With Interest
Business & Finance
About
The With Interest podcast brings you unrivalled commentary and thought leadership for businesses, accounting and finance professionals. Each week, we share expert industry opinions, insights and resources across accounting, public practice, taxation, auditing, finance, strategy, leadership, economic and business-related issues. Subscribe today to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes. With Interest is presented by CPA Australia, one of the world's largest accounting bodies, with core services that include education, training, technical support and advocacy.In 2018, CPA Australia won an Award of Excellence at the 24th Annual Communicator Awards in the category of 'Podcasts - General-Corporation/Business'. ----------------------------------------------------CPA Australia publishes three podcasts:- With Interest- INTHEBLACK - Excel TipsTo find out more about our podcasts, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts - or search for the shows in your podc
Episodes
- Federal Budget 2026-27: CPA Australia's expert analysis
CPA Australia experts, including Elinor Kasapidis, Gavan Ord, and Jenny Wong, provide an analysis of the Australian Federal Budget 2026-27 announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The discussion covers the budget's overall reception, tax chang…
- Tax reform insights from a global policy expert
Global tax expert Viva Hammer joins With Interest to discuss tax reform, noting that perfectionism is a barrier. She shares lessons from US tax reform and advocates for a "better, not perfect" approach, emphasizing predictability for inves…
- Managing cashflow pressures: Insights for small business
This episode of With Interest, featuring CPA Australia and Institute of Certified Bookkeepers experts, discusses managing cashflow pressures for small businesses. Key topics include practical forecasting, the impact of payday super, pricin…
- Global volatility, energy shocks and business resilience
Experts from CPA Australia discuss how global conflict affects business resilience, examining energy shocks, supply chain risks, inflation, and the trade-offs between energy security and net zero goals.
- Navigating business in today's uncertain global landscape
Gavan Ord of CPA Australia joins Elinor Kasapidis on With Interest to discuss how businesses are navigating a volatile global landscape. The episode uses insights from CPA Australia's Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey to examine how SMEs…
- Payday super checklist before July's changes
Payday super is one of the most significant payroll changes in years, and businesses need to act now to be ready. This episode is like a checklist, breaking down what the shift to real-time super payments means in practice, how compliance…
- New AML reforms and what they mean for accountants
(This encore presentation episode was originally published on Dec 9, 2025) When anti-money laundering (AML) comes to mind, most accountants assume it only applies to large transactions – but that's now changing. This episode explains new A…
- ASIC on the future of auditing
In 2026, auditors are working in an environment defined by AI technologies, heightened scrutiny, regulatory oversight and ethics demands. Which is why it's vital that professionals in audit understand this evolving landscape. Additionally,…
- INTHEBLACK: Do you want to be happier at work? New research shows how
We all want to be happy at work. Or at least happier, don't we? Across this conversation, listeners will learn about a foundational concept: Success often follows happiness rather than causes it. Drawing on research in positive psychology,…
- INTHEBLACK: Responsible AI explained - What it means and why it matters
AI is advancing fast – but is it responsible? In this must-listen episode, global AI expert Dr Rumman Chowdhury shares what you need to know about building AI systems that are fair, transparent and future-ready. Key insights and questions…
- INTHEBLACK: Cultural intelligence in global finance
In an interconnected world, one trait is fast becoming a must-have skill for finance and accounting professionals. It's cultural intelligence. This episode explores how understanding cultural differences and adapting your approach can elev…
- INTHEBLACK: Private credit - Risks and rewards explained
Private credit is booming. But do investors fully understand the risks? In this episode, learn the mechanics of private credit, its place within the private capital universe and why it's suddenly everywhere - from retail portfolios to bill…
- Australia, India and new global trade opportunities
How do you maintain your strategic focus in such a volatile global market? Sanjeev Gandhi, Orica's managing director and CEO, shares his insightful views on this and much more. Gandhi and CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland chatted on stage a…
- New AML reforms and what they mean for accountants
All works contained in this podcast are not intended to constitute legal or professional advice and may not reflect the views and opinions of CPA Australia. CPA Australia does not warrant or make representations as to the accuracy, complet…
- How smart AI integration is reshaping business performance
AI has become one of the most-used business technologies. But delve deeper into the biz tech data and there's another story to be told. In the latest CPA Australia Business Technology Report, 89 per cent of respondents said their organisat…
- Payday Super explained ahead of 2026 rollout
Did you know that one of Australia's biggest superannuation reforms in decades is starting in July 2026? Are you prepared for the change? In short, with legislation moving through Parliament, Australia will move from quarterly to payday-ba…
- Digital reporting: Why it's time for Australia
Australia remains one of the few advanced economies still using PDFs for financial reporting – a format most global markets have already left behind. In this episode, you'll gain expert-led insights on why adopting digital financial report…
- Fireside chat with Australia's Auditor General
In this special episode of With Interest , CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland sits down with Australia's Auditor General, Dr Caralee McLiesh, for an exclusive fireside chat on public sector challenges. The conversation builds on Dr McLiesh's…
- Assessing public sector performance management
In this special With Interest episode, you can listen in full to a keynote speech by Australia's Auditor-General, Dr Caralee McLiesh. The speech focuses on performance management in the Commonwealth public sector, drawing on some of the ma…
- How the ATO and big business work together
How does the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) ensure tax fairness when dealing with large corporations. In this episode, the Deputy Commissioner, Public Groups, at the ATO explains how the tax office works to promote transparency, accounta…
- Tax Forum 2025: Geopolitics and global reform
In part two of this With Interest conversation, experts David Bradbury, Paul Tilley, Dale Pinto and Jenny Wong discuss the global tax reform debate, unpacking the challenges and opportunities facing Australia. Key takeaways include: Why OE…
- Tax Forum 2025: Australian tax reform and fiscal sustainability
Australia's tax system is under pressure. In part one of this With Interest conversation, Jenny Wong is joined by two of the country's leading voices in tax policy — David Bradbury and Paul Tilley. Together, they explore the structural fla…
- Attracting accountants: How to future-proof the profession
How can we attract more accountants and future-proof the profession? In this episode we take a deep dive with IFAC into this pressing question. You'll learn about accounting's talent pipeline – its challenges and possible solutions. Key ta…
- Export growth strategies for Australian finance leaders
Want strategic insights to help navigate the tricky landscape of international trade? Designed for Australian accountants and business leaders seeking an edge in global trade, this podcast will give you expert-led insights into: How to ass…
- Australia's economic reform roundtable: Key takeaways
Unpack and understand Australia's economic reform roundtable, which met in Canberra recently to explore ways of making the economy more productive and resilient. This includes what the issues discussed mean for the economy's future and wha…
- Public sector AI governance: risks and opportunities
As AI becomes embedded across public sector operations, how do you balance innovation with accountability? In this episode, hear expert views on the governance of AI in the public sector. Key themes include: Why defining AI clearly matters…
- New 2025 super changes: What they mean for you
Learn all about the sweeping changes to superannuation which are set to reshape super from July 2025 onward. Whether you're a financial adviser, accountant or business owner, this is a must-listen episode if you want to stay informed and p…
- INTHEBLACK: Master workplace communication with Dr Louise Mahler
This week's show is a special presentation from CPA Australia's leadership, strategy and business podcast, INTHEBLACK. Ever wondered how well you communicate? Communication expert Dr Louise Mahler shares practical, research-backed techniqu…
- Tax time 2025: How to stay safe from scams
As tax time approaches, so does a spike in scam activity – posing a real threat to both individuals and small businesses. In this episode, we'll explore the latest scam trends and what accountants, tax agents and business owners need to kn…
- Tax time 2025: Navigating succession planning
Succession planning is a critical topic. Understanding how to navigate succession planning is crucial for accountants, financial professionals and those involved in wealth management. In this second episode in the Tax Time 2025 series, you…
- Tax time 2025: Small business essentials
Stay informed and prepared with the latest updates relevant to small business this tax season. In this episode, gain critical insights to help small business clients successfully navigate Tax Time 2025. Key topics covered include: Current…
- Tax time 2025: What you need to know
This four-part tax time 2025 series provides you with comprehensive coverage of topics tailored to assist Australian accountants, finance professionals and their clients. In this first episode, learn about the latest updates from the Austr…
- A director's guide to stronger NFP governance
What does good governance in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector look like? In this episode of With Interest, we'll explore the frameworks, challenges and opportunities shaping NFP leadership today. Gain practical insights into: What good gove…
- Post-election insights: What business needs to know
With the federal election decided, attention turns to the road ahead for Australian businesses and the newly re-elected government's agenda. This special episode delves into the critical economic challenges and opportunities ahead, offerin…
- CPA Australia's APAC small business survey (part 2)
In this second instalment of a special two-part episode, a respected panel of industry experts dive deeper into the insights from CPA Australia's 2025 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey. This landmark small business survey – launched at Pa…
- CPA Australia's APAC small business survey (part 1)
In this first of a two-part With Interest, we'll explore key findings from CPA Australia's 2025 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey, which was unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra. In part one, CPA Australia's Gavin Ord unpacks the econ…
- ATO guide for business owners and tax practitioners
In this episode, learn some of the key challenges facing accountants in their dealings with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and what you can expect in 2025. Gain an overview of the challenges faced by small businesses, who account for…
- Federal Budget 2025: what you need to know
In this special Federal Budget 2025 episode, gain key insights and expert commentary into the measures announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers from last night's budget speech in Canberra. Focusing on what accountants, small business owners and…
- Unpacking the ACCC's supermarkets inquiry
Supermarkets play a pivotal role in the daily lives and finances of millions of Australians. In this episode, we'll delve into the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) major inquiry into the supermarket industry. One of…
- IESBA's amendments: what finance professionals need to know
It's vital to be across changes in accounting when amendments are made by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA). Learn more about these amendments - which are ready for global adoption - and how they may apply to…
- INTHEBLACK: The risks and rewards of dynamic pricing for business
As technology and artificial intelligence grow in sophistication, dynamic pricing is increasingly being considered as part of a pricing strategy. What are the benefits and potential pitfalls that businesses should be aware of? In this epis…
- INTHEBLACK: Ethical intelligence for accountants
Ethics are a cornerstone of the accounting profession. In this episode, an ethical intelligence specialist explores the challenges accountants and finance professionals face in relation to ethics. Gain practical advice on how you can avoid…
- Your guide to the latest business trends in Asia
What's fueling growth in Asia right now? In this episode we explore the latest business conditions, emerging trends and opportunities across the region. Join us as we break down Asialink Business' new Year of the Snake report – a comprehen…
- INTHEBLACK: How to successfully implement AI into your business
Stanford University's Erik Brynjolfsson joins us to share insights on how business can leverage AI to boost productivity, innovation and growth. In this episode, Erik explores the key role of a CFO in the AI era, strategies for staying com…
- INTHEBLACK: What are you worth? New salary trends revealed
Explore the Hays 2024-25 salary guide, celebrating 45 years of insightful reporting on the Australian and New Zealand job market. Learn key trends and salary ranges essential for accounting, finance and business professionals in today's jo…
- INTHEBLACK: Beyond profits: the case for social impact reporting
Measuring the 'S' in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is becoming more of a priority when it comes to company reporting. In this episode, learn more about the methodology, benefits and challenges involved in social impact reporti…
- How tax reform can transform Australia's economic future
Why is tax reform crucial for Australia's future? From tackling the cost-of-living crisis to advancing intergenerational equity, boosting business productivity, and addressing climate change, many agree that tax policy holds the key to man…
- INTHEBLACK: Uncovering the staggering cost of food waste
Did you know that in Australia alone 312kg of food per person, per year is thrown away? In fact, food waste costs the Australian economy around $36.6 billion each year. Australian households spend around $2500 every year on food that's was…
- Unlock the power of structured philanthropic giving
Explore the transformative world of structured philanthropic giving. Discover the strategies, benefits and tax implications of this impactful approach, paired with real-life stories showcasing how structured giving creates meaningful chang…
- Explore the new IFRS 18 and its impact on company reporting
Big changes are coming to financial reporting, and it's essential to stay informed. In this episode, unpack the transition from IAS 1 to IFRS 18, a shift that will significantly impact financial reporting over the coming years. Join two ex…