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10 Years with Strategic Board Appointment

Chartered Accountants Worldwide Celebrates 10 Years with Strategic Board Appointment

As Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) marks a decade of advancing global leadership and representation across the profession, the organisation is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Bwembya, Chief Executive Officer of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), to its Board.

Accounting for a vulnerable planet- alternatives to GDP

Accounting for a vulnerable planet: alternatives to GDP

New frameworks aim to measure economic progress, without ignoring the climate and ecological risks shaping our future.

Two Perspectives

Artificial Intelligence and Work: Two Perspectives

Chartered Accountants Ireland has transformed its trusted member magazine – Accountancy Ireland – into a dynamic, digital experience that goes beyond the page.

Artificial Intelligence for the Accountancy Industry - What Lies Ahead

Artificial Intelligence for the Accountancy Industry – What Lies Ahead (AI Whitepaper)

Chartered Accountants Ireland has transformed its trusted member magazine – Accountancy Ireland – into a dynamic, digital experience that goes beyond the page.

Wellbeing

As part of our Shaping the Profession (StP) programme, we’re proud to launch a groundbreaking piece of research: Exploring the lived experiences of women in accounting around Menstruation, Menopause and Miscarriage—what we call the 3M.

Breaking the Silence: ICAS research on Menstruation, Menopause and Miscarriage in accounting

As part of our Shaping the Profession (StP) programme, we’re proud to launch a groundbreaking piece of research: Exploring the lived experiences of women in accounting around Menstruation, Menopause and Miscarriage—what we call the 3M.

how to find your flow state

Revising for exams: how to find your flow state

Being ‘in the zone’ or feeling your Flow can help you revise more easily – and actually enjoy it more. Discover what a Flow state of mind is, the benefits, and how you can find yours.

Feeling a bit blah- You could be languishing

Feeling a bit blah? You could be languishing

Have you ever had someone ask how you are doing and you are at a loss of how to answer or at a loss to how you are actually feeling. That blah, indifference to anything and everything type of feeling – you could be experiencing languishing.

To navigate ongoing disruption, finance teams must adopt flexible organisational models that support rapid decision making and innovation. Agility is key to remaining competitive in a dynamic business environment.

How to protect yourself against the winter blues

With colder, darker days setting in, people may notice they experience a dip in mood, feel more irritable, fatigued and less motivated. The reason for this may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or the less-severe form, the winter blues.

Sustainability & SDGs

How businesses are using EVs to achieve net zero progress

How businesses are using EVs to achieve net zero progress

Switching fleet and business vehicles to electric versions seems like a quick win in terms of your net zero strategy. Here’s what’s on offer – and the logistical challenges that can slow down the transition

Accounting for a vulnerable planet- alternatives to GDP

Accounting for a vulnerable planet: alternatives to GDP

New frameworks aim to measure economic progress, without ignoring the climate and ecological risks shaping our future.

Sustainability Reporting: SAICA’s Sustainability Snapshot

Sustainability Reporting: SAICA’s Sustainability Snapshot

With colder, darker days setting in, people may notice they experience a dip in mood, feel more irritable, fatigued and less motivated.

AI & Technology

Two Perspectives

Artificial Intelligence and Work: Two Perspectives

Chartered Accountants Ireland has transformed its trusted member magazine – Accountancy Ireland – into a dynamic, digital experience that goes beyond the page.

Artificial Intelligence for the Accountancy Industry - What Lies Ahead

Artificial Intelligence for the Accountancy Industry – What Lies Ahead (AI Whitepaper)

Chartered Accountants Ireland has transformed its trusted member magazine – Accountancy Ireland – into a dynamic, digital experience that goes beyond the page.

Same fish, new how AI scaled the art of the scam

Same fish, new wrapper: how AI scaled the art of the scam

Chartered Accountants Ireland has transformed its trusted member magazine – Accountancy Ireland – into a dynamic, digital experience that goes beyond the page.

Building Resilience

CAW connects lunch

Global collaboration in action: Highlights from the first CAW Connects overseas representatives’ meeting

On Thursday 10th of July 2025, Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) welcomed representatives from 11 member institutes to the inaugural CAW Connects overseas representatives’ meeting, held at the historic Chartered Accountants’ Hall in London and hosted by ICAEW.

CAW Think Tank New York

Shaping the next generation – insights from the second global future leaders think tank.

The second Chartered Accountants Worldwide global future leaders think tank convened at Fordham University’s Lincoln Campus in New York City on June the 12th 2024.

Chartered Accountants Worldwide Think Tank Dublin 2024

Young Leaders Think Tank creates global community of difference makers

The inaugural Chartered Accountants Worldwide Global Young Leaders Think Tank has set the stage for a shared vision for the future of the profession

Taking the Lead

Taking On Tomorrow’s Challenges

In an environment where businesses are evolving constantly, what does the future hold for accountancy professionals? Two ISCA Council members offer their insights on how the profession can evolve to take the lead.

Economics

Pensions

A British Expat’s Guide to U.K. Pension Inheritance Tax (IHT) Changes

This publication, by Miles Sharpe, gives incite into a British Expat’s guide to UK pension inheritance tax (IHT) changes.

Crypto

Critical Role Of Crypto Subledger

A crypto subledger is an essential component of the accounting system.

Ethics & Trust

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ICAS research shows that 81% of both the public and professionals view accountants as experts in their field

More than 80% (8 in 10) of the UK public and professionals see accountants as experts in their field, but a lack of understanding of the role remains, according to our new research report, ‘Society First: Shaping the profession’.

Diversity

By highlighting qualities such as respect, transparency and compassion, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is a natural driver for workplace ethics, says Cherryl Cooper of Grant Thornton UK. She recommends a five-step approach to EDI-based communication.

Five steps to more inclusive communication

By highlighting qualities such as respect, transparency and compassion, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is a natural driver for workplace ethics, says Cherryl Cooper of Grant Thornton UK. She recommends a five-step approach to EDI-based communication.

Leadership

woman in finance

Women in Finance: Leading Teams Through Change

Our October 2025 “Women in Finance: Leading Teams Through Change” webinar delivered a clear message: leadership today is as much about human skills as it is about technical expertise.

Global Trade

What is Greenwashing

What is Greenwashing

Greenwashing is on the rise as an increasing number of stakeholders – from investors and board members to consumers, staff and regulators – demand that companies take positive climate and environmental action. What is greenwashing? Greenwashing is where companies make misleading or unsubstantiated claims about products or activities in order […]