Global volatility, energy shocks and business resilience
With Interest
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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Navigating business in today’s uncertain global landscape
With Interest
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 checklist before July’s changes
With Interest
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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New AML reforms and what they mean for accountants
With Interest
(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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ASIC on the future of auditing
With Interest
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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INTHEBLACK: Do you want to be happier at work? New research shows how
With Interest
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...
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INTHEBLACK: Responsible AI explained - What it means and why it matters
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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 include: Is it too late to create a responsible AI environment? What defines responsible AI? Managing AI bias and ethical risk The rise of sovereign AI Workforce disruption: preparing for AI-driven change Is AI...
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INTHEBLACK: Cultural intelligence in global finance
With Interest
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 elevate trust, strengthen collaboration and deliver better business outcomes. With expert-led insights, learn how cultural conditioning shapes trust and what strategies can help you lead with authenticity while respecting cultural norms. Learn clear, actionable ways to embed cultural agility...
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INTHEBLACK: Private credit - Risks and rewards explained
With Interest
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 billion-dollar super funds. Key takeaways include: Why private credit is not the "bond-like risk" some claim it is How super funds allocate private credit under regulatory pressure Why borrower type, loan structure and economic cycles matter ...
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Australia, India and new global trade opportunities
With Interest
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 at the recent ECTA (Economic Trade and Agreement) Unleashed event – a one-day conference held in Sydney between CPA Australia and the Australian (Sydney) chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The event connected CPA Australia members,...
info_outlineAustralia 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 reporting in Australia is critical to supporting trust, transparency and competitiveness in global markets.
Explore how structured data allows regulators, investors and businesses to analyse and compare information more efficiently, driving better decision-making and reducing capital costs.
Listeners will learn:
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How structured data improves accountability and investor confidence
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Why global markets already mandate digital reporting standards
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The link between digital disclosure and lower capital costs
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How AI will enhance – not replace – digital reporting workflows
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What Australian policymakers can learn from global peers
Learn why CPA Australia is recommending a mandate for digital reporting by listed entities in this expert-led discussion.
Listen now.
Host: Ram Subramanian, External Reporting Lead, Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia
Guest: John Turner, CEO of XBRL International, a global, non-profit standards body dedicated to improving business performance through enhanced transparency and accountability in reporting. With a background in law, IT, and government, he has led innovation in business model design, systems development and data standards for over two decades.
Additionally, this interim report from 2025 by the Productivity Commission provides broader context to digital reporting.
And you can find out John Turner’s organisation XBRL at its website.
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