IESBA’s new strategy: what you need to know
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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...
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Tax time 2024: how you can avoid the scams
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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...
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Tax time 2024: An expert guide to Division 7A
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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...
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Tax time 2024: what work-related expenses can you claim?
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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...
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Tax time 2024: what you need to know
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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...
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Exploring National Reconciliation Week
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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: , CPA Australia president and chair and John Curtin distinguished professor, and , deputy chair of CPA Australia's Indigenous Advisory Group For more information on...
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Federal Budget 2024: CPA Australia’s expert analysis
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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...
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Need help troubleshooting the ATO’s CAL?
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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: CPA, from , accountants and tax advisors in Toowoomba, Queensland For more information on today’s topic the...
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New tax changes for NFPs: what you need to know
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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: , the Managing Partner and Founder of , 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...
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Expert analysis of new changes to climate reporting
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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,...
info_outlineJoin 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.
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