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AI is already influencing financial decisions, whether organisations realise it or not. But how can CFOs capture the benefits of AI without exposing their businesses to unnecessary risk?  This With Interest episode explores the risks of shadow AI, why governance matters more than the technology itself, and how CFOs can create an environment where employees use AI safely and openly.  In this episode, you'll learn:   The three stages of AI adoption, from administrative help to automated decision-making.  Why employees may be using more AI tools than...

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We know that AI is changing how audit work is performed.  However, it is not replacing the need for professional judgement.  This episode examines what responsible AI adoption means for auditors, accounting firms and the wider profession.  The discussion also considers how firms can build the governance, skills and culture needed to adopt AI effectively.  Listeners will learn:  Why adopting AI requires professionals to both adapt and develop new skills  Why industry knowledge and human judgement remain central to audit  How audit...

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This episode examines why practice values remain strong, how the definition of scale is changing, and what this means for owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.  The good news is that accounting practices are becoming increasingly attractive to buyers, even as AI reshapes the profession.  The discussion matters for accountants considering ownership, practice owners planning succession, and advisers watching consolidation across the Australian market.  Listeners will learn:  Why demand for accounting practices currently exceeds supply  What makes an...

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Scaling your business is one thing. But expanding it internationally brings a whole other set of challenges.  This episode features a guest who shares his experience and the realities of scaling a technology business across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.  You’ll gain expert insights on:  Why trust is key when expanding internationally  Why technology can make both good decisions and bad assumptions scale faster  How leadership mindset needs to adapt when entering a new market  Why distributed teams need a shared “one team” approach while adapting...

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It’s clear that AI is changing how work is performed and how businesses create value.  However, are tax systems set to keep pace with this rapid disruption in Australia?  Recorded live at CPA Australia’s Tax Forum in August 2026, this special episode addresses this question and examines how AI could reshape taxation - from traditional sources of government revenue to tax administration and compliance.  The discussion considers what policymakers need to think about as productivity gains from AI flow through the economy, and how tax systems...

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Financial crime is evolving fast, becoming more sophisticated, cross-border and digitally enabled.  This episode examines how organisations can move beyond reacting to fraud and take a proactive approach to building controls that anticipate how criminals may attack their systems.  The discussion is particularly relevant as Australia extends AML/CTF obligations to professions including accountants, lawyers, and real estate professionals.  Listeners will gain expert insight on:  Why fraud and AML/CTF should be treated as two sides...

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What if some of your organisation's most valuable business intelligence came from space?  This episode explores how satellite data is helping organisations improve decision making, reduce risk and uncover new opportunities.  It explains why the commercial value of the space economy is no longer centred on launching rockets, but on using space-enabled data to solve real business challenges here on Earth.  From agriculture and mining to finance, sustainability and infrastructure planning, the discussion explores how Earth observation, AI and geospatial analytics are...

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How do you measure value when much of a company’s worth no longer appears on the balance sheet?  This episode explores the growing importance of intangible assets and why they have become one of the most significant challenges facing accountants, valuers, investors, and standard setters.  As investment increasingly flows into intangibles such as software, data, AI, brands and intellectual capital, questions are emerging about whether traditional financial reporting can keep pace.  Key listener takeaways include:  Why...

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Strong professional judgement is often the difference between identifying risk early and recognising failure only in hindsight.  This episode explores what major market collapses can teach auditors, accountants and finance professionals about maintaining trust, independence and scepticism when risks are evolving rapidly.  With Paul Munter, formerly of the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), in the studio – along with CPA Australia’s audit and assurance lead Tiffany Tan – this episode offers deep insight into this important issue.  Drawing on lessons from Enron,...

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If you’re a property investor or managing investment assets, this episode features expert ATO guidance to help guide you through tax time in 2026.  Want an example?  Rental property tax can be straightforward until ownership structures, short-term rentals, loan redraws and capital gains tax enter the picture.  This episode explores the tax issues investors most commonly get wrong and the practical steps that can help avoid costly mistakes.  You’ll learn:  Common mistakes involving interest deductibility and...