{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"With Interest: Digital reporting - Why it\u2019s time for Australia","description":" Australia remains one of the few advanced economies still using PDFs for financial reporting \u2013 a format most global markets have already left behind.  In this episode, you\u2019ll gain expert-led insights on why adopting digital financial reporting in Australia is critical to supporting trust, transparency and competitiveness in global markets.  Explore how structured data allows regulators, investors and businesses to analyse and compare information more efficiently, driving better decision-making and reducing capital costs.  Listeners will learn:  How structured data improves accountability and investor confidence  Why global markets already mandate digital reporting standards  The link between digital disclosure and lower capital costs  How AI will enhance \u2013 not replace \u2013 digital reporting workflows  What Australian policymakers can learn from global peers  Learn why CPA Australia is recommending a mandate for digital reporting by listed entities in this expert-led discussion.  Listen now.  Host: Ram Subramanian, External Reporting Lead, Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia  Guest: John Turner ,CEO of XBRL International, a global, non-profit standards body dedicated to improving business performance through enhanced transparency and accountability in reporting. With a background in law, IT, and government, he has led innovation in business model design, systems development and data standards for over two decades.  For more, INTHEBLACK has an article on why digital reporting should be mandatory in Australia. Additionally, this interim report from 2025 by the Productivity Commission provides broader context to digital reporting.  And you can find out John Turner\u2019s organisation XBRL at its website. Loving this episode?  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. And don\u2019t forget to click subscribe on the 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 podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au ","author_name":"INTHEBLACK","author_url":"https:\/\/www.cpaaustralia.com.au\/tools-and-resources\/podcasts","html":"