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...
Jun 24, 2024•13 min
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...
Jun 18, 2024•19 min
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 ...
Jun 10, 2024•16 min
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 Austra...
Jun 04, 2024•17 min
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 distinguis...
May 20, 2024•32 min
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 internation...
May 15, 2024•25 min
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 C...
May 09, 2024•15 min
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 C...
Apr 22, 2024•18 min
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 mi...
Apr 09, 2024•17 min
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 org...
Mar 26, 2024•17 min
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 constru...
Mar 13, 2024•20 min
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, ...
Feb 22, 2024•16 min
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 i...
Feb 13, 2024•23 min
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...
Jan 22, 2024•8 min
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 valu...
Jan 08, 2024•28 min
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 ...
Dec 25, 2023•9 min
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, podc...
Dec 11, 2023•27 min
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...
Nov 13, 2023•13 min
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 generatio...
Oct 30, 2023•17 min
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 Australi...
Oct 16, 2023•14 min
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 Gue...
Oct 02, 2023•22 min
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 Su...
Sep 18, 2023•17 min
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. ...
Sep 04, 2023•19 min
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 insolve...
Aug 31, 2023•16 min
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 Austr...
Aug 21, 2023•19 min
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 AN...
Aug 07, 2023•18 min
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...
Jul 24, 2023•15 min
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 ...
Jul 10, 2023•26 min
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 onli...
May 22, 2023•20 min
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 ...
May 10, 2023•30 min
