Meet our global network of leading member institutes, advancing excellence, collaboration, and professional development for Chartered Accountants across continents.
Discover CAW Network USA, the regional hub connecting and supporting 7,000+ Chartered Accountants in North America with events, CPD, and global opportunites.
Meet our global network of leading member institutes, advancing excellence, collaboration, and professional development for Chartered Accountants across continents.
Discover CAW Network USA, the regional hub connecting and supporting 7,000+ Chartered Accountants in North America with events, CPD, and global opportunites.
Finance & Accounting (F&A) functions are evolving, and there are increasing expectations on F&A professionals to provide insights that will support businesses in a volatile environment.
Between the pandemic and an uncertain economic climate, finance professionals face an increasingly complex set of expectations. Manual processes and legacy systems prohibit finance teams from becoming more flexible, when agility is paramount.
"Seizing Opportunities from Economic Crisis" Friday 13th January 2023 – 1500-2100 Pakistan Standard Time (10:00am - 4:00pm GMT) 6 CPD Hours Overview: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) is the premier regulatory body for accountancy profession in Pakistan. Over 25% of our total membership is based outside […]
ICAS invites you to an online fireside chat with Lord Simon Woolley, crossbench member of the House of Lords and Principal at Homerton College, and Indy Singh Hothi CA, ICAS President.
This conference is in planning and further information will follow.
In this session Declan Scott BSc (Mgmt), MA, FCA explores the definition of resilience followed by insights from the latest research. Resilience Institute tracked 23,990 professionals over two years to discover which skills and practices support the highest performers. Of the 60 factors measured, five are most impactful. It is clear that in order to be resilient, high performance requires care for self and others.
If you are interested in navigating the waves of AI, attend this course and be enlightened! You do not need to be technologically savvy to enjoy this programme. With an understanding of AI and its applications, you can confidently grow in your knowledge and journey to harness the opportunities of AI.
In the Techtalk series, we discuss and analyse recent developments within the technical space with guest panellists joining us to share their insights on specific matters.
Join us to meet your institute CEOs and network with fellow Chartered Accountants from around the world and guests who are based in New York at our member event at Fordham University. Sponsored by The Center for Professional Accounting Practices, Fordham University. Date – Tuesday February 28th 2023 Where – […]
Register now to learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Repetitive Processing Automation (RPA) and block chain tech are being deployed. Tech Gurus, Leaders from Microsoft & Facebook, London School of Economics experts & Finance leaders will give a deeper understanding on the future of Finance.
The Chartered Accountants Worldwide ED&I Taskforce collaborated with research agency, Magenta, to understand and map the career journey of women in the Chartered Accountancy profession. The global qualitative and quantitative research study of over 3500 members across 7 countries identifies the barriers ambitious women are facing which prevent them reaching […]
To celebrate and inspire women this IWD, Chartered Accountants Ireland is delighted to invite you to this reflective webinar that will explore the value and impact feminine power holds in the workplace.
ICAEW will be hosting the Women’s Forum on 10 March to celebrate International Women’s Day. I’m pleased to share details as per attached for your help to forward and to extend the invitation to CAW members to join forum. Links to the registration and event pages also enclosed with more information here.
Join ICAEW Vietnam on Wednesday 15th March from 1800-2000 at a Chartered Accountants Worldwide social evening.
If you are interested in navigating the waves of AI, attend this course and be enlightened! You do not need to be technologically savvy to enjoy this programme. With an understanding of AI and its applications, you can confidently grow in your knowledge and journey to harness the opportunities of AI.
In conjunction with CAW Network USA, BDO USA's IFRS experts will provide updates on recent developments in relation to IFRS, continuing our tradition of providing an easy way for financial management, board directors, and audit committees to stay on top of today's hot topics.
This Microsoft Excel advanced course will extend your knowledge into some of the more specialized and advanced capabilities of Excel by using the data analysis and business intelligence features.
By attending the short course, participants will refresh their understanding of the fundamental building blocks of ethics – integrity and objectivity as they delve deep and unravel the critical lessons to be learnt from the case studies.
This course will provide a timely review of topical company law issues and updates over the past 6 months.
This webinar is tailored specifically to newly and recently qualified members who are looking for advice and guidance in relation to planning their career and making informed career decisions that ensure they meet their full potential and enjoy a rewarding career.
This Audit Conference's theme is "A Profession in Transition". The morning is packed with pertinent regulatory and technical updates as well as sessions on audit staff retention and progression and managing burnout and impending deadlines.
With the audit profession currently undergoing seismic technical, regulatory and technological changes and talent recruitment and retention remaining a concern, this online conference is packed with sessions designed to help auditors and their firms navigate and manage each of these difficult issues.
This Masterclass will provide an overview of the background, context and key elements of CAP23. It will discuss how businesses can play their part in contributing to the achievement of Ireland’s legally binding greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Join The Financial Times Chief UK Business Correspondent, Daniel Thomas as he leads a truly global panel of experts to guide you on how can you ensure your organisation’s environmental statements are accurate and would not be susceptible to allegations of greenwashing.
The ICAS sustainability summit will be an opportunity for those closest to developing and implementing UK, European and International sustainability reporting disclosure standards to discuss how we meet the information needs of users and stakeholders.
The Annual Conference is back, this unmissable event will take place at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin on 18 May 2023. Join us for an afternoon of in-person networking and learning curated to allow finance and business professionals of all levels the opportunity to focus on the future.
You are cordially invited to an interactive online discussion on expanded transactional reporting. Topics to be addressed: The changing landscape of transactional reporting and the accountant's role The move from a financial reporting mindset to a corporate reporting mindset Connectivity, integration and the associated disclosures Expanded monitoring and reporting functions […]
Join us on 16 June 2023 to discuss on creating a DE&I workplace, sharing findings from Mapping Women’s Career Journey, a joint global study by Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) involving ISCA and six other professional accountancy bodies.
This conference is in the planning stages. The course will be delivered via Zoom on Thursday, 29th June 2023.
On July 5th at 11:00am, re-imagine your finance department's roadmap with the Microsoft Ireland and Yooz expertise. Find out top technology trends in the Finance & Accounts Payable space and discover why automation is the way forward.
SAICA invites you to their wellness check in - Rethinking disruption and how to Improve productivity in the workplace. Let us create that awareness together!
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) annual Winter School is an ICAZ annual tradition. It is a business conference for members from various industry sectors who converge to deliberate on different issues that affect the global business community.
Don't miss this ChatGPT and Generative AI Masterclass. Join us as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, led by industry expert and visionary Dean Furman.
By attending the short course, participants will refresh their understanding of the fundamental building blocks of ethics – integrity and objectivity as they delve deep and unravel the critical lessons to be learnt from the case studies.
This informative webinar aims to equip professionals worldwide with the knowledge and tools necessary to combat the ever-evolving challenges posed by fraud and cybercrime in today's digital landscape.
The Accounting Standards Board of ICAP is pleased to announce the upcoming ‘Sustainability Stakeholders Consultation,’ scheduled for September 7, 2023. The event will take place in-person at ICAP House Karachi.
The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was stark – we can secure a liveable future for all but only if we act urgently on climate change. But what does this mean for smaller businesses, and how can chartered accountants contribute?
Join ICAS and RSM for our joint webinar, hosted by Charities Panel Chair, Keith Macpherson, on what’s new in charity financial reporting. We will also be joined by our main speaker Kelly Adams who will take you through key sector developments.
This course will deliver core knowledge about how to integrate sustainability data into the decision-making process. The global economy is entering the carbon phase. Incoming regulations and increasing stakeholder pressures are stretching businesses as they juggle short term success with long term survival of the business. Companies need to act now but creating change and impact can only be done with data you have confidence in.
This 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 event is in the planning stages. The course will be delivered online on Wednesday, 11th October 2023.
This course is still in the planning stages, but will be delivered online on Wednesday, 11 October from 09:30am to 13:30pm.
By attending the short course, participants will refresh their understanding of the fundamental building blocks of ethics – integrity and objectivity as they delve deep and unravel the critical lessons to be learnt from the case studies.
If you are interested in navigating the waves of AI, attend this course and be enlightened! You do not need to be technologically savvy to enjoy this programme. With an understanding of AI and its applications, you can confidently grow in your knowledge and journey to harness the opportunities of AI.
In collaboration with the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia, join this CA Sustainability Community webinar to gain insights into the evolving investment and financing landscape and to unpack the 101 of sustainable financing, as business and investors seek ‘greener’ (or social) investments that align with their strategies on Wednesday 18th October.
Join us on Wednesday 18 October at 10 am for an exclusive Global Ethics Day event for members. We will share the latest research findings from Edelman's study on trust in Chartered Accountants among global financial decision-makers.
ICAEW Vietnam is organising a networking event which is a fantastic opportunity to meet with the fellow members from different professional bodies within the Chartered Accountants Worldwide community, as well as esteemed business and industry leaders in Vietnam.
Join us for an informative hour to hear directly from industry experts on trade and economic partnerships, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
This Masterclass will provide a high-level overview of the key global, European and national regulations, standards and developments impacting sustainability governance, reporting and assurance, with an emphasis on areas highly relevant to accountants.
One of the most significant blockers to achieving career success, can often be self-doubt and lack of self-confidence. Even the most successful professionals struggle with lack of self-belief and need to constantly work on building and maintaining their confidence.
Why not step into the future of finance and accounting by registering for our FinBiz 2030 webinar that’s part of APA Fest, AI Unleashed: Navigating the Future of Finance and Accounting?
This week of virtual sessions will provide practical advice on how you as a finance professional can prepare for the transition to net zero, implement plans and drive ambitious action on climate and nature.
Join us for an exhilarating journey through the world of global themes, where purpose meets passion. "Difference Makers Discuss Live" is a dynamic 6-episode live broadcast event hosted by Sinead Donovan, President of the Chartered Accountants Ireland.
ICAI is organising its first ever “Global Professional Accountants Convention” (GloPAC), on the theme- "Connecting the Globe, Creating Value" on November 24-26, 2023 at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
This event is in the planning stages. The course will be delivered online on Thursday, 30th of November 2023.
Join us for an exhilarating journey through the world of global themes, where purpose meets passion. "Difference Makers Discuss Live" is a dynamic 6-episode live broadcast event hosted by Sinead Donovan, President of the Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Stay at the forefront of Auditing, Risk, and Information Systems Control with the exclusive Technology Assurance Certification offered by ICAP's Digital Assurance & Accounting Board. This specialized certification is meticulously designed for individuals actively involved in auditing, controlling, monitoring, and assessing their organization's IT and Business Systems.
The Sustainability seminar aims to support participants as we shift from discussions about climate risk and opportunities to making it business as usual.
This is a fast-paced, interactive course that blends neuroscience with the latest business research and proven entertainment production values. Participants leave with a toolbox of techniques they can implement immediately.
What amendments to IFRSs will companies be impacted by from 2023 and beyond? What projects are underway to help companies to effectively communicate financial information on their financial statements? Attend this year’s virtual seminar where we will have these questions answered by walking you through the changes in the financial reporting landscape.
This course will help to unveil the power of artificial intelligence, exploring key concepts, applications, and cutting-edge tools like ChatGPT.
Session one: 25/01/2024, 09:30 - 12:30 GMT Session two: 26/01/2024, 09:30 - 12:30 GMT Delivered over two three-hour sessions.As a finance team leader, you are expected to lead and motivate your team while managing expectations from above to meet business deadlines and financial targets. This course will arm you with […]
This workshop will be discussion-based, covering the top 5 areas of focus which audit professionals should consider in the coming audit period in 2024.
Join our webinar to learn more about the ICAS Mentoring Programme and start your journey today to becoming a mentee, or a mentor.
This session will explore the Transition Planning Taskforce (TPT) framework and how organisations can apply the guidance to create best practice transition plans.
As part of the 25th Anniversary of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, IFAC (The International Federation of Accountants), ICAEW (the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) and IBA (The International Bar Association), in collaboration with the OECD, are pleased to invite you to special online event which considers the urgent need to foster cultures of integrity and active enforcement to tackle the risk of corruption.
In this webinar Chartered Accountants Ireland will share tips on how to take control of your time to be responsive to others but also get your planned work done.
In the Techtalk series, we discuss and analyse recent developments within the technical space with guest panellists joining us to share their insights on specific matters.
From the comforting confines of Shelcross to the empowering platform of Boss Babes of South Africa, Kovini Moodley’s journey is one rich with insights and heart. Kovini champions a league of women united in collaboration, not competition. The conversation will shed light on the barriers erected by societal conditioning that pit professionals against one another, and Kovini’s firsthand experiences with turning authenticity into a superpower in the social media landscape.
Join us for a 2-hour interactive training session on March 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM PST, where theory seamlessly merges with real-world applications. Ensuring readiness for the challenges of the evolving financial landscape.
In support of International Women's Day 2024: “Leading from the front means leading through your actions, leading with integrity, accountability, innovation, and being true to yourself. It’s also about understanding your area and knowing how to support members when they need it most while encouraging them to take risks and grow as professionals” – India Times (2023)
We will take some audience Q&A at the end of the presentation.
This two-day program and optional masterclass will cover a wide range of topics that focus on personal growth, effectiveness, business acumen and data technology proficiency.
This seminar will assist participants to understand the complex landscape of climate disclosures, and what disclosures look like. This includes climate risks. scope of emissions as well as transition planning.
Embark on a journey with Naomi Walsh, the trailblazing Vice President of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, as she unveils her extraordinary ascent in the accounting world. Her story, a testament to tenacity and ambition, begins in regional Tasmania and ascends to international heights, with a career-defining role in the UK working on the Olympics.
Join our webinar to hear how you can become business qualified with ICAS and secure a career in a whole range of industries, in accountancy, business, finance and beyond.
Now that you have qualified there are a myriad of opportunities available to you. Learn some top career tips for recently & newly qualified here.
Join us for an evening of insightful conversation and connect with other leading professionals in Hong Kong, hosted by ICAS Chief Executive Bruce Cartwright CA.
Join ICAS for an evening of insightful conversation and connect with other leading professionals in Hong Kong, hosted by ICAS Chief Executive Bruce Cartwright CA. Attendance is free for all ICAS members.
23 APRIL - 7pm – 8.30pm EASTERN / 24 APRIL - 11am NEW ZEALAND / 9am SYDNEY CAW Network USA invites you to attend this exciting online event, Beyond Accounting - Sustainability in Transactions. Addressing the issues of sustainability, including environmental, social and economic impacts of the transition to a […]
Join ICAS as they bring together sustainability experts and forward-thinking business leaders in Scotland’s capital, to address important questions on the readiness of business for the sustainability transition.
Meet Asma Shabaz, a Chartered Accountant from Pakistan who’s breaking barriers and transforming the financial landscape. In a candid conversation, Asma will share her remarkable journey from a determined accounting student to a respected professional in process governance and business ops risk at Mashreq Bank.
In this insightful webinar, we delve into the critical need for finance professionals to embrace and integrate nature-related disclosures into their financial decision-making processes
ICAEW's annual Healthcare Conference provides finance professionals working in this specialist area with expert insight and knowledge.
There are important changes coming for audit and assurance professionals, Audit conference will prepare participants for a sustainable and successful future, providing a boost to their knowledge in audit, business, technology and management.
Industry leaders will present the key changes happening in the technical and legal areas of accounting, while subject matter experts in technology, leadership and management continue delegates’ development as business leaders.
Get practical steps and case studies for business owners on how to prepare and attract green talent, whilst also promoting social inclusion.
Join Vusi Thembekwayo as he drives through on how to future-proof your leadership career as you learn how to become a resilient leader who can thrive in challenging times.
As this class places strong emphasis on the hands-on experience, you will be working with data for the majority of the time in the class.
Gain a comprehensive overview of the importance of leadership by attending the ICAS 60 Minutes Leadership Masterclass Series.
A series of 4 webinars with industry experts covering essential skills to boost your career. Event information Today's professionals are constantly facing different challenges requiring them to combine a wide range of knowledge and skills. Whether having to lead your own team, presenting in front of an unknown audience or […]
This is a 90-minute webinar is a follow on from our 2023 AI and Accountants webinar. It is a continuation of that discussion with a focus on accountants and the future of the profession – what is changing and what needs to change.
Are you ready to be inspired and empowered? Join us for a compelling and transformative webinar, "Difference Makers Discuss Live Episode 6: Breaking Barriers in Accountancy with Kudzai Zendara," tailored specifically for professionals in the finance and accountancy industries.
This seminar will bring together key operatives within the NFP sector to help participants grow their skills and knowledge, inspire innovation, discuss how to build more sustainable organisations and achieve better results for themselves, their teams, and organisations.
CAW Network USA invites you to attend our 2024 in-person conference: Beyond Accounting – Not Just the Numbers on June 13th, 2023.
Details With arguably the most significant year in the development of sustainability reporting standards behind us, how can businesses efficiently interpret and apply their complex requirements? Join the first webinar hosted by the ICAS Sustainability Business Network as we delve into the practicalities of adopting the various new sustainability reporting […]
SAICA UK welcomes members to this year's Golf Day. There will be a South African themed barbecue lunch after the golf, along with a prize giving. Itinerary 7:30am - Registration and breakfast 8:30am - Golf commences - all players to be on their starting tees ready to tee off at […]
Hosted by Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), the Summit is a unique global gathering of the finance and accounting community. It will be an excellent opportunity to explore practical actions organizations can take in the transition to a sustainable economy.
Designed for rural accounting practitioners, this event will deliver expert guidance on working in the current changing environment and present opportunities to discuss what the future of the sector looks like
SAICA will be hosting a series of monthly ethics webinars, where thought provoking conversations will compel members to reflect on personal, business and professional ethics as they relate to their real world environment.
The CPD Committee and the Economic Advisory Committee of ICAP have collaborated to hold this groundbreaking conference on Saturday, August 17, 2024 in the vibrant city of Faisalabad, Pakistan.
FOSTER A CULTURE OF SUPPORT
Create best practice protocols and develop a culture which empowers all employees the ability to call out inappropriate behaviour of unfairness without fear of it hindering their career.
EMBED GOOD PRACTICE
Across the organisation, inclusive attitudes and behaviours need to be embedded as standard practice.
CHAMPIONING SENIOR TEAMS WHO PARENT
Case studies and examples of successful leaders who also share parenting duties.
NORMALISATION OF PARENTING NEEDS
Clear and overt encouragement of flexi-time for all. Valuing quality over quantity of hours.
SENIOR COLLEAGUES LEADING BY EXAMPLE HAS IMPACT
A company culture is set by senior leadership teams, and their attitude and behaviour has an impact on the way others behave. Witnessing a senior colleague call out inappropriate behaviour empowers women to do the same.
FACILITATE WIDER OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT ROLES
Secondments in different parts of the organisation. Job swaps/shadow opportunities, allowing women to experience different areas of the business.
FACILITATE MENTORS, AMBASSADORS and CHAMPIONS
Empower women in more senior roles and provide training on how to become an effective ambassador/champion/mentor.
SUPPORTIVE MANAGERS THAT BROADEN THEIR EXPERIENCE HAVE THE BIGGEST IMPACT
Develop the inclusive leadership capability of leaders.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING SUPPORT
Support for those struggling with work and exam pressure and, in particular, to support those who fail exams.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & BROKERING RELATIONSHIPS
Facilitate job swop/shadow opportunities so women can fill gaps in their CVs. Create opportunities for networking events across the industry with diverse speakers in attendance.
CONFIDENCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Empower and support women in self-promotion and being able to speak out about their skills, interests and support needs. This includes any observation of unfair opportunities. Confidential chat function, coaching and mentoring.
REVIEW PROVISION OF NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNTIES
Ensure opportunities for networking and professional development are available at different times of the day and in a variety of settings that enable working parents to attend.
TRANSITION BACK TO WORK PROGRAMMES
Comprehensive transition back to work programs which cover: time management, changes in tech, how to stay visible and in touch on shorter hours.
NETWORKS FOR WORKING PARENTS
Buddy system/mentoring for parents to tap into for support and encouragement and comfort, to know they are not alone.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE IS MORE MOTIVATIONAL THAN RESPONSIBILITY
Mid-career women are more likely to be interested in roles that offer work-life balance, flexibility in working location and roles that are less demanding.
FACILITATE COACHING AND MENTORING SUPPORT
Provide opportunities for women to understand what further career options are available to them through building a network of diverse ambassadors who are open to mentoring support.
POLICIES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE
Company policies should be easy to access for everyone, at any time. This enables staff to quickly check how issues will be dealt with should they arise. This should also provide the necessary reassurance for those who may wish to challenge any inappropriate behaviour that it will be dealt with sensitively and confidentially
ENSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE
Review and enforce equal access to opportunities and experiences for all staff.
FACILITATING MORE DIVERSITY IN RECRUITMENT
Training for staff to counter unconscious bias – focus on the abilities and experience of the candidate.
ESTABLISH A DISCRIMINATION EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR ALL
Ensure an ongoing (mandatory) programme of education about discrimination in the workplace covering all its different forms, and ensure there is an appropriate policy and procedure for handling issues.
PARENTAL LEAVE POLICIES
Clear, inclusive and accessible parental leave policies.
ALLOW FLEXIBILITY FOR STUDY TIME
Consistent provision of study time within the working day to support the opportunity for employees of all genders to learn and enhance the opportunity to pass.
As a starting point, calculate your ‘Scope 1’ and ‘Scope 2’ greenhouse gas emissions.
Seek stakeholder input. From external stakeholders this might involve:
With your internal stakeholders (employees, executive teams, and the board) this might involve holding team meetings, workshops and focus interviews.
SAICA
Manuel Rodrigues (33) – CFO African Operations and MD of EDP Mozambique
Manuel Rodrigues is a Chartered Accountant (SA) and the winner of their prestigious Top 35-under-35 CA competition of 2020.
He is the perfect mix between born achiever and community improver. He obtained both his Law Degree and CTA Cum Laude and placed Top 10 in his ITC board Exam. He became a Managing Director at Escolha Do Povo (EDP) at the age of 29. Today he is proudly a partner and director at Matswani Capital, a venture capital firm with widespread investments across various industries, ranging from agro-processing, underground coal mining to bulk fuel distribution across Africa.
At Matswani Capital, Manuel is a strategic in the outlook of the business. He not only heads up the finance function for the entire Africa region but is also responsible for the operations in the Mozambican project, Escolha Do Povo (EDP).
Escolha Do Povo (EDP) means “The Peoples Choice” in Portuguese. This was a brown fields project and Manuel often expresses his pride on what they were able to build in a space where there was nothing, raised all the necessary funding, obtained government support and approvals and put in place all the necessary infrastructure for a commercial hatchery, maize and feed milling operation.
“The infrastructure allows for the maximum production of half a million day old chicks per month which gets distributed-into the local market along with a chicken feed which EDP produces. This enhances the livelihood of small-scale farmers, as they grow the birds under the supervision of EDPs training and continuous development programs. . Once the bird is grown and healthy, the small scale farmers sell these birds in the market thereby yielding a return on investment every 35 days. There is always a conundrum between the bottom line and the community development and Manuel has cracked the code to achieve both. This project has wide scale social impact (and growing): – 55 000 regional maize farmers. EDP buys millions of kilograms of maize from these farmers each year. – 14 000 soya bean farmers. EDP has been financing the fertilizers and seeds and providing training to those farmers. Similarly, the grown product is also purchased from the farmers and used in EDPs feed production. – 7 000 families to whom EDP provides technical support in rearing chicken. The grown birds are then sold in the market. EDP has partnered with the government in this initiative as the major concerns are the issues of food security and the need to increase production of food within the borders, as well as the nutritional intake of the average Mozambican. They are proud of the fact that this project fortifies some staple foods (maize meal) with added vitamins and makes those available at affordable prices, and also provides a cost-effective protein source to the local population improving the quality of the consumption of its people. In 2017, EDP was successfully received a government grant amounting to $1.5mil to install a new soya extruder plant with a capacity of processing 2million kilograms of product per month. This created a natural offtake for the soya beans that is now grown by the 14 000 farmers mentioned above. The product of this plant is now used as the protein source for the chicken feed. An untapped market coupled with a destitute but willing community created the perfect opportunity for social enterprise to meet with commercial enterprise.
SAICA
Nicholas Riemer Co-founder and CEO of The Invigilator
Nicholas attended the University of Johannesburg where he completed his CA(SA) studies. He has always had a passion for finance and education and spent a year in academia at the University of Johannesburg before completing his articles through FirstRand. Nicholas spent 3 years in mergers and acquisitions before moving to the investment world where he headed up the Investment education team at FNB wealth and investments. He was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug early on and has also been involved in number of private businesses. Since qualifying he continues to guest lecture and followed his passion for education in co-founding The Invigilator Application, a tool currently used by 25 South African tertiary institutions in maintaining academic integrity with an all-inclusive, mobile phone solution. In 2021 Nicholas was named the SAICA top 35 under 35 overall winner.
CA ANZ
Luka Licul is an inspiring social entrepreneur from New Zealand who is already making a difference and striving to bring about change.
His passion for sustainability led him to start his social enterprise, Spout Milk, in his first year of university. Spout Milk eliminates plastic milk bottle waste by supplying milk to offices and hospitality businesses using reusable kegs. Through Spout, Luka had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, appear on national television, and speak at events to hundreds of people, spreading awareness about the importance of sustainable living.
Luka is completing his Bachelor of Accounting at Victoria University of Wellington. He is looking forward to starting his graduate role at EY next year and intends to further his accounting knowledge by becoming a Chartered Accountant within the firm.
ZICA
Dorica Chanda is a Tax Assistant at PKF Zambia Chartered Accountants. (A global network of accountancy firms that are at the forefront of compliance regulations and specialise in providing high quality audit, accounting, tax, and business advisory solutions to both national and international organisations.)
She has also worked as a note examiner at the Bank of Zambia for a year between 2018 & 2019. She was privileged to work in the banking and currency department and non-Banks financial institution services where she conducted a preliminary review of licence applications for financial institutions and financial, as well as auditing of the financial institutions and financial business for compliance with Shareholding directorship and management requirements.
She later worked at UHY-AMO Certified Public Accountant as an Audit trainee in between her studies for ZICA. After completing the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accounts (ZICA), she joined the Bank of Zambia for a year as a note examiner in Banking, Currency, and Payment systems. She now works as a Tax assistant at PKF Zambia Chartered Accountants.
Dorica is a Graduate Member of ZICA and completed her Chartered Accounting Professional Programme (CA ZAMBIA). She is a holder of a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance obtained from Mulungushi University Zambia. She graduated from Mulungushi University with a credit in her bachelor’s degree. This achievement saw her among the top ten females to graduate from the school of business.
Dorica’s mission is motivating others to focus on their dream careers and inspire them to become successful in their field through her story and motivational speaking skills. She believes that anyone can be successful and achieve their dreams if they are determined and focused. She intends to further her studies in her accounting career. She also helps her siblings with their education and upbringing.
Dorica enjoys mathematics, accounting and business-related documentaries as well as discovering new theories, asking herself why something is done in a certain way. She enjoys writing articles on mental health and wellbeing.
CA ANZ
Patrick is Senior Fund Controller at Arcmont Asset Management, a hedge fund with approximately €20 billion AUM specialising in European Private Debt. Patrick previously was an Associate Director in fund administration with SS&C servicing another well known large European Private Debt fund. Prior to moving to London, Patrick worked at the Myer Family Office (now Mutual Trust) covering the pre-eminent ultra-high net worth market in Australia. Patrick has been in London since 2016 and served as Vice Chair for CA ANZ in 2021, and proudly as Chair in 2022. Patrick also spends his social time playing AFL for the London Swans.
ICAEW
James Skilton is an Audit and Accounts Semi-Senior in his third year at Wilson Wright, an independent accounting, tax and business advisory firm based in the City of London.
Having taken a more unconventional route into accountancy, James graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2017 with a degree in Biochemistry. Following his graduation, James spent the next five months travelling across South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. It was during this time, he says that ‘his eyes were really opened’ to the measure of issues faced globally surrounding sustainability, education and economic injustice.
Upon his return, James spent 18 months working at an international environmental consultancy before joining Wilson Wright in September 2019, where he has secured first-time passes in all exams to date.
James said: “I am delighted to have been selected as the ICAEW ambassador for the One Young World Summit in Munich. Sitting in the eye of a global pandemic highlights the necessity, now more than ever, for young professionals to collaborate, reflect and develop proactive strategies for future crises. In the meantime, I look forward to the role that chartered accountants will have to play in the return of economic prosperity and I can’t wait to share my experiences on this global platform.”
Adam Cramer, CEO & Partner at Wilson Wright added “Young professionals such as James are shaking up the public perception of what it means to be a Chartered Accountant – breaking down outdated and unhelpful stereotypes, while giving reason for optimism about the future of the profession and the planet. As people around the world work to rebuild their economies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it is incredibly reassuring that Chartered Accountants of the future will have the likes of James in their midst.”
“We are excited to be celebrating James’ achievement with him.”
ICAP
Rafia Saleem works for the World Bank Group in Pakistan. Prior to WBG, she was associated with one of the leading microfinance banks in the country and have also worked with the government and various humanitarian partners during 2010 floods emergency in Pakistan. Rafia is passionate about leveraging networks and expertise to maximize change and impact in marginalized communities. She is also a writer, researcher, climate change activist and have received many awards including Presidential Award of Excellence, Young Eco-Hero Award, Fatima Jinnah Memorial Gold Medal and ICAP CA Women Achievement Award. She is also a fellow of US State Department’s Emerging Leaders of Pakistan Program, Swedish Institute’s Young Connectors of the Future Program, Future Leaders Connect Program of the British Council, Adaptation Finance Fellowship of Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and an Acumen Pakistan Fellow. Rafia holds the qualification of Chartered Accountancy and have also completed her Masters in Poverty and Development from University of Sussex, UK, in 2020 on an FCDO-Chevening scholarship.
Fiona Smiddy is a Chartered Accountant and the Founder of Green Outlook: www.greenoutlook.ie. At Green Outlook, Fiona promotes sustainable living and supports customers to reduce their environmental impact. Green Outlook is passionate about supporting local, sustainable and plastic free alternatives and offer a growing range of sustainable personal care products. The website now has 250 sustainable products and has over 380 5-star reviews on Google and Facebook.
Before starting her own business, Fiona worked as Senior Accountant with a renewable energy company in Dublin. She is Secretary and Vice President of Network Ireland Kildare Branch 2022 and co-lead of the Climate Action workstream within the Irish FinBiz2030 Taskforce. In April 2022, Fiona became the 2022 Chartered Accountants Ireland Chartered Star and will represent Chartered Accountants Ireland and Chartered Accountants Worldwide at One Young World in Manchester in September 2022.
ISCA
Cihui is a Chartered Accountant (Singapore) and has over 9 years of public accounting experience including 2 years with the Deloitte London, United Kingdom practice under the Deloitte Global Mobility Program.
She has experience in leading, managing and coaching engagement teams to provide external financial audit services (both ISA and PCAOB) for private, local listed, multinational companies and SEC registrants on Fortune 500 and listed on New York Stock Exchange. She serves companies across various industries such as consumer business, manufacturing and trading, aviation, port solutions, hospitality, pharmaceutical, media and technology. She enjoys travelling as well as bachata and salsa dance during her free time.
A global cause that she advocates is ethical leadership. This starts with leading by example in her day to day activities which includes leading her own engagement and project teams. Cihui is always on a hunt for good food and coffee.
CA ANZ
Maxine is a Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Student Representative with a strong passion for the profession and is striving to ensure effective action is taken to solve global issues. She is completing her studies at Curtin University in Perth, Australia where she is also President of Curtin Accounting Association and is an aspiring Auditor. Maxine wants to build on the diversity and representation within the accounting profession and be part of an accounting industry that ultimately contributes towards a better world.
ICAEW
Mariee Payne is an assistant manager within the audit department at Mazars in Poole having qualified in 2021. Mariee specialises in working with charities and not for profits. This is an area which she really enjoys being part of as she loves getting to see the difference that each charity is making, and loves to find ways to help these charities if she can. She finds it very rewarding being able to meet people who are so passionate about the work they are doing.
Professionally, Mariee gets involved with many different initiatives. She is a member of the office’s diversity and wellbeing committee. One of their key focuses is mental health and as part of this Mariee organised a ‘Time to Talk’ day in the office to get people discussing mental health in an open environment. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, Mariee thinks that speaking about this openly in a work environment is very important.
Mariee is also the green champion for her office which consists of getting people involved with both local and national initiatives within the firm. Currently she is planning an office event for National Marine Week to help raise more awareness of issues being faced here.
Another area Mariee is involved in is working with local schools on different projects, from supporting a Young Enterprise team, to giving talks on apprenticeships and careers in accounting and giving general career advice. Having not gone to University herself, and instead taking the school leaver path to becoming a qualified accountant, Mariee is keen to make sure that everybody is aware of all the different options they have available to them.
Outside of work Mariee loves being out on the water and enjoys a range of watersports including surfing, rowing and stand up paddle boarding. It’s very likely you will find her at the beach! She’s always keen to give anything a try and has recently begun learning aerial silks which is completely different but very exciting.
SAICA
Mpho Mookapele is a Chartered Accountant (SA) with over 14 years of experience in the private and public sector in the finance, strategy development, regulatory environment and skills development.
The main areas of her experience over the years are financial management, risk management External Audit, Performance Information and Public Sector accounting technical and legislation advisory consulting and skills development. Throughout her career, she has served the different spheres of the South African government, the private sector and the United Kingdom.
Mpho completed her articles at EY in 2011. She then joined the Accounting Technical division as an assistant manager serving public sector clients until 2015 and is now at a senior manager role.
Her passion for development in the country and in Africa guided her career towards serving in the public space. As a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young, Mpho managed the strategic planning and reporting solutions in the Public Sector and technical advisory role on audit engagements.
In 2017 she was appointed as a CFO of the Energy and Water SETA and in 2018 appointed as Acting CEO for 2 years until she was officially appointed as CEO of the organisation in 2020.
In 2019, SAICA awarded Mpho the 2019 overall winner of the SAICA Top-35-under-35 CA (SA) Competition.
Mpho serves on a number of governance committees in the private and public sector which includes two advisory Boards, chairing an audit committee and serves as a Council Member of a University.
Her passion for development goes beyond the boardroom and sees every opportunity to serve others, as a privilege.
Amjad Hassan is a Manager within the Restructuring team at EY. Amjad is an ambitious and caring individual. At the core of his beliefs is the principle to do the right thing every time, no matter the consequences. Amjad takes great pride in encouraging his colleagues to bring their whole self to work and is an advocate for diversity and inclusiveness within the workplace. Amjad’s goals include continued professional and personal development, whilst building and developing the skills of the people around him.
Amjad intends to continue growing his restructuring experience, taking on more responsibility in projects and leading larger teams. Amjad’s aspirations are to take the Joint Insolvency Examination Board examinations to become a licensed insolvency practitioner.
Outside of work, Amjad is passionate about community service and looks for ways to improve the lives of others around him and is a regular blood donor. Amjad enjoys keeping fit and active through a variety of sports, including competing in kickboxing competitions, playing badminton and jogging regularly. Amjad’s proudest recent accomplishments include, mentoring a colleague in the EY offshore team in India and pioneering a presentation to his team on their culture, goals and aspirations which was rolled out across the UK to raise awareness and encourage diversity and inclusiveness. Amjad is also the first individual in the UK Restructuring team to achieve an EY badge in Data Visualisation demonstrating his passion to learn and implement analytics in client engagements.
Amjad is also an active member of the Restructuring Wellbeing Group at EY and recent contributions include creating positive wellbeing messages during the COVID-19 pandemic, participating in the Positive Programme which highlighted the importance of having an emotional barometer, encouraged walking meetings and a project wellbeing checklist which ensures colleagues are cared for at various phases of a project.
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