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As a member of one of our institutes you are already among the most highly regarded and trusted business professionals in the world.

Chartered Accountants Worldwide brings together the members of leading institutes to create a community of hundreds of thousands of Chartered Accountants in more than 180 countries.

We are committed to promoting the prestige of Chartered Accountants and the value they can offer to organisations.

We will advance the unrivalled capabilities that Chartered Accountants can offer to businesses, organisations, individuals and communities around the world.

We will continue to build Chartered Accountancy’s position as the professional designation of choice among business leaders, financial experts and accountancy specialists.

And by raising the profile in even more markets, we seek to secure Chartered Accountant status as the must-have standard.

Connecting hundreds of thousands of members and students, we:

Promote the commitment of our global membership to the highest standards of professional and ethical practice

Create greater opportunities globally for those seeking to become or develop as Chartered Accountants – and those looking to train or employ them

Share expertise and innovation to maintain Chartered Accountancy’s position as the preeminent qualification for those in accountancy, finance and business.

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Shaping the Future of the Accountancy Profession in 2026

As we move further into 2026, the accountancy profession is evolving well beyond traditional financial reporting. Today’s chartered accountants are being called upon to play broader roles—as strategic advisors, global leaders, and trusted voices on issues that matter to society.

One major shift is the growing importance of sustainability reporting. Financial statements alone no longer tell the full story of how organizations create long-term value. Investors, regulators, employees, and customers increasingly expect transparency around environmental and social impact. Sustainability disclosures, when done well, complement financial reporting and help organizations communicate risk, resilience, and purpose in a credible way.

Equally important is the future pipeline of talent. Global initiatives like the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants Global Talent Programme 2026 highlight how the profession is opening its doors to diverse backgrounds and skill sets. By exposing students from any discipline to real-world business challenges, leadership development, and cross-cultural collaboration, the profession is investing in agile, globally minded leaders for tomorrow.

Finally, as technology and automation continue to reshape technical work, human skills are becoming the true differentiator. Empathy, adaptability, critical thinking, and ethical judgment are no longer “soft skills”—they are essential leadership capabilities. These qualities enable chartered accountants to lead teams, build trust, and navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Together, these developments point to a profession that is dynamic, relevant, and deeply connected to the needs of business and society. Chartered accountants are not just keeping pace with change—they are helping to lead it.

Episode 26: Shaping the Future of the Accountancy Profession in 2026

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Sustainability in Action: How Chartered Accountants Are Driving Real Change

Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” — it is a business imperative. Across the Chartered Accountants Worldwide community, professionals and firms are embedding sustainability into strategy, governance and everyday decision-making to create long-term value.

From practice to industry, the impact is clear. UK-based accountancy firm Kreston Reeves demonstrates how sustainability can be embedded at the core of a business. As a B Corp certified firm, it integrates ESG principles into its culture, governance and client services, supporting organisations to navigate regulatory expectations and build more resilient, responsible operations.

Thought leadership also plays a vital role. Moneeza Butt, Partner at KPMG Pakistan, highlights the importance of meaningful stakeholder engagement and transparent ESG reporting. Drawing on global frameworks such as GRI, TCFD and the new IFRS sustainability standards, she emphasises that authentic ESG practices drive trust, innovation and long-term success.

Sustainability impact is not limited to traditional accounting roles. Cayley Haig CA shows how accounting skills can shape ethical industries, applying her forensic background to support fair wages, reduce textile waste and address modern slavery risks in the fashion sector.

Together, these stories underline a powerful truth: Chartered Accountants are uniquely placed to lead the transition to a more sustainable future — through insight, integrity and action.

Episode 25: Sustainability in Action - How Chartered Accountants Are Driving Real Change

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Welcoming 2026: Building Skills, Strengthening Trust, Shaping the Future

As we step into 2026, it’s a time to reflect on progress and look ahead with optimism. Chartered Accountants continue to play a vital role in strengthening economies, building trust, and supporting sustainable growth across the globe. Being part of this global community means staying connected, learning continuously, and engaging with ideas that shape the future of the profession.

The year ahead offers exciting opportunities to grow and connect. From thought-provoking webinars focused on developing critical human skills for future-ready teams, to major international gatherings such as the World Forum of Accountants 2026, professionals can gain insight into emerging trends, technology, sustainability, and leadership. There are also networking and celebratory events, including the Chartered Accountants Ireland Annual Dinner, bringing together leaders and peers to share experiences and inspiration.

As we move forward, staying engaged with learning, collaboration, and innovation will be key to sustaining excellence and impact. Here’s to a healthy, successful, and connected year ahead for the global accountancy community.

Episode 24: Welcoming 2026: Building Skills, Strengthening Trust, Shaping the Future

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A Decade of Building Trust: Celebrating 10 Years of Chartered Accountants Worldwide

This year marks a significant milestone for Chartered Accountants Worldwide: ten years of bringing the global accountancy profession together under a shared commitment to trust, integrity, and excellence.

What began as an ambitious idea a decade ago has grown into a truly global community, representing more than 1.8 million members and students across over 190 countries. Fifteen leading chartered accountancy institutes now work side by side, collaborating across continents to speak with one voice on the issues that matter most to business, government, and society.

While the scale of this network is impressive, the real story lies beyond the numbers. The tenth-anniversary film released to mark the occasion highlights the people behind the profession — chartered accountants at every career stage, in every corner of the world, united by a commitment to doing the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest option.

Over the past decade, the global environment has been anything but stable. Financial shocks, geopolitical change, a global pandemic, and rapid advances in technology have all tested institutions and markets. In times like these, trust becomes essential. Chartered accountants play a critical role in sustaining that trust, providing reliable information, independent judgement, and assurance that underpins sound decision-making.

The impact of the profession reaches far beyond financial statements. Across the Chartered Accountants Worldwide network, members are supporting sustainable businesses, strengthening governance, advancing sustainability reporting, and helping public and not-for-profit organisations make the most of limited resources. Collectively, this work delivers real and lasting value to economies and communities.

As Chartered Accountants Worldwide looks ahead to its next decade, the focus remains firmly on the future. Technology, sustainability, and rising expectations around transparency will continue to reshape the profession. Through global insight, collaboration, and advocacy, the organisation is committed to helping members and students not just adapt to change, but lead it.

The tenth-anniversary film is both a celebration and a statement of intent — a reminder of what has been achieved together, and a signal of the ambition that lies ahead. Here’s to ten years of building trust, and to many more to come.

Episode 23: Celebrating 10 Years of Chartered Accountants Worldwide

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Leadership Continuity and Global Connections: What’s Ahead for Chartered Accountants Worldwide

Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) has announced an important milestone in its global leadership: Ainslie van Onselen has been reappointed as Chair for a further two-year term. The unanimous support of the CAW Board reflects strong confidence in her continued leadership and the progress made during her first term.

Ainslie made history in 2023 as the first woman—and the first representative from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)—to take on the role. As CEO of CA ANZ since 2020, she has championed ethics, inclusion, digital transformation, and public-interest advocacy. Her renewed term promises continued momentum in sustainability leadership and in inspiring the next generation of Chartered Accountants.

Alongside this leadership news, CAW members can look forward to three major events on the horizon for 2026:

World Forum of Accountants (WOFA 2.0) – Hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants India from 30 January to 1 February 2026 in Greater Noida, this global gathering explores the theme “Nation Building to Global Collaboration: Strengthening Trust, Enabling Growth.” The event will spotlight ESG, digital transformation, and the evolving role of CAs in shaping global progress.

Chartered Accountants Ireland Annual Dinner – Returning in 2026, this flagship event brings together leaders and rising talent from across Ireland. Dates are still to be announced, but it remains a highlight for networking and celebrating the profession.

Sydney Burns Event – Hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland, this lively celebration blends Scottish culture with professional connection. Held at Dockside Group overlooking Sydney Harbour, the evening features traditional Scottish fare, the iconic Address to the Haggis, live music, and energetic ceilidh dancing.

Together, these events showcase the strength, diversity, and global reach of the Chartered Accountant community. For more details, visit charteredaccountantsworldwide.com.

Episode 22: Leadership Continuity and Global Connections

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How Chartered Accountancy Institutes are equipping members for the age of Generative AI

Across the global accounting profession, one theme is becoming impossible to ignore: generative AI is no longer a future consideration—it’s a present-day competency. With more than 70% of chartered accountants already using AI tools in their work and 76% looking to integrate them further, professional bodies are stepping up to support their members in building confidence, capability, and ethical awareness in this rapidly evolving space.

Two recent initiatives highlight this shift: the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) with its new GenAI Accelerator Programme, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) with its AI Fluency Playbook. Both aim to help accountants navigate generative AI—but each takes a distinct approach.

ICAEW’s GenAI Accelerator Programme

Launched in late summer 2025, ICAEW’s programme offers a structured, progressive learning path built around eight e-learning courses, each with modular content, video tutorials, interactive elements, and practical resources.

The curriculum ranges from foundational AI concepts to highly targeted applications including financial operations, compliance, governance, and strategic finance. Members earn digital badges as they progress and can accumulate up to eight hours of verifiable CPD. The programme was developed with GenFinance.AI, underscoring a focus on real-world finance use cases rather than theory alone.

Importantly, ICAEW has opened a limited number of discounted slots for members of other Chartered Accountants Worldwide bodies, extending access beyond its home base.

CA ANZ’s AI Fluency Playbook

Released in August 2025, CA ANZ’s Playbook serves as a practical, ongoing reference guide rather than a formal course. It features real case studies of firms using AI today, prompt templates, ethical guidance, and governance frameworks.

It also integrates with CA ANZ’s existing learning ecosystem, including its Certificate in AI Fluency, a six-week programme launched earlier in 2025. With capability assessments and AI-readiness tools, members can benchmark themselves and plan their development strategically.

Two Models, One Message

While the formats differ—ICAEW’s structured courses and digital badges versus CA ANZ’s flexible playbook and capability assessments—both initiatives send a unified message: AI literacy is now essential for professional relevance. They emphasize practical application, ethical awareness, and adaptability at a time when AI tools evolve faster than traditional training cycles.

The result is a growing global ecosystem of support for chartered accountants who want to confidently, responsibly, and strategically integrate generative AI into their work.

As the profession has done with spreadsheets, ERP systems, and cloud platforms, those who engage early with AI will be positioned at the forefront of the next chapter in accounting.

Episode 21: How our Institutes are equipping Chartered Accountants for the age of Generative AI

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In the newest episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update, we explore one of the most important topics facing the profession today: how chartered accountants can thrive—mentally, emotionally, and physically—in an increasingly demanding world.

This episode dives into highlights from the latest Difference Makers Discuss Live conversation with Brad Hook and Declan Scott, co-authors of the groundbreaking global resilience and well-being report for Chartered Accountants Worldwide.

Whether you’re newly qualified or have decades of experience, this is an essential listen.

The Surprising Strengths of Chartered Accountants

The global report uncovered something many people overlook: chartered accountants are, on the whole, curious, creative, and altruistic. As Brad Hook notes, finance professionals aren’t always recognised for these qualities—but they shine through clearly in the data.

The challenge?
We often fail to apply that same kindness and curiosity inward. The pressure to perform, deliver, and multitask can overshadow the strengths that make us exceptional.

A Profession in Transition

The accounting world has evolved dramatically. Today’s chartered accountant may work in practice, industry, technology, sustainability, entrepreneurship—you name it.

With this abundance of opportunity comes new pressures. This episode is a timely reminder that high performance is not about doing everything at once, but about doing the right things with clarity, rhythm, and intention.

Continue the Journey

Chartered Accountants Worldwide has created a dedicated well-being hub with practical tools and guidance to support members across the globe. A follow-up survey arrives in Q1 2026 to measure progress—and your participation will help shape future interventions.

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In 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.

Now, ten months later, Brad Hook, and Declan Scott return to examine what’s changed and what stayed the same.

What to Expect
This follow-up session will explore:
- Progress and setbacks: How has the profession responded to the January findings?
- Evolving challenges: What new pressures have emerged in 2025?
- Real-world impact: Success stories and lessons learned from firms implementing resilience strategies
- Practical next steps: Updated, evidence-based strategies for building sustainable well-being in your workplace

Difference Makers Discuss – Resilience and well-being in accountancy, what’s changed?

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In 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.

Now, ten months later, Brad Hook, and Declan Scott return to examine what’s changed and what stayed the same.

What to Expect
This follow-up session will explore:
Progress and setbacks: How has the profession responded to the January findings?
Evolving challenges: What new pressures have emerged in 2025?
Real-world impact: Success stories and lessons learned from firms implementing resilience strategies
Practical next steps: Updated, evidence-based strategies for building sustainable well-being in your workplace

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If you think ethics standards and well-being research sound dry, think again. The latest episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update packs the punch of a TED Talk, the immediacy of a news briefing, and the heart of a conversation we all need right now.
This episode delivers two powerful stories that hit at the core of the profession in 2025: how we build trust in a world of AI and climate claims, and how we rebuild ourselves in a culture that rewards burnout.

1. Ethics Isn’t Boring — It’s a Superpower
In conversation with Sinead Donovan, Carla Vijian of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants proves that ethics is anything but abstract.
Her career spans Malaysia, New Zealand, Sydney, London, and now New York — but it’s her audit mindset that ties it all together. When the rest of us read headlines, Carla sees the incentives, the assumptions, the risks and the unseen forces that really shape global events.
Whether it’s the Northern Lights carbon-capture project or debt-for-policy swaps, she highlights the same truth: without strong ethics standards, big innovations become big question marks.
And when it comes to AI? Carla puts it sharply:

We don’t trust AI — we use it. Just like we don’t trust an Excel formula without checking it.

Her “Three C’s” for future accountants — Curiosity, Courage, Consistency — are worth printing out and sticking on a wall.
2. The Resilience Revolution Is Here
The second half of the episode previews an essential follow-up discussion with Brad Hook and Declan Scott — and it couldn’t come at a better time.
CAW’s research earlier this year showed Chartered Accountants are kind, curious, creative… and exhausted.
We’re multitasking ourselves into hypervigilance.
Our boundaries between work and life have dissolved.
And sleep? For many, it’s a crisis hiding in plain sight.
One statistic hits hard:

Adults can stay focused for just 47 seconds before getting distracted.

Brad and Declan dig into why this is happening — and more importantly, what we can do about it. Their solutions aren’t corporate wellness clichés. They’re evidence-based habits that change how teams work:
Monotasking to restore deep focus
Friday Flow zones for creativity and long-term thinking
Sleep as a leadership skill
Presence as a quiet superpower in a noisy world
It’s practical. It’s human. It’s uncomfortably honest.
Why You Should Listen
This episode captures something rare: the crossroads the profession is standing at — between innovation and integrity, between high performance and human sustainability.
It’s not fear-mongering. It’s not fluffy inspiration.
It’s truth, told by people who care deeply about the work we do and the world we shape.

Episode 19: Ethics, AI, and Well-Being: Two Conversations Shaping Our Profession

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What does it really mean to be “the most trusted profession” in an age of AI, misinformation and rising public scrutiny?

That’s the question at the heart of our next Difference Makers Discuss, Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s flagship online interview series, featuring Carla S Vijian in conversation with our host, Sinead Donovan. Drawing on a career that’s taken her from Malaysia to New Zealand, Sydney, London and now New York as a principal at the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants, Carla shares a powerful, real-world view of ethics, leadership and the future of our profession.

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