Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton

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Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 91 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, a business show with 91 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  The questions Group 2 and 3 reporters should be asking about their disclosures

  Jul 8, 202622 minS7

  A small number of Group 1 sustainability reports from December 2025 year-end businesses are now publicly available, with early examples varying significantly: some are detailed, others are concise, and report length does not always align with business size. This creates a valuable opportunity for Group 2 and 3 reporters to review what is being disclosed, how reports are structured, and what lessons can be applied to their own reporting journey. However, businesses should avoid viewing sustainability reporting as a one-off compliance exercise. Instead, it should be seen as a way to generate valuable data that can inform strategic decision-making, both now and in the future. 🎧Follow Beyond the Numbers on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗒️John Askham's ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠ 🗒️David Pitts's ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠

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  Episode #4

  Breaking down the Budget

  May 25, 202618 minS7

  <p>It’s been a couple of weeks since the Government handed down its 2026-27 Federal Budget, and commentary on the potential impacts for businesses and individuals has been constant.</p> <p>With many announcements making headlines ahead of the night, there were few surprises left.</p> <p>That said, the Budget did introduce notable changes, including adjustments to CGT, negative gearing and a minimum tax rate of 30 per cent on discretionary trusts. One unexpected development was the proposal to bring pre‑1985 assets into the net.</p> <p>So, what should businesses be doing now to prepare ahead of 1 July 2027?</p> <...

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  Will your business withstand a payroll compliance issue?

  May 19, 202621 minS7

  <p>As of 1 January 2025, changes to the Fair Work Act in Australia made wage underpayments a criminal offense.</p> <p>This means payroll compliance is now a Board-level issue, not just for Payroll or HR teams. Organisations must understand their obligations, keep clear documentation, and consult experts if needed due to the complexity of Awards. So, how can businesses be confident in their approach and ensure they maintain trust with their people and the public when it comes to payroll compliance?</p> <p><br></p> <p>🎧Follow Beyond the Numbers on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗒️Katherine Shamai's ⁠LinkedIn ⁠</p> <p> 🗒️David Mintz's ⁠LinkedIn</p>

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  Episode #2

  A sustainable business model: metrics that matter for sale or growth

  Apr 12, 202621 minS7

  <p>Today’s business leaders navigating Australia’s M&A landscape need to look beyond short‑term performance and financial metrics alone.</p> <p>What matters most to investors is a strong, scalable and defensible business, particularly in an environment shaped by geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Increasingly, ESG and sustainability considerations are not add‑ons, but core to business strategy and long‑term value creation.</p> <p>So, what does a sustainable business model really look like, and which metrics do investors prioritise? Or does it depend on the industry and type of investor?</p> <p> 🎧Follow Beyond the Numbers on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Appl...

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  Is your business showing signs of distress?

  Feb 4, 202632 minS7

  <p>Small Business Restructuring (SBR) offers a pathway for small and medium sized Australian companies experiencing financial pressure to deal with unmanageable debt, reset operations, and continue trading through and beyond difficult times. SBRs are also a cost-effective solution to save a business compared to a liquidation shut down. </p> <p>Heading into 2026, the ATO has adopted a more disciplined approach when assessing SBRs. To give the SBR the best chance of success, a business owner working collaboratively with their existing advisors and small business restructuring practitioner needs to demonstrate to the ATO there was a genuine reason for the...

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