Chartered Accountants Worldwide

Trust: Making the Difference

The Chartered Accountancy profession, spanning nearly two centuries, prioritises accuracy, integrity, and the public interest. In today’s tech-driven world, trust extends to non-financial data like sustainability.

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ICAZ winter school & investment conference 2025

The ICAZ Winter School 2025, marking its first-ever presence in the UK, will be hosted at the prestigious University of Kent in Canterbury from 24th to 30th August 2025.

burnout

Beating burnout: How caba supports Chartered Accountants’ mental health

The caba article “Beating Accountancy Burnout” highlights how factors like excessive workloads, lack of control, and a drive for constant achievement can quietly erode wellbeing. Without intervention, burnout doesn’t just impact your work—it affects relationships, physical health, and overall quality of life.

AI Report

A profession poised for AI transformation demands upskilling and leadership

Chartered Accountants Worldwide, in collaboration with Ipsos UK, has released a comprehensive report titled "AI and the Future of the Global Chartered Accountancy Profession," highlighting the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accounting profession. The study, encompassing responses from 2,718 Chartered Accountants across 48 countries, underscores the profession's […]

Sustainability

Chartered Accountants Worldwide joins the Global Capacity Building Coalition to champion sustainability

Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) is proud to announce its membership in the Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC), further demonstrating its commitment to strengthening the Chartered Accountancy profession and promoting sustainable economic development worldwide.

Balancing Responsibilities

Balancing lives as well as ledgers – how caring responsibilities impact women in the Chartered Accountancy profession

The image of the Chartered Accountant is traditionally associated with rigour, reliability, and professional excellence. Yet for many, particularly women in the mid-stages of their careers, the responsibilities extend beyond reports and audits…

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.

Webinars

Climate Change

Sustainable Finance Gap

This video from SAICA explores the growing gap between the financial resources needed to combat climate change and current invested.

Climate Change

Adapting & Responding to Climate Change

This short educational video from SAICA explores the urgent need for communities, governments, and individuals to adapt and respond to the escalating effects of climate change.

Beyond Accounting

Beyond Accounting – Leadership

CAW Network USA hosted this exciting online event focusing on discussing the impact on the global economy of, and on accountants living in, an Era of Energy Disruption.

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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