined include:   • how energy chokepoints drive inflation and policy decisions • why lean supply chains are now a structural risk • what resilience really looks like in practice across business and government • the evolving trade-offs between energy security and net zero goals • why sustainability is becoming a core part of national security and business planning  Listen in for expert-led insight.  Host: Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Professional Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia.  Guests: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia, and Patrick Viljoen. ESG Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia.  For more, head to the CPA Australia website for business strategies to help navigate today's uncertain global landscape.  And check out our YouTube live webinar series on the CPA Australia channel, where you'll find a three-part ESG webinar series, as well as our upcoming live webinar for the federal budget.  We also have insights from the small business survey and a range of other interesting webinars coming up.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career and keep you informed.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 

AI is reshaping finance faster than most accounting and finance organisations are prepared for.  This episode explores what that means in practice and how professionals can stay relevant as roles evolve.  From automation and agentic AI to cybersecurity risks and sustainability pressures, this expert-led discussion highlights the shifts happening across finance, accounting and business in a volatile and rapidly changing world.  You will learn:  The biggest forces changing the profession right now  What AI fluency looks like in practice and why it matters now  The emerging technologies or trends reshaping how finance teams work  How finance roles are evolving towards judgement and decision making  The impact of automation on career pathways and hiring patterns  Practical steps to future-proof your career capability in a reshaped profession  Listen now.  Host: Patrick Viljoen, sustainability lead, CPA Australia  Guests: Amantha Imber an innovation specialist and Anders Sormann-Nilsson, a futurist and keynote speaker.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. Head to our podcast page CPA Australia - YouTube  And of course, click subscribe to the channel today. We deliver regular content that will help boost your career skills and capabilities.  You can also head to INTHEBLACK online for 10 accounting trends reshaping the profession and other insightful articles celebrating 140 years of the designation in our special April edition.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips Excel Tips | CPA Australia  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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 and economic shocks.  The conversation draws on insights from CPA Australia's Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey to unpack how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are coping, and what separates those that merely survive from those that emerge stronger.  The discussion emphasises that while volatility is becoming the norm, uncertainty does not have to result in paralysis.  Instead, thoughtful planning, investment in capability, and trusted advice can help businesses build resilience and position for long‑term growth, even as governments and markets remain focused on short‑term crises.  Key areas covered:  How global conflicts, fuel price shocks and inflation affect small businesses across Australia and the APAC region.  How a risk‑averse mindset changes business decision‑making, and the risks of focusing only on cost‑cutting.  What role accountants and advisors can play through scenario planning, forecasting and calming decision‑making.  Why businesses that continue investing in technology, innovation and management capability perform better during crises.  If you're navigating uncertainty in business, this episode has expert insights to help.  Host:  Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia  Guest: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia  For more, head online for CPA Australia's 17th Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey.  CPA Australia also has tips for managing through tough times and managing through a high cost environment  ABC News finance journalist Alan Kohler talking about fluctuating oil prices on April 7, mentioned in this episode. Loving this episode? Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 

Accounting has evolved dramatically, but its core purpose stays unchanged - enabling trust and better decision-making.  In this episode, hosted by Australian comedian Lehmo, learn how the profession has moved from manual record keeping to a strategic role centred on judgement, governance and value creation.  Additionally, explore why AI is transforming tools rather than replacing expertise.  Key learnings from this episode:  How accounting has evolved from bookkeeping to strategic decision support  Why trust, integrity and governance sit at the centre of the profession  How global crises have expanded the role of accountants over time  The shift from financial data to broader enterprise data responsibilities  Why AI enhances accounting rather than replacing it  The growing importance of professional scepticism in an AI-driven world  How accountants can contribute to AI governance and auditing  Why communication and judgement remain critical skills  What the next generation of accountants needs to succeed  Listen now for more.  Host: Anthony "Lehmo" Lehmann, popular Australian comedian  Guests:  Dr Jasvinder Sidhu, accounting academic and historian  Kaushika Jayalath CPA, principal solutions consultant, Oracle, and a CPA Australia board member  Head to Lehmo's site for more information on his services.  And learn more about this episode's guests Kaushika Jayalath CPA and Dr Jasvinder Sidhu at his staff profile.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  And don't forget to click subscribe on the channel.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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 July deadline.  Key learnings:  What payday super actually requires beyond more frequent payments  How the seven-day contribution rule will affect payroll processes  Why cash flow planning is critical under the new system  How to prepare payroll systems and work with providers effectively  The risks of incorrect employee super fund data and how to fix it  What changes from ordinary time earnings to qualifying earnings mean  How the ATO will approach compliance in the first year  Key actions for businesses using clearing houses before they close  What high-balance super members should consider ahead of new tax rules  If you handle payroll, finance, or business operations, this conversation will help you avoid common pitfalls, as well as help you take practical action before the deadline to avoid disruption and penalties.  Host: Tahn Sharpe, editor, CPA Australia  Guest: Richard Webb, superannuation lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia  For more, head to the ATO Payday Super guide.  CPA Australia also has resources on superannuation.  And this article offers more insight.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

"The company secretariat role is fascinating because you get to hear and see so much — you don't just read the outcomes of a meeting." - Anthony WrightAnthony Wright knows the Company Secretary role from the inside. He was General Counsel and Company Secretary at Transpacific Industries before making the move to Head of Strategy, then founded and exited his own legal operations and technology business, Lexvoco, in 2019. He now chairs Hanlon Industries and sits on the board of CPA Australia.In this episode, Anthony shares what it takes for a Company Secretary to be seen as a genuine strategic partner rather than an administrator. He talks about building credibility through technical excellence first, then using that platform to build relationships, ask better questions, and start contributing to — not just recording — the conversations that matter.He also shares a practical mechanism one of his organisations uses to give the CoSec team a formal voice in every meeting review, and explains why the biggest barrier to CoSec career growth is usually the CoSec themselves.________________Follow Podcast Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Conway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boardcycle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInVisit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boardcycle website

Gain a clear view of where the Australian and Asia-Pacific economies are heading and what it all means for finance leaders in 2026.  The headlines say volatility. The data tells a more nuanced story.  Inflation, interest rates, productivity and more are all explained in plain terms, translating macroeconomic signals into what matters for business leaders today.  Listen for an expert view of:  The economic cycle that Australia and APAC are entering  The likely direction of interest rates over the next 12 months  Which indicators matter most when tracking inflation  The key skill you need to help you prepare for the year ahead  These insights will help you understand where the Australian and APAC economies are heading, and how this may influence decision-making this year.  Host: Tahn Sharpe, editor INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia  Guest: Paul Bloxham,  chief economist, Australia, New Zealand and global commodities, HSBC  To read online articles by Paul Bloxham, head to his news page on the AFR.  For more economic insights visit INTHEBLACK https://intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au/economy  Loving this episode?  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube, where you can subscribe to the channel for regular content.  And don't forget to subscribe to INTHEBLACK and share this episode with your colleagues and friends in the business community.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

(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 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.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au   Disclaimer:  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. 

What do you do when there is no playbook?  Many finance leaders have built their careers on accuracy, clarity and control. But today's operating climate is defined by uncertainty rather than stability.  Market turbulence, rapid advances in AI, organisational redesign and ongoing talent constraints are converging at the same time.  In this context, success depends on more than just IQ or EQ. It now also hinges on your adaptability quotient (AQ).  In this episode, explore how finance professionals can build the capability to work confidently through ambiguity while preserving the discipline and standards that underpin strong accounting practice.  You will learn:  the difference between adaptability quotient (AQ) and adaptive leadership  why change feels harder today and how complexity affects performance  how to use the observation, interpretation and intervention model  practical ways to avoid common thinking traps such as catastrophising and blame  how to create psychological safety without lowering standards  tools such as the balcony and dance floor perspective and the productive zone of disequilibrium.  If you want to strengthen resilience, improve decision-making and lead confidently through uncertainty, this episode offers practical steps you can apply immediately.  Host: Tahn Sharpe, Editor, CPA Australia.  Guests: Catherine Althaus, professor at UNSW Canberra, and Kathryn McEwen, organisational psychologist.  For more information, head to Kathryn McEwen's website.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:   With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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 focusing on in 2026.  ASIC commissioner Kate O'Rourke is this episode's special guest and she discusses the evolution of audit and financial oversight at a pivotal time.  This episode explores:  The biggest forces currently reshaping the audit and assurance landscape in Australia  The key areas where ASIC expect firms to lift their performance  The role of digital tools, automation and AI in enhancing audit quality, risk detection, and regulatory oversight  The safeguards, ethical standards, and governance structure ASIC expects firms to put in place when integrating advanced analytics or AI into audit processes  Emerging major international trends  How stronger global alignment could shape the future of Australia's audit framework  Capabilities that the next generation of auditors need  How regulators, firms, and professional bodies like CPA Australia can work together to build that future-ready workforce pipeline.  Listen now for expert-led insights from ASIC.  Host: Tiffany Tan, audit and assurance lead, CPA Australia.  Guest: Kate O'Rourke, ASIC commissioner. She previously held senior leadership roles at Treasury and has held executive roles at ASIC overseeing corporate transactions and governance. Kate O'Rourke began her five-year term as an ASIC commissioner in September 2023.  ASIC is Australia's integrated corporate, markets, financial services, and consumer credit regulator. It is an independent Australian government body.  Head to ASIC online for more information on its senior leadership.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Workplace romance happens more often than most people realise.  While at its heart (no pun intended) it's a personal matter, companies today have obligations under legislation that affect how these relationships are managed.  When colleagues become romantically involved, there are ways to handle it that respect personal freedom while managing organisational risk.  This episode examines that tricky balancing act of respecting privacy with the current legal and ethical responsibilities of companies.  Key points in this episode include:  The view of office romances from today's organisational perspective  The importance of having a strong understanding of the law around this specific area  Policies or guidelines that should be in place to manage office romances responsibly  Effective strategies for communicating these relationship policies to staff  The potential for a conflict of interest and the duty to prevent sexual harassment  Recognising ethical red flags in relationships with significant power imbalances  Navigating the risks associated with alcohol and off-site corporate events  Love in the workplace isn't just a plotline in your favourite drama. It's a reality many professionals navigate. Tune in for guidance.  Host: Belinda Zohrab, Regulation and Professional Standards lead, CPA Australia  Guest: Jodie Fox, employment lawyer and director of Worklogic, a consultancy firm that works with employers. She is also an honorary senior fellow of the University of Melbourne's Law School.  For more information, head to Worklogic's website and its page on LinkedIn.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help support your career journey.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 

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.  Loving this episode? Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  Click subscribe on the channel to stay updated on the latest episodes.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Cognitive bias. It quietly shapes many of the decisions made in accounting and finance – often without you realising it.  This unintended bias can become a risk if left unchecked – especially in professions built on precision, trust and ethical responsibility.  Drawing on real-world examples, this episode explores the diverse types of cognitive bias, and how they can impact accounting and finance professionals in our day-to-day work.  Key learnings include:  Why cognitive bias exists and when it becomes a professional risk  How common biases affect financial judgement  The ethical consequences of bias in accounting and finance  How organisational culture can reduce or reinforce biased thinking  Practical steps individuals can take to challenge assumptions and improve decisions  How the rise of AI and automation adds a new layer of complexity to decision-making  The discussion also shows how biases such as confirmation bias, anchoring and overconfidence quietly influence decisions, often without conscious awareness.  Host: Tahn Sharpe, Editor, CPA Australia  Guest: Dr Victor Goh Weng Yew, a PhD in applied psychology and Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology at HELP University in Malaysia, where he is also the acting dean.  For more, head to HELP University online and to its page on LinkedIn.  And there is a CPA PD course on AI and Ethics in Malaysia featuring expert local speakers, case studies and examples.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 

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.  You can learn more about Rumman at her website.  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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. Loving this episode? Tune in to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  And don't forget to subscribe.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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:  You can take a short, self-paced or facilitated course with the Asialink Business Academy.  Gain credentialed Asia insights and connections through the Asialink Leader Program.   And be inspired by Asia-capable leaders across sectors, including financial services.   Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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.  For more, INTHEBLACK has an article on why digital reporting should be mandatory in Australia. 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. Loving this episode?  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. And don't forget to click subscribe on the channel.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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:  The four-letter word private credit investors have forgotten   Credit's day of reckoning is upon us  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: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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 and how firms, educators and policymakers can respond.  Simple ways to position accounting as a dynamic, valued career choice.  Why reaching future accountants in primary school – and harnessing gamification – sparks lifelong curiosity.  How AI is reshaping (not replacing) accounting jobs, and what skillsets are essential for today's graduates.  Real-world strategies to build an engaged and future-proofed accounting team.  If you're in business or accounting leadership, don't miss these actionable insights to help understand and elevate the profession's future.  Host: Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards and External affairs, CPA Australia  Guest: Bruce Vivian, Head of Accountancy Education, IFAC  You can learn more about Bruce Vivian's career and his role with IFAC.  And read IFAC's story on possible incentives for attracting accounting talent.  Also, check out IFAC's website for its attractiveness of the profession hub which includes resources on preparing a future-ready profession and roles for the next decade.  You can listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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  Head to Orica's website and LinkedIn for more information.  And you can learn about this event at its CPA Australia page.  Loving this episode? Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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.  Loving this episode? Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  Click subscribe on the channel to stay updated on the latest episodes.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au 

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.  Loving this episode? Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Bethany Alvaro talk about the week's cyber security and AI news! Hollingworth and Alvaro get things started with a warning about a rise in AI-driven holiday scams taking advantage of the silly season. The pair also talk about a recent call from CPA Australia for young Australians to embrace AI to drive their entrepreneurial dreams. And then it's on to cyber security, with parliamentarians in Canberra warned to secure their connected devices ahead of a visit by a Chinese official, and worrying research on how the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek can actively insert vulnerabilities into code when certain "political triggers" are detected. And, sadly, the hacking never stops, with cyber extortionists targeting a pair of Aussie organisations. But we end on some good news. Hollingworth and Alvaro cover the newly announced AI Safety Institute, as well as the very welcome news of sanctions targeting a Russian cyber criminal service provider. Enjoy, The Cyber Uncut team

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. Loving this episode? Tune in to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.  And don't forget to subscribe. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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Humanity has demonstrated, time and again, a horrific tendency to destroy its own kind – often to eliminate difference and impose uniformity of identity. At its worst, this tendency has led to the destruction of whole peoples – the crime against humanity of genocide. However, in our politically charged climate, the term genocide carries a massive moral weight, and we must be cautious about where to apply it. If we're too restrictive, it will make us blind to evil in the world. But if we're too loose, it will desensitise us to its significance.   Philosophers Stan Grant and Simon Longstaff explore what genocide is, and respond to its presence in the world.    Stan Grant is Distinguished Professor and Chair of Yindyamarra Nguluway Trust at Charles Sturt University. He has a Doctorate of Theology and was formerly ABC's Global Affairs and Indigenous Affairs Analyst and host of news program Q+A. He is one of Australia's most respected and awarded journalists, with more than 40 years experience in radio and television news and current affairs.  Simon Longstaff commenced his work as the first Executive Director of The Ethics Centre in 1991. He began his working life on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory of Australia. He is proud of his kinship ties to the Anindilyakwa people. After a period studying law in Sydney and teaching in Tasmania, he pursued postgraduate studies as a Member of Magdalene College, Cambridge. In 2013, he was made an officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for "distinguished service to the community through the promotion of ethical standards in governance and business, to improving corporate responsibility, and to philosophy." Simon is an Adjunct Professor of the Australian Graduate School of Management at UNSW, a Fellow of CPA Australia, the Royal Society of NSW and the Australian Risk Policy Institute.

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. For more, INTHEBLACK has an article on why digital reporting should be mandatory in Australia. 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. Loving this episode? Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. And don't forget to click subscribe on the channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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 Commonwealth public sector, drawing on insights from the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) annual report, released in September 2025.  The discussion took place following a roundtable lunch in Canberra on 5 August 2025, where CPA Australia convened senior public sector leaders to hear Dr McLiesh's keynote before she joined Chris Freeland to expand on the key themes.  Listen now.  Speakers: Dr Caralee McLiesh, Auditor-General of Australia and Chris Freeland, CEO, CPA Australia. You can listen to the keynote speech from the roundtable in full by Australia's Auditor-General, Dr Caralee McLiesh. 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.   Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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. Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Artificial intelligence is the topic the entire accounting industry can't get enough of, with it likely to impact every aspect of the profession. On this insightful episode of the Accountants Daily Insider, ISACA director of event content development, Paul Phillips, joins all the way from the US to share professional expertise and advice about how ISACA is revolutionising the audit profession alongside AI. More Australian auditors can now pursue the world's first and only audit-specific artificial intelligence certification, with ISACA expanding eligibility for its ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) certification to include CPAs and FCPAs from CPA Australia. Built on ISACA's trusted expertise in IT audit and the rigorous standards behind these renowned credentials, AAIA validates expertise in conducting AI-focused audits, addressing AI integration challenges and enhancing audit processes through AI-driven insights. The credential covers the key domains of AI governance and risk, AI operations, and AI auditing tools and techniques. Phillips shares this and more in the latest episode of The Accountants Daily Insider. Tune in!

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. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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 dividend imputation on tax reform Why stamp duty is a critical state-level issue How tariffs vs VAT reflect shifting US tax policy International best practices to boost investor confidence. 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. 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: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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: Why Australia's tax system may not be fit for “dangerous times" The single biggest structural flaw in Australia's tax system today The risks of over-reliance on personal income tax How capital income tax impacts productivity and investment Why Australia has gone 25 years without meaningful change 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: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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 and how firms, educators and policymakers can respond.  Simple ways to position accounting as a dynamic, valued career choice.  Why reaching future accountants in primary school – and harnessing gamification – sparks lifelong curiosity.  How AI is reshaping (not replacing) accounting jobs, and what skillsets are essential for today's graduates.  Real-world strategies to build an engaged and future-proofed accounting team.  If you're in business or accounting leadership, don't miss these actionable insights to help understand and elevate the profession's future.  Host: Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards and External affairs, CPA Australia  Guest: Bruce Vivian, Head of Accountancy Education, IFAC  You can learn more about Bruce Vivian's career and his role with IFAC.   And read IFAC's story on possible incentives for attracting accounting talent.  Also, check out IFAC's website for its attractiveness of the profession hub which includes resources on preparing a future-ready profession and roles for the next decade. You can listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

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.   Links:  For more on this episode's special guest, head over to the KPMG website.   Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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.   Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

Is God a story we've just told ourselves to satisfy our own desires?   Comedian and author David Baddiel knows God doesn't exist, but wishes he did. As Baddiel wrestles with his understanding of God and spirituality as a Jewish atheist, his bold thesis uncovers how religion services the deepest needs of humanity.  This session is in conversation with Simon Longstaff and is the inaugural John Caldon Provocation, an annual event at FODI to honour the legacy of businessman John Caldon and his special brand of curiosity. David Baddiel is an accomplished comedian, author, screenwriter and television presenter. He began his career as writer and star of numerous hit UK TV comedy shows. Also an award-winning author, David has written ten hugely successful children's books, alongside four critically-acclaimed novels, and in 2021 he released the Sunday Times Politics Book of The Year – his polemic Jews Don't Count, which has changed the whole conversation around modern identity politics and antisemitism. David followed the book with a TV documentary on the subject that aired in 2022. David's most recent book, The God Desire, was released in 2023 and explores his keen desire to believe in a deity and why this very desperation to believe proves his atheism correct. Simon Longstaff began his working life studying law in Sydney and teaching in Tasmania, later pursuing postgraduate studies as a Member of Magdalene College, Cambridge. In 1991, Simon commenced his work as the first Executive Director of The Ethics Centre, a role he continues today. Simon is an Adjunct Professor of the Australian Graduate School of Management at UNSW Sydney, a Fellow of CPA Australia, the Royal Society of NSW and the Australian Risk Policy Institute.    

In this episode of Let's Talk Business, host Evan is joined by Gavan Ord of CPA Australia to discuss how the Australian government can better support small businesses. They examine how Singapore has invested heavily in upskilling small business owners digitally, while Australia lags behind. Gavan advocates for reducing bureaucracy and providing more funding and training for Australian small business owners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Links:  You can learn more about CPA Australia's view on super reforms via media releases, which cover:   Payday super  The increased super guarantee  $3m super tax impact  And you can listen to more WITH INTEREST episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

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.    You can learn more about Louise Mahler at her website.   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:   With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

Australia’s public service hits 1 million workers despite red tape reduction pledge, relatives of Adelaide honour stabbing victim get reduced sentences. Plus, CPA Australia backs GST hike as a way to lower income tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:  Verify or report a scam   Scam alerts   Help for identity theft   Help with data breaches   Top cyber security tips for businesses  Scamsafe   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:   With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips   Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

  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.    CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au