With Interest

Explore the transformative impact of AI and emerging technologies on organisations as we dive into the key findings of the CPA Australia 2024 Business Technology Survey. Learn from a leading technology and finance expert who shares her invaluable insights into how digital transformation can elevate your operations. Discover the benefits, navigate potential risks, and learn best practices for harnessing technology to boost efficiency, productivity and sustainable growth. Tune in now, and don't miss this chance to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of accounting, business, and finance with these specialist digital insights. Host: Gavan Ord, Business investment and international lead, CPA Australia Guest: Stephannie Jonovska FCPA, head of finance, operations and transformation, BlueScope Steel You can read the key takeaways and download the CPA Australia 2023-24 Business Technology Survey here. For more information, head to CPA Australia's Centre of Excellence Digital Transformation page. And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website. Would you like to listen to more With Interest episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Curious about the latest mergers and acquisitions trends in Australia? Dive into why dealmakers are feeling confident despite a slowdown in overall activity for 2023. Unpack the reasons behind this cautious optimism and explore what's driving M&A trends across different deal sizes – small cap, mid-market and large cap. You'll also discover how the Australian M&A market stacks up against the rest of the world, learn the industries for consolidation and the opportunities in the world of M&A for the 2024-25 financial year. Listen to this insightful episode and stay informed on prevailing market sentiment in M&A. Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment Policy Manager, CPA Australia Guest: Stephen Craig CPA, a Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) expert and partner at Pitcher Partners Melbourne, where he helps private business owners, private equity and multinational corporations negotiate as well as supporting them through deals. The Pitcher Partners mid-year 2024 dealmakers report is available to read online. 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 [email protected]

Explore critical findings from CPA Australia's 2024 small business survey, focusing on cyber security challenges and best practices. Join our expert cybersecurity guest, who provides insights on common mistakes, the impact of AI on security, balancing cyber security with technology initiatives, strategies for resource-constrained SMEs and emerging threats. Learn actionable takeaways and practical advice that you can implement right away. Whether you're a small business owner or an IT professional, this episode aims to empower you with the knowledge and tools to safeguard your business against cyber threats. Host: Gavan Ord, Business investment and international lead, CPA Australia Guest: Tyler Wise, director of Cyberwise, a forensic accounting and digital forensics specialist For more information, head to CPA Australia's Centre of Excellence Digital Transformation page. CPA Australia has tools and resources on cybersecurity as well as tips on the My Firm My Future page. Click these links for Tyler's company Cyberwise and for the Essential Eight mitigation strategies organisations are recommended to implement. And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website. Would you like to listen to more With Interest episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Natcha Lertanuntrakul is a dedicated auditor with a passion for the profession. And as the 22-year-old explains, it's not just about number crunching. Auditing is a varied role that includes client visits, people skills and offering valuable insights for businesses. In celebration of Auditor Proud Day 2024 - which recognises the crucial role auditors play in upholding strong corporate governance and supporting businesses around the world - she shares her journey and experiences. Don't miss out on this insightful chat. Host: Tiffany Tan, external reporting and assurance lead, CPA Australia Guest: Natcha Lertanuntrakul, auditor at William Buck, a firm of accountants and advisors in Australia and New Zealand For more information, you can find qualified auditors and the auditor registration at CPA Australia's website. The INTHEBLACK website also features a number of insightful articles, including how auditors manage competing deadlines and auditing as a career aspiration. You can also listen to an earlier With Interest episode on auditors from 2023, which focuses on the changing expectations of the profession. For more career information on auditing and other professions, check out CPA Australia's website. And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Keeping pace with industrial regulations is crucial for Australian businesses - and we've seen a raft of law changes in recent times. This episode looks at the latest developments in Australian Industrial Relations (IR) law and their potential impact on employers and employees. Deep dive into the practical implications for employers and employees of fixed-term contracts, the right to disconnect, the revised definitions of employee, employer and casual work and more. Stay on top of the latest IR law developments by listening today. Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment Policy Manager, CPA Australia Guest: Ruth Hart, Special Counsel, Coors, Westgarth Chambers Learn more about today's topic at the Fair Work Commission website, which has guidance on changes to the Secure Jobs Better Pay Act and the Closing Loopholes Act. Additional relevant information is available at the Safe Work Australia website. You can also listen to other With Interest episodes on 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 [email protected]

Ever wondered who advises the Australian government on tax policy from a business and tax community perspective? If so, you're in the right place: this episode delves into the role Australia's Board of Taxation plays. We're joined by the board's Secretary and Tax Counsel, who explains how this important non-statutory advisory body helps improve the design and operation of tax policy. Discover the board's origins, its charter, members, key focus areas, notable recommendations, current projects and more. Tune in now for a comprehensive overview. Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Paul Korganow, Secretary and Tax Counsel, Board of Taxation For more information, head to the board's website. And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

It's that time of year again: SMSF reporting season is upon those managing their own superannuation. Staying updated on the latest changes is crucial, whether you're overseeing it yourself or working with a fund. To guide you through the latest in super, CPA Australia's superannuation expert helps break down what you need to know. From SMSF reporting season to insights on NALI, indexation and changes to rules and caps, stay on top of your super by tuning in today. Host: Aidan Ormond, Digital Content Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead, CPA Australia For more information, head to the ATO website for: Non-arm's length income Assessable contributions Super for individuals and families Understanding concessional and non-concessional contributions You can also read the quality of advice review final report on the Treasury website. And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

This week's show is a special presentation from CPA Australia's leadership, strategy and business podcast, INTHEBLACK. The cost-of-living crisis is hitting employees hard. Pay rises, tax relief and bonuses can only do so much. But what if there was a way to support your staff and boost your business without harming the bottom line? In this episode, we dive deep into how reimagining company rewards programs can tackle the cost-of-living squeeze. By shifting the focus to practical, everyday benefits, you can attract top talent, boost employee satisfaction and at the same time strengthen your company culture. Join us as we chat with a leading expert in the field, who shares her views and actionable strategies for transforming your rewards program into a powerful tool for employee cost-of-living relief. Listen now. Host: Aidan Ormond, Digital Content Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Kylie Green, managing director of Reward Gateway APAC. For over 20 years, Green has worked with leading companies to help them use technology to take their employee engagement strategy to the next level. For more useful information on today's topic, Reward Gateway has produced a detailed e-book in PDF format called 15 benefits to truly make a difference. Additionally, Reward Gateway has produced a workplace engagement index as well as a cost of living resource hub with reports, ebooks and webinar links. 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Discover the latest from the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) including its strategic roadmap for 2024-2027. Explore key focus areas shaping the future of ethical conduct in accounting, and dive into its updated five-part code of ethics for sustainability. Tune in for insights on IESBA's vision and its impact on the profession's ethical landscape. Host: Ram Subramanian, Interim Head of Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Gabriela Figueiredo Dias, Chair of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA). And she is Co-CEO, International Foundation for Ethics and Audit. In her role as IESBA Chair, she ensures that IESBA activities maintain a public interest focus, while developing high-quality ethics and independence standards. Learn more about the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants at their website. You can also listen to other With Interest episodes on 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 [email protected]

Tax time tends to attract the attention of those nasty scammers - but don't worry. This episode has specialist advice and strategies to help you safeguard your sensitive information. Outlined are the dubious tactics that scammers use, such as ATO-branded email scams, text messages and other ways to trick you to reveal sensitive data. For professionals in the tax industry, we also shed light on the threats posed by cyber criminals targeting your company and clients' tax data. The final episode in the tax time 2024 series will help you deal with this growing problem. It empowers you with practical security measures to help safeguard your data from cyber criminals. Tune in now to navigate tax season with confidence. Host: Garreth Hanley, Podcast Producer, CPA Australia Guest: Joda Walter, Assistant Commissioner of Cyber Governance at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) For more information related to this episode, these links will help you: Protect your personal identifying information Verify or report scams Security advice for tax professionals and businesses Business and government resources Cybersecurity essential eight You can also call the ATO on 1800 008 540 to report if you think you have disclosed any personal information to a scammer. Additionally, CPA Australia has tools and resources to help support you at tax time as well as cybersecurity resources and support. The four-part Tax Time 2024 series is a special feature in June on the With Interest channel. You can listen to other episodes at the series page. You can also listen to episodes in this series on 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 [email protected]

Division 7A remains a stumbling block for many small business owners when it comes to tax compliance. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Div 7A to ensure you're fully equipped with the knowledge you need, from understanding how this integrity measure operates to pinpointing where it applies and steering clear of potential pitfalls. As we gear up for tax time 2024, we also outline the crucial deadlines pertaining to Div 7A that tax advisers and their clients need to have on their radar. If you're a business owner or an accountant working for an SME, this tax time episode is a must-listen. Tune in now. Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Anthony Marvello, Assistant Commissioner with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) For added guidance related to this episode, these ATO links will help you: Private company benefits: Division 7 A dividends Using your business money and assets The Div 7A calculator and decision tool The Div 7A benchmark interest rate Issuing distributions statements Essentials to strengthen your small business. Additionally, CPA Australia has tools and resources to help support you at tax time. The four-part Tax Time 2024 series is a special feature in June on the With Interest channel. You can listen to other Tax Time 2024 episodes at the series page. You can also listen to previous episodes in this series on 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 [email protected]

Navigating work-related expenses can be a challenge. Little wonder the ATO says it's one of the biggest areas for errors at tax return time. That's why today's episode will help you demystify the rules for claiming work-related expenses in 2024. This comprehensive episode covers everything from the importance of diligent record-keeping to the intricacies of claiming home office expenditures, travel and car costs, specialised equipment and educational expenses. But we're not just stopping at the basics – we'll also equip you with expert tips for accurately calculating your expenses and ensuring you have all the requisite documentation should the ATO require further information. Consider this your roadmap to smooth sailing for your tax return expenses. Listen now. Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Rob Thomson, Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) The four-part Tax Time 2024 series is a special feature in June on the With Interest channel. You can listen to other Tax Time 2024 episodes at the series page. You can also listen to previous episodes in this series on CPA Australia's YouTube channel. Additionally, CPA Australia has tools and resources to help support you ahead of tax time 2024. For further information, the ATO offers guidance on keeping records, occupations, car expenses, tools, clothing, self-education and common deductions. 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 [email protected]

From rental property repairs to capital allowances, record-keeping, and navigating the Medicare levy, we've got you covered at tax time. Gain insights on the ATO's debt collection approach along with practical tips on lodgement advice, working-from-home calculations, and effective record-keeping. Learn what's new and what the ATO will focus on to help prepare you for the upcoming tax season. Tune in now. Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Rob Thomson, Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) For information related to this episode, these ATO links will help in areas such as keeping records, occupations, investor's toolkit, Medicare and private health insurance and the Super Health Check. Additionally, CPA Australia has tools and resources to help support you ahead of tax time. 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 [email protected]

In this in-depth discussion, CPA Australia leaders share their perspectives and explore ideas around ways that we can achieve reconciliation together. They outline why an organisation like CPA Australia is involved in this issue and explain the relevance of reconciliation to accountants and finance professionals. Listen now. Host: Adrienne Biscontin, external affairs adviser, policy and advocacy, CPA Australia Guests: Dale Pinto FCPA, CPA Australia president and chair and John Curtin distinguished professor, and Shane Miller CPA, deputy chair of CPA Australia's Indigenous Advisory Group For more information on today's topic, head to CPA Australia's reconciliation page and to the Reconciliation Australia homepage. 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Join CPA Australia's expert policy team as we dive into Treasurer Jim Chalmers' announcements from last night's Budget unveiling. Learn what these measures could mean for accountants, business owners and finance professionals, and explore the broader implications for the Australian economy. Uncover valuable insights with this comprehensive breakdown of Budget 2024. Host: Simon Downes, external affairs lead, policy and advocacy, CPA Australia Guests: Gavan Ord, business investment and international lead, policy and advocacy, CPA Australia, and Elinor Kasapidis, interim chief learning and innovation officer, learning and innovation, CPA Australia. For further insights, head to CPA Australia's Budget 2024 page for expert and authoritative insights on the latest Federal Budget. 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Discover the ins and outs of the ATO's CAL and find solutions to common problems met by businesses and tax agents. Join us as we unravel the complexities of the ATO's client-to-agent linking process, also known as CAL. Our expert guest also answers questions sent by CPAs to help troubleshoot real-world issues users have met with CAL. Listen now for your ultimate CAL explainer. Host: Gavan Ord, business investment and international lead, policy and advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Hannah Griffits CPA, from Moore Lewis & Partners, accountants and tax advisors in Toowoomba, Queensland For more information on today's topic the ATO has guidance for NFPs and bulk client transfers as well as client-to-agent linking steps and client-to-agent linking in online services. 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

New tax requirements are on the horizon for not-for-profits, and approximately 150,000 NFPs will have to lodge a tax return. Learn how these new requirements will affect NFPs and why the ATO implemented the changes. Tune in now to stay informed. Host: Ram Subramanian, Interim Head of Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Nunzio Giunta FCPA, the Managing Partner and Founder of Giuntabell, a specialist not-for-profit accounting firm. He is also the chair of the CPA Australia Not-For-Profit Committee in Queensland, and a member of the ATO's Not-for-Profit Stewardship Group. Nunzio also sits on the Australian Accounting Standards Board Not-For-Profit Advisory panel. For further information related to this topic, head online to the ATO and to the Australian Charities And Not-For-Profits Commission. 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

The world of financial reporting, auditing, assurance and tax advice seems far away from a subject like climate change. But the challenge of sustainability reporting, and the requirements that will fall on the accounting profession, are getting closer and closer. This podcast will deliver insights on the changes set to happen in sustainability reporting obligations. Delve into the expert analysis on how these measures could impact accountants, finance professionals and businesses alike. Don't miss out - tune in to stay ahead of the climate reporting curve. Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Patrick Viljoen, ESG Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia For further information, head online to read CPA Australia's ESG policy submissions. Other podcasts on corporate disclosure and ISSB's new reporting standards are also available on the CPA Australia platform. Additionally, you can find industry feedback on Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards – Disclosure of Climate-Related Financial Information. 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

CPA Australia's 15th annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey reveals extensive data on small business challenges across the region. This episode dissects the survey's findings and delves into the issues faced by businesses in 11 diverse markets, including India, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Mainland China and Hong Kong. With input from more than 4,200 business owners and senior managers from companies with less than 20 employees, the survey offers invaluable information for you and your organisation. Tune in now to gain essential insights for your small business. Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Gavan Ord, Senior Manager Business and Investment Policy, CPA Australia Download CPA Australia's 15th annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey and discover valuable insights. 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

CPA Australia is helping to ease the excessive red tape burden on business by successfully advocating for more streamlined processes. In this podcast you'll learn how we're facilitating a better navigation of regulatory requirements, especially in financial reporting. Listen now to find out more. Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Ram Subramanian, Interim Head of Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia For more insights, read how CPA Australia saved the Queensland construction industry unnecessary red tape. Additionally, there is information on nationally consistent fundraising principles for the charity sector which frees up debilitating red tape. CPA Australia was one of the peak bodies that supported this campaign. 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

In 2024, Australia will see a raft of changes in superannuation. Staying up to date is vital. Join CPA Australia's experts, who will help you navigate the evolving super landscape. Policy areas covered include the First Home Super Saver scheme, the Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions Bill, payday super and SMSFs. You'll also gain valuable knowledge on maximising your retirement savings. Don't miss this episode. Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead, CPA Australia For more insights, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has guidance on changes to the first home super saver scheme and the better targeted superannuation concessions bill. The ATO also has useful information on when payday superannuation starts in Australia. CPA Australia has made a submission in response to the Objective of Super Bill inquiry at the Senate Economics Legislation Committee, which is also online. 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Gain valuable insights into the key business-related matters that the Government need to address in this year's Budget. CPA Australia's business expert delves into this hot topic, analysing crucial areas such as tax, inflation, worker shortages, rising cost pressures and other pressing issues. Don't miss out, listen now for expert business analysis and insights. Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Gavan Ord, Business Investment Policy Manager, CPA Australia For more insights, CPA Australia's detailed Australian Federal Pre-Budget submission 2024-25 is online. With Interest is presented by CPA Australia. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips INTHEBLACK Out Loud Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

With Interest presents an episode from CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK Out Loud podcast. While learning a programming language was once the domain of IT specialists, today it starts in primary school. This is because programming unlocks the full power of computers to perform difficult tasks and answer complex queries. While accountants already take advantage of tools like Microsoft Excel, a simple programming language like Python helps to streamline workflows and improve data manipulation when deeper insight is needed. Listen to the full episode. Click to read the article. INTHEBLACK Out Loud is presented by CPA Australia. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips INTHEBLACK Out Loud Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

With Interest presents an episode from CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK podcast. Unlock long-term career success by honing your communications skills. In this episode you'll discover why these abilities are crucial and how you can elevate your soft skills to give your accounting and finance career a lift. Tune in now. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Content Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Professor Nick McGuigan FCPA teaches at Monash Business School. He teaches finance and accounting leaders about the value of communication and its growing role for the profession. INTHEBLACK has insights on today's topic, including how to communicate complex financial information. For more thought leadership, Nick McGuigan co-wrote a paper on the subject of art, technology and accounting. McGuigan has also written a paper on the development of integrative thinking and has been part of a mycelium and accounting project, which was subsequently reported on. Additionally, there are examples of the way accounting is communicated at organisations such as TJ Accounting Consultants and Fox and Hare Financial Advice. For added background, head to the creative accounting research project at Coventry University and the Accountability Institute. You can also watch the Dating an Accountant project and read about how you measure love. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

With Interest presents an episode from CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK Out Loud podcast. The stress and burnout that have permeated the working environment in recent years have increased the importance of empathy at work. Empathy and authentic vulnerability have become vital in the workplace, and both are often regarded as key leadership traits. Listen to the full episode. Click to read the article. INTHEBLACK Out Loud is presented by CPA Australia. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips INTHEBLACK Out Loud Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

With Interest presents an episode from CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK podcast. Penetration testers hack into your company servers. Don't worry – these are friends who can help your company stay safe from the dark web's cyberthreats. "Pen testers" do it to protect you from the real hackers out there trying to steal your data. In this episode we meet a lead penetration tester. Learn what he does, how he does it and how you can improve your own organisation's cyber security. Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia Guests: Dan Weis, Practice Lead - Penetration Testing, Nexon Asia Pacific CPA Australia has its own cyber security resources and support. You can also check out the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), which has useful information for small and medium businesses. If you've been hacked there is online support and you can phone 1300CYBER1 For global news and security events Linkedin.com scamwatch.gov.au AusCERT The Hacker News Discord channels and Twitter For vendor security notification feeds SANS @RISK Microsoft Security Blog Microsoft security intelligence Google Online Security Blog (googleblog.com) Safety & Security | Google Blog Cybersecurity Alerts & Advisories | CISA CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips INTHEBLACK Out Loud Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Did you know that more than $683 billion in tax was collected across all levels of Australian government in 2021-22? These funds were allocated to everything from health, education, infrastructure and defence, and biosecurity surveillance. Even fishing rods for school kids. With ever-growing government debt and stubborn deficits, key questions emerge: where is the money being spent, how is it being collected and from whom? Today's episode addresses these questions, giving you expert analysis and insights on Australia's major tax events and changes in 2023. Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Elinor Kasapidis, Head of Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia For more insights, listen to an earlier episode of With Interest which examines super's proposed changes. You can read more about what was discussed in today's episode here: Tax revenue info EV case GST Sharing Private wealth AAT case ATO debt collection 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Planning for retirement is crucial. For many Australians this involves managing and increasing contributions to their superannuation fund. Government policies, however, significantly affect retirement savings. Recent draft legislation proposed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers aims to reduce tax concessions for those with super savings exceeding $3 million. This draft legislation was released within a month of the government revealing plans to define an "objective of superannuation" for future generations and parliaments, with the purpose of preserving savings in an equitable and sustainable way. What does this all mean for you? Tune in now for expert insights. Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Richard Webb, Senior Manager Financial Planning and Superannuation Policy, CPA Australia You can read CPA Australia's submission on the Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions Bill on our 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Receiving communications from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can often be stressful for taxpayers and their advisers. Nevertheless, being aware of what to anticipate and how to appropriately react can alleviate some of the anxiety. As the deadline for submitting your tax return approaches (October 31), we've got you covered. This timely episode provides valuable insights and guidance on what's essential. Tune in now. Host: Dr Jane Rennie, Head of Media and External Engagement, CPA Australia Guest: Elinor Kasapidis, Head of Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia For more insights on today's topic, CPA Australia has a tip sheet on responding to ATO enquiries. Additionally, the ATO has a taxpayer charter with further information. 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. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

This is a special cybersecurity awareness month edition of With Interest. Governments, businesses large and small, and individuals – no-one is safe from man in the middle attacks. Just ask Google, Facebook or Puerto Rico. Also known as payment redirection or invoice fraud, these schemes are devasting, highly profitable, growing and evolving. Join our cyber and consumer experts to find out what it takes to defeat these money mules. Tune in now. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guests: Alastair MacGibbon is Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX. He's has spent 20 years in the cyber security space, including as a former special advisor to the Australian Prime Minister on cyber security. Delia Rickard is a former Deputy Chair at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and has spent a decade fighting scammers. Show notes The ACCC's Scamwatch website includes fraud prevention advice, case studies and up-to-date data on what different types of frauds are costing the Australian people. If you'd like to read more about invoice fraud, including the schemes discussed in this episode, these links have information through press releases, documents and news articles. · Puerto Rican fraud https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/us/puerto-rico-phishing.html · https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hk-en/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/puerto-rico-loses-millions-in-email-scam · https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/puerto-rico-says-it-was-scammed-out-2-6-million-n1136191 · Toyota fraud Toyota Parts Supplier Hit By $37 Million Email Scam (forbes.com) · https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/toyota-subsidiary-loses-37-million-due-to-bec-scam/ · Facebook, Google fraud Lithuanian pleads guilty in U.S. to massive fraud against Google, Facebook | Reuters · Barbara Corcoran fraud How Barbara Corcoran almost lost $400,000 to an email scam (cnbc.com) · Phishing in Australia Phishing - scam emails | Cyber.gov.au 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 app. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Did you know that the audit function dates back to ancient Rome? Or that it was Henry I who coined the word "audit"? Explore these and other interesting facts about the audit profession in the lead-up to Auditor Proud Day. This wide-ranging conversation covers the audit expectation gap, how auditors respond to climate change and what would happen to the economy if there weren't enough auditors. Tune in now. Host: Dr. Jane Rennie, Head of Media and External Engagement, CPA Australia Guest: Ram Subramanian, Senior Manager Audit & Assurance, CPA Australia Additional show notes: PDF: Guide on climate risks and its impacts on the audit of financial statements Pre-recorded webinar: Climate risk – what external auditors need to consider [Password:CPAAustralia2023] Video: Understanding International Standard on Sustainability Assurance 5000 (IAASB ED 5000) CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Do businesses using AI outperform those that don't? What AI tools are accountants using? Our subject matter experts answer these questions and more as they break down CPA Australia's third annual Business Technology Report, a survey of technology used by businesses in the Asia-Pacific. Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Gavan Ord, Business Investment Policy Manager, CPA Australia Read CPA Australia Business Technology Report 2023 for the full findings of our survey. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has detailed information about the Essential Eight cybersecurity risk mitigation strategies. CPA Australia member benefits, tools, guides and links for technology and cybersecurity are available on our website. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

We examine the recent Government review into insolvency with the report Chair. Broken or fit for purpose? We put Australia's corporate insolvency regime under the spotlight. Tune in now. Host: Dr Jane Rennie, Head of Media and External Engagement, CPA Australia Guest: Senator Deborah O'Neill, the Chair of a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporate and Financial Services (PJCCFS) which released a report into corporate insolvency in July 2023 For more insights, you can read the corporate insolvency in Australia report online and CPA Australia's submission to the review. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

JobKeeper was the biggest stimulus payment to business in Australian history. CPA Australia's expert panel takes a look at how this A$88.9 billion stimulus package stacks up against other programs and evaluates its effectiveness. Was it worth the cost? Tune in now. Host: Dr Jane Rennie, Head of Media and External Engagement, CPA Australia Guests: Elinor Kasapidis, Head of Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia, and Gavan Ord, Senior Manager Business Policy, CPA Australia In June this year, the Australian Government called for feedback on the JobKeeper program. CPA Australia made a submission, which you can read online. 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 app. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Do you need to enhance your understanding of Australia's property market? Whether you're a homeowner, investor, buyer or renter, this episode will provide you with valuable property insights. Uncover expert perspectives from one of Australia's most respected economists by tuning in now. Host: Dr Jane Rennie, Head of Media and External Relations, CPA Australia Guest: Warren Hogan, Chief Economic Adviser at Judo Bank, Managing Director and Founder of EQ Economics, former chief economist of the ANZ Banking Group and a principal adviser to the Federal Treasury. Hogan also undertakes residential property research as an economic adviser to Halo Technologies. For more on today's topic, Hogan was a guest on With Interest earlier this year, offering expert insights on Australia's property market. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

The ISSB's new reporting standards IFRS S1 and S2 are set to have a wide-ranging impact. If you're a business, finance or accounting professional, these expert insights on the two new reporting changes will come in handy. Tune in now to so you can better understand how these reporting changes might impact your business. Hosts: Patrick Viljoen, Senior Manager ESG policy, CPA Australia and Ram Subramanian, Senior Manager, Reporting Policy, CPA Australia Guest: Terence Jeyaretnam, Partner and APAC Leader of Ernst & Young Climate Change and Sustainability team based in Melbourne For more information on today's topic, CPA Australia has insights on sustainability reporting – IFRS S1 and S2 and the implications for Australian entities and their boards. Additionally, in the light of climate-related risks becoming a major area of focus for organisations today, CPA Australia has a climate risk and audit of financial statements overview guide. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Financial performance isn't the only corporate benchmark these days. Investor and public information needs are evolving towards a broader set of performance measures, such as climate change, modern slavery and human rights. Tune in now to learn more. Host: Ram Subramanian, Senior Manager Reporting and Audit Policy, CPA Australia Guest: Dr Andreas Barckow, Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) For more information, the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFSB) website has an article that explains the benefits of connectivity in reports. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Australia's Productivity Commission aims to double philanthropic giving by 2030. Is this a realistic ambition? Tune in now for CPA Australia expert analysis of the Commission's review into philanthropy and find out what you need to know. Host: Dr Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content, CPA Australia Guest: Ram Subramanian, Senior Manager Reporting and Audit Policy, CPA Australia If you'd like to read more about this topic, CPA Australia's submission to the Productivity Commission is online. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

The Treasurer's Federal Budget 2023 has been delivered with CPA Australia's tax and business experts dissecting the announcement. Stay informed with this in-depth budget breakdown. Listen now. Host: Dr Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content, CPA Australia Guests: Elinor Kasapidis, Senior Manager Taxation Policy CPA Australia and Gavan Ord, Senior Manager Business Policy, CPA Australia For additional coverage, head online for CPA Australia's 2023-24 Federal Budget coverage. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

There's a crisis in Australia. Construction companies are going into liquidation at a record rate, leaving home buyers, tradespeople, employees and the industry in shock. CPA Australia's insolvency expert shares advice and need-to-know insights. Listen now. Host: Jennifer Duke, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Kristen Beadle, Manager Public Practice and SME, CPA Australia And for more, CPA Australia has a guidance page on indicators of financial distress for SMEs. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Australia's superannuation system is a global leader. Worth around AUD $3.4 trillion, the nation should be proud of the world's fifth-largest super system, one that covers around 16 million Australians as they work towards retirement. So, why is the Australian Government seeking to legislate an "objective" for super? A public consultation on the objective recently closed, and CPA Australia has made a submission. CPA Australia thinks that superannuation is only one component of a broader retirement savings system and, therefore, should not be considered in isolation. Furthermore, there should be a clear long-term vision articulated for Australia's retirement savings system. We speak with the author of CPA Australia's submission to learn more. Listen now. Host: Dr Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content, CPA Australia Guest: Michael Davison, Senior Manager Advocacy and Retirement Policy, CPA Australia For information on today's topic, you can read CPA Australia's submission on legislating an objective for the superannuation system. And for more, CPA Australia has a summary page with policy perspectives to government policy, legislative or administrative announcements. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Did you know the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) was last reviewed in 1981? That was the Campbell inquiry reporting to the then Fraser Government. Much has changed since then. Little wonder there's great interest in this current review to be delivered to the Federal Government imminently, and which was triggered by the reporting of senior Sydney Morning Herald and The Age correspondent Shane Wright. The respected correspondent joins Jennifer Duke, CPA Australia's Walkley Award-winning former economics correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. They discuss the potential impact of this review. In particularly, the origins of the RBA and the broader implications for the Central Bank of this review. And with the RBA firmly in the spotlight for its aggressive cash rate rises since May 2022, there will be much focus on this review when it's delivered to the Treasurer Jim Chalmers. "The reserve bank has this fantastic graph," Wright says in this episode, "showing its forecast for wages growth from about 2012 marked against reality. And never the twain shall meet. "This is the Mary Celeste of forecasting." Listen now. Host: Jennifer Duke, External Affairs Lead at CPA Australia Guest: Shane Wright, Senior Economics correspondent with the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age You can read Shane's reporting on the origins of the Reserve Bank and the case for a review. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected] Audio of RBA Governor Philip Lowe: Source: Reserve Bank of Australia 2021

A new Asia-Pacific Small Business survey by CPA Australia was released this week. And the survey has some surprise findings, despite the economic turbulence and COVID-19-related issues. However, we've flagged issues with the government that we believe could harm our future growth. Want key learnings from CPA Australia's 14th annual Asia-Pacific small business survey? We received responses from 4280 small businesses in: Australia New Zealand Mainland China Hong Kong India Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore Taiwan Vietnam In this episode, we chat with one of the report's authors to deep dive into the findings. Listen now. Host: Dr. Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content, CPA Australia Guest: Gavan Ord, Senior Manager Business Policy, CPA Australia And after you've listened to the podcast, have a read of the CPA Australia's Small Business Survey and vote in our LinkedIn poll. There is also a media release on this podcast topic. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Retirement and financial wellbeing depends on ensuring all Australians can access appropriate, high-quality financial advice. Right? However, aspects of this sector haven't worked as well as they could. Instead, consumers and advisers are grappling with high costs, a lack of trust and excessive documentation. For these reasons, there has been a review (Michelle Levy's Quality of Advice Review, otherwise known as the QAR). The aim of the review is to improve the accessibility and affordability of quality financial advice. The recommendations were made public in February 2023. To dive into the QAR are two CPA Australia experts who made submissions and worked closely with government and industry to help find some practical solutions. Want to learn more? Listen right now. Host: Jennifer Duke, External Affairs Lead at CPA Australia Guests: Keddie Waller, Head of Public Practice and SME at CPA Australia, and Michael Davison, Senior Manager, Advocacy and Retirement Policy at CPA Australia You can also have a look at CPA Australia's Quality of Advice Review – Proposals for Reform. And read the media release explaining why the Joint Associations Working Group welcomes the release of the final report of the Quality of Advice Review For further information, CPA Australia has produced a Value of Advice research report which has some excellent insights. CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. You can email the podcast team at [email protected]