BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chartered Accountants Worldwide - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chartered Accountants Worldwide X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chartered Accountants Worldwide REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Helsinki BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Jakarta BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0700 TZNAME:WIB DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20260316T114115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T173724Z UID:435981-1779991200-1779993000@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Kingsley Aikins\, Good work doesn't speak for itself... But you can! DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nHave 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. \nIn this episode of Difference Makers Discuss\, host Sinéad Donovan sits down with Kingsley Aikins\, author of Networking Matters (published by Chartered Accountants Ireland)\, founder of the iconic Lansdowne Club in Sydney\, and the man who spent 21 years building one of the world’s great philanthropic networks for Ireland. The conversation is warm\, honest\, and packed with practical wisdom that will make you rethink how you approach your career and your connections. \nFrom Rugby Pitches to the Waldorf Astoria\nKingsley’s story is a masterclass in the unexpected power of relationships. From playing rugby for Leinster to landing in Sydney not knowing a single soul\, to running a dinner for 12 people that became the largest Irish business network in any city in the world — his journey is proof that putting yourself out there\, even imperfectly\, changes everything. \nHe even wrote a cold letter to Tony O’Reilly — one of Ireland’s most powerful business figures at the time — and was invited to lunch. That lunch turned into a 21-year career running the Ireland Funds\, raising hundreds of millions of dollars for projects across the island of Ireland. Not bad for ‘just’ networking. \nKey Takeaways from the Episode\n\nGood work doesn’t speak. People do.\nGood work doesn’t speak – other people speak. If nobody knows how you’re contributing to your organisation or your profession\, they move on to someone else. That’s not pessimism – it’s just how the world works.\nThe two most important words in your career: Other People.\nYou’ll never get a job unless other people agree to it. You’ll never win a client unless other people agree to it. Your career is fundamentally a relationship business and yet schools and colleges almost never teach us how to nurture those relationships.\nNetworking is about giving\, not getting.\nApproaching networking as a transaction – What can I get? – is obvious and off-putting. The real approach is simpler: How can I help?\nIntroverts can be better networkers than extroverts.\nThis one surprises people every time. But Kingsley’s argument is compelling: introverts ask better questions\, listen more genuinely\, and engage with decency and authenticity.\nHard skills get you on the ladder. Soft skills get you up it.\nThis is a theme that will resonate with anyone in the profession. Technical skills are essential – they get you in the door. But the things that drive careers forward: listening\, curiosity\, communication\, resilience\, humour – these are harder to quantify and almost never formally taught.\nYou can make your own luck.\nLuck and serendipity don’t happen sitting at your desk. They happen when you’re in motion\, when you talk to strangers\, when you put your talents on display.\n\nWhy Watch This Episode?\nWhether you’ve always been uncomfortable at networking events\, or you’ve been doing it for years on autopilot\, this conversation with Kingsley Aikins will give you a completely fresh way of thinking about it. It’s funny\, it’s grounded in real experience\, and it’s full of genuinely actionable ideas. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nReserve your spot – It’s free\n[/vc_column_text]\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n I am a*\n \n Chartered Accountant Member\n \n \n Chartered Accountant student/trainee\n \n \n OYW Ambassador\n \n \n None of the above\n Select Your Chartered Accountancy Institute*Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)Chartered Institute of Accountants in Malawi (ICAM)Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI)Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (CA Namibia)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ)The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)OtherOther - Please name your institute*Privacy Policy*\n \n I accept that the data I provide is used according to Chartered Accountants Worldwide Privacy Policy\n Newsletter\n \n I would like to receive the Chartered Accountants Worldwide email newsletter.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/kingsley-aikins/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kingsley_Title_Promo_1920x1080-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20260316T122739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T140527Z UID:435984-1778781600-1778783400@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Aster Thackery\, What If your REAL skill is connecting people? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWhat does a fourth-generation New Zealander\, raised in a small city\, 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-person community in Greenwich\, and a global mission to attract foreign investment? \nMeet Aster Thackery. In this episode of Difference Makers Discuss\, host Sinéad Donovan sits down with one of the most refreshingly non-linear careers you’ll encounter in our profession. Aster is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, currently serving as Chair of the CA ANZ UK Regional Council — and by day\, she works with the Italian Trade Agency\, helping international businesses understand the investment landscape in Italy. Oh\, and she’s also built one of the most vibrant parent communities in southeast London. Essentially from scratch. \nThe Chartered Accountancy Qualification That Opened Every Door\nAster studied both law and accounting\, but it was the Chartered Accountancy qualification that made all the difference when she arrived in London on a working visa. Recruiters\, employers\, boardrooms — the accounting credential was the one that got her the interviews and\, ultimately\, the opportunities. It led her to a role as lead finance specialist with what was then UK Trade and Investment\, sending her around the world to talk to businesses about the UK’s investment landscape. From there\, a similar role — but this time for Italy. \nIt’s a reminder that a Chartered Accountancy qualification doesn’t just open the door to a career in accountancy. It opens doors\, full stop. \nKey Takeaways from the Episode\n\nCultural awareness is a genuine professional advantage.\nAster recommends The Culture Map by Erin Meyer as essential reading for anyone working internationally\, noting it helped her understand the significant difference between how New Zealanders (direct\, egalitarian) and Italians (hierarchical\, nuanced) operate in professional settings. A small awareness shift that made a big difference.\nYour Chartered Accountant gives you confidence in rooms that feel daunting.\nWalking into a conference room full of senior business leaders as a young woman? That can feel like a lot. But the Chartered Accountancy qualification acts as a kind of professional anchor – a visible signal of credibility.\nCommunity is one of the most powerful things you can build.\nFive years ago\, Aster moved to Greenwich\, knew nobody\, and was pregnant with her second child. She started a small coffee meetup for local parents. That meetup now has over 2\,000 active members. It’s incorporated as a social enterprise\, and has empowered other women in the community to launch their own initiatives. What started as a simple human impulse — I don’t know anyone\, let me find some people — became something much more substantial. A reminder that the most meaningful things often don’t begin with a grand plan.\nPeople want a village — but they don’t want to be a villager.\nMany people lament the loss of community while simultaneously being unwilling to contribute to building one. Her push-back is gentle but firm: if you want the village\, you have to show up for it.\nDone is better than perfect.\nAster credits much of her ability to juggle a demanding international career\, a voluntary leadership role with CA ANZ\, and a thriving community project (alongside being a mum of two) to one simple mindset shift: knowing when good enough is good enough.\nNever drop your other interests — they all compound.\nEach year\, Aster deliberately learns something completely unrelated to her professional field. A pottery class. A certified advisory board chair course. Her reason: it keeps her brain thinking in different ways\, and you never know when those lateral skills will become relevant.\nSelf-reflection is where it all starts.\nUnderstanding who you are\, what your values are\, and what direction of travel makes sense for you.\n\nWhy Watch This Episode?\nThis is a conversation about what it looks like when you allow your career to be genuinely\, authentically yours\, even when that looks nothing like the path people expected you to take. Aster is funny\, self-aware\, and wonderfully honest about the bits she found hard: the cultural hiccups\, the shift from independent free spirit to co-parenting life\, the slow realisation that connecting people might actually be her greatest skill. \nFor anyone who has ever wondered whether a Chartered Accountancy qualification can support a career that doesn’t look like a traditional one\, this episode is your answer. It absolutely can. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nReserve your spot – It’s free\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n I am a*\n \n Chartered Accountant Member\n \n \n Chartered Accountant student/trainee\n \n \n OYW Ambassador\n \n \n None of the above\n Select Your Chartered Accountancy Institute*Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)Chartered Institute of Accountants in Malawi (ICAM)Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI)Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (CA Namibia)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ)The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)OtherOther - Please name your institute*Privacy Policy*\n \n I accept that the data I provide is used according to Chartered Accountants Worldwide Privacy Policy\n Newsletter\n \n I would like to receive the Chartered Accountants Worldwide email newsletter.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/aster-thackery/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Aster_Title_Promo_1920x1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20260315T214401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T095807Z UID:435929-1777572000-1777573800@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Liswaniso Namatama\, Auditing Is a Human Business DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nLiswaniso Namatama CA (ZICA) on professional judgment\, community impact\, and why human skills will always matter in audit.\nIn an era when AI and automation are transforming finance\, what is the irreplaceable value that human professionals bring to the auditing process? Liswaniso Namatama has a compelling answer — and it goes to the heart of what good auditing really is. \nIn this episode of Difference Makers Discuss\, Liswaniso joins host Sinéad Donovan to explore what audit looks like when it’s done well: as a tool not just for assurance\, but for helping organisations understand themselves and improve how they work. He argues that no amount of automation can replace the judgment\, empathy\, and contextual understanding that skilled human auditors bring to the table. \nSpeaker Bio\nLiswaniso Namatama is a Chartered Accountant (ZICA) and Assistant Manager at ACTCO Accountants in Lusaka\, Zambia. He trained at ACTCO\, gaining experience across a diverse range of industries and sectors. Liswaniso is a One Young World delegate (Belfast 2023) and member of the Young Dream Radiators foundation\, a community mentorship initiative supporting young people from less fortunate backgrounds. He is a passionate advocate for the human dimension of audit and the role of professional judgment in an increasingly automated world. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhy audit is about understanding businesses\, not just checking numbers\nThe human skills that AI cannot replicate in the audit process\nHow diverse industry exposure shapes better auditors\nLiswaniso’s experience at One Young World — and the global community of change-makers she found there\nThe Young Dream Radiators foundation: mentorship\, community\, and purpose\n\nReserve your spot – It’s free\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n I am a*\n \n Chartered Accountant Member\n \n \n Chartered Accountant student/trainee\n \n \n OYW Ambassador\n \n \n None of the above\n Select Your Chartered Accountancy Institute*Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)Chartered Institute of Accountants in Malawi (ICAM)Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI)Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (CA Namibia)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ)The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)OtherOther - Please name your institute*Privacy Policy*\n \n I accept that the data I provide is used according to Chartered Accountants Worldwide Privacy Policy\n Newsletter\n \n I would like to receive the Chartered Accountants Worldwide email newsletter.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/liswaniso-namatama/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Liswaniso-Namatama-1920x1080-DMD-Promo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20260315T213900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T111255Z UID:435928-1776362400-1776364200@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Manuel Rodrigues\, Building a Micro-Economy: How One Chartered Accountant Is Transforming Rural Mozambique DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nManuel Rodrigues CA(SA) on social enterprise\, agriculture\, and the power of an integrated vision.\nWhat if accountancy could help feed a nation? For Manuel Rodrigues CA(SA)\, it’s not a hypothetical — it’s his daily reality. \nManuel is the driving force behind EDP Mozambique\, a social enterprise operating in the Tete province that works with over 55\,000 maize farmers and 14\,000 soya farmers. Through a vertically integrated model that includes a commercial hatchery\, 11 retail stores\, and a distribution network\, EDP has created what Manuel describes as a ‘micro-economy flywheel’ — where each part of the system strengthens the others\, building resilience and prosperity from the ground up. \nIn this episode of Difference Makers Discuss\, Manuel joins host Sinead Donovan to share how his Chartered Accountancy training shaped his approach to building complex\, sustainable systems — and why he believes the African continent holds extraordinary opportunity for purpose-driven professionals. A recipient of Psyche’s prestigious Top 35 Under 35 award\, Manuel is one of the most compelling young business leaders working in Africa today. \nSpeaker Bio\nManuel Rodrigues is a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) and the co-founder and driving force behind EDP Mozambique\, a social enterprise supporting over 69\,000 smallholder farmers in the Tete province of Mozambique. Under his leadership\, EDP has expanded to 11 retail stores\, a commercial hatchery\, and a growing distribution network — creating an integrated micro-economy that supports farmers\, families\, and rural communities. Manuel was named in Psyche’s Top 35 Under 35. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow EDP Mozambique’s ‘micro-economy flywheel’ model works — and why it’s so powerful\nThe role of Chartered Accountancy skills in building and scaling a social enterprise\nWhat it takes to operate in frontier markets\, and the rewards of doing so\nManuel’s vision for the future: doubling the retail network and expanding production\nWhy Africa’s agricultural sector offers real opportunity for finance professionals\n\nReserve your spot – It’s free\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n I am a*\n \n Chartered Accountant Member\n \n \n Chartered Accountant student/trainee\n \n \n OYW Ambassador\n \n \n None of the above\n Select Your Chartered Accountancy Institute*Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)Chartered Institute of Accountants in Malawi (ICAM)Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI)Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (CA Namibia)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ)The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)OtherOther - Please name your institute*Privacy Policy*\n \n I accept that the data I provide is used according to Chartered Accountants Worldwide Privacy Policy\n Newsletter\n \n I would like to receive the Chartered Accountants Worldwide email newsletter.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/manuel-rodrigues/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Manual-Rodrigues-1920x1080-DMD-Promo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260414T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20260331T132620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T132620Z UID:436006-1776160800-1776168000@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Success Skills 3: Building a business development and networking culture (ROI/NI) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nFormat\nThis course will be delivered via Zoom on Wednesday 14 April 2026 from 10am to 12pm . The Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the course is due to take place. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is ideal for professionals who want to strengthen their confidence and capability in business development—especially those who find it challenging\, avoid it\, or struggle to prioritise it. \nCourse Overview\nThis session will equip people with the skills and knowledge to improve your and your team’s business development skills. It will cover identifying new business development opportunities while also discussing what questions to ask to determine your clients’ additional needs. There will also be an emphasis on building your networking skills. You will learn how to follow a structured approach to growing your business network. \nSome key topics that are explored during this session include: \n\nDefine what is business development and what it means to your team. Outline why it is important to you and the business.\nUnderstand who is responsible for business development and establish the role everyone on your team can play in identifying opportunities. Set SMARTER business development goals for everyone on your team.\nApply the three-pillar model to clarify what you offer and what makes you unique. Use the SWOC model to then analyses each pillar.\nAlign the ladder of loyalty model to growing your business successfully in 3 easy steps.\nDefine what is networking and build a structured approach to networking.\nUse these 5 ways to improve your networking skills and make it easy for everyone on your team to network.\n\nKey Learning Outcomes\n\nDevelop a Clear Understanding of Business Development and Its Importance\nIdentify and Analyse New Business Opportunities with Proven Models\nBuild Confidence and Capability in Networking and Client Engagement\n\nEveryone who attends the workshop will receive their own ‘Personal Action Journal’. This journal contains tips and exercises that are explored during the workshop and will help you get your action plan started. You can also use your journal to document all your ideas and actions that supports your learning. \nSpeaker Bio’s\nSean McLoughney\, founder of Learning Curve\, is a sought-after learning and development specialist\, author and speaker. He helps organisations improve the job satisfaction and productivity of their people. Sean is the author of Meaningful Performance Reviews and Time Management published February 2020\, both of which are published by Chartered Accountants Ireland.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Book now” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.charteredaccountants.ie%2FMeetings%2FMeeting.aspx%3FID%3D56621%26utm_campaign%3D25.03.26%2520PD%2520Weekly%2520Overseas%26utm_content%3D14%2520April%2520-%2520Success%2520Skills%25203%253A%2520Building%2520a%2520business%2520development%2520and%2520networking%2520culture%26utm_term%3D%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DAdestra|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/success-skills-3-building-a-business-development-and-networking-culture-roi-ni/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Success-Skills-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20260331T132056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T132056Z UID:435995-1775671200-1775678400@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Women’s Mentoring Circle (ROI/NI) - Influence & Everyday Leadership DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nFormat\nThis course will be delivered via Zoom on Wednesday 8 April 2026 from 6pm to 8pm . The Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the course is due to take place. \nCharity Partner\nThe fee charged for this event will be donated to Women’s Aid. \nWho Should Attend?\nWomen in the accountancy profession at every stage of their career who want to explore influence and leadership in their current roles— from trainees to partners\, industry professionals\, self-employed members and those returning to the workplace. \nCourse Overview\nThis session will offer participants an opportunity to: \n\nExplore leadership as influence in everyday professional situations\nShare experiences of presence\, credibility\, and decision-making\nLearn from panel perspectives and peer discussion\nDiscuss practical ways influence shows up at work\n\nKey Learning Outcomes\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognise everyday leadership in their own roles\nGain insight from diverse perspectives\nReflect on how influence operates in practice\nIdentify one or two ideas to apply in their work\n\nSpeaker Bio’s\nCharlotte Rose Keating\, FCA\, is the founder of Act On It Coaching. A Deloitte-trained Chartered Accountant and Law graduate of Trinity College Dublin\, she is an IAPC&M accredited coach and certified trainer. Charlotte designs and facilitates mentoring and leadership programmes focused on confidence\, wellbeing\, and sustainable success\, including programmes delivered in partnership with Chartered Accountants Ireland.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Book now” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.charteredaccountants.ie%2FMeetings%2FMeeting.aspx%3FID%3D56674%26utm_campaign%3D25.03.26%2520PD%2520Weekly%2520Overseas%26utm_content%3Dwomens%2520mentoring%2520circle%26utm_term%3D%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DAdestra|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/womens-mentoring-circle-roi-ni-influence-everyday-leadership/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Womens-Mentoring-Circle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20260315T214126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T174251Z UID:435927-1775152800-1775154600@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Caitriona Jennings\, From PwC to World Records DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nCaitriona Jennings FCA CPA on building a remarkable career — and breaking records along the way.\nWhat do tax advisory\, aviation finance\, and 100-mile ultra-marathons have in common? For Caitriona Jennings FCA CPA\, they’re all chapters in the same extraordinary story. \nCaitriona began her career at PwC before moving into aviation leasing\, where she built expertise at the trading desk of one of the world’s most dynamic asset classes. Away from the office\, she has represented Ireland on the world stage — competing in the marathon at the 2012 London Olympics\, and most recently setting a world record in the 100-mile ultra-marathon in November 2025 with a time of 12:37:04. \nIn this episode of Difference Makers Discuss\, Caitriona reflects on what connects high-performance sport and high-performance finance: the ability to embrace setbacks\, build resilience\, and keep going when the finish line feels impossibly far away. This is a conversation about ambition\, adaptability\, and what it really takes to go the distance — in business and in life. \nSpeaker Bio\nCaitriona Jennings is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a career spanning tax advisory\, aviation leasing\, and corporate finance. She is also one of Ireland’s most decorated distance runners: an Olympic marathon representative at London 2012\, and a current world record holder in the 100-mile ultra-marathon (12:37:04\, set November 2025). \nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow a career in professional services can open unexpected doors\nWhat aviation finance looks like from the trading desk\nThe mindset tools that elite sport and finance share\nHow resilience — and the ability to bounce back from failure — is the defining skill in both arenas\nCaitriona’s world-record-setting journey and what it demands mentally and physically\n\nReserve your spot – It’s free\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n I am a*\n \n Chartered Accountant Member\n \n \n Chartered Accountant student/trainee\n \n \n OYW Ambassador\n \n \n None of the above\n Select Your Chartered Accountancy Institute*Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)Chartered Institute of Accountants in Malawi (ICAM)Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI)Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (CA Namibia)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ)The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)OtherOther - Please name your institute*Privacy Policy*\n \n I accept that the data I provide is used according to Chartered Accountants Worldwide Privacy Policy\n Newsletter\n \n I would like to receive the Chartered Accountants Worldwide email newsletter.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/caitriona-jennings/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Catriona-Jennings-1920x1080-DMD-Promo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260324T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20260312T151624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T151642Z UID:435972-1774342800-1774357200@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Practical AI Prompting for Accountants DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A practical introduction to prompt design for accountants. You will learn repeatable prompting frameworks\, how to specify role task and format\, how to improve output quality through constraints and iteration\, and how to apply verification and risk controls for responsible use in professional work. \nFormat\nThis session will be delivered via Zoom on Tuesday\, 24 March 2026 from 9am to 1pm. The Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the course is due to take place. \nThis course will follow the Virtual Classroom format and encompass two\, three-hour sessions. The online interactive live sessions will utilise the functionality of our online learning platform and will be an engaging\, collaborative manner of learning. This session will not be recorded \, and therefore attendance is required. \nWho should attend\nAccountants and finance professionals who want practical skills to use Generative AI for drafting\, analysis support\, reconciliations\, research summaries\, and clearer communication\, while keeping professional judgement and controls. Ideal if you are curious but cautious and want a repeatable prompting method. \nCourse overview\n\nPrompting 101 fundamentals\nThe RTF framework (Role\, Task\, Format)\nContext\, constraints\, and quality criteria\n“Act as…” roles and perspective prompts\nPrompt chaining (multi step workflows)\nReasoning prompts (when to use\, when not to)\nAtom of Thought prompting (decompose and verify)\nSocratic prompting (question led clarity)\nBest practice prompt patterns for accountants\nRisks\, controls\, and responsible use (privacy\, accuracy\, bias\, auditability)\n\nKey Learning Outcomes\nSee\, understand and practise the capabilities to: \n\nWrite clear\, repeatable prompts that produce usable first drafts\nUse the RTF framework to specify role\, task\, and output format reliably\nAdd the right context and constraints to reduce vague or risky outputs\nBreak complex tasks into chained prompts for better accuracy and control\nUse Socratic style prompting to sharpen problem definition and assumptions\nApply Atom of Thought style decomposition to structure analysis and checks\nCreate prompt templates for common accounting workflows (drafting\, summarising\, explaining\, comparing\, outlining\, preparing)\nSpot failure modes (hallucinations\, missing caveats\, overconfidence) and apply verification steps\nApply basic governance habits: confidentiality\, data minimisation\, and audit friendly documentation of AI use\nDecide when not to use AI\, and how to escalate to human review appropriately\n\nSpeaker bio\nKieran Gilmurray MBA MSc PG.Dip. BSc(Hons)\nKieran Gilmurray is a consultant\, educator\, and author specialising in practical AI adoption for professionals. He helps organisations improve efficiency and decision quality by applying Generative AI responsibly\, with clear workflows\, governance\, and measurable outcomes. Kieran delivers executive and practitioner training across AI strategy\, productivity\, and risk\, translating complex concepts into tools that professionals can use immediately in day to day work. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Book Now” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.charteredaccountants.ie%2FMeetings%2FMeeting.aspx%3FID%3D56885%26utm_campaign%3DTargeted%2520mail%2520AI%252012.03.26%26utm_content%3D24%2520March%2520-%2520Practical%2520AI%2520prompting%2520for%2520Accountants%26utm_term%3D%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DAdestra|title:Book%20now|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/practical-ai-prompting-for-accountants/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/practical-ai-prompting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T060000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20260310T144857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T104734Z UID:435926-1773900000-1773945000@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Nick Riemer\, Embracing AI and Tech in Financial Careers DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin Nick Riemer CA(SA) for a live conversation on how technology is reshaping what it means to be a financial professional.\nWhat does it mean to be a financial professional in an age of AI? Rather than fearing disruption\, Nick Riemer chose to build it. As Co-founder of Invigilator — an AI-powered platform transforming how online assessments are conducted — Nick has seen first-hand how technology is creating entirely new possibilities within the finance and education sectors. \nIn this episode of Difference Makers Discuss\, Nick shares his journey from qualifying as a Chartered Accountant to co-founding a technology company\, and why he believes finance professionals who embrace AI will become more powerful\, not less relevant. He challenges the narrative around AI replacing jobs\, arguing instead that it amplifies the impact of skilled financial minds. \nWhether you’re curious about where your CA career could take you\, or looking for inspiration to step into something new\, this is a conversation not to miss. \nSpeaker Bio\nNick Riemer is a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) and Co-founder of Invigilator\, an EdTech company leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver secure\, scalable online assessments for professional bodies and educational institutions. Having made the leap from traditional accounting into the technology sector\, Nick brings a unique perspective on the intersection of financial expertise and innovation. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow AI is transforming the finance profession — and what that means for your career\nWhy a CA qualification is a powerful springboard into the technology sector\nPractical advice on embracing new tools without losing the value of financial expertise\nNick’s story: from accountant to tech entrepreneur\n\nReserve your spot – It’s free\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n I am a*\n \n Chartered Accountant Member\n \n \n Chartered Accountant student/trainee\n \n \n OYW Ambassador\n \n \n None of the above\n Select Your Chartered Accountancy Institute*Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)Chartered Institute of Accountants in Malawi (ICAM)Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI)Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (CA Namibia)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ)The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)OtherOther - Please name your institute*Privacy Policy*\n \n I accept that the data I provide is used according to Chartered Accountants Worldwide Privacy Policy\n Newsletter\n \n I would like to receive the Chartered Accountants Worldwide email newsletter.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435940″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nEmbracing AI and Tech in Financial Careers\nNicholas Riemer CA(SA)\nCo-founder\, Invigilator \nIn 2020 Nicholas co-founded The Invigilator\, an ed tech solution currently used by more than 100 academic institutions. The Invigilator was the most downloaded education application across all app stores in South Africa in 2022\, 2023 and 2024 with 850 000 active users. The Invigilator solutions allow students to write assessments remotely in an all-inclusive manner\, making education more accessible and affordable. The company is currently expanding globally and received $11 million in investment this year to do so. Nicholas was also named the 2021 South African Chartered Accountants Top 35 under 35 overall winner as well as the Mail and Guardians top 200 young South Africans. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435962″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nSinéad Donovan\, host. CA(SA)\nChair of the IFAC International Panel on Accountancy Education \nSinéad Donovan was appointed Chair of the IFAC International Panel on Accountancy Education\, effective January 1\, 2026. Ms. Donovan is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and served as a partner in Grant Thornton Ireland from 2005 and as Chairperson of the firm from 2021 until January 2025 following the successful amalgamation with Grant Thornton US. \nShe served as President of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) 2023-2024 and successfully negotiated and secured a member vote for the historic amalgamation of CAI and CPA Ireland\, making CAI the largest professional body in Ireland. Ms. Donovan served on the Council of CAI until May 2025. \nCurrently\, Ms. Donovan sits on a number of boards as a non-executive director and chairs the audit and risk committee for the global organization Girls Not Brides. She also acts as strategic advisor to scaling and fast growth companies in the professional advisory and technology sector. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/nick-reimer/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Nic-Riemer-1920x1080-DMD-Promo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260312T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20260212T173047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T173047Z UID:435889-1773313200-1773316800@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms: What you need to know DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us to gain the clarity you need to prepare your business for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs) – a new concept that applies a carbon price to certain high carbon materials. \nIn this webinar\, delivered in partnership with Chartered Accountants Ireland\, we’ll unpack how the EU CBAM currently operates and what its implementation is revealing in practice. You’ll hear directly from a CBAM regulator\, alongside advisers sharing the key issues arising for their clients. We’ll also discuss what UK importers should be considering now\, ahead of the introduction of the UK CBAM in 2027. \nYou’ll leave with a clearer view of the requirements\, the factors that may affect your business and how CBAM is playing out in the EU. \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to put your questions directly to the speakers during a live Q&A. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand how the EU and UK CBAM regimes work and how they differ.\nUnderstand how imports will be affected and what this means for supply chains.\nLearn what your business needs to do to prepare.\n\nWho is this for?\n\nICAS students and members\nCAI students and members\nSupply chain partners involved in high carbon items\nNon-members\n\nCPD Event\nDepending upon your individual role and training and development needs\, attending this event can count towards your annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Register here »” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icas.com%2Fnews-insights-events%2Fupcoming-events%2Fonline-events%2Fcarbon-border-adjustment-mechanisms-what-you-need-to-know|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanisms-what-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Carbon-Border-Adjustment-Mechanisms.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20251120T143344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T143423Z UID:435758-1764115200-1766015999@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Gain 10 hrs CPD at the popular CPD Blitzes DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nSpeaker Lineup Announced\nHear directly from leading industry experts now confirmed for the 2025 CPD Blitzes. Expect practical insights\, technical updates\, and forward-looking perspectives to help you stay ahead in your profession. \nSecure your 2025 CPD hours\nThese half-day conferences deliver up to 10 hours of CPD packed with practical insights and technical updates from leading industry experts. \nWhy attend?\nQuality & Value: Expert-led sessions designed to keep you ahead. \nFlexible Options: Join in person or online – whatever works for you. \nRelevant Topics: From Financial Reporting and Taxation to AI and Neurodiversity in the Modern Workplace. \nWhether you’re an accountant in business or practice these blitzes are your opportunity to secure vital CPD hours for 2025 and gain actionable knowledge. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9s37UEc1B0″ align=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nDates & locations:\n\n26 November – Cork (in person)\n27 November – NI (in person)\n4 December – Dublin (in person)\n11 December – NI (online)\n17 December – ROI (online)\n\nSpaces fill fast – book now and finish the year strong! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/gain-10-hrs-cpd-at-the-popular-cpd-blitzes/ CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion,Seminars,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Blitz-1200-x-628-px-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250930T192339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T165413Z UID:435622-1763661600-1763663400@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Resilience and well-being in accountancy\, what's changed? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nDifference Makers Discuss: What’s Changed? Resilience and Well-Being in Accountancy – The Update\nJoin us for the follow-up discussion that accountancy professionals have been waiting for! \nIn January 2025\, we unveiled groundbreaking findings from our global well-being report\, revealing both the remarkable strengths and critical challenges facing Chartered Accountants worldwide. Nearly 700 professionals shared their experiences\, and the conversation sparked important dialogue across the profession. \nNow\, ten months later\,  Brad Hook\, and Declan Scott return to examine what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. \nWhat to Expect\nThis follow-up session will explore: \n\nProgress and setbacks: How has the profession responded to the January findings?\nEvolving challenges: What new pressures have emerged in 2025?\nReal-world impact: Success stories and lessons learned from firms implementing resilience strategies\nPractical next steps: Updated\, evidence-based strategies for building sustainable well-being in your workplace\n\nYour Expert Panel\nBrad Hook – Author of Start With Values (Penguin) Head of Resilience Lab @ Resilience Institute Speaker & Podcast Host.  Brad Hook is an internationally recognised author\, speaker\, and innovator in human performance and well-being. As the head of the Resilience Lab at the Resilience Institute and founder of the Values Institute\, he develops frameworks that enhance resilience\, mental clarity\, and personal growth. His work has helped people and organisations thrive amid change. Brad’s books\, including Start With Values (Penguin Random House)\, focus on practical tools for growth and balance. He’s also a contributor to Entrepreneur magazine\, the director of the documentary Waves of Freedom\, and the founder of Surfd\, a leading action sports publication. As host of The Brad Hook Podcast and The Resilience Podcast\, Brad engages with thought leaders to uncover actionable strategies for personal and professional growth. His mission is to inspire meaningful change and provide pathways to fulfilment. \nDeclan Scott – Founder and CEO at Spirited Business®.  Declan is the founder and CEO of Spirited Business®\, an organisation that supports leaders build extraordinary teams through collaboration and resilience. Declan’s passion is creating magic and challenged routine ways of thinking – helping people think outside the box and shift deeply entrenched mindsets. \nWhy This Matters Now\nThe accountancy profession continues to navigate unprecedented change. From evolving workplace dynamics to mounting complexity in client demands\, understanding where we are on the resilience journey is crucial for both individual practitioners and the profession’s future. \nWhether you attended the January session or are joining the conversation for the first time\, this webinar offers valuable insights into creating a healthier\, more sustainable profession for current and future Chartered Accountants. \nRegister Today\nSecure your place for this essential update on the state of well-being in the Chartered Accountancy profession. \nMissed the original discussion? Catch up on the January 2025 session and review the global well-being report before joining us.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/resilience-update/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Declan_brad_1920x1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251113T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20251001T141211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T204532Z UID:435621-1763056800-1763058600@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Carla S.Vijian\, a journey in ethics\, audit\, and marathon running DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Broadcasting at 12 noon and 6pm GMT \nFrom Malaysia to Manhattan – A Journey in Ethics\, Audit\, and Marathon Running\nRegister now for the fifth episode of Difference Makers Discuss\, featuring Carla Vijian\, Principal at IESBA\, in conversation with Sinead Donovan\, past president of Chartered Accountants Ireland. \nAbout This Session\nIn this compelling episode of our popular Difference Makers Discuss series\, we bring you the remarkable story of Carla Vijian\, whose career journey from Malaysian scholarship student to international ethics standard-setter offers invaluable insights for accounting professionals at every stage of their careers. \nJoin Sinead Donovan as she explores Vijian’s dynamic career path—from audit work across New Zealand\, Sydney\, and London to her current influential role shaping global ethics standards at the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA). \nWhat You’ll Discover\nThe Real World of Audit Forget stereotypes about desk work and box-ticking. Discover how audit training provides “permission to be curious” and opens doors to fascinating experiences—from watching deep-sea divers lay underwater pipes to understanding complex infrastructure projects. Learn why this professional skepticism becomes an invaluable lens for viewing business and the world. \nEthics in the Modern Age Understand how ethics standards don’t block innovation but instead provide the credibility that builds trust. Vijian draws fascinating connections between contemporary challenges—from carbon storage projects to debt-for-policy swaps—and the critical need for ethical frameworks in business. \nNavigating AI and Technology Get practical insights on the ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence in the accounting profession. Learn about IESBA’s principle-based guidelines and why accountants must maintain professional judgment even as technology advances. \nTrust in an Era of Misinformation Explore why accountants remain among the most trusted professions according to the Edelman Trust Barometer\, and what this trust means for the profession’s role in today’s complex business environment. \nLeadership Lessons from Unexpected Places Hear how marathon running taught Vijian about persistence\, discipline\, and resilience—and how these lessons translate directly to professional success. \nKey Takeaways for Your Career\nWhether you’re a student considering the profession\, an early-career professional\, or an experienced practitioner\, you’ll come away with: \n\nCuriosity as a discipline – How to cultivate questioning as a daily habit\nCourage over convenience – The importance of making difficult calls and standing by them\nConsistency (purpose with patience) – Why real progress takes time and persistent effort\n\nWhy Attend?\nThis session is perfect for: \n\nAccounting students exploring career paths\nEarly and mid-career professionals seeking inspiration\nLeaders interested in ethics and standard-setting\nAnyone passionate about the evolving role of accountants in society\nThose interested in how global standards are developed and implemented\n\nAbout Our Speakers\nCarla Vijian is Principal at the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA)\, an associate member of the New York State Society of CPAs\, and a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Her career spans audit roles in the public and private sectors across multiple continents. \nSinead Donovan is past president of Chartered Accountants Ireland and host of the Difference Makers Discuss series. \nRegister Now\nCan’t make the live session? Register anyway to receive the recording and stay connected with our global community of chartered accountants.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/carla-s-vijian/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Carla_generic_1920x1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251106T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251106T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20251001T141019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T080602Z UID:435620-1762452000-1762453800@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Nicola Ellam\, AI will take your job to a whole new level DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nAI Will Take Your Job to a Whole New Level: Join Us for an Inspiring Discussion on Accounting’s Future\nRegister now for this episode of Difference Makers Discuss\, broadcasting November 6th at 12 noon and 6pm GMT \nWhen 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 on November 6th for the fourth episode in the new season of Difference Makers Discuss\, where host Sinead Donovan\, past president of Chartered Accountants Ireland\, sits down with Nicola to explore one of the most ambitious technology transformations in professional services. \nRegister Now\nDon’t miss this inspiring conversation about how AI is transforming accounting—and why that’s great news for accountants at every career stage.  Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send you a link to watch the recording at your convenience.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout This Episode\nAs Managing Principal of CLA’s New York and New Jersey operations (CLA is ranked eighth among US accounting firms)\, Nicola Ellam is leading a groundbreaking initiative: a half-billion-dollar investment in what the firm calls their “Solutions Masterplan.” But this isn’t just about adopting new software—it’s about fundamentally reimagining what it means to be an accountant in the 21st century. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nIn this engaging conversation\, you’ll discover: \nDemocratizing AI for All Businesses \nHow CLA is bringing enterprise-level AI tools to small and middle-market businesses that couldn’t otherwise afford them—and what this means for the profession’s future. \nRethinking Training from Day One \nEllam shares how entry-level accountants are now starting their careers by reviewing AI-prepared work rather than doing data entry. Learn about CLA’s innovative use of sandboxes and simulations\, and their new CLA Academy programs that challenge traditional assumptions about who can succeed in accounting. \nSupporting Experienced Professionals \nDiscover how CLA created a dedicated change management department to help accountants at all career stages embrace transformation. Ellam draws fascinating parallels to when the internet first arrived in accounting—and why this moment is just as significant. \nThe Human Side of Technology \nWhy did CLA hire a Chief People Officer as one of their first moves in their AI journey? Find out why they insist “we’re not a technology firm—we’re a people firm” and what that means for skill development in areas like relationship building\, project management\, and critical thinking. \nA Global Perspective \nNicola’s journey from qualifying with ICAEW at PwC in the UK to earning her US CPA and leading major operations in New York offers unique insights into how the profession is evolving globally—and the surprising cultural differences that remain. \nWork-Life Balance in the AI Era \nThe conversation tackles an important question: if AI handles routine work\, what will accountants do with their time? Ellam’s answer focuses on better client service and more fulfilling lives\, both professionally and personally. \nWhy This Matters for Your Career\nWhether you’re a student considering the profession\, an early-career accountant wondering what your future holds\, or an experienced professional navigating rapid change\, this discussion offers valuable insights and genuine optimism about where accounting is headed. \nAs Sinead notes during the conversation\, they discuss the profession for 20 minutes without once mentioning numbers—covering instead technology\, relationships\, education\, and innovation. It’s a powerful reminder that accountancy is about so much more than calculations. \nAbout Our Guest\nNicola Ellam is Managing Principal of CLA’s New York and New Jersey operations. She qualified with ICAEW at PwC in the UK before moving to New York on what was meant to be a two-year secondment—ten years ago. She is exam-qualified with AICPA and brings a unique international perspective to discussions about the profession’s evolution. \nAbout the Series\nDifference Makers Discuss is a popular webinar and podcast series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide\, featuring conversations with inspiring professionals who are shaping the future of our profession. Each episode explores the journeys\, insights\, and innovations of leaders who are making a real difference. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/nicola-ellam/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nicola_web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251030T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251030T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20251001T140814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T070252Z UID:435619-1761847200-1761849000@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Mark Scully\, navigating neurodiversity in professional services DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nNavigating Neurodiversity in Professional Services: A Conversation with Mark Scully\nWhat does it take to thrive in professional services when your brain works differently? In this powerful episode of our Difference Makers Discuss series\, Sinead Donovan (past president of Chartered Accountants Ireland) sits down with Mark Scully\, founder of Braver and member of Chartered Accountants Ireland\, for an honest conversation about neurodiversity\, mental health\, and building truly inclusive workplaces. \nMark’s Story: From Hidden Struggles to Helping Others\nWhen Mark Scully joined KPMG’s tax graduate program in 2011\, his CV told the story of academic excellence: law degree\, barrister qualification\, and a bright future ahead. What it didn’t show were the silent battles he was fighting every single day. \nMark trained at a Big Four firm\, where he excelled academically but struggled with the unwritten rules of workplace culture. “I was looking around at my colleagues thinking\, ‘Why can’t I just do that?'” he recalls. His coping mechanism—saying yes to everything and working longer hours—led to burnout by 2013. \nIn 2021\, Mark received an autism diagnosis that transformed his understanding of himself and his career. The combination of diagnosis and coaching helped him develop sustainable working practices\, improve his performance\, and ultimately leave KPMG as a tax director to found Braver—a coaching and consulting firm specializing in neurodiversity. \nWhat You’ll Learn in This Session\nThe Reality of Neurodiversity in Professional Services \nMark shares candidly about: \n\nThe hidden challenges many professionals face in navigating workplace culture\nWhy academic success doesn’t always translate to workplace comfort\nThe three categories of neurodivergent people in every workplace\nHow mental health and neurodiversity are inextricably linked\n\nTransforming Management Approaches \nDiscover why traditional process-focused management needs to evolve: \n\nMoving from “this is how we’ve always done it” to outcome-focused flexibility\nWhy the transition to manager is so critical (and often poorly supported)\nHow to approach workplace challenges with compassion rather than blame\nTraining managers to work effectively with people who think differently\n\nCreating Neuroinclusive Workplaces \nMark explains that building inclusive environments isn’t about checklists—it’s about fundamental culture change: \n\nWhy there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to neurodiversity\nHow accommodations for neurodivergent employees benefit everyone\nThe importance of normalizing conversations about different working styles\nWhy person-centered\, flexible management improves outcomes across the board\n\nA Call to Leaders \nOne of the most powerful moments in this conversation addresses senior professionals who may be neurodivergent but haven’t spoken publicly about it. Mark shares how seeing representation changed his own journey and why visibility from leaders matters so profoundly. \nWhy This Matters to You\nWhether you’re: \n\nA professional wondering if you might be neurodivergent\nA manager looking to better support your team\nAn HR or L&D leader building inclusive workplace strategies\nA firm leader wanting to attract and retain diverse talent\n\nThis conversation offers practical insights and a compassionate framework for creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. \nKey Takeaways\nBy attending this webinar\, you’ll gain: \n✓ A deeper understanding of neurodiversity beyond stereotypes\n✓ Practical strategies for flexible\, person-centered management\n✓ Insights into the link between mental health and neurodiversity\n✓ Confidence to start conversations about different working styles in your organization\n✓ Real-world examples of how small changes can dramatically improve performance\n✓ Inspiration from Mark’s journey from struggling professional to successful entrepreneur \nAbout the Speakers\nMark Scully is founder of Braver\, a coaching and consulting firm specializing in neurodiversity. A member of Chartered Accountants Ireland\, Mark trained in tax at KPMG and worked there for over a decade before founding Braver in 2023. Diagnosed as autistic in 2021\, Mark now helps organizations build neuroinclusive cultures through training\, coaching\, and consultation. \nSinead Donovan is past president of Chartered Accountants Ireland and a respected voice in the accounting profession. She brings deep experience from practice and a passion for creating inclusive\, supportive professional environments. \nRegister Now\nThis is the third episode in the new season of Difference Makers Discuss\, Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s popular webinar and podcast series featuring conversations with leaders who are making a real difference in the accounting profession. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from Mark’s powerful journey and gain practical tools for building more inclusive workplaces. \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording. This conversation is too important to miss..[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/mark-scully/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mark_web_1920x1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251023T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251023T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20251001T140702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T205806Z UID:435618-1761242400-1761244200@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Ken Croarkin\, from Glasgow to New York DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nFrom Glasgow to New York: A Chartered Accountant’s Global Journey\nWe’re excited to invite you to the second episode of the new season of Difference Makers Discuss\, featuring an inspiring conversation between host Sinead Donovan\, past president of Chartered Accountants Ireland\, and Ken Croarkin\, Partner at EisnerAmper LLP in New York. \nWhy You Should Attend\nIn this engaging discussion\, Ken shares his remarkable journey from Glasgow to becoming a partner at one of America’s top 15 accounting firms. His story powerfully demonstrates the global opportunities available to chartered accountants and offers valuable insights for anyone considering an international career. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThe Power of the CA Qualification Discover how the chartered accountancy qualification serves as a genuine passport to global opportunities. Ken explains how his CA qualification enabled him to work across multiple countries and ultimately build a successful 27-year career in the United States. \nNavigating Reciprocity and US QualificationsKen provides firsthand insight into obtaining CPA licensure as an international accountant\, including the challenges he faced and how reciprocity agreements have since made the process easier for chartered accountants seeking to work in the US. \nThe Future of Audit and Accounting Hear Ken’s perspective on staying in the audit profession throughout his career\, the value of industry specialization\, and his optimistic view on how AI and technology will create opportunities rather than threats for the profession. \nPE Investment in Accounting Firms Learn about EisnerAmper’s experience as one of the first firms to secure private equity investment and how this has accelerated growth while maintaining audit quality and independence. \nSupporting International Members As a member of ICAS Council based overseas\, Ken discusses the unique perspective he brings and the importance of networking organizations like Chartered Accountants Worldwide for international members. \nWho Should Attend\nThis webinar is perfect for: \n\nChartered accountants considering international career moves\nStudents and newly qualified accountants exploring career options\nProfessionals interested in the audit profession\nAnyone curious about the global chartered accountancy community\n\nKey Takeaways\nKen’s story illustrates several important themes: \n\nThe value of saying “yes” to unexpected opportunities\nHow industry specialization can accelerate career growth\nThe continued demand for European chartered accountants in the US market\nThe importance of global professional networks\n\nAbout the Speakers\nKen Croarkin is a Partner at EisnerAmper LLP in New York\, specializing in insurance industry audit. He serves on the ICAS Council and is an active member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide USA. With over 27 years of experience in the US\, Ken brings a unique international perspective to the profession. \nSinead Donovan\, past president of Chartered Accountants Ireland\, hosts this engaging series that highlights exceptional chartered accountants from around the world. \nRegister Now\nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear Ken’s inspiring story and gain valuable insights into building an international accounting career. Whether you’re planning a move abroad or simply interested in the global accounting profession\, this webinar offers practical advice and motivation from someone who has successfully navigated the journey. \nCan’t make the live session? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording to watch at your convenience. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/ken-croarkin-eisneramper-llp/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ken_generic_1920x1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251016T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251016T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20251001T140614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T091456Z UID:435629-1760637600-1760639400@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Lem Chin Kok\, from police officer to AI pioneer DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nFrom Police Officer to AI Pioneer: Join Us for the Season Premiere of Difference Makers Discuss\nRegister now for this compelling conversation with Lem Chin Kok as he shares how accountants can lead technological transformation \nDon’t Miss This Season Premiere\nWhen Lem Chin Kok started his career over 30 years ago\, he was racing to crime scenes in a fast response car for the Singapore Police Force. Today\, he’s the CEO of an AI-first technology firm\, helping enterprises harness artificial intelligence in unprecedented ways. \nJoin us for the first episode of the new season of Difference Makers Discuss as host Sinead Donovan\, past president of Chartered Accountants Ireland\, speaks with this remarkable innovator about navigating technological disruption in the accounting profession. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nIn this engaging conversation\, Lem shares invaluable insights including: \nThe Power of AI in Fraud Detection: Discover how Lem’s team achieved a breakthrough 15 years ago\, using unsupervised machine learning to identify fraud in tens of millions of transactions—with nine out of ten flagged cases turning out to be actual fraud already charged in court. \nWhy Domain Expertise Is Your Competitive Advantage: Learn why data scientists alone couldn’t achieve these results\, and how accountants who understand both their profession and technology will lead the future. \nThe Case for Programming as a “Third Language”: Hear Lem’s provocative argument for why every accountant should learn programming—comparing it to learning English or Mandarin as an essential communication tool. \nTwo Types of AI\, Two Different Opportunities: Understand the distinction between classical predictive AI (for identifying anomalies in massive datasets) and generative AI (for removing mundane tasks)\, and how each transforms the accountant’s role. \nThe AI Twin Revolution: Get an exclusive look at Lem’s latest innovation—patented technology that goes beyond automation to perform cognitive\, judgment-based tasks while following your organization’s unique policies and procedures. \nWhy Attend?\nWhether you’re concerned about AI replacing accountants or excited about new technological possibilities\, this webinar offers a balanced\, practical perspective from someone who has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly two decades. \nLem’s journey from police officer to KPMG forensic leader (where he built a 100-strong team over 23 years) to AI entrepreneur provides a masterclass in how accountants can not just survive but thrive in an age of technological transformation. \nAbout Our Guest\nLem Chin Kok is CEO of ARTS and a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. His career spans 30+ years from the Singapore Police Force’s Commercial Crime Investigation squad to leading KPMG Singapore’s forensic practice. He was instrumental in developing the Financial Forensic Accounting Qualification—the first applied learning qualification of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region. \nAbout the Series\nDifference Makers Discuss is Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s popular webinar and podcast series\, featuring conversations with chartered accountants who are making a significant impact across the globe. Each episode explores the challenges\, innovations\, and insights that are shaping the future of the profession. \nRegister Now for the 16th October Webinar\nSpaces are limited. Secure your place to hear how one accountant is reshaping the profession and what it means for your future. \nCan’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/lem-chin-kok-from-police-officer-to-ai-pioneer/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lem_web_1920x1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T143000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250807T173807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T072607Z UID:435449-1757505600-1757514600@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Beyond Accounting – AI and Accountants 2025 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nSYNOPSIS: AI & Accountants 2025\nThis event includes two 90-minute webinars run back to back\,  with polling questions / audience CPE. This webinar follows on from last year’s look at AI and Accountants. Some 15 months later\, we continue that discussion with our focus on accountants and the future of our profession – what is changing and what we need to prepare for in embracing the opportunities that are changing the way we work. We will discuss specific concerns for accountants and give relatable examples. \nOur first session runs for about 90 minutes. It will start with Ian Browne and John Munnelly from Chartered Accountants Ireland presenting their institute’s perspective. Chris Easton will then give a short presentation of AI solutions he is working on and implementing. Jannie Wentzel will then moderate a discussion with our presenters and share some examples of his own. \nFor our second session we will switch to a panel discussion for 90 minutes. Ryan Clacher (SAICA) will moderate a discussion with a mix of CFO’s\, Practice based leaders and a recruiter about how AI is impacting them and how they expect it to impact their companies\, clients and customers.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Click here to register” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcawnetworkusa.com%2Fevent%2Fbeyond-accounting-ai-and-accountants-2025%2F|title:Click%20here%20to%20register|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/beyond-accounting-ai-and-accountants-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:CAW Network USA Events,Featured,Members Events,Panel Discussion,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Beyond-Accounting-AI-And-Accountants-2025-1920x1080-Richard.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250814T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250814T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250801T091559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T070901Z UID:435435-1755194400-1755196200@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss… Best of season 1 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In a world where the finance and accountancy profession are being reshaped by global challenges\, technological disruption\, and the urgent call for diversity\, Difference Makers Discuss… offers a rare window into the lives of those leading this transformation from within. \nSeason 1 takes listeners across continents and career milestones—unearthing stories of resilience\, leadership\, and purpose from Chartered Accountants around the world. Whether it’s navigating cultural transitions\, overcoming systemic bias\, breaking ground in sustainability\, or redefining leadership through inclusion\, each episode reveals how today’s professionals are driving change far beyond the balance sheet. \nKudzai Zendera – Grounded by heritage\, driven by purpose\nKudzai Zendera (ICAS) shares a compelling account of his journey from the UK to Zimbabwe and back again\, rising through the ranks at PwC and Standard Chartered Bank. His story is an exploration of identity\, belonging\, and the role cultural heritage plays in shaping an authentic leadership style. Kudzai’s episode reminds us that in a rapidly globalising profession\, our roots remain a powerful source of direction. \nAsma Shahbaz – Navigating risk in a fast-moving world\nAsma Shahbaz (ICAP) charts her path from student to senior specialist in governance and operational risk at Mashreq Bank. Her conversation offers a sharp lens on the evolving role of accountants in high-stakes decision-making. Through Asma’s experience\, we gain insight into what it takes to succeed in today’s demanding financial environment—and how adaptability\, curiosity\, and lifelong learning are indispensable. \nNaomi Walsh – From Tasmania to the world stage\nVice President of CA ANZ Naomi Walsh brings a candid\, energising perspective on international career mobility and leadership as a woman in finance. From her beginnings in rural Tasmania to working on the London Olympics\, Naomi’s episode touches on the personal growth unlocked through global exposure. Her reflections on confidence\, imposter syndrome\, and the power of saying “yes” are unmissable for aspiring leaders. \nMaria Teo – Chartered Accountants as architects of sustainability\nWith the climate crisis reshaping corporate priorities\, Maria Teo (ISCA) shines a spotlight on the evolving role of accountants in leading sustainable change. Starting in forensic auditing and moving into climate and ESG strategy\, Maria’s journey highlights the skills and mindset needed to embed sustainability into business decisions. Her contribution to One Young World underscores the urgency—and opportunity—of this agenda. \nCaroline Sherry – Leading through crisis with clarity\nCFO of Hostelworld PLC\, Caroline Sherry (CAI) stepped into her leadership role just as the pandemic hit. Her episode is a masterclass in resilience and strategic communication under pressure. Caroline opens up about transitioning from science to finance\, tackling imposter syndrome\, and pushing for gender equity in the boardroom. From investor relations to AI in travel\, this is an episode that bridges insight and honesty. \nWhy should I watch?\nSeason 1 of Difference Makers Discuss… proves that Chartered Accountants are not just stewards of numbers—they’re storytellers\, change agents\, and community builders. These episodes serve as a powerful reminder that success is not linear\, leadership is personal\, and our greatest difference often lies in the unique paths we take. \nWhether you’re an aspiring professional\, a seasoned practitioner\, or simply curious about the human stories behind global finance\, this season offers inspiration and insight in equal measure. \nJoin us on 14th August at 1800 BST[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nRegister to Attend\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-best-of-season-1/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DMD-Best-of-S1-Banner-1920x1080-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250618T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250618T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250611T112111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T064545Z UID:435316-1750237200-1750244400@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Eastern Region - Webcast topic 1: Creative escapes: Using art\, music\, and micro-adventures for mental wellness DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis webcast will explore the intersection of creativity and adventure as powerful tools for boosting mental health. We’ll examine how engaging in creative activities like painting\, writing\, or music can serve as a therapeutic outlet for emotional expression and stress relief. Additionally\, we’ll introduce the concept of “micro-adventures”—short\, spontaneous local trips designed to break routine\, refresh the mind\, and promote mental resilience. Experts in art therapy\, music therapy\, and outdoor exploration will provide practical tips for integrating creativity and micro-adventures into daily life to help reduce anxiety\, alleviate burnout\, and foster emotional wellness. \nWho should attend?\nEveryone \nCPD hours\n2 hours \nThis event was first published by SAICA at the following URL: https://www.saica.org.za/event-system/view/?event=702[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nMeet the Speakers\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435317″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Riaan Manser\nAdventurer\, author and speaker \nRiaan Manser is a world-renowned explorer boasting many a world record. His arguably most famous journey was that of circumnavigating the entire continent of Africa by bicycle. 2 years 2 months covering over 38 000km and passing through 34 countries of Africa. Some countries ranked as the most dangerous on planet earth. Captured by rebel soldiers in Liberia to been held captive by Al Qaeda in Algeria. \nCircumnavigating Madagascar in a kayak and similarly around Iceland in a double Kayak added two more world firsts to his name. But this wasn’t enough. He decided to rope his then girlfriend into his world. Attempting to row from Africa to North America. The first human to attempt and successfully complete this continent-to-continent ocean row. Manser went on to row more oceans and in total has covered more than 22 000km on open ocean. \nHe is in a league of his own.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435318″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Tiffany Blignaut\nCA(SA)\nAdventurer & Advocate for Wellbeing \nTiffany Blignaut is a Chartered Accountant (SA) with a passion for adventure\, creativity\, and personal growth. After years abroad\, she returned home\, embracing Africa’s contrasts\, peace\, and vibrant people. Driven by a lifelong dream\, she embarked on a solo journey through Africa in her Land Rover Defender\, balancing work with exploration while making her way to Tanzania to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. Along the way\, she faced challenges\, formed unexpected connections\, and found strength in community. Tiffany believes that adventure isn’t about expertise\, it’s about connection\, collaboration\, and courage. She inspires others to step beyond routine\, embrace creativity and freedom\, and reconnect with nature and one other. A strong advocate for community upliftment\, she shares how exploration and expression can lead to renewal\, empowerment and personal growth.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435319″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Alexa Scher\nClinical Psychologist\nMental Health Consultant\, Educator and Advocate \nAlexa Scher is a clinical psychologist and mental health consultant with a deep commitment to promoting psychological well-being and awareness. With over five years of experience running her own private practice\, Alexa brings compassion\, insight\, and clinical expertise to her therapeutic work.Her passion for mental health awareness and advocacy extends well beyond the therapy room. For many years\, Alexa has been actively involved in delivering mental health awareness talks and workshops\, through her ongoing collaboration with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). Driven by the belief that knowledge is a powerful tool for healing\, Alexa strives to increase public understanding of mental health issues. Her mission is to empower individuals on their path to wellness by breaking down stigma\, encouraging open dialogue\, and equipping people with the tools and insights they need to thrive.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/eastern-region-webcast-topic-1-creative-escapes-using-art-music-and-micro-adventures-for-mental-wellness/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Wellness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250521T081436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T180235Z UID:435277-1749146400-1749148200@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss - Best of Season 2 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]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. \nChartered 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. \nOver 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. \nNow\, we’ve curated some of the standout moments that truly moved the dial. \nWhat to Expect in the Special Episode\nThe Best of Season 2 captures: \n\nGame-changing advice from finance professionals who’ve redefined leadership in times of uncertainty.\nSharp insights into how technology and ethics intersect — especially in AI\, cybersecurity\, and responsible innovation.\nGlobal voices on creating sustainable business models that deliver long-term impact.\nInspiring personal stories from professionals who’ve turned challenges into catalysts for change.\n\nThis 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. \nDon’t miss out—register now to gain expert insights into the forces reshaping Chartered Accountancy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSave the Date\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMeet the Speakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435111″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Alex Russell is an Associate Director at Ipsos Corporate Reputation\, working mainly on financial and professional services clients.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”434628″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Our Host: Ainslie van Onselen\, Chair of Chartered Accountants Worldwide\, CEO of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) \nAinslie has been the Chief Executive Officer of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand since May 2020 (CAANZ). For more than 20 years Ainslie enjoyed a parallel career as a law partner and non-executive director\, before progressing into senior C-suite executive roles including Managing Director and CEO of RAMS Home Loans and running Australia’s second largest bank\, Westpac’s $200 billion retail deposits and credit card portfolio. \nAinslie is passionate about social justice\, inclusion and diversity. She is the former Global Director of Women’s Markets\, Inclusion and Diversity for Westpac and currently serves as a Commissioner of Legal Aid New South Wales and Chair of New South Wales number one non-select private school\, Kambala Girls School and is a member of Chief Executive Women\, Australia. \nAn Australian Financial Review Women of Influence winner and a former 40 under 40 WA Business News and University of Western Australia Award winner\, Ainslie was invited to represent CAANZ and the accounting and auditing professions at the Australian Government’s 2022 Jobs Summit. \nAs well as steering CAANZ’s strategy and digital and data transformation\, Ainslie drives CAANZ’s inclusion and diversity agenda and is a prominent advocate for global sustainability and ESG standards.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-best-of-season-2/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bestof_banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Jakarta:20250523T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Jakarta:20250523T113000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250515T094928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T141029Z UID:435263-1747989000-1747999800@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Future - Proofing Economies: the Strategic Role of Accountants in Turbulent Times DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from IFAC President Jean Bouquot as he shares his invaluable insights on how future-ready accountants can prepare and take decisive action to thrive in the evolving landscape. \nIAI together with IFAC and IDX will organize an international seminar “Future – Proofing Economies: the Strategic Role of Accountants in Turbulent Times”. \nThe global economy is facing unprecedented challenges driven by geopolitical tensions\, rapid technological advancements\, shifting regulatory frameworks\, climate change and sustainability issues. Economic disruptions\, supply chain volatility\, and evolving consumer behaviors require organizations to adopt resilient strategies that ensure long-term growth. Amid these uncertainties\, accountants are now expected to act as strategic advisors who provide data-driven insights\, manage financial risks\, and support sustainable business decisions. \nTo register\, kindly click the following link: https://bit.ly/IAI_IFAC_IDX or scan the QR Code on the flyer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”435266″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”435267″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/future-proofing-economies-the-strategic-role-of-accountants-in-turbulent-times/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Members Events,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Accountants.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250514T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250507T085801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T110008Z UID:435246-1747231200-1747234800@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:From Isolation to Inclusion: Building mental wellbeing through professional communities DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nEvent summary\nIt’s widely believed that belonging to communities can provide us with a purpose\, a sense of belonging\, safety and support in hard times – all of which can have a positive impact on our mental health. \nJoin us during Mental Health Awareness Week as we explore this year’s theme of community and the role it plays in fostering healthy mental wellbeing. \nOur panel will discuss how\, in an increasingly fragmented world\, professional networks\, mentoring\, and peer support can make a tangible difference to your mental health.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nLearning outcomes\n\nUnderstand how professional communities and support networks contribute to mental health and wellbeing.\nExplore the impact of community on mental health in professional settings\, including neurodiversity and leadership challenges.\nDiscover the resources available through ICAS’s Wellbeing and Employer Assistance Programs for members\, students and their families.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]They’ll consider how belonging to a professional community can help with challenges including career transitions\, entrepreneurship\, and high-pressure leadership roles. \nAnd together\, we’ll navigate topics such as neurodiversity and mental health in the workplace\, breaking isolation in the accounting profession and the impact of community and connection on our mental wellbeing. \nThe conversation will be hosted by Jonny Jacobs CA\, CFO at Holland & Barrett and Mental Health Advocate\, and the panel will also feature: \n\nIndy Singh Hothi CA – Former ICAS President\, Community & Leadership Advocate\nLisa Blum CA – Finance Business Partner at Lloyds Banking Group\nRhona Thomson CA – Executive Director at Morgan Stanley Fund Services\n\nYou’ll be able to join in on the discussion during the Q&A and discover how we support ICAS students and members through our Wellbeing Programme and the expansion of our Employer Assistance Programme to all members and their immediate family. \nCPD\nDepending upon your individual role and training and development needs\, watching this webinar can count towards your annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement. \nWho is this for?\n\nICAS members\nICAS students\nNon-members\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Book now »” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fevents.teams.microsoft.com%2Fevent%2F2687fe57-7818-4244-b767-ba4199ec5f3f%40db948178-b83a-4eee-8e9d-8177b14fd979|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435247″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Jonny Jacobs CA (Host)\nCFO\, Holland & Barrett \nJonny has a wealth of experience across commercial\, operational and group roles having been Head of Food Finance at M&S Food\, Finance Director EMEA at Starbucks and now as Group Finance Director at Holland & Barratt. His passion to drive broad positive societal change is reflected in his roles as a Trustee of the Mental Health Foundation\, Non Exec of Mental Health at Work\, One Young World Ambassador\, Goalkeeper of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. For ICAS he is Chair of the Remuneration Committee and is a member of Oversight Board.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435248″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Indy Hothi CA\nPast President\, ICAS \nIndy was the ICAS President 2022 – 2023. \nThrough his passion for social and humanitarian causes\, Indy was a trustee of Khalsa Aid International\, a charity which provides humanitarian aid in disaster areas and civil conflict zones. His work has led him to the frontline on a few projects including Iraq\, DR Congo\, Lebanon\, Nepal and Haiti. \nIndy was recognised as One Young CA in 2015 and joined ICAS Council in 2016\, representing England and Wales and supporting engagement with under 35s and the broader London community (through the London Area Network).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435249″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Rhona Thomson CA\nExecutive Director\, Morgan Stanley Fund Services \nRhona is a Chartered Accountant (ICAS) having qualified with EY. With over 20 years in the financial services industry she has had exposure to internal investment accounting\, financial controller and 3rd party fund administration. \nCurrently she runs the Glasgow office of Morgan Stanley Fund Services which offer fund administration services to Hedge Funds globally.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435250″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Lisa Blum CA\nFinance Business Partner\, Lloyds Banking Group \nLisa completed her ICAS training contract with Lloyds Banking Group after being awarded the ICAS Gold Medal and was formally admitted as a member of ICAS in November 2023. During her time on the LBG graduate programme\, Lisa has gained experience in various areas of the Group\, including financial reporting\, regulatory control and finance business partnering\, before securing a role as Finance Manager in Retail Finance in June 2023\, followed by a role as Finance Business Partner in Group Costs & Investments in May 2024.\nOutside of work Lisa is a competitive powerlifter having competed at both national and international level events and also spends her time volunteering at various Scottish Powerlifting competitions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nEvent contact details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Contact the events team” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fevents%40icas.com|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/from-isolation-to-inclusion-building-mental-wellbeing-through-professional-communities/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Members Events,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Webinar-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250501T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250312T162211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T162211Z UID:435092-1746086400-1764522000@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Women in Leadership (WiL) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWiL is a global leadership programme for women working across practice\, industry and public sectors in senior management\, partner or board roles. The programme seeks to refine and craft participants authentic leadership style.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register interest »” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icaew.com%2Flearning-and-development%2Facademy%2Fleadership-development-programmes%2Fwomen-in-leadership%2Fregistration-of-interest-form|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=””] \nWhat past delegates have to say about the programme:\n“The WIL programme exceeded my expectations. I have done leadership workshops previously\, but there is a huge difference in conversation and understanding when it is women only. ” \nProgramme overview\nWiL is a six-month programme. Through workshops\, peer learning\, personal assessments and one-on-one coaching or mentoring\, participants will learn the essential skills\, capabilities and behaviours to harness their personal strengths and translate them into a unique and powerful leadership style that can thrive in any environment. The programme structure allows participants the time and space to focus\, reflect\, and practise while performing their daily duties. \nWiL gives participants the unique opportunity to be mentored by an experienced finance leader from a large listed or private company. Our mentors have been selected for their extensive business experience\, leadership capability and commitment to people development. \nThis programme will give you 51 CPD hours in total. \nKey details\nDuration: 6 months\nLocation: London and online\nDate: May 2025 \nParticipant profile\nWomen typically in or aiming for senior management\, partner or board roles. Participants can work across practice\, industry and public sector. \n360 assessment\nParticipants will complete the CliftonStrengths online 360 assessment. Afterwards\, they will receive a personalised results report that highlights their natural strengths and how they can develop them further to maximise role performance. \nPractical workshops\nWiL workshops simulate the core challenges leaders face\, enabling participants to prepare and practice in a consequence-free environment. \nThere are five workshops: \n\nMaximise engagement\, performance and understanding of others\nInfluence your businesses agenda and culture\nLead with impact and presence\nBe a successful influencer and innovator in your organisation\nReflect and visualise your future and overcome any leadership obstacle\n\nPeer learning groups\nThroughout the programme\, participants will share their challenges with their peers in a confidential\, supportive environment. Their peers will provide them with insightful\, objective viewpoints that will allow them to tackle the problem from a different perspective. \nExternal input from C-suite experts\nThroughout the programme participants will learn from CFOs/ CEOs/ COOs across various industries. Our C-suite experts will share their experiences and examples of how they have overcome some of the challenges participants will face in their career. \nPersonal one to one guidance from a professional coach or mentor\nParticipants will have six 90-minute sessions booked around their schedule with an experienced coach or mentor throughout the programme. \nThese professionals are there to impart their invaluable wisdom and help participants navigate current and future work challenges. \nParticipants will choose who they partner with\, with the guidance of the ICAEW programme manager. \nThis event was first published by ICAEW at the following URL: https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/academy/leadership-development-programmes/women-in-leadership[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/women-in-leadership-wil/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Members Events,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Women-in-Leadership.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ICAEW":MAILTO:events@icaew.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250327T162811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T074808Z UID:435109-1745517600-1745519400@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Special episode of Difference Makers Discuss - AI and the future of the global Chartered Accountancy profession DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for an exclusive episode of Difference Makers Discuss\, where we unpack the findings of the inaugural global AI research study conducted by Chartered Accountants Worldwide in collaboration with IPSOS UK. \nThis groundbreaking report\, based on insights from almost 3\,000 respondents across 48 countries and 13 professional Chartered Accountancy institutes\, reveals how AI is already transforming the profession. It highlights key opportunities\, challenges\, and the current state of AI adoption\, offering a crucial roadmap for Chartered Accountants navigating this digital\nshift. \nIn this episode\, Chair of Chartered Accountants Worldwide and CEO of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, Ainslie van Onselen is joined by Alex Russell\, Associate Director at Ipsos Corporate Reputation. Together\, they will explore the key findings from the report and discuss the implications for the future of the profession globally. \nDon’t miss out—register now to gain expert insights into how AI is reshaping Chartered Accountancy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSave the Date\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMeet the Speakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435111″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Alex Russell is an Associate Director at Ipsos Corporate Reputation\, working mainly on financial and professional services clients.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”434628″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Our Host: Ainslie van Onselen\, Chair of Chartered Accountants Worldwide\, CEO of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) \nAinslie has been the Chief Executive Officer of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand since May 2020 (CAANZ). For more than 20 years Ainslie enjoyed a parallel career as a law partner and non-executive director\, before progressing into senior C-suite executive roles including Managing Director and CEO of RAMS Home Loans and running Australia’s second largest bank\, Westpac’s $200 billion retail deposits and credit card portfolio. \nAinslie is passionate about social justice\, inclusion and diversity. She is the former Global Director of Women’s Markets\, Inclusion and Diversity for Westpac and currently serves as a Commissioner of Legal Aid New South Wales and Chair of New South Wales number one non-select private school\, Kambala Girls School and is a member of Chief Executive Women\, Australia. \nAn Australian Financial Review Women of Influence winner and a former 40 under 40 WA Business News and University of Western Australia Award winner\, Ainslie was invited to represent CAANZ and the accounting and auditing professions at the Australian Government’s 2022 Jobs Summit. \nAs well as steering CAANZ’s strategy and digital and data transformation\, Ainslie drives CAANZ’s inclusion and diversity agenda and is a prominent advocate for global sustainability and ESG standards.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-ipsos-special/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DMDLive_IPSOS_1920x1080_banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250424T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250425T123000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250312T155735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T155735Z UID:435090-1745487000-1745584200@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Understand your impact - a workshop for women DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Create your strong\, self-aware personal profile to make yourself memorable\, effective and appear confident even in the most stressful situations. When do you find it hardest to make an impact? For some it might be a large audience\, for others a challenging meeting\, influencing senior colleagues or an ad-hoc presentation. Understand Your Impact\, is a session for women that works on connecting you with your unique strengths\, increasing awareness of your powerful voice and using these elements as the foundation for strategies that mean you are memorable\, effective and drive positive outcomes\, even in the most stressful situations.[/vc_column_text]“I learnt a lot! Good practical hints and tips.”Delegate feedback \n[vc_column_text css=””]In Understand Your Impact we work on developing self-awareness. Does your current impact reflect your unique qualities\, values\, talents\, your hard-won experience and the personal qualities that underpin your professional skills? If not\, what are the barriers that are getting in your way? \nThe session examines the profile and footprint you want to leave and how powerful non-verbals\, structure\, clarity and the language you choose are integral parts of developing this so that you can comfortably hold the room with authority.[/vc_column_text]“Hugely interesting\, informative & reaffirming.”\nDelegate feedback \n[vc_column_text css=””]Understand Your Impact is not about changing anything about yourself. It is simply about making your strengths work harder\, being able to access them under pressure and avoiding the common pitfalls which trip up so many people. It doesn’t matter if you feel that you’re quiet\, nervous or super-confident. It’s about awareness\, emphasis and developing the skills to communicate your value effectively. \nThis is a fast-paced\, interactive course that blends neuroscience with the latest business research and proven entertainment production values. You will leave with a toolbox of techniques you can implement immediately. \nLearning outcomes:\n\nIncreased awareness of the impact you feel you create versus. the one you want to create\nUnderstanding the barriers to impact.\nConnecting with your strengths.\nHarnessing the power of your non-verbal communication.\nDelivering with authority so that your impact translates.\nCreating a best practice impact action plan.\n\nCPD hours\nICAEW’s revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this course could contribute up to 6 hours of verifiable CPD\, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. \nA copy of the course booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year. \nWho should attend?\nFinance professionals of every level wanting to boost their presence and influence and understand their impact. \nCourse enquiries\nContact: Events information team \nWebchat\nEmail\nTelephone \nThis event was first published by ICAEW at the following URL: https://events.icaew.com/pd/29692/2025-understand-your-impact-a-workshop-for?txt=women&returncom=productlist&source=search[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/understand-your-impact-a-workshop-for-women/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Members Events,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ICAEW":MAILTO:events@icaew.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250226T090933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T073923Z UID:435065-1743703200-1743705000@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss Special: Global Challenges and the Drive for Sustainability with Carmine Di Noia (OECD) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Us for a Special episode of Difference Makers Discuss: Global Challenges and the Drive for Sustainability with Carmine Di Noia (Director for Financial and Enterprise Affairs at the OECD) \nIn our upcoming episode of Difference Makers Discuss\, Ainslie van Onselen\, Chair of Chartered Accountants Worldwide and CEO of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, will be speaking with Carmine Di Noia\, the Director for Financial and Enterprise Affairs at the OECD. This special conversation will dive into the crucial global challenges we face today and the role of finance professionals in tackling them. \nEvent highlights: \n\nAddressing critical issues: Carmine Di Noia will discuss how finance professionals can play a key role in confronting the climate crisis\, driving digital transformation\, and ultimately helping to shape cleaner\, stronger economies.\nThe OECD’s mission: Learn about the OECD’s work\, including its collaborations with the G20 and IMF\, to promote sustainable development and social equity.\nCorporate governance in the digital age: Explore the evolving landscape of corporate governance\, where digitalisation and ESG principles are transforming business practices.\nThe role of Chartered Accountants: Discover how Chartered Accountants are adapting to new standards and the importance of responsible business conduct\, especially in light of rising geopolitical tensions.\nAdvice for young CEOs: Don’t miss Carmine’s invaluable advice for young CEOs—curiosity and varied experiences as keys to thriving in today’s economic environment.\n\nWe invite you to join us for this insightful discussion that will explore both the opportunities and challenges of driving sustainability in today’s fast-changing world. \nBroadcasting live on the web and on our LinkedIn channel on Thursday 3rd April at 18:00 GMT – Don’t miss it \nStay tuned for more details and be part of this important conversation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSave the Date\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMeet the Speakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435067″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nCarmine Di Noia is the Director for Financial and Enterprise Affairs at the OECD. \nHe has over 30 years of experience in the area of financial markets and enterprise affairs. Previously\, he was Commissioner for the Italian Securities and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) and Deputy Director General at the Association of Italian Corporations (ASSONIME). \nAn Italian national\, he holds a Doctorate Degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a Doctorate Degree in Economic Theory and Institutions from Università di Roma Tor Vergata. He is a full Professor of Financial Markets and Banking at the Business School of Luiss University. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”434628″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Our Host: Ainslie van Onselen\, Chair of Chartered Accountants Worldwide\, CEO of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) \nAinslie has been the Chief Executive Officer of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand since May 2020 (CAANZ). For more than 20 years Ainslie enjoyed a parallel career as a law partner and non-executive director\, before progressing into senior C-suite executive roles including Managing Director and CEO of RAMS Home Loans and running Australia’s second largest bank\, Westpac’s $200 billion retail deposits and credit card portfolio. \nAinslie is passionate about social justice\, inclusion and diversity. She is the former Global Director of Women’s Markets\, Inclusion and Diversity for Westpac and currently serves as a Commissioner of Legal Aid New South Wales and Chair of New South Wales number one non-select private school\, Kambala Girls School and is a member of Chief Executive Women\, Australia. \nAn Australian Financial Review Women of Influence winner and a former 40 under 40 WA Business News and University of Western Australia Award winner\, Ainslie was invited to represent CAANZ and the accounting and auditing professions at the Australian Government’s 2022 Jobs Summit. \nAs well as steering CAANZ’s strategy and digital and data transformation\, Ainslie drives CAANZ’s inclusion and diversity agenda and is a prominent advocate for global sustainability and ESG standards.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-oecd-special/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Carmine_CAW_webbanner_1920x1080-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250326T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250326T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250303T170315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T170315Z UID:435076-1742983200-1742986800@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Accelerating action on nature: a new guide to get you started DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nEvent information\nAll businesses depend on nature\, yet it’s being depleted at an unprecedented rate\, creating new risks and opportunities. Accountants will increasingly be needed to help measure\, manage and communicate these impacts\, including their financial implications. \nICAEW has been working with the Global Accounting Alliance to develop a new starter guide to nature for accountants\, to build knowledge on nature and why it matters to the roles of accountants in business and practice\, equipping them to lead and advise their organisations and clients effectively on this increasingly business-critical issue. \nWhether you are a board member\, an executive\, report preparer\, or assurer – join this webinar to discover how to start embedding nature into your work\, navigate regulations with confidence and engage stakeholders effectively. \nKey benefits\n\nBuild your knowledge on key concepts\, for example\, on nature and biodiversity\, nature-related risks and opportunities\, and the business case for action.\nUnderstand why nature matters to your role and discover practical steps to get started.\nStay ahead of nature-related regulations and explore best practices.\nLearn how to engage key stakeholders on nature e.g.\, internal teams\, investors\, regulators\, and experts.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nMeet the Speakers\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435077″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Jim Knafo\, CEO\, Global Accounting Alliance\nJim is the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA)\, an alliance of 10 leading professional accountancy bodies representing over 1\,400\,000 accountants in more than 180 countries. The GAA promotes quality services\, shares information\, collaborates on international issues important to the accounting profession\, and undertakes special projects to advance the accounting profession. Jim frequently meets with key stakeholders in addition to providing his leadership to the GAA’s Working Groups. These Working Groups focus on areas such as accountancy education\, sustainability\, tax\, ethics\, and influence & advocacy.\nIn addition to his role at GAA\, Jim is the Director of Global Alliances at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA)\, where he represents the Association internationally and helps develop and implement global strategies. \nJim is actively involved in various volunteer positions. He is a Board Member of the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) and served as its President from 2021 to 2023. He is also a Council Member of the IFRS Foundation’s Integrated Reporting and Connectivity Council (IRCC). Furthermore\, Jim has been a Technical Advisor to the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) since 2012\, providing guidance to the IFAC Council and Board of Directors. He also serves on the IFAC Membership Committee\, which oversees membership admissions\, suspensions\, and expulsions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”435078″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Emily McKenzie\, Technical Director\, TFND\nEmily has significant experience on integrating nature in policy\, finance\, economics and decision-making. Prior to joining TNFD in November 2021\, she led the analytical team that produced the global Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity\, based at the UK Economics and Finance Ministry. Emily was previously seconded to the Capitals Coalition where she helped develop the Natural Capital Protocol in its Technical Group. \nEmily worked for a decade in the WWF Global Science team\, where she helped establish and lead the Natural Capital Project at Stanford University\, helping decision-makers apply InVEST – leading ecosystem service modelling software. While at WWF\, she supported The Coca Cola Company and Guggenheim Partners to consider dependencies and impacts on nature\, and sustainability standards. \nShe helped design the Environmental Land Management scheme in England – a major national agricultural subsidy reform programme – based at the UK Department of Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Other previous roles included establishing environmental economics programmes at the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission as an Overseas Development Institute Fellow. She holds Masters degrees in International Policy from Stanford University and Economics at the University of Cambridge. Based in London\, Emily speaks English\, and basic Bislama\, Fijian\, German and French.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nCPD hours\nICAEW’s revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this webinar could contribute up to 1 hour of verifiable CPD\, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. \nA copy of the webinar booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year. \nCosts\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nRate \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]ICAEW Member[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Non-Member[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Retired Member[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Life Member[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Student[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Affiliate Members[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nCost \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]No Charge[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]£15.00 + VAT[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]No Charge[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]No Charge[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]No Charge[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]No Charge[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]ICAEW members and non-members are welcome to join. This event is organised by the Sustainability & Climate Change Community. Please click here to join online. \nFAQs\nShould you experience any difficulties booking onto the event\, please go to our events support page – how to book. \nLegal Disclaimer\nThe Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) does not endorse or recommend any third-party products\, services\, or companies mentioned during this event or in related materials. References to any such products\, services\, or companies are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ICAEW. \nThe views and opinions expressed by third-party speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views\, positions\, or policies of ICAEW. ICAEW does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy\, completeness\, or legality of the content presented by third-party speakers. \nFor further information or clarification\, please contact ICAEW directly. \nICAEW’s terms and conditions for events\nEvent terms and conditions\nData protection statement[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/accelerating-action-on-nature-a-new-guide-to-get-you-started/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nature-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ICAEW":MAILTO:events@icaew.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20250110T181930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T071221Z UID:434981-1738260000-1738261800@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss: Resilience in the Chartered Accountancy profession DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJoin Us for a Special episode of Difference Makers Discuss Live: Resilience in the Chartered Accountancy profession \nWe’re excited to invite you to a special episode of Difference Makers Discuss Live\, where we’ll unveil the findings of the inaugural global report into the resilience of the Chartered Accountancy profession— a groundbreaking study conducted in collaboration with the Resilience Institute. \nHosted by Dee France\, Wellbeing and Support Lead at Chartered Accountants Ireland and Chair of the Chartered Accountants Worldwide Wellbeing Taskforce\, this episode will take an in-depth look into insights gleaned from nearly 700 Chartered Accountants worldwide. \nKey Highlights Include: \n\nThe strengths driving success in the profession: curiosity\, altruism\, and adaptability.\nThe challenges professionals face: multitasking\, worry\, and sleep deprivation.\nPractical strategies for building resilience: monotasking techniques\, cognitive behavioural strategies\, and resilience training.\n\nDee will be joined by expert guests: \n\nBrad Hook\, Author\, Partner & Head of the Resilience Lab who authored the report\nDeclan Scott\, Chartered Accountant and Senior Consultant from the Resilience Institute\n\nTogether\, they’ll discuss how these findings can shape the future of Chartered Accountancy\, empowering professionals to thrive while prioritising their well-being. \nBroadcasting live on our LinkedIn channel on Thursday 30th January at 1800 GMT – Don’t miss it \nStay tuned for more details and be part of this important conversation. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Global Wellbeing Report” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcharteredaccountantsworldwide.com%2Fglobal-well-being-report%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSave the Date\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMeet the Speakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”434985″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBrad Hook\nAuthor of Start With Values (Penguin) Head of Resilience Lab @ Resilience Institute Speaker & Podcast Host \nBrad Hook is an internationally recognised author\, speaker\, and innovator in human performance and well-being. As the head of the Resilience Lab at the Resilience Institute and founder of the Values Institute\, he develops frameworks that enhance resilience\, mental clarity\, and personal growth. His work has helped people and organisations thrive amid change. Brad’s books\, including Start With Values (Penguin Random House)\, focus on practical tools for growth and balance. He’s also a contributor to Entrepreneur magazine\, the director of the documentary Waves of Freedom\, and the founder of Surfd\, a leading action sports publication. As host of The Brad Hook Podcast and The Resilience Podcast\, Brad engages with thought leaders to uncover actionable strategies for personal and professional growth. His mission is to inspire meaningful change and provide pathways to fulfilment. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”434984″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nDeclan Scott FCA \nFounder and CEO at Spirited Business® \nDeclan is the founder and CEO of Spirited Business®\, an organisation that supports leaders build extraordinary teams through collaboration and resilience. Declan’s passion is creating magic and challenged routine ways of thinking – helping people think outside the box and shift deeply entrenched mindsets. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”434983″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]Our Host: Dee France\nWellbeing and Support Lead at Chartered Accountants Ireland & Chair of the Chartered Accountants Worldwide wellbeing taskforce \nDee France is Wellbeing Lead at Chartered Accountants Ireland\, managing Thrive Wellbeing Hub\, and CA Support\, the Institute’s registered charity set up to provide financial assistance supports to members and students. With over 25 years’ experience working in multi-nationals in both London and Dublin\, she is well placed to understand the challenges\, as well as the enjoyment\, of working in high-pressure environments. Dee brings her natural empathy and passion for hope-orientated mental health\, stress management and holistic wellbeing solutions to her role at the Institute. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-resilience/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DeeFrance_1920x1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T132245 CREATED:20241128T100440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T174800Z UID:434939-1734026400-1734028200@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com SUMMARY:Difference Makers Discuss... LIVE Season 2 Episode 3 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for episode 3 of the new season of “Difference Makers Discuss Live”\, a journey through the world of global themes\, where purpose meets passion… \nEach episode of this series brings you face-to-face with leading experts from member institutes worldwide\, delving deep into globally relevant themes such as AI & Tech\, Sustainability\, Ethics\, Governance\, and more.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nSeason 2 Episode 3: A conversation with CA ANZ President\, Tinashe Kamangira.\nFrom Zimbabwe to Perth: Tinashe’s trailblazing career in Chartered Accounting\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Explore the fascinating journey of Tinashe Kamangira\, a trailblazer in the accountancy world\, who takes us from his roots in Zimbabwe to a thriving career in Perth\, Australia. As the President of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and a Director at Deloitte\, Tinashe offers a unique perspective on leadership and the cultural transitions that shaped his path. \nIn this webinar Tinashe will share the challenges and triumphs of his leadership journey\, where resilience and encouragement became his guiding forces. His experience as the youngest chair of the Western Australian Council sheds light on the fresh insights young leaders bring to pressing issues like cost of living and housing. \nWe will also delve into the evolving landscape of the accounting profession\, discussing initiatives aimed at increasing diversity and the introduction of non-degree routes into Chartered Accountancy\, which aim to broaden access and attract talent from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. \nTinashe has a passion for philanthropy\, and he will discuss his volunteering adventures with organisations like St Vincent de Paul and speak about  the vital role accountancy skills play in supporting meaningful change and governance. \nThis episode is a testament to the power of empathy\, strategic thinking\, and the profound impact of giving back to the community. \nDon’t miss this event.  Fill out the form below and save the date![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSave the Date\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMeet the Speakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”434942″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]About Tinashe Kamangira FCA \nTinashe is a Director at Deloitte Australia. He has more than a 16 years of accounting\, taxation and business advisory experience\, serving private businesses and their owners. \nHe was previously in the Private Advisory Practice of Grant Thornton in Perth and also worked for Grant Thornton Sweden as part of the talent mobility program. \nTinashe is a member of the WA Regional Council and was chair in 2019 in addition his role as a CA Program Facilitator and exam marker. He also sits on various boards\, finance\, audit and risk committees for local and international organisations. \nTinashe has a Bachelor of Commerce\, and majored in Accounting and Finance at Curtin University of Technology\, Perth. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems and Information Technology.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”432887″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Our Host: Sinead Donovan\, Chairperson of Grant Thornton and President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland \nSinead is the Chairperson of Grant Thornton and in the Immediate Past President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. Sinead joined Grant Thornton in 2002 and was admitted to the partnership in 2005\, becoming the first female partner. She specialising in providing services to multinational companies and is partner in an international team which services the global needs of these mature and large companies\, with particular regard to central reporting on multiple jurisdictions in Irish headquarters and/or Shared Service Centres. She was instrumental in founding the Irish/US Group\, which is a permanent department\, consisting of an Irish directors based in the US. This link ensures a seamless service offering between the Irish and US firms to relevant clients. \nSinead has been on the Council of the institute of Chartered Accountants for some 10 years and is an advocate for the accountancy profession. She is passionate about the need to ensure the profession utilises technology and AI smartly and effectively and is also a firm believer in the global qualification of Chartered Accountancy as the world becomes more connected. \nSinead is a strong believer in the importance of Inclusion; Diversity and Equity to ensure a motivated\, effective and thriving work place. She is an advocate for mental wellbeing initiatives and a former chairperson of CA SUPPORT which is the body tasked with providing support to all Chartered members and students in Ireland.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section] URL:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/event/difference-makers-discuss-live-se-02-ep-3/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charteredaccountantsworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Tinashe_web_banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chartered Accountants Worldwide":MAILTO:info@charteredaccountantsworldwide.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR