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Financial crime is evolving fast, becoming more sophisticated, cross-border and digitally enabled. This episode examines how organisations can move beyond reacting to fraud and take a proactive approach to building controls that anticipate how criminals may attack their systems. The discussion is particularly relevant as Australia extends AML/CTF obligations to professions including accountants,…
What if some of your organisation's most valuable business intelligence came from space? This episode explores how satellite data is helping organisations improve decision making, reduce risk and uncover new opportunities. It explains why the commercial value of the space economy is no longer centred on launching rockets, but on using space-enabled data to solve real business challenges here on…
How do you measure value when much of a company ' s worth no longer appears on the balance sheet? This episode explores the growing importance of intangible assets and why they have become one of the most significant challenges facing accountants, valuers, investors , and standard setters. As investment increasingly flows into intangibles such as software, data, AI, brands and intellectual…
Strong professional judgement is often the difference between identifying risk early and recognising failure only in hindsight. This episode explores what major market collapses can teach auditors, accountants and finance professionals about maintaining trust, independence and scepticism when risks are evolving rapidly. With Paul Munter, formerly of the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC),…
If you ' re a property investor or managing investment assets, this episode features expert ATO guidance to help guide you through tax time in 2026. Want an example? Rental property tax can be straightforward until ownership structures, short-term rentals, loan redraws and capital gains tax enter the picture. This episode explores the tax issues investors most commonly get wrong and the practical…
Cyber fraud is not going to stop overnight. It will continue to become more sophisticated and pervasive as time goes on. Which means this third episode in the tax time 2026 series is even more relevant today as it focuses on fraud risks and how you can protect your financial data . With guest expertise from Jade Hawkins, assistant commissioner in the ATO ' s fraud and criminal behaviours business…
Tax time can add to the stress of small business. So, to help reduce that worry , t his episode is devoted entirely to small business issues for tax time 2026. With high-level expertise from the ATO's Angela Allen, assistant commissioner responsible for small business experience , in the studio with CPA Australia's tax lead Jenny Wong, explore the most common tax issues affecting small business ,…
Tax time 2026 is upon us. And in this first episode, un pack the ATO's major focus areas . Also, for tax agents and taxpayers , gain practical insights ahead of lodgement season. Key learnings: The ATO's biggest priorities for tax time 2026 Why misinformation and AI-generated advice are growing risks Common errors in work-related and car expense claims What taxpayers often miss in income reporting…
In this special Federal Budget 2026–27 episode, hear expert analysis of the measures announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in last night's budget. CPA Australia's business and tax policy experts break down what Budget 2026–27 means for the issues that matter most to businesses and Australians. Analysis and commentary include: Overall reaction : Did the budget deliver? W ho were the w inners and…
Tax reform. It's one of the most hotly debated issues around the world . And as global tax expert Viva Hammer notes, the biggest barrier to tax reform in Australia is not policy – i t is the pursuit of perfection. In this episode of With Interest, she brings a global perspective shaped by her work on significant tax reforms in recent US history. Her message is clear: progress comes from doing…
