Chartered Accountants – Difference Makers
Finance is at the heart of every organisation, and Chartered Accountants have the skills, training, and perspective to create meaningful change. Their impact extends beyond business—shaping communities, economies, and society as true Difference Makers.
As the world navigates the challenges of post-pandemic recovery and economic uncertainty from global conflicts, expert financial guidance is more crucial than ever. Now is the time for governments, businesses, and individuals to recognise the vital role Chartered Accountants play in building a stronger, more resilient future.
Online Events & Webinars
Difference Makers Discuss Webinars
Difference Makers Discuss is a web series that aims to explore, and find solutions to, some of the most pressing issues affecting Chartered Accountants and the business & finance sector more broadly. From diversity and inclusion to mental health, and from trust in business to digital disruption and the climate emergency, we’ll take an unflinching look.
Every episode will feature difference makers from the Chartered Accountants Worldwide family in a conversation that will touch on some of the biggest issues facing businesses today. Each guest will give their valuable perspective on an issue they’ve directly experienced in their working lives.
What does it take to train for the Olympics while studying for your chartered accountancy exams, and then go on to break a world record? If you’re Catriona Jennings, the answer involves meticulous planning, hard-won resilience, and a willingness to take calculated risks, both on the track and in the boardroom.
What does it take to train for the Olympics while studying for your chartered accountancy exams, and then go on to break a world record? If you’re Catriona Jennings, the answer involves meticulous planning, hard-won resilience, and a willingness to take calculated risks, both on the track and in the boardroom.
In the latest episode of Difference Makers Discuss, host Sinead Donovan sat down with Nick, co-founder and CEO of Invigilator App, for a wide-ranging conversation that touched on educational equity, the ethics of AI, entrepreneurship, and why the Chartered Accountancy qualification might just be the best-kept secret in tech. It’s a conversation packed with insights that are as relevant to the boardroom as they are to the lecture hall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The latest episode of Difference Makers Discuss takes us on a fascinating journey into the intersection of technology, forensic accounting, and innovation. In this episode, Sinead Donovan shines a spotlight on Lem Chin Kok, whose career path and insights are redefining what it means to be a modern accountant.
Insights on Difference Makers
Insights on Difference Makers
The profession of accountancy is changing—and faster than ever before. Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s flagship series, Difference Makers Discuss, is back for its third season, bringing together six remarkable conversations with leaders who are shaping the future of our profession.
In this episode, we learn about Senzo Ndlangamandla’s inspiring journey. Senzo is an accomplished educator and leader dedicated to transforming the lives of students in rural South Africa.
Evan O’Donnell, a Chartered Accountant, shares his journey & insights in this episode reinforces the vital message that every voice matters.
The Difference Makers 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”.
In each episode we meet a new Difference Maker. Listen to our first episode today – David Nussbaum, a prisoner of hope.
Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and other podcast networks.
Beyond Accounting Difference Makers Podcast
CAW Network USA recently launched a podcast series, “Beyond Accounting – Difference Makers.” Each episode highlights a professional Chartered Accountant who is making a difference in their company, industry, or society. Our listeners get to learn a little bit about our featured speaker but also gain their advice on success and pushing boundaries to change the landscape for the better.
Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and other podcast networks.
