With Interest

With Interest

Tax time 2026 is upon us. And in this first episode, unpack the ATO’s major focus areas.  Also, for tax agents and taxpayers, gain practical insights ahead of lodgement season. Key learnings:  The ATO’s biggest priorities for tax time 2026  Why misinformation and AI-generated advice are growing risks  Common errors in work-related and car expense claims  What taxpayers often miss in income reporting  How to manage work-from-home deductions correctly  Why accurate record keeping...

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In this special Federal Budget 2026–27 episode, hear expert analysis of the measures announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in last night’s budget.  CPA Australia’s business and tax policy experts break down what Budget 2026–27 means for the issues that matter most to businesses and Australians.  Analysis and commentary include:  Overall reaction: Did the budget deliver?  Who were the winners and losers?  The tax measures examined, including CGT and negative gearing  Building wealth and investor...

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Tax reform.  It’s one of the most hotly debated issues around the world.  And as global tax expert Viva Hammer notes, the biggest barrier to tax reform in Australia is not policy – it is the pursuit of perfection.  In this episode of With Interest, she brings a global perspective shaped by her work on significant tax reforms in recent US history.  Her message is clear: progress comes from doing something better, not waiting for something perfect.  Main learnings include:  ...

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Cashflow planning is now critical for small businesses.  In an environment of volatile fuel prices, interest rate uncertainty and upcoming changes to payday super, this episode will help you understand and manage today’s cashflow challenges.  Key learnings:  why cashflow pressure is increasing across small businesses   how to approach simple, practical cashflow forecasting   the impact of payday super on cashflow timing and planning   pricing decisions and their role in protecting...

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It’s a volatile world. Energy security, trade in primary resources and food supply are all reshaping the rules of resilience.  In this timely episode, CPA Australia’s experts unpack how global conflict is affecting the operating environment for business, finance and policy leaders.  With the current geopolitical tensions as the backdrop, learn how energy shocks, supply chain disruption and inflation pressures are forcing a rethink of long-term strategy.  ...

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It’s a volatile world, and businesses are under pressure.  In this episode of With Interest, Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International lead at CPA Australia, explores how businesses are navigating an increasingly unstable global environment marked by geopolitical conflict, cost pressures and economic shocks.  The conversation draws on insights from CPA Australia’s Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey to unpack how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are coping, and what separates those that merely survive from...

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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 will work and what employers should be doing before the July deadline.  Key learnings:  What payday super actually requires beyond more frequent payments  How the seven-day contribution rule will affect payroll processes  Why cash flow planning is critical under the new system ...

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(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 . Specifically, how the reforms to AML and counter terrorism financing (CTF) in 2026 will affect many accounting practices.  You’ll gain a clear understanding of what the changes will mean, including which services fall under the...

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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, how the regulator ASIC views key issues and what it is focusing on in 2026.  ASIC commissioner Kate O’Rourke is this episode’s special guest and she discusses the evolution of audit and financial oversight at a pivotal time.  This...

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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, the episode outlines how mindset, habits and self-awareness account for a large share of overall wellbeing, far outweighing external circumstances.  It also explains how small, consistent practices such as learning to be grateful can recalibrate the brain’s natural bias...