Did you know that in Australia alone 312kg of food per person, per year is thrown away? In fact, food waste costs the Australian economy around $36.6 billion each year.

Australian households spend around $2500 every year on food that’s wasted. And most of that ends up in landfills.

This episode explores the underlying causes that contribute to such shocking food waste and looks at some effective solutions that can be implemented to address the problem.

Tune in now.

Host: Garreth Hanley, CPA Australia

Guest: Terence Jeyaretnam, an environmental engineer and Partner at EY in the Climate Change and Sustainability practice, based in Melbourne

For more on today’s topic, head to the National Food Waste Strategy, which aims to halve Australia’s food waste by 2030.

Further guidance is available on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water site.

Additional information:

• Reducing Australia's Food Waste by half by 2030
• Food waste costs Australian households up to $3,000 a year
• Coles promised to feed Australian families for $10 in 2017. Can it still be done in 2023?

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 podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Explore the transformative world of structured philanthropic giving.

Discover the strategies, benefits and tax implications of this impactful approach, paired with real-life stories showcasing how structured giving creates meaningful change.

Unpack how to measure social impact effectively and learn actionable tips for integrating philanthropy into your financial or organisational plan.

Whether you're an individual passionate about making a difference or a business aiming to drive social impact, this episode provides the inspiration and knowledge to amplify your giving.

Tune in to learn how structured philanthropy can align your values with measurable results.

• Host: Ram Subramanian, external reporting lead, policy and advocacy, CPA Australia
• Guest: Judith Fiander, CEO of Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) a not-for-profit organisation specialising in structured giving and philanthropy.

You can learn more about APS services at its website.

And 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 Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

Search for them in your podcast platform.

You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Big changes are coming to financial reporting, and it’s essential to stay informed.

In this episode, unpack the transition from IAS 1 to IFRS 18, a shift that will significantly impact financial reporting over the coming years.

Join two expert guests as they explore what this new standard means for organisations of all sizes.

They’ll break down the key differences between IFRS 18, which replaces IAS 1, discuss how this change will affect financial transparency, weigh the associated costs and benefits and more.

Don’t miss out on this crucial information ahead of this change. Tune in now to learn more about the future of financial reporting ahead of IFRS 18’s rollout.

Host: Tiffany Tan, External Reporting and Assurance Lead, CPA Australia

Guests:

David Hardidge FCPA, a financial reporting expert and a former Chair of the External Reporting Centre of Excellence at CPA Australia.

Shaun Steenkamp CPA, a member of the External Reporting Centre of Excellence at CPA Australia. He works for Transurban and was previously with KPMG and NAB.

Discover more insights on IFRS 18 with CPA Australia’s External Reporting Centre of Excellence report Redefining the Bottom Line IFRS 18

And 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 Interest
• INTHEBLACK
• INTHEBLACK Out Loud
• Excel Tips

Search for them in your podcast platform.

You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au