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This episode examines why practice values remain strong, how the definition of scale is changing, and what this means for owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.  The good news is that accounting practices are becoming increasingly attractive to buyers, even as AI reshapes the profession.  The discussion matters for accountants considering ownership, practice owners planning succession, and advisers watching consolidation across the Australian market.  Listeners will learn:  Why demand for accounting practices currently exceeds supply  What makes an accounting practice attractive to buyers  How AI is changing the meaning of scale  The options available to owners considering succession or a sale  What buyers look for in clients, teams and practice infrastructure  Why accounting can provide a pathway to business ownership  How future firms may shift from compliance towards advisory work  Tune in now.   Host: Elinor Kasapidis, chief of policy standards and external affairs, CPA Australia  Guest: Mark Emney, director and co-owner of DMY  CPA Australia also has some useful information on buying and selling an accounting practice.   Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]

Scaling your business is one thing. But expanding it internationally brings a whole other set of challenges.  This episode features a guest who shares his experience and the realities of scaling a technology business across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.  You'll gain expert insights on:  Why trust is key when expanding internationally  Why technology can make both good decisions and bad assumptions scale faster  How leadership mindset needs to adapt when entering a new market  Why distributed teams need a shared "one team" approach while adapting locally  How governance and guardrails can speed up AI experimentation  Why treating Asia as a collection of distinct markets matters  What "right to win" means when entering a new market  How presence and engagement can build market relevance  Why trust, respect and longevity are particularly important in Asian markets  Why businesses should learn before making major commitments  How personal and business networks contribute to international growth  Listen now.   Host: Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia  Guest: Mitchell Pham, a technology entrepreneur, business leader and advocate for international collaboration between Asia and the West. He is the co‑founder and director of Augen Software Group (now CodeHQ), a technology company operating across New Zealand and Vietnam, and is an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM), recognised for his contribution to technology, business and international relationships.  You can learn more about CodeHQ on LinkedIn.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]

It's clear that AI is changing how work is performed and how businesses create value.  However, are tax systems set to keep pace with this rapid disruption in Australia?  Recorded live at CPA Australia's Tax Forum in August 2026, this special episode addresses this question and examines how AI could reshape taxation - from traditional sources of government revenue to tax administration and compliance.  The discussion considers what policymakers need to think about as productivity gains from AI flow through the economy, and how tax systems can remain sustainable as the nature of work and value creation changes.  This episode covers key areas such as:  How will AI affect tax revenue, new taxes, compliance and economic growth in Australia  The era of tax fragmentation and today's geopolitical landscape  Cross-border investment in an era of unilateral measures  Australia's "predictable" tax system in relation to foreign investment  The OECD and other multilateral institutions and the role they'll play over the next decade  Understanding the economic and fiscal drivers shaping the broader tax reform debate  The big tax debates that nobody's talking about  Listen now for a high-level, expert discussion.  Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, CPA Australia  Guests: Viva Hammer, Research Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University, David Bradbury, former Chair of the Board of Taxation and Michelle de Niese, Executive Director of the Corporate Tax Association.  CPA Australia has useful tools and resources on tax reform.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips   Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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, lawyers, and real estate professionals.  Listeners will gain expert insight on:  Why fraud and AML/CTF should be treated as two sides of the same problem  How to test products and processes from a fraudster's perspective  Why continuous surveillance matters after customer onboarding  How banks, regulators and other industries can share intelligence  What shared responsibility means for professional advisers  How AI is being used to detect financial crime and why AI will also increase the threat  Where firms should start when strengthening AML/CTF controls  Tune in now.  Host: Elinor Kasapidis, chief of policy standards and external affairs, CPA Australia.  Guest: Vincent Mok Yau Yee. He is currently a member of the Malaysian Divisional Council of CPA Australia and the group chief risk officer for GXS Bank based in Singapore.  Learn more about GXS at its website.  CPA Australia also has information on anti-money laundering reforms as well as guidance for practitioners around AML/CTF.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest   INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected] Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:19 Podcast intro AML/CTF, fraud risks and financial crime controls 01:31 Vincent Mok's career journey from CPA to digital bank CRO 04:19 How digital banking is changing the financial crime landscape 05:08 Fighting financial crime: From defensive controls to proactive risk management 07:08 Designing fraud-resistant products and thinking like a fraudster 09:29 Fraud, scam victims, money mules and vulnerable customers 11:22 What effective fraud controls and AML governance look like 15:26 Industry collaboration, intelligence sharing and public-private partnerships 19:00 AML/CTF obligations for accountants, lawyers and professional advisers 23:15 AI, deepfakes and using artificial intelligence to combat financial crime 26:29 Getting started with AML/CTF compliance and shared responsibility 29:19 Key takeaways on fraud prevention, AML controls and digital banking security 30:15 CPA Australia AML/CTF resources and closing remarks

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 Earth.  From agriculture and mining to finance, sustainability and infrastructure planning, the discussion explores how Earth observation, AI and geospatial analytics are helping organisations make faster, more informed decisions.  Research backs up this opportunity.  A new Deloitte report, The Space Edge, argues that by 2030, Southeast Asia could unlock US$100 billion in economic value - not from launching into space, but from using space‑enabled technologies to improve decision-making across industries.  In this episode you'll learn:  Why the space economy has shifted from rockets to business intelligence  How satellite data supports better operational and investment decisions  Where competitive advantage may emerge over the next five years  How satellite data is already being used in agriculture, insurance, infrastructure and logistics  Why Southeast Asia is uniquely positioned to benefit  What business leaders should do now to take advantage  Listen in now to learn more insights.  Host: Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia  Guests: Michelle Khoo, Center Leader, Deloitte Center for the Edge Southeast Asia, where she leads frontier innovation initiatives spanning emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and space technologies, helping organisations translate complex trends into practical action. Michelle has advised C-suites and Board members on navigating technological and societal disruption.  You can learn more about Michelle Khoo at the Deloitte Center for the Edge Southeast Asia website.  Additionally, check out Deloitte's report The Space Edge.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]  Chapters: 00:00 Episode intro 00:21 CPA Australia With Interest Podcast: How Space Data Improves Business Decisions 01:03 Deloitte The Space Edge Report: US$100 Billion Southeast Asia Opportunity 02:03 SpaceX, Reusable Rockets and the New Space Economy Explained 04:02 AI, Satellite Data and the Business Value of Better Decision-Making 05:00 Agriculture, Crop Monitoring and Food Security with Earth Observation Data 06:11 Mining, Oil & Gas and Methane Leak Detection Using Satellite Constellations 08:29 Government Infrastructure Planning, Population Growth and Satellite Analytics 09:47 Flood Resilience, Climate Risk and Natural Disaster Management with Space Data 11:21 Flood Risk Assessment, Banking, Insurance and Geospatial Decision-Making 12:35 Green Loans, Solar Panel Analysis and Sustainable Finance Applications 13:54 Why Southeast Asia Is a Hotspot for Satellite Data Innovation 15:30 30-Centimetre Satellite Imagery and the Future of Earth Observation 16:41 How Business Leaders Can Identify High-ROI Satellite Data Use Cases 17:13 Infrared Sensors, SAR Radar and Advanced Satellite Imaging Technologies 19:28 Deloitte Audit Innovation: Monitoring Remote Assets from Space 20:56 How Satellite Data Creates Safer, Smarter and More Productive Operations 22:15 SpaceX, Japan Inc. and Ping An: Space as a Driver of Corporate Innovation 23:42 Key Takeaways: Satellite Data as Critical Business Infrastructure 24:21 Deloitte The Space Edge Report, Resources and Closing Remarks

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 capital, questions are emerging about whether traditional financial reporting can keep pace.  Key listener takeaways include:  Why intangible assets are becoming a major driver of business value  The growing gap between market value and financial statement value  How valuation standards support consistency and trust  Why investors need greater visibility for intangible investments  What CFOs, auditors and valuers can do differently to improve intangible valuations  What the IASB's review of intangible asset reporting could mean  Why transparency, professional judgement, and valuation quality matter  You'll gain clear insight from this practical discussion on where value now lives inside organisations and how reporting frameworks may need to evolve.  Host: Elinor Kasapidis, chief of policy standards and external affairs, CPA Australia  Guests: Ram Subramanian, external reporting policy lead, CPA Australia  Nicolas Konialidis, director of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) in Asia and technical director of IVSC's Business Valuation Board. He has over three decades of experience in equity markets, corporate finance, and valuations in Europe, the USA and Asia Learn more about the IVSC by heading to its website and there you'll find additional perspectives on intangibles.  And you can read IOSCO's statement on the importance of high-quality valuation information in financial reporting.   IOSCO is the international body that brings together the world's securities and derivatives regulators, and is recognised as the global standard setter for financial market regulation.  You can also watch the Valuing AI, Data and Intangible Assets: Insights from Nicolas Konialidis webinar from CPA Australia's 'Accounting for Intangibles Summit'.  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]  Chapters: 00:00 Intangible Assets and Business Valuation: Why Value Creation Is Changing 00:26 CPA Australia With Interest: Valuations, Accounting Standards and Intangible Assets 01:30 Nicolas Konialidis on the Dot-Com Boom, Market Valuations and Intangibles 02:31 IVSC Explained: International Valuation Standards and Financial Reporting 04:08 AI, Data, Software and Platform Businesses: The Intangible Asset Challenge 06:07 Capital Allocation and AI Investment: Why Better Intangible Asset Reporting Matters 07:05 IVSC Intangible Assets Research: Goodwill, Brand Value, Human Capital and Data 10:19 IAS 38 and the IASB Review: Modernising Accounting for Intangible Assets 11:28 CFOs as Chief Value Officers: Valuation Skills for the Intangible Economy 13:36 Making Intangibles More Tangible: Improving Valuation Transparency and Comparability 15:17 IOSCO, IVSC and Financial Reporting: Raising Valuation Quality Standards 16:40 CPA Australia Intangible Summit: The Future of Accounting and Valuation Standards 18:31 Technology Innovation vs Accounting Standards: Closing the Intangibles Gap 19:29 Valuation Risk and Intangible Assets: Impacts on Investors and Capital Allocation 20:46 Market Value vs Book Value: Why Financial Reporting Must Stay Relevant 21:58 Key Takeaways: Intangible Assets, Valuation Standards and Market Confidence

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), in the studio – along with CPA Australia's audit and assurance lead Tiffany Tan – this episode offers deep insight into this important issue.  Drawing on lessons from Enron, WorldCom, the global financial crisis and FTX, the discussion examines how reporting narratives can gradually drift from economic reality and why strong professional judgement remains critical.  Key takeaways:  What past market failures reveal about weaknesses in reporting, auditing and oversight  Why audit quality, independence and professional scepticism remain essential  How emerging risks such as crypto and private capital challenge traditional approaches  The importance of asking better questions and challenging explanations that do not make sense  Why the profession needs to do a better job explaining the value and career opportunities within audit  How auditors contribute to market confidence, capital formation and investor trust  Host: Elinor Kasapidis, chief of policy standards and external affairs, CPA Australia.  Guests:  Paul Munter served as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief accountant (2021-25) and its deputy chief accountant (2019-21). He had previously retired from KPMG where he was the lead technical partner for its international accounting and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) activities. He is a CPA in Colorado, New York, and Florida.  Tiffany Tan, audit and assurance lead, CPA Australia.  You can learn more about Paul Munter here.  CPA Australia also has some useful audit and assurance tools and resources.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]  Chapters: 00:00 Audit Independence Failure: Firm vs Practice Responsibility 00:26 CPA Australia "With Interest" Podcast Introduction – Elinor Kasapidis 00:40 Evolving Risk Landscape: Enron, WorldCom, GFC, and FTX 01:13 Guest Introduction: Paul Munter, SEC Chief Accountant Background 01:48 Enron & WorldCom: Early Warning Signs and Reporting Drift 02:56 Breakdowns in Standards, Application, and Audit Quality 04:25 Arthur Andersen Collapse: Independence and Firm Culture Lessons 06:06 Incentives and Oversight Failures: Non-Audit Services Risk 08:11 ISQM 1 and Audit Quality: Tone from the Top and Trust 08:40 Global Financial Crisis: Lehman Brothers and Window Dressing Repo Transactions 10:10 Counterparty Risk, Transparency, and Financial Disclosure Challenges 11:27 Mortgage-Backed Securities and Securitization Risk Amplification 13:56 Dodd-Frank and Strengthening Regulatory Frameworks 14:41 Crypto and FTX Collapse: Regulation, Visibility, and Compliance Gaps 16:52 Audit Competence and Engagement Acceptance: Lessons from FTX 19:55 Private Markets: Private Equity, Investor Eligibility, and Disclosure Debate 22:58 Audit Talent Pipeline Challenges and Value Proposition 24:55 Professional Skepticism: Curiosity and Asking Better Questions 26:08 Audit Career Paths: Opportunities, Travel, and Industry Exposure 29:53 Closing Remarks and CPA Australia Resources

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 steps that can help avoid costly mistakes.  You'll learn:  Common mistakes involving interest deductibility and loan redraws  The difference between repairs, maintenance and capital improvements  Understanding the rules around apportionment  Why record keeping matters throughout the life of an investment  Overlooked capital gains tax triggers that investors should understand  How data matching helps identify discrepancies in tax returns  Practical steps to stay compliant and avoid unnecessary errors  Tune in now.  Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, CPA Australia  Guest: Anita Challen, Assistant Commissioner, ATO   For more, head to CPA Australia's tax time tools and resources page.  And of course, you can head to the ATO website or you can download the ATO app.  The ATO also has online services and you can go on the ATO website and search verify or report a scam or how to stay scam safe for more information. And you can phone the ATO on 1800 008 540.  You can revisit the first three episodes of the tax time 2026 series at our website, with episodes on the ATO's main focus areas, SME guidance and the ATO's counter-fraud program.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts   And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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 line, and hosted by CPA Australia's tax lead Jenny Wong, deep dive into the ATO's counter-fraud program, emerging scam trends and the practical tools now available to strengthen digital security across the tax system ahead of tax time 2026.  Additionally, explore new features in the ATO app that give taxpayers more control over their accounts to the steps agents can take to protect their clients and their own practices from new threats.  In this episode, you will also gain expert information on:  why identity theft and frauds are becoming more sophisticated  what tax agents can do to protect clients and their own practices  the most common fraud and cyber-attack techniques targeting the sector  why strong myID settings and multifactor authentication matter  how phishing, malware and credential stuffing attacks are evolving  what happens when a taxpayer's account is compromised.  Tune in now.  Host: Jenny Wong, tax lead, CPA Australia  Guest: Jade Hawkins, assistant commissioner in the ATO's fraud and criminal behaviours business line  For more, head to CPA Australia's tax time tools and resources page.  Additionally, you can head to the ATO website or download the ATO app.  The ATO also has online services and you can go on the ATO website to verify or report a scam or learn how to stay scam safe.  And you can phone the ATO on 1800 008 540.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]  Chapters:  00:00 Fraud Prevention Urgency: ATO, Tax Agents and Evolving Scam Risks 00:22 Intro - Jenny Wong - Tax Time 2026 00:39 Jade Hawkins (ATO) on the Counter Fraud Program Overview 01:08 What Is the ATO Counter Fraud Program? $187M Investment Explained 01:17 Proactive Fraud Detection: Real-Time Data, Analytics and System Protections (ATO) 03:20 ATO App Security Updates: How Taxpayers Can Stay Safe with myID 03:30 Real-Time Alerts, Account Locking and Fraud Prevention via ATO App 04:01 Case Study: Stopping Tax Refund Fraud Using ATO App Notifications 05:49 ATO "Verify Call" Feature: Detecting Scam Calls and Social Engineering 06:14 ATO App Tools for Taxpayers: myDeductions, Pre-Fill Data, Refund Tracking 07:25 How Tax Agents Can Protect Clients: myID, ATO App and Fraud Awareness 08:21 Cybersecurity Best Practices: MFA, Strong Passphrases, Software Updates 10:23 ATO Resources and Training: Tax Fraud Hub and Cybersecurity Modules 11:03 Current Scam Trends: PII Data Breaches and Identity Theft Risks (ATO Insights) 11:40 Fraud Targeting Tax Agents: Phishing, Malware and Credential Stuffing 13:48 What Happens If a Taxpayer Is Compromised? ATO Safeguards Explained 15:54 Final Advice from Jade Hawkins: Vigilance, ATO App and Strong Access Controls 16:23 Conclusion: Tax Time 2026 Fraud Risks and Key Takeaways for Agents

Tax time can add to the stress of small business.  So, to help reduce that worry, this 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, and how you can stay compliant.  In this episode, you'll gain valuable information on:  The most common tax time mistakes made by small businesses  Why accurate record keeping is still critical for compliance  The ATO's key focus areas for small business audits and reviews  How data matching is changing tax reporting and enforcement  What businesses need to know about Payday Super changes  How the instant asset write-off applies this financial year  Why cashflow management is essential for meeting obligations  The support tools and learning resources available for business owners  How the ATO is addressing shadow economy activity and tax evasion  Why early engagement with advisers and the ATO can prevent bigger problems  Tune in now.  Host: Jenny Wong, tax lead, CPA Australia  Guest: Angela Allen, assistant commissioner at the ATO, responsible for small business experience  For more, head to CPA Australia's tax time tools and resources page.  And of course, you can head to the ATO website or you can download the ATO app.  The ATO also has online services and you can go to the ATO website and search verify or report a scam or how to stay scam safe for more information. And you can phone the ATO on 1800 008 540.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]  Chapters: 00:00 Cash Flow Pressure for Small Businesses and When to Contact the ATO 00:16 Tax Time 2026 Overview with Angela Allen, Australian Taxation Office 01:00 Common Small Business Tax Time Mistakes and Record‑Keeping Errors 02:06 ATO Record‑Keeping Tools: Recordkeeping Evaluation and myDeductions App 02:38 ATO Small Business Compliance Focus Areas for 2026 02:58 ATO Small Business Compliance Risks: Income Reporting, Employer Super Obligations, and Cash‑in‑Hand Payments 04:08 ATO Small Business Tax Time Toolkit and Online Learning Resources 05:27 Managing Cash Flow Stress and Early Engagement with the ATO 05:51 Tax Time 2026 Changes: TPAR Reporting and Pre‑Fill Data 06:37 Instant Asset Write‑Off Rules for Small Businesses 06:56 Payday Super Starting 1 July and Employer Readiness 07:18 Staying Compliant Year‑Round Using Digital Tax Tools 08:15 GST, PAYG Withholding, Superannuation, and Cash Flow Planning 09:05 ATO Priorities on the Shadow Economy and Cash‑in‑Hand Payments 10:26 Episode Wrap‑Up and CPA Australia Resources #taxtime #smallbusiness #smallbusinesstax #compliance #ATO

Tax time 2026 is upon us. And in this first episode, unpack 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  How to manage work-from-home deductions correctly  Why accurate record keeping matters more than ever  What agents should know about trust reporting updates  How to identify increasingly sophisticated tax scams  Why trusted advice and official sources are still critical  Tune in now.  Host: Jenny Wong, tax lead, CPA Australia  Guest: Anita Challen, assistant commissioner, ATO.  For more, head to CPA Australia's tax time tools and resources page.  And of course, you can head to the ATO website or you can download the ATO app.  The ATO also has online services and you can go on the ATO website and search verify or report a scam or how to stay scam safe for more information. And you can phone the ATO on 1800 008 540.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]  Chapters: 00:00 Episode opening  00:14 Introduction to CPA Australia's With Interest podcast Tax Time episode 1  01:01 What is the ATO focusing on this tax time?  02:17 Tax time 2026 updates agents need to know  03:24 ATO toolkits, rental property checklists and trust return pre-fill  04:32 How the ATO is using AI and automation  05:39 The biggest tax mistakes taxpayers still make  06:00 Why record keeping and substantiation matter  07:03 Work-related expenses under ATO scrutiny  07:12 Car expense claims: what you can and cannot claim  08:43 Self-education deductions: what qualifies and what does not  09:24 Working from home deductions: records, rates and receipts  11:07 Income reporting mistakes that trip people up  12:49 Do cash jobs need to be declared?  13:03 Good record keeping habits for tax time  13:59 How to spot tax misinformation online  15:09 Tax scams: warning signs and how to stay safe  16:09 How to verify ATO contact using the ATO app  17:45 Final advice for agents and clients heading into tax time 2026  18:37 Episode wrap-up and key takeaways

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?  Who were the winners and losers?  The tax measures examined, including CGT and negative gearing  Building wealth and investor confidence analysed  What the budget means for entrepreneurs  The impact on businesses, trusts and intergenerational equity  Revenues and WATO (Working Australians Tax Offset) explained  Productivity and regulation initiatives assessed  Tune in for a practical, expert-led breakdown of the budget measures announced in Canberra last night and what they could mean for you and the future of business in Australia.  Host: Elinor Kasapidis, chief of policy, Standards and External Affairs Policy, CPA Australia  Guests: Gavan Ord, business investment and international lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia, and Jenny Wong, tax lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia.  For more, head to the Federal Budget 2026-27 page on the CPA Australia website, which has comprehensive coverage of last night's announcement, including CPA Australia's pre-budget submission.  And on YouTube later today (May 13), tune into the webinar with CPA Australia's policy experts, who discuss and distil the key announcements from the 2026-27 Australian Federal Budget.  This event will have a 1 CPD-hour learning outcome.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your favourite podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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 – it 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 something better, not waiting for something perfect.  Main learnings include:  lessons from US tax reform and what Australia can apply  why "better, not perfect" is critical for improving tax reform  how predictability drives investment more than headline tax rates  how to provide certainty for international investors  the role of GST as a more efficient and sustainable tax base  the fairness of corporate tax versus consumption and land taxes  where Australia sits in the global tax competition landscape  As we head toward the 2026 Federal Budget, it's clear that governments, businesses, and the accounting profession are grappling with complex and interconnected challenges – from investment certainty to intergenerational fairness and the future of our tax mix.  This episode is a timely look at a key issue with one of the most respected global voices in tax.  Tune in now.  Host: Jenny Wong, tax lead, CPA Australia  Guest: Viva Hammer, a leading global tax policy expert. Most of her career was spent in the US as partner in New York and Washington law and consulting firms as well as at the US Treasury Department and US Congress. She now brings that international perspective back to Australia.  For more, head to Viva's website.  And don't forget to check out CPA Australia's YouTube channel for the upcoming live Federal Budget 2026 webinar.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]

Cashflow planning is now critical for small businesses.  In an environment of volatile fuel prices, interest rate uncertainty and upcoming changes to payday super, this episode will help you understand and manage today's cashflow challenges.  Key learnings:  why cashflow pressure is increasing across small businesses   how to approach simple, practical cashflow forecasting   the impact of payday super on cashflow timing and planning   pricing decisions and their role in protecting margins   managing supplier and customer payment terms effectively   when to use financing, overdrafts or alternative funding   risks of relying on tax liabilities or high-cost lending   building resilience through relationships and early planning   the role of accountants, bookkeepers and business owners working together  how to identify opportunities even in uncertain conditions  Even well-run businesses can face cashflow challenges if these pressures are not actively planned for.  Listen in for an expert-led discussion.  Host:  Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia  Guests: Matthew Addison, Executive Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, and Gavan Ord, Business and Investment Lead, CPA Australia.    For more, there's the recent With Interest podcast on how global conflict is shaping energy, supply chains and business strategy.  And CPA Australia's YouTube livestream is on April 29, 2026 (1-2pm AEST). It's called, 'Get ready for pain-free Payday Super'.  More information can be found in the ATO Payday Super guide.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]

It's a volatile world. Energy security, trade in primary resources and food supply are all reshaping the rules of resilience.  In this timely episode, CPA Australia's experts unpack how global conflict is affecting the operating environment for business, finance and policy leaders.  With the current geopolitical tensions as the backdrop, learn how energy shocks, supply chain disruption and inflation pressures are forcing a rethink of long-term strategy.  CPA Australia's policy leaders lean into what this crisis also means for net zero targets and sustainability.  Key issues examined include:    • how energy chokepoints drive inflation and policy decisions  • why lean supply chains are now a structural risk  • what resilience really looks like in practice across business and government  • the evolving trade-offs between energy security and net zero goals  • why sustainability is becoming a core part of national security and business planning  Listen in for expert-led insight.  Host: Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Professional Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia.  Guests: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia, and Patrick Viljoen. ESG Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia.  For more, head to the CPA Australia website for business strategies to help navigate today's uncertain global landscape.  And check out our YouTube live webinar series on the CPA Australia channel, where you'll find a three-part ESG webinar series, as well as our upcoming live webinar for the federal budget.  We also have insights from the small business survey and a range of other interesting webinars coming up.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career and keep you informed.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]