Chartered Accountants Worldwide

AI will take your job… to whole new level!

When Nicola Ellam says “AI will take your job to a whole new level,” she’s not issuing a warning, she’s making a promise! Join us for the 4th episode in the new season of Difference Makers Discuss, where we sit down with Nicola to explore one of the most ambitious technology transformations in professional services.

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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.

Edelman DXI Trust Survey 2025

Chartered Accountants among world’s most trusted professions in an era of AI and misinformation

In today’s climate of economic uncertainty, digital disruption, and eroding institutional confidence, Chartered Accountants are recognised by finance and business decision makers as one of the world’s most trusted professions. According to the fifth wave of the Trust Survey conducted by Edelman DXI for Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW), the profession ranks third globally for trust, just behind doctors and engineers – and significantly ahead of other accountancy qualifications.

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…

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.

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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Nicola Ellam

Why AI won’t take your job—it will take it to a whole new level

In the newest episode of Difference Makers Discuss, Sinead Donovan sits down with Nicola Ellam, Managing Principal at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in New York — ranked number 8 among U.S. accounting firms — for a fascinating look at how the profession is transforming through technology, global collaboration, and human-centred leadership.

Mark Scully

Thriving When Your Brain Works Differently: A Conversation with Mark Scully

The newest episode of Diffence Makers Discuss is a must-watch. In a wide-ranging conversation with host Sinead Donovan, Ken Croarkin takes us from Glasgow to New York, and from audit rooms to the cutting edge of professional practice. Ken’s story is one of curiosity, international mobility and a clear belief that the chartered accountancy qualification opens doors — wherever you want to go.

Ken

Meet Ken Croarkin — a truly global chartered accountant

The newest episode of Diffence Makers Discuss is a must-watch. In a wide-ranging conversation with host Sinead Donovan, Ken Croarkin takes us from Glasgow to New York, and from audit rooms to the cutting edge of professional practice. Ken’s story is one of curiosity, international mobility and a clear belief that the chartered accountancy qualification opens doors — wherever you want to go.

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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