INTHEBLACK July 2026 - Magazine - Page 6
CPA AUSTRALIA
Advocacy update
CPA Australia’s policy team advocates for the interests of the accounting profession,
members and the public. Here is some of their recent work.
“Australia’s retirement income system should facilitate financial
security and dignity for retirees — but that only happens when
strong governance, trustworthy advice and accessible support
work together. Good regulation protects savings on the way up,
and quality advice helps Australians make those savings last.”
RICHARD WEBB, SUPERANNUATION LEAD, CPA AUSTRALIA
SUBMISSION
Enhancing oversight and governance
of managed investment schemes
CPA Australia, alongside other leading professional bodies,
has made a joint submission to the Australian Treasury on
strengthening the oversight and governance of managed investment
schemes. The submission calls for stronger compliance plans,
improved audit effectiveness and earlier regulatory intervention to
prevent poor-quality or high-risk products from entering the market.
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more
superannuation
articles in
INTHEBLACK
Read the submission
ARTICLE
Can financial advice be saved?
Australia is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, yet access
to professional financial advice remains limited. This article
examines the widening “advice gap”, as rising costs, regulatory
complexity and a shrinking adviser workforce put services out
of reach for many Australians. It explores how industry reforms,
new delivery models and emerging technologies may help put
advice within reach for more people.
READ
CPA Australia’s
recent policy
submissions
Read the article
PODCAST
How to handle a conflict of interest
Conflicts of interest are a common part of professional practice.
A recent INTHEBLACK podcast episode explores how these
situations arise and what accountants can do to manage them
effectively. From client relationships to commercial pressures,
the discussion outlines when disclosure is not enough, how to
assess risk in real time and the role of professional judgement
in maintaining objectivity and trust.
Listen to or watch the podcast
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