Difference Makers Discuss: The best of Season 2
Celebrating the conversations that sparked insight, impact, and innovation. Join us for a look back at the best of Season 2 of Difference Makers Discuss.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide is thrilled to announce the release of a special highlight edition of its acclaimed webinar series, Difference Makers Discuss. This “Best of Season 2” episode brings together the most powerful, provocative, and thought-provoking moments from the past season — a celebration of the people and perspectives shaping the future of business and society.
Over the past year, Difference Makers Discuss has welcomed trailblazers from around the globe — leaders in sustainability, entrepreneurship, governance, AI, ethics, and beyond. Each conversation has offered candid insights and practical takeaways for professionals who want to make a genuine difference in the world.
Now, we’ve curated some of the standout moments that truly moved the dial.
What to Expect in the Special Episode
The Best of Season 2 captures:
- Game-changing advice from finance professionals who’ve redefined leadership in times of uncertainty.
- Sharp insights into how technology and ethics intersect — especially in AI, cybersecurity, and responsible innovation.
- Global voices on creating sustainable business models that deliver long-term impact.
Inspiring personal stories from professionals who’ve turned challenges into catalysts for change.
This special episode is a celebration of the global difference makers in our profession — a reminder of how powerful Chartered Accountants can be when we challenge convention and lead with purpose.
Artificial Intelligence and Trust in the Chartered Accountancy Profession – AI, Trust and the Public Interest
This paper gives high-level considerations and prompts to help Chartered Accountants and those responsible for governance think about the basics: where AI is being used, the potential implications for trust, and the key questions to consider when adopting or overseeing AI-enabled activities.
Watch Past Episodes On Demand
In this special edition of Difference Makers Discuss, recorded for the Chartered Accountants Worldwide UAE community, host Carla Wilson is joined by international tax specialist Hugo van Zyl and HR leader Sarah Brooks. Together they unpack the tax, payroll, and governance risks of letting employees work across borders, along with the practical steps every organisation should take.
Have you ever been told to keep your head down, work hard, and let your good work speak for itself? It sounds like solid advice. It’s also, according to Kingsley Aikins, pretty much the worst career guidance you can get.
What does a fourth-generation New Zealander, with a Singaporean-Chinese mum, a law degree, a Chartered Accountancy qualification, and an Irish husband have in common with the Italian government, a 2,000-strong parent community in Greenwich, and a global mission to attract foreign investment? In this episode of Difference Makers Discuss, host Sinead Donovan finds out.
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