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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
Episodes
  • How the ATO and big business work together

    How the ATO and big business work together
    Oct 14 2025
    How does the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) ensure tax fairness when dealing with large corporations. In this episode, the Deputy Commissioner, Public Groups, at the ATO explains how the tax office works to promote transparency, accountability and compliance in the large market sector. This discussion sheds light on how the ATO’s strategic approach supports both corporate confidence and public trust. Some of the key areas covered include: Current state of the large business market The Tax Avoidance Taskforce Key trends in compliance Overall relationship between large businesses and the tax system Dispute resolution The introduction of public country-by-country reporting The future of the relationship between big business and the ATO Listen now for expert-led insights from the ATO’s expert in this field. Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, CPA Australia Guest: Rebecca Saint, Deputy Commissioner, Public Groups, ATO. Rebecca plays a leading role in the Tax Avoidance Taskforce, where she handles large market strategy and compliance and assurance programs for public and multinational groups. For more, you can read Rebecca’s speech at the CPA Tax Forum 2025. And this ATO Findings Report on public and multinational business disputes and outcomes will provide further context to this episode. Keen to listen to more episodes? With Interest and other CPA Australia podcasts are uploaded regularly to 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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    32 mins
  • Tax Forum 2025: Geopolitics and global reform

    Tax Forum 2025: Geopolitics and global reform
    Oct 2 2025

    In part two of this With Interest conversation, experts David Bradbury, Paul Tilley, Dale Pinto and Jenny Wong discuss the global tax reform debate, unpacking the challenges and opportunities facing Australia.

    Key takeaways include:

    • Why OECD Pillar Two still has a fighting chance
    • The impact of dividend imputation on tax reform
    • Why stamp duty is a critical state-level issue
    • How tariffs vs VAT reflect shifting US tax policy
    • International best practices to boost investor confidence.

    From corporate tax rate dilemmas to economic nationalism, this episode explores how geopolitical tensions and tax complexity are reshaping the future of taxation.

    The discussion was held at CPA Australia’s inaugural Tax Forum in August 2025.

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    Hosts: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia and Dale Pinto, Global President and Chair of CPA Australia

    Guests: David Bradbury, partner at KPMG Australia, former Federal Minister and Assistant Treasurer, former Deputy Director of the OECD's Centre for Tax Policy and Administration

    Paul Tilley, former economic advisor to Treasury and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and author of Mixed Fortunes: A History of Tax Reform in Australia.

    You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.

    Missed part one? Find it here.

    Would you like to listen to more With Interest episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.

    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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    28 mins
  • Tax Forum 2025: Australian tax reform and fiscal sustainability

    Tax Forum 2025: Australian tax reform and fiscal sustainability
    Sep 30 2025

    Australia’s tax system is under pressure.

    In part one of this With Interest conversation, Jenny Wong is joined by two of the country’s leading voices in tax policy — David Bradbury and Paul Tilley. Together, they explore the structural flaws in Australia’s tax system, the economic and political barriers to reform and the urgent need for a tax mix shift.

    Key takeaways include:

    • Why Australia’s tax system may not be fit for “dangerous times"
    • The single biggest structural flaw in Australia’s tax system today
    • The risks of over-reliance on personal income tax
    • How capital income tax impacts productivity and investment
    • Why Australia has gone 25 years without meaningful change

    From capital taxation challenges to the erosion of GST revenue, this conversation offers deep insights into the future of tax reform in Australia.

    The discussion was held at CPA Australia’s inaugural Tax Forum in August 2025.

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    Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia

    Guests: David Bradbury, partner at KPMG Australia, former Federal Minister and Assistant Treasurer, former Deputy Director of the OECD's Centre for Tax Policy and Administration

    Paul Tilley, former economic advisor to Treasury and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and author of Mixed Fortunes: A History of Tax Reform in Australia.

    You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.

    Stay tuned for part two as David Bradbury, Paul Tilley, Dale Pinto and Jenny Wong discuss the global tax reform debate, unpacking the challenges and opportunities facing Australia. Coming soon.

    Would you like to listen to more With Interest episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.

    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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    31 mins
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