Chartered Accountants Global Update

Why Good Work Isn’t Enough Anymore There’s a familiar piece of career advice many professionals still hear: keep your head down, work hard, and your efforts will speak for themselves. According to networking expert Kingsley Aikins, that advice is badly outdated. In a recent discussion featured by Chartered Accountants Worldwide, Aikins argues that “good work does not speak — people do.” In today’s...

Three Big Themes Shaping the Future of Business and Finance The latest episode of the Chartered Accountants Global Update explores three stories that highlight how the role of finance professionals is evolving in a rapidly changing world. The Power of Human Connection One of the standout conversations in Episode 41 features entity["people","Aster Thackeray"], Chair of the CA...

Rethinking the Chartered Accountancy Career Path What does a Chartered Accountancy career really look like today? If you still picture a linear path through audit firms and finance departments, the latest episode of the Chartered Accountants Global Update offers a refreshing challenge to that assumption. Episode 40 highlights the story of Aster Thackery, a Chartered Accountants Australia and New Z...

Episode 39: Auditing is a human business, Lessons from Zambia’s Liswaniso Namatama When people think about auditing, they often picture spreadsheets, ticking boxes, and endless calculations. But for Liswaniso Namatama, auditing is about something much bigger: people, relationships, and creating positive change. In a recent conversation on Difference Makers Discuss , Liswaniso shared how his journe...

Why Modern Accountants Are Redefining Impact In a profession often associated with precision, compliance, and technical expertise, a new narrative is emerging—one where chartered accountants are stepping beyond the numbers to create meaningful, human-centered impact. Two recent stories from the global accounting community highlight this shift. First, the idea that auditing is fundamentally a human...

Global Update Episode 37: Purpose, Connection, and the Future of Finance The latest episode of the Chartered Accountants Global Update brings together three powerful themes shaping the profession today: purpose-driven impact, global community, and the urgent need for evolution. First, a standout story from Mozambique highlights how chartered accountancy can transform lives at scale. Manuel Rodrigu...

A Profession in Motion: Three Stories Shaping Chartered Accountancy The latest Chartered Accountants Global Update highlights how the profession is evolving in powerful ways. First , Manuel Rodrigues shows what’s possible when financial expertise meets purpose. His organisation in Mozambique has built a self-sustaining micro-economy supporting thousands of farmers—proving that accountancy can driv...

The latest update from Chartered Accountants Worldwide highlights just how dynamic and far-reaching the profession has become — from global expansion to inspiring personal achievements and major technical developments. Expanding the Global Community A major milestone has been reached with the addition of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) as the network’s 17th member institute....

AI, Ultra-Running, and the Future of Your Career What do artificial intelligence, elite endurance sport, and chartered accountancy have in common? More than you might think. In the latest update from Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a clear theme emerges: the future belongs to those who embrace challenge, stay adaptable, and keep learning. A standout example comes from Caitríona Jennings—a Charter...

Innovation, AI, and Leadership: Three Stories Shaping the Future of Accountancy The accounting profession is evolving rapidly — driven by technology, new leadership approaches, and professionals willing to rethink how things are done. In the latest Chartered Accountants Global Update, three standout stories illustrate how the profession is adapting and moving forward. Rethinking Audit with Practic...

Rebuilding Trust and Shaping the Future in Accounting Episode 32 of the Chartered Accountants Global Update highlights how chartered accountants continue to drive positive change across the profession. One standout story features Sitali Chiuyu , part of the Young Difference Makers series. After moving from engineering into audit, Sitali now works in the public sector strengthening governance and a...

Apprenticeships, wellness, and career pathways In the latest Chartered Accountants Global Update , three very different stories come together around one powerful idea: small, deliberate choices can shape both our careers and our wellbeing. The first is the inspiring journey of Jaspreet Rayat , who qualified as a chartered accountant through an apprenticeship rather than a traditional university ro...

Ethics, Carbon Policy, and Sustainability Reporting One of the most powerful reminders in Episode 30 of the Chartered Accountants Global Update is that professional skills don’t stop at financial reporting — they can help solve some of society’s most urgent challenges. The episode opens with the story of Khethiwe Sibanyoni, a young South African aspiring chartered accountant and social impact acti...

Young Leadership, Global Collaboration, and the Mindset that Matters In the latest episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update , we explore how chartered accountants across the world are shaping change — in their communities, their organisations and their own careers  Our first story features chartered accountant and risk professional Rebecca Casey, whose career journey shows that young profess...

How Chartered Accountants Are Shaping the Future of Trust, Technology and Sustainability The latest Chartered Accountants Global Update highlights how the profession is rapidly evolving — and why today’s accountants need more than technical excellence alone. One inspiring example is the journey of Saad Bin Asim Zubairi from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. From an early love of...

A Growing Global Community: Purpose, People, and Connection Chartered Accountants Worldwide is marking an exciting milestone as we celebrate the continued growth and impact of our global profession. In our latest update, we share three powerful stories that highlight what makes our community thrive: expansion, purpose-driven careers, and the strength of human connection. First, we are proud to wel...

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 rep...

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 ac...

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 enga...

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....

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 he...

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 ar...

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 groun...

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 claim...

Leading the Future of Finance: How Accountants Are Embracing AI with Confidence The future of finance is here — and it’s powered by generative AI. Across the profession, Chartered Accountants are discovering how artificial intelligence is transforming everything from financial operations and tax compliance to corporate governance and strategic decision-making. This month, three major initiatives f...