Surprise findings from our new APAC small business survey
With Interest
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...
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What the Quality of Advice Review means for you
With Interest
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...
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CPA Australia’s response to the Uluru Statement from the Heart
With Interest
In this special episode, we explain what this statement actually means. And why a professional accounting organisation like ours is actively supporting reconciliation. And we ask the tough questions, such as, is this an appropriate thing for businesses to be doing? And is there a risk that some will engage in so-called ‘social washing? Providing perspective and insights on this important issue are two experts from CPA Australia. Simone Spaulding, CPA Australia Senior Manager, Culture, Capability and Wellbeing, and Patrick Viljoen, CPA Australia Senior Manager Environmental,...
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Warning: the ATO rule that could plunder your super
With Interest
Superannuation for many Australians is at risk of a 45 per cent penalty tax due to ATO rules around applying your own professional or trade skills to your personal life. And who is at most risk of this super rule? Accountants, solicitors, real estate agents and tradies. The current rules prohibit transactions with related parties at “mate’s rates” or no rate at all. Even mistakenly using a work laptop to complete a personal task could trigger a breach. To examine this rule and offer CPA Australia’s view is Richard Webb, Policy Adviser for Superannuation and Financial...
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The ATO explains changes to working from home deductions
With Interest
Today’s episode features special guest, ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh. He’ll be discussing the changes made by the ATO to working from home (WFH) deductions and what these revisions mean for you. Listen now. Host: Elinor Kasapidis, Senior Manager, Tax Policy, Policy & Advocacy at CPA Australia Guest: Tim Loh, Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Assistant Commissioner CPA Australia , providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: Search for them in your podcast app. You can email the podcast team at ...
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How new online economy tax changes could affect you
With Interest
Today’s episode examines new reporting requirements for electronic distribution platforms. This is relevant to many Australians as an estimated 250,000 work in the online economy, otherwise known as the gig, sharing or barter economy. And some of these changes from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) will start on 1 July 2023. Explaining what you need to know is guest expert Elinor Kasapidis, senior manager of tax policy at CPA Australia. Listen now. Host: Dr. Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content, Marketing and Communications at CPA Australia Guest:...
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What business needs from Government in 2023
With Interest
Today’s episode looks at budget submissions made to the Federal Government. Each year, hundreds of organisations make submissions to the Treasury. This includes CPA Australia, which has 44 recommendations. Discussing the business issues underlying these requests is guest expert Gavan Ord, Senior Manager of Business Policy at CPA Australia. Listen now. Host: Dr. Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content, Marketing and Communications at CPA Australia Guest: Gavan Ord, Senior Manager of Business Policy at CPA Australia CPA Australia , providing...
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Your expert guide to the property market in 2023
With Interest
Today’s episode looks at Australia’s rollercoaster property market. What do the fluctuations mean for property owners, buyers (including first-time buyers), investors and renters? Discussing this is guest expert Warren Hogan. He is the chief economic adviser at Judo Bank and has recently commenced doing residential property research as an economic adviser to . Warren is also a former chief economist of the ANZ Banking Group and a principal adviser to the Federal Treasury. Listen now. Host: Dr. Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content, Marketing and Communications at CPA Australia...
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New climate policies in 2023 (and upcoming changes) analysed
With Interest
Today’s episode looks at the Federal Government’s commitments on environmental policy, and what they mean for business in Australia. This includes climate-related disclosures, new emissions limits, net zero, greenwashing, costs to businesses, just transition and more. Discussing this is our guest expert Patrick Viljoen, Senior Manager of Environmental, Social and Governance Policy at CPA Australia. Listen now. Host: Dr. Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content, Marketing and Communications at CPA Australia Guest: Patrick Viljoen, Senior Manager of Environmental, Social and Governance...
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What will happen in 2023? Expert forecast for business
With Interest
In this first episode of 2023, we forecast what’s in store for business this year. Specifically, we focus on key areas such as economic growth, the labour force, inflation, and interest rates. To discuss this is our guest expert Gavan Ord, Senior Manager of Business Policy at CPA Australia. Listen now. Host: Dr Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content Guest: Gavan Ord, Senior Manager of Business Policy at CPA Australia CPA Australia , providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your...
info_outlineToday’s episode looks at the Federal Government’s commitments on environmental policy, and what they mean for business in Australia.
This includes climate-related disclosures, new emissions limits, net zero, greenwashing, costs to businesses, just transition and more.
Discussing this is our guest expert Patrick Viljoen, Senior Manager of Environmental, Social and Governance Policy at CPA Australia.
Listen now.
Host: Dr. Jane Rennie, General Manager Media and Content, Marketing and Communications at CPA Australia
Guest: Patrick Viljoen, Senior Manager of Environmental, Social and Governance Policy at CPA Australia
CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting. They are:
- With Interest
- INTHEBLACK (coming soon)
- Excel Tips
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You can email the podcast team at [email protected]
And if you have a question about any of the topics we’ve discussed in this podcast, or any of CPA Australia’s policy and advocacy work, email [email protected].