‘Small Firm, Big Impact’ is the podcast small and medium sized practices need right now. The latest series is full of factual and practical content from experts, giving chartered accountants, the up-to-date information they need to do their jobs. Each episode Chartered Accountants ANZ Public Affairs Manager Gillian Bowen will pick the brains of a range of people across the profession including CA ANZ experts as well as guests who know a thing or two about public practice.
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In this episode of Small Firm, Big Impact, we unpack the key updates from the recent Australian Federal Budget 2026-27 and what they mean for accounting firms and their clients. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down one of the most significant budgets in recent times, with fundamental changes to taxation of capital and trusts. Our host, Zoe Delamare, Public Affairs Lead, is joined by Susan Franks…
In this episode of Small Firm, Big Impact, we unpack how the ATO manages remission of the General Interest Charge (GIC) and what it means for accounting firms and their clients. With rising cost pressures and increased scrutiny, GIC is becoming a bigger issue in practice. But how remission decisions are made, and why outcomes can vary, is not always clear. Our host, Lisa Lintern, is joined by Ruth…
Join Tax Management New Zealand (TMNZ) Strategic Advisor Chris Cunniffe FCA, as he reveals the findings of the 2025 Inland Revenue Satisfaction Survey, a joint initiative between TMNZ and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Chris provides insights into New Zealand's rising tax debt, what agents think about IR's increasing tax audit engagements, the rollout of the Government's…
Join Lisa Lintern , Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) Group Executive External Affairs as she interviews Naomi Walsh FCA , the new CA ANZ President, about her goals for the year ahead. Naomi shares her passion for supporting regional members, celebrates the diverse career paths Chartered Accountants can pursue, and highlights the importance of core skills and ethics in emerging fields like AI and…
Kristen Wydell , General Manager - Professional Standards, returns to Small Firm, Big Impact to demystify Certificates of Public Practice (CPP) for members based in Australia. Listen along for a clear, practical walkthrough of CPP's for CA ANZ members. We unpack what a CPP is, who must hold one, key eligibility checklists, and application guidance. We also explain the benefits of holding a CPP,…
Ruth Owen , the Taxation Ombudsman is back on Small Firm, Big Impact to unpack the findings of the recent review into the ATO's Registered Agent Phone Line. If you've ever faced long wait times, struggled to get the right advice, or wondered what's being done to improve your experience as a registered agent, this conversation is for you. Ruth shares what the review uncovered, the recommendations…
In March, 2025 the new CA ANZ Professional Standards Scheme was approved by the Professional Standards Council. CA ANZ has provided a scheme for Australian members in practice since 1997. Kristen Wydell FCA , CA ANZ General Manager - Professional Standards, joins host Gillian Bowen to explain this latest development and what it means for CA ANZ members in public practice. Resources referred to in…
The New Zealand Government has unveiled Budget 2025, which includes an 'Investment Boost' to accelerate depreciation, significant changes to KiwiSaver, and additional funding for Inland Revenue. Peter Vial FCA , CA ANZ New Zealand Country Head, and John Cuthbertson FCA , CA ANZ New Zealand Tax and Financial Services Leader join Daniel Webster, CA ANZ New Zealand Public Affairs Manager in this…
In this episode, host Gillian Bowen explores the cutting-edge advancements transforming the audit profession. Joined by Steven Watson FCA , Managing Director at National Audits Group and Masood Mehmood FCCA, CA , CA ANZ Senior Policy Advocate - Reporting and Assurance, the discussion looks at how Gen AI, automation, and other innovative tools are changing the audit process, enhancing efficiency,…
Small Firm, Big Impact Host Gillian Bowen catches up* with Ruth Owen , the Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman , about crucial updates and insights that Chartered Accountants need to know. Hear about recent focus areas for the Tax Ombudsman, including ATO service standards and ATO letters. Ruth also shares valuable information on the role of the Tax Ombudsman, elimination of the…
