Ever wondered who advises the Australian government on tax policy from a business and tax community perspective?

If so, you’re in the right place: this episode delves into the role Australia’s Board of Taxation plays.

We’re joined by the board’s Secretary and Tax Counsel, who explains how this important non-statutory advisory body helps improve the design and operation of tax policy.

Discover the board’s origins, its charter, members, key focus areas, notable recommendations, current projects and more.

Tune in now for a comprehensive overview.

• Host: Jenny Wong, Tax Lead, CPA Australia
• Guest: Paul Korganow, Secretary and Tax Counsel, Board of Taxation

For more information, head to the board’s website.

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

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:

• With Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

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You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

The world of financial reporting, auditing, assurance and tax advice seems far away from a subject like climate change. But the challenge of sustainability reporting, and the requirements that will fall on the accounting profession, are getting closer and closer. 

This podcast will deliver insights on the changes set to happen in sustainability reporting obligations. Delve into the expert analysis on how these measures could impact accountants, finance professionals and businesses alike. 

Don’t miss out - tune in to stay ahead of the climate reporting curve.

Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia

Guest: Patrick Viljoen, ESG Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia

For further information, head online to read CPA Australia’s ESG policy submissions. 

Other podcasts on corporate disclosure and ISSB’s new reporting standards are also available on the CPA Australia platform. 

Additionally,  you can find industry feedback on Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards – Disclosure of Climate-Related Financial Information. 

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. 

You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

CPA Australia is helping to ease the excessive red tape burden on business by successfully advocating for more streamlined processes. 

In this podcast you’ll learn how we’re facilitating a better navigation of regulatory requirements, especially in financial reporting.

Listen now to find out more. 

Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia

Guest: Ram Subramanian, Interim Head of Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia

For more insights, read how CPA Australia saved the Queensland construction industry unnecessary red tape.

Additionally, there is information on nationally consistent fundraising principles for the charity sector which frees up debilitating red tape. CPA Australia was one of the peak bodies that supported this campaign. 

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• With Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

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You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

CPA Australia's 15th annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey reveals extensive data on small business challenges across the region. 

This episode dissects the survey’s findings and delves into the issues faced by businesses in 11 diverse markets, including India, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Mainland China and Hong Kong. 

With input from more than 4,200 business owners and senior managers from companies with less than 20 employees, the survey offers invaluable information for you and your organisation. 

Tune in now to gain essential insights for your small business.

Host: Simon Downes, External Affairs Lead, CPA Australia

Guest: Gavan Ord, Senior Manager Business and Investment Policy, CPA Australia

Download CPA Australia's 15th annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey and discover valuable insights. 

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• With Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

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You can email the podcast team at [email protected]

Keeping pace with industrial regulations is crucial for Australian businesses - and we’ve seen a raft of law changes in recent times.

This episode looks at the latest developments in Australian Industrial Relations (IR) law and their potential impact on employers and employees.

Deep dive into the practical implications for employers and employees of fixed-term contracts, the right to disconnect, the revised definitions of employee, employer and casual work and more.

Stay on top of the latest IR law developments by listening today.

• Host: Gavan Ord, Business Investment Policy Manager, CPA Australia 
• Guest: Ruth Hart, Special Counsel, Coors, Westgarth Chambers

Learn more about today’s topic at the Fair Work Commission website, which has guidance on changes to the Secure Jobs Better Pay Act and the Closing Loopholes Act.

Additional relevant information is available at the Safe Work Australia website.

You can also listen to other With Interest episodes on 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 [email protected]

As technology and artificial intelligence grow in sophistication, dynamic pricing is increasingly being considered as part of a pricing strategy. What are the benefits and potential pitfalls that businesses should be aware of?

In this episode, you’ll learn how dynamic pricing has evolved into sophisticated real-time pricing powered by algorithms and data analytics.

Discover the critical balance between profitability and maintaining customer trust, with insights on avoiding common pitfalls like unfair surprise pricing and discriminatory practices.

Explore the importance of transparency in pricing strategies and understand why businesses need strong governance mechanisms when implementing AI-driven pricing systems.

Find out how companies can effectively implement dynamic pricing while staying within ethical boundaries and why human oversight is crucial.

• Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia
• Guest: Jeannie Marie Paterson, Professor of Law and Director of the Centre for AI and Digital Ethics at the University of Melbourne

You can learn more about Jeannie's work at the University of Melbourne.

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

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

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 [email protected]

Are long hours and high-stress workloads wearing you down as an accountant or business professional? You're not alone. 

In this episode, we’ll delve into the pressing issue of burnout and stress in the finance sector, exploring practical strategies to enhance your wellbeing.

Join us as a workplace wellbeing expert shares actionable self-care techniques tailored for busy finance professionals. 

Discover how to recognise the signs of burnout, understand the effects of stress on your mental and physical health and learn where to find support. 

You’ll also learn effective ways to prioritise self-care amidst your hectic schedule and the tools that are available to you. 

Tune in now for invaluable insights and expert advice that can help you reclaim your balance and help you thrive in your accounting and finance career.

• Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia
• Guest: Thea O’Connor, an organisational coach and workplace wellbeing expert who has been helping people cultivate health and reduce stress for over 20 years. 

You can find a confidential support helpline or hotline near you at find a helpline.

You can learn more about Thea at her website.

The INTHEBLACK website has insights on this episode’s topic, including the issue of overwork in accounting and finance.

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

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

 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 [email protected]

Explore the Hays 2024-25 salary guide, celebrating 45 years of insightful reporting on the Australian and New Zealand job market. 

Learn key trends and salary ranges essential for accounting, finance and business professionals in today’s job market. 

With input from over 15,000 respondents across 26 industries, a key finding reveals that 77% of employees are considering new job opportunities, primarily due to the rising cost of living. 

Discover further insights on skills shortages and the permanence of hybrid work arrangements and gain actionable strategies to navigate the current job market and address talent shortages - whether you’re an employee seeking new opportunities or an employer looking to attract the right talent.

Tune in for views and data that could shape your career or hiring strategy.

Host: Christine Gounder, digital content leader, CPA Australia

Guest: Caroline Edwards, NSW Director, Accountancy and Finance at Hays

You can read the Hays Salary Guide 2024 for more insights on the Australian and New Zealand job market and recruitment trends. 

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

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

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 [email protected]

Social media is here to stay, especially for leaders in today’s digital world. But many still feel anxious about how to navigate it.

In this episode, we’ll explore the significance of personal branding and address some common concerns leaders have about social media.

Our expert guest shares valuable insights on the relationship between personal and business social media, the evolving importance of social media guidelines in organisations and how enterprise social networks can enhance productivity and connection in a hybrid work environment.

Join us to discover how you can confidently embrace social media, banish fears and elevate your leadership today.

• Host: Garreth Hanley, podcast producer, CPA Australia
• Guest: Rita Zonius, a strategic communication management professional (SCMP). She is a career communicator and digital workplace expert who specialises in helping people overcome their fear of social media.

You can learn more about Rita on LinkedIn.

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

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

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 [email protected]

Measuring the ‘S’ in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is becoming more of a priority when it comes to company reporting. 

In this episode, learn more about the methodology, benefits and challenges involved in social impact reporting, and what you need to know. 

Tune in to elevate your understanding with a leader in the field. 

• Host: Aidan Ormond, digital content editor, CPA Australia
• Guest: Adam Vise, Group Treasurer, Strategy and Social Value at Australian Unity, and Chair of Birchal Equity, a crowdfunding platform for entrepreneurs

You can learn more about Australian Unity’s Impact 2024 and the organisation’s community and social value (CSV) framework at their website.

Further information on social impact reporting is available on the INTHEBLACK website.

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

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

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 [email protected]

Stanford University’s Erik Brynjolfsson joins us to share insights on how business can leverage AI to boost productivity, innovation and growth.

In this episode, Erik explores the key role of a CFO in the AI era, strategies for staying competitive in today’s digital world, and the AI skills professionals need to stay ahead.

He also dives into the future of work, the growing importance of intangible assets, and the ethical implications of AI development.

Join us to gain valuable insights from a leading AI thought leader and academic.

• Host: Aidan Ormond, digital content editor, CPA Australia
• Guest: Erik Brynjolfsson, Senior Fellow at Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered AI and Director of the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

He is also the Ralph Landau Senior Fellow at Stanford's Economic Policy Research Institute, a Professor by Courtesy at the Graduate School of Business and Department of Economics, and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Known for his groundbreaking research on the economics of information, Erik has written bestsellers and holds a PhD from MIT and degrees from Harvard.

For more information on Erik’s research work at Stanford University, head to the Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty research page.

Erik is also appearing at CPA Australia’s Congress 24 in Canberra this October.

It’s an in-person and virtual event, featuring insightful and inspiring thought leaders who’ll share their ideas on a variety of topics to help level up your professional knowledge.

Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK 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 [email protected]