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With Interest

With Interest

By: CPA Australia
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 The With Interest podcast brings you unrivalled commentary and thought leadership for businesses, accounting and finance professionals. Each week, we share expert industry opinions, insights and resources across accounting, public practice, taxation, auditing, finance, strategy, leadership, economic and business-related issues. Subscribe today to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes. With Interest is presented by CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, with core services that include education, training, technical support and advocacy. In 2018, CPA Australia won an Award of Excellence at the 24th Annual Communicator Awards in the category of 'Podcasts - General-Corporation/Business'. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts: With Interest, INTHEBLACK, INTHEBLACK Out Loud and Excel Tips. To find out more about our podcasts, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts - or search for the shows in your podcast service. To contact the podcast team email us at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au.© CPA Australia Economics Politics & Government
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  • Australia’s economic reform roundtable: Key takeaways

    Australia’s economic reform roundtable: Key takeaways
    Aug 27 2025
    Unpack and understand Australia's economic reform roundtable, which met in Canberra recently to explore ways of making the economy more productive and resilient. This includes what the issues discussed mean for the economy’s future and what accountants and finance leaders need to know about the major tax and productivity challenges ahead. Tune in now for a breakdown of this three-day summit, including: Tax reform and productivity Long-term growth challenges Modernising the workforce Tariffs AI strategies Attracting capital While there is cautious optimism, this episode explores the broad thrust of the roundtable to understand the key challenges ahead. The federal government roundtable, held in August 2025 brought together leaders from the business community, the union movement and society. These discussions were informed by nearly 900 submissions from experts, industry leaders and individuals (including CPA Australia) and over 40 forums that Ministers held. Listen now. Host: Adrienne Biscontin, external affairs adviser, CPA Australia Guests Dr Brendan Rynne, chief economist, KPMG. Brendan has been at KPMG nearly 30 years, 22 years as a partner, and has worked on major policy reforms including the Henry Tax Review and the Tax White paper. Alongside Brendan is Gavan Ord business investment and international lead, CPA Australia. Links: For more on this episode’s special guest, head over to the KPMG website. Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au
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    22 mins
  • Public sector AI governance: risks and opportunities

    Public sector AI governance: risks and opportunities
    Aug 5 2025
    As AI becomes embedded across public sector operations, how do you balance innovation with accountability? In this episode, hear expert views on the governance of AI in the public sector. Key themes include: Why defining AI clearly matters for risk management The need to keep humans in the loop for high-impact decisions Risks of using public generative AI tools with confidential data The importance of closed-loop and contextual AI systems in government How to balance centralised frameworks with agency-specific needs Building a risk-aware culture vs. enforcing tick-box compliance The challenge of maintaining transparency in machine learning Why AI governance should be principles-based, not rules-based The growing concerns around agentic AI and loss of human control Whether you're a policy maker, accountant or public service leader, this discussion offers practical insights into designing agile, ethical and effective AI governance in the public sector. Host: Ram Subramanian, External Reporting Lead, Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia Guest: Michael Davern, FCPA Professor of Accounting and Business Information Systems, University of Melbourne. For over 30 years, both in Australia and internationally, he has led industry-engaged research projects in data analytics, business intelligence, financial reporting, risk management, data governance and ethics, among others. CPA Australia has released a report titled AI governance in the public sector. It features key insights from CPA Australia’s recent webinar with public sector experts. For more, a media release on AI governance in the public sector summarises our views. And learn more about this episode’s expert guest Michael Davern on the University of Melbourne website. Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au
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    18 mins
  • New 2025 super changes: What they mean for you

    New 2025 super changes: What they mean for you
    Jul 22 2025
    Learn all about the sweeping changes to superannuation which are set to reshape super from July 2025 onward. Whether you're a financial adviser, accountant or business owner, this is a must-listen episode if you want to stay informed and prepared. You'll gain clear insights into: The new Division 296 tax, which targets individuals with super balances over $3 million The superannuation guarantee increasing to 12% Payday super rules requiring contributions in line with payroll New parental leave super funded by the government Changes to the general transfer balance cap and contribution rules This episode covers the hot topics of debate in superannuation that accounting and finance professionals need to know to guide clients, adjust payroll systems or plan your own financial strategy. Listen now. Host: Host: Tahn Sharpe, editor INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia Guest: Richard Webb, superannuation lead, CPA Australia Links: You can learn more about CPA Australia’s view on super reforms via media releases, which cover: Payday super The increased super guarantee $3m super tax impact And you can listen to more WITH INTEREST episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au
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    12 mins
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