Chartered Accountants Worldwide

Ainslie van Onselen reappointed as chair for two-year term

Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) has confirmed that Ainslie van Onselen, CEO of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), has been reappointed as Chair for a further two-year term. The decision was unanimously supported by the CAW Board.

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10 years of trust, impact & connection

For a decade, Chartered Accountants Worldwide has been uniting professionals across the globe—championing trust, integrity and excellence in everything we do.

This short anniversary film celebrates our journey so far, the positive impact of our community, and the exciting future we’re building together. Here’s to the first 10 years… and many more to come.

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Chartered Accountants Worldwide Celebrates 10 Years with Strategic Board Appointment

As Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) marks a decade of advancing global leadership and representation across the profession, the organisation is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Bwembya, Chief Executive Officer of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), to its Board.

Bronwyn Branders, SAICA Services Manager: Eastern Region & CAW Wellbeing Task Force

Snapshot Statement: Resilience is a skill, not a personality trait

In a world that never seems to slow down, it’s easy to forget the simplest yet most powerful tool we have for our wellbeing: the pause.

AI

Digital Horizons: Making a Strategic Shift Toward a Tech-Driven Future

This article highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping the finance profession, pushing accountants beyond traditional roles of compliance and reporting to become strategic advisors and data guardians.

Mental wellbeing

Press pause: The power of taking a break

In a world that never seems to slow down, it’s easy to forget the simplest yet most powerful tool we have for our wellbeing: the pause.

We are Chartered Accountants Worldwide

We’re a worldwide network. We’re a community of Difference Makers. Our collective strength comprises 15 top Chartered Accountancy member institutes, uniting over 1.8 million dedicated members and students across more than 190 countries. We’re not just about numbers; we’re about making a real impact.

Our mission is simple: we’re here to promote excellence, integrity, and positive change within Chartered Accountancy. We believe in the power of unity and collaboration. By bringing together these leading institutes, we’re breaking down borders, connecting members and students and sharing knowledge to shape the future of our profession.

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AI in finance

AI in Finance and Accounting

In the final episode of Difference Makers Discuss Season 3, host Sinéad Donovan welcomed back two familiar voices—Brad Hook and Declan Scott, co-authors of the landmark Global Resilience and Well-being Report for Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW). Earlier in the year, their inaugural research sparked important conversations about how chartered accountants worldwide are coping with the new realities of work.

Difference Makers Discuss - Resilience and well-being in accountancy, what's changed?

Cultivating Resilience in a Changing Profession

In the final episode of Difference Makers Discuss Season 3, host Sinéad Donovan welcomed back two familiar voices—Brad Hook and Declan Scott, co-authors of the landmark Global Resilience and Well-being Report for Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW). Earlier in the year, their inaugural research sparked important conversations about how chartered accountants worldwide are coping with the new realities of work.

Carla

From curiosity to courage — A global career with Carla S. Vijian

In the latest episode of Difference Makers Discuss, host Sinéad Donovan sits down with an extraordinary guest, Carla S. Vijian, a Principal with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), whose career spans continents, industries, and some of the most pressing ethical questions of our time.

Podcasts

Difference Makers Discuss Podcast

We created this podcast in order to celebrate the lives and work of people who have transformed communities, businesses, and the wider world, making a real difference in the lives of others. We call them “Difference Makers”.

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