Chartered Accountants Global Update

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...

This week’s Chartered Accountants Global Update is packed with two things every modern professional needs: forward-looking climate for talent and leadership (we’re heading to Munich for One Young World 2025) — and a deeply human, practical conversation about neurodiversity at work from Difference Makers Discuss with Mark Scully. One Young World Summit — Munich, 3–6 November 2025 Chartered Accounta...

This week's episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update is all about saying yes — to opportunity, to change, and to leading the way forward. We meet Ken Croarkin , a Chartered Accountant whose journey from Glasgow to New York proves that the qualification really is a global passport. Then, we explore how Chartered Accountants Worldwide are putting sustainability front and centre with the l...

The latest episode of the Chartered Accountants Global Update takes us on a fascinating journey into the intersection of technology, forensic accounting, and innovation. In this week’s episode, host [insert host name if relevant] shines a spotlight on Lem Chin Kok , whose career path and insights are redefining what it means to be a modern accountant. From Police Officer to AI Pioneer Lem’s story...

In November 2025, the global spotlight will shine on Munich, Germany, as over 2,000 young leaders from more than 190 countries come together for the One Young World Summit —a global forum dedicated to driving social impact and sustainable change. Once again, Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) will be at the heart of this global conversation, sending a diverse and inspiring delegation of young p...

This episode of the Chartered Accountants Global Update gives our listeners a sneak peak at what lies ahead in Season 3 of Difference Makers Discuss , Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s flagship webinar series. Over six powerful conversations, chartered accountants from around the world share insights on AI, forensic accounting, neurodiversity, ethics, international careers, and resilience. From gr...

In Episode 11 of Chartered Accountants Global Update , we dive into one of the most powerful forces reshaping the accounting profession today: artificial intelligence . But this isn’t about disruption—it’s about opportunity . Discover how Chartered Accountants Worldwide are not only adapting to AI but actively leading its ethical and practical integration into our profession. From Australia and Ne...

In this powerful episode of the Chartered Accountants Global Update , we explore the growing reality of burnout in the accounting profession—and how Chartered Accountants worldwide are stepping up with practical, proactive solutions. Hear from Vera Tan on recognising early burnout signs, discover why mono-tasking might be the key to smarter productivity with insights from Brad Hook, and learn how...

In Episode 9 of Chartered Accountants Global Update , we explore why, in an era of misinformation, institutional distrust, and AI disruption, Chartered Accountants are emerging as trusted leaders the world depends on. New insights from Edelman DXI’s 2025 Trust Survey reveal that Chartered Accountants rank third globally for trust — behind only doctors and engineers — even as trust in the broader a...

In Episode 8 of the Chartered Accountants Global Update , we spotlight one of the most urgent topics facing finance professionals today: carbon accounting and credible climate transition planning . We break down Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s new Carbon Software Provider Guide – your essential resource for navigating the crowded carbon tech market, understanding Scope 1–3 emissions, and choosin...

In Episode 7 of the Chartered Accountants Global Update , we take you from the historic Chartered Accountants' Hall in London to an AI-powered Think Tank in Sydney – showcasing how Chartered Accountants Worldwide is leading on the issues that matter most. Discover how over 100 MBA students engaged in hands-on sustainability strategy workshops, hear about groundbreaking insights from the Globa...

The latest episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update is live — and this one’s for every accountant wondering how artificial intelligence is reshaping the profession. In this energetic episode, we explore how AI has gone from a sci-fi buzzword to a real, practical tool for accountants everywhere — and how Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA has led the charge with its groundbreaking Be...

In Episode 5 of the Chartered Accountants Global Update, we dive into the inspiring Global Connectedness Campaign, highlighting how young Chartered Accountants around the world are using their qualifications as passports to remarkable international adventures. This innovative campaign is built around authentic storytelling, encouraging Chartered Accountants under 35, living and thriving abroad, to...

In our latest episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update , we're pulling back the curtain on our inspiring Difference Makers initiative. Chartered Accountants are often seen as number-crunchers, but our community is doing so much more. They're making headlines, sparking real change, and positively impacting communities and businesses worldwide. Join us as we explore how Chartered Acc...

In this energising third episode of the Chartered Accountants Worldwide Audio Newsletter, we explore the vital themes of resilience , work–life balance , and the emerging discipline of carbon accounting . Designed for busy professionals, this episode delivers practical tools and thought-provoking insights to help chartered accountants thrive in a complex, ever-evolving world. In This Episode: 🔹 M...

Hello and welcome back to the Chartered Accountants Worldwide audio newsletter! Whether you’re on your commute, grabbing a coffee break, or walking the dog, we’re glad you’re tuning in. Today, we’re spotlighting a thoughtful series from our member institute, ICAS , all focused on ethics, professionalism, and the moral leadership that defines our profession. Let’s get into it. Our first feature, en...

In this first episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update , host Antje Derks brings you the latest news and insights from Chartered Accountants Worldwide. What’s inside this episode: Event Highlights: Mark your calendar for two standout gatherings — the ICAEW Annual Conference 2025 in London, exploring how accountants can thrive through transformation in AI, leadership, and sustainability, and...

Greenwashing is the practice by companies of making misleading or unsubstantiated claims about products or activities in order to appear more environmentally friendly than they really are.  Greenwashing is reputationally dangerous and is unethical. It also presents multiple long-term risks to businesses and society. It weakens the efforts of those businesses actually working to improve their impac...