Chartered Accountants - A Global Impact
Diversity in the profession
Did you know that Chartered Accountants play a critical global role, with nearly half of the profession based in Asia. This internationally recognized qualification ensures the seamless exchange of skills and expertise across borders, making Chartered Accountants pivotal in driving global economic growth. The profession attracts a youthful demographic, with over 50% of members aged 26-45, reflecting its dynamic and evolving nature. Find out more about who Chartered Accountants are around the world with figures compiled by Chartered Accountants Worldwide.
Insights on Diversity & Inclusion
Insights on Diversity & Inclusion
In the Chartered Accountancy field, mentoring has significantly shaped the careers of both emerging accountants and seasoned professionals. This article examines the various mentoring initiatives implemented by some institutes from the Chartered Accountants Worldwide network, emphasising their importance and contributions to the industry.
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Unlocking an Inclusive Workplace
In late 2022, Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s (CAW) global ED&I task force partnered with Magenta – a specialist research agency – to conduct the first global study to map the career journeys of women in the profession and identify the barriers and opportunities for employers to open career pathways for women to progress into more senior positions.
You can read the full report here and watch the research webinar here.
We hope that this toolkit will help your organisation drive change and support your female talent to thrive by embedding good practice; addressing the workplace culture; developing confidence and training opportunities and to think about the right networks and opportunities required to support your female workforce.
Online Events & Webinars
Online Events & Webinars
One clear way that Chartered Accountant Member Institutes are rising to this challenge is in the creation and hosting of online events and activities.
We are working with the Institutes to present the events that have a global perspective and are available to Chartered Accountants everywhere.
Webinars on demand
In the latest episode of Difference Makers Discuss, we unlock the keys to resilience and well-being in the Chartered Accountancy profession as we reveal the results of a groundbreaking global report in conjunction with Brad Hook and Declan Scott of the Resilience Institute.
In this captivating episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of CA ANZ President, Tinashe Kamangira FCA, an influential figure in the accountancy world who has traversed continents and cultures to achieve success.
The wave of continual growth in advisory boards has left a new high-water mark, doubling the number of advisory board professionals since 2019. The surging use of these problem solving/thinking systems is seeing leaders better supported, as they carefully navigate the future and consider how their decisions are being made. Gain insights into why advisory boards are the new trend in business and governance today.
The Young Difference Makers Podcast
The Difference Makers Podcast honors those who’ve positively impacted communities worldwide. Our Young Difference Makers series spotlights young Chartered Accountants addressing critical issues in business, finance, and beyond. Age is no barrier; these individuals are both seasoned and young. Inspiring change and making a tangible impact on others’ lives.
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Meet Peter Gillen, an Irish Chartered Accountant whose story takes us on his journey from a high school math enthusiast to prestigious roles at PwC in Dublin and Boston, and later to transformative work in sustainability consulting at Grant Thornton and AIB.
Meet Mishka Hajee, a South African Chartered Accountant whose story isn’t just about climbing the professional ladder; it’s a narrative woven with integrity, strategic innovation, and a deep commitment to community upliftment.
The path to professional success is rarely a straight line. For Mathabo, a journey that began with the aspiration to heal in the field of medicine took an unexpected detour into the world of accountancy and finance. Her narrative, as unfolded in the podcast episode is a powerful testament to the serendipitous nature of career evolution and the profound impact that one individual can have when aligning their career with their passion.
Be Social
Last night, we broadcast our latest episode of DMD. We launched an important global report that investigates the resilience of the profession in conjunction with THERESILIENCYGROUP INC. ✨Dee France💫, Chair of the Chartered Accountants Worldwide well-being taskforce was joined by Bradley Hook ...and Declan Scott FCA from the Resilience Institute to discuss the findings, but importantly to offer solutions to improve resilience and well-being. Tangible steps that are relevant to anyone from any background or profession. The highlights are below, you can watch the full episode for free on demand here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/difference-makers-discuss-live-se2-ep4/
And if you scan the QR code on the highlights video or the on demand version, it will transport you - as if by magic - to the full report, which is packed with advice and practical steps to help you become more resilient - all gratis. What's not to love?
Highlights from Difference Makers Discuss: Resilience in the Chartered Accountancy profession
Difference Makers Discuss Special: Building Resilience and Well-Being in the Accountancy Profession
TONIGHT at 1800 GMT...This episode of DMD is not to be missed - we launch our global report into the resilience of the profession - in association with the Resilience Institute. As well as Brad Hook , ✨Dee France💫, Chair of the CAW Well-being taskforce and Declan Scott FCA will offer ...practical solutions on how we can improve our resilience. We will live stream on LinkedIn TONIGHT at 1800 GMT. More here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-resilience/ #charteredaccountant#differencemakers#charteredaccountancy#Resilience#Finance
Chartered Accountancy bodies are spearheading impactful initiatives to align their operations & the profession with net-zero goals. Institutes like ICAI, ICAS, ICAEW, and CA ANZ have set ambitious targets for reducing their carbon footprint. More here:
Global Chartered Accountancy Institutes Lead the Way Towards Net-Zero
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Mark your calendars for tomorrow night at 1800 GMT...This episode of DMD is not to be missed - we launch our global report into the resilience of the profession - in association with the Resilience Institute. As well as Brad Hook , ✨Dee France💫, Chair of the CAW Well-being taskforce and ...Declan Scott FCA will offer practical solutions on how we can improve our resilience. We will live stream on LinkedIn on 30th January at 1800 GMT. More here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-resilience/ #charteredaccountant#differencemakers#charteredaccountancy#Resilience#Finance @deefrance21@chartered_accountantsire
Resilience is something we are hearing lots about - and rightly so. The Chartered Accountants Worldwide well-being taskforce has worked in collaboration with the Resilience Institute to create the first global study into the resilience of our profession - the results show there is A LOT of room for... improvement. To that end, we are hosting an episode of DMD on Thursday 30th January at 1800 GMT. ✨Dee France💫 will be joined by Declan Scott FCA and Brad Hook from the Resilience Institute to share some practical tips and launch the comprehensive report, which is a hugely useful resource. You can find out more here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-resilience/
Mark your calendars! This episode of DMD is not to be missed - we launch our global report into the resilience of the profession - in association with the Resilience Institute. As well as ✨Dee France💫, Chair of the CAW Well-being taskforce, Declan Scott FCA and Brad Hook will offer practical ...solutions on how we can improve our resilience. We will live stream on LinkedIn on 30th January at 1800 GMT. More here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-resilience/
Did you know that globally, the Chartered Accountancy profession’s age demographic is relatively young with over half the membership (50.3%) in the 26-45 age group vs 33.7% of members in the 45-65 age group? CAW and its member bodies are also focussed on ensuring that the pipeline into the ...profession is robust and diverse and has created a Global Young Leaders Think-tank to analyse attractiveness and retention within the profession and look at how to tackle the myths surrounding accounting careers and the potential barriers to entering the profession. Find out more here: https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/chartered-accountants-a-global-impact/
Find out just how resilient Chartered Accountants really are in an all new episode of Difference Makers Discuss. The global wellbeing taskforce teamed up with the Resilience Institute for our inaugural global survey. The results are not to be missed. Join us over on LinkedIn ...(https://www.linkedin.com/company/chartered-accountants-worldwide/) on 30th Jan at 1800 GMT for the live stream with Brad Hook, Declan Scott and Dee France. If you scan the QR code, you can download the report for free too!#charteredaccountant #differencemakers #Finance #charteredaccountancy #Resilience @resilienceinstitute.us @chartered_accountantsire
Did you know nearly half of Chartered Accountants are based in Asia? This globally recognised qualification connects expertise and skills across borders, driving economic growth and innovation worldwide.
With over 50% of members aged 26-45, the profession is as dynamic and diverse as the ...challenges it tackles.
Explore how Chartered Accountants are making a difference globally here:
https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/chartered-accountants-a-global-impact/
Let’s continue to champion ED&I for a stronger, more sustainable future. #ED&I #CharteredAccountants #differencemaker
