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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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  • Post-election insights: What business needs to know

    Post-election insights: What business needs to know
    May 8 2025
    With the federal election decided, attention turns to the road ahead for Australian businesses and the newly re-elected government's agenda. This special episode delves into the critical economic challenges and opportunities ahead, offering expert perspectives on navigating the evolving landscape. Explore Australia's current economic position – its strengths and weaknesses – and what priorities the Treasurer should focus on. Listen now for a comprehensive briefing on the economic outlook covering: Key priorities for the Treasurer based on Australia's economic health The ripple effects of US policy and tariffs on Australian sectors Policy levers the government can pull to navigate challenges CPA Australia's "three R" recommendations for business and community improvement How government’s zero-risk approach affects business The importance of tax reform Host: Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia Guests: Dr Brendan Rynne, Chief Economist with KPMG. His expertise includes econometric analysis, economy-wide modelling, cost benefit analysis, impact assessments, efficiency improvements and legislative and regulatory reform. Gavan Ord, business investment and international lead, policy and advocacy, CPA Australia. Learn more about today’s guest at the KPGM website. Additionally, CPA Australia has an overview of the relevant election policies announced by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) leading up to and during the 2025 Federal election campaign. It also includes a list of some relevant policies announced in the previous parliament that have yet to be enacted. 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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    27 mins
  • CPA Australia’s APAC small business survey (part 2)

    CPA Australia’s APAC small business survey (part 2)
    Apr 28 2025
    In this second instalment of a special two-part episode, a respected panel of industry experts dive deeper into the insights from CPA Australia’s 2025 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey. This landmark small business survey – launched at Parliament House in Canberra in March – captures data from over 4200 small businesses across the Asia-Pacific, including more than 500 Australian businesses, providing a timely snapshot of their performance, challenges and future priorities. From sole traders and family-run operations to service providers, these are the enterprises that power the region’s economies – and the businesses CPA Australia and its members support every day. Listen and learn key insights from a lively debate with highly respected industry voices discussing critical issues for small business in Australia and APAC. Presenter: Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia Panel: Yasmin Coe FCPA, President of CPA Australia ACT DivisionAngad Soin, Xero Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand and Global Chief Strategy OfficerBruce Billson GAICD, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise OmbudsmanGavin Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia CPA Australia’s 2025 edition of its Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey is available online and offers deep insights into the challenges small businesses are facing in Australia and APAC. You can also read CPA Australia’s media release which calls for government to urgently prioritise small business issues. To catch up, listen to part one of this two-part episode as CPA Australia’s Gavin Ord outlines the survey and the economic and operational challenges SMEs are facing. You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website. 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 InterestINTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out LoudExcel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au
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    36 mins
  • CPA Australia’s APAC small business survey (part 1)

    CPA Australia’s APAC small business survey (part 1)
    Apr 21 2025
    In this first of a two-part With Interest, we’ll explore key findings from CPA Australia’s 2025 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey, which was unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra. In part one, CPA Australia’s Gavin Ord unpacks the economic and operational challenges SMEs are facing – from cash flow pressures and access to finance, to workforce fatigue, productivity and talent retention – all within today’s demanding business environment. This annual survey captures the experiences of 4200 small businesses across the region – including more than 500 in Australia – offering a timely snapshot of their performance, priorities and pain points. From sole traders and family-run builders to growing e-commerce retailers and service providers, these are the businesses that CPA Australia and its members work with every day. Part two will feature a panel discussion with industry experts who dig deeper into the implications and opportunities behind the survey’s key data. Presenter: Gavin Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia You can read CPA Australia’s Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey and CPA Australia’s media release which calls for Government to urgently prioritise small business issues. You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website. 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 InterestINTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out LoudExcel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au
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    32 mins

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