Decoding Ethics: Building trust in a tech-driven world

Trust is not a byproduct of AI adoption—it's a prerequisitefor scaling it successfully.   In this episode, Samantha Gloede, Global Head of RiskServices and Head of Trusted AI at KPMG, joins host Jeanne Viljoen to explore how organizations can govern AI responsibly while accelerating innovation. Together, they examine why leading companies are embedding governance directly into workflows, why a...

As artificial intelligence reshapes the accountancyprofession, the question is no longer whether change is happening, but whether the profession is keeping pace.   In this episode, Jeanne Viljoen is joined by Bruce Vivian, Head of Education, MemberMonitoring and Development at IFAC, and a Chartered Accountant (SA) with deep expertise in accountancy education, capacity building, and global professi...

This episode explores how professionals can manage theimpact of emerging technologies, particularly AI and automation. A clear message emerges: navigating rapid change requires a return to basics and to the fundamental principles that underpin trust and the credibility of theprofession.   Jeanne Viljoen is joined by Danielle Supkis Cheek, a globalleader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting,...

This episode explores the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in the accounting profession. Jeanne Viljoen is joined by Alistair Brisbourne and Sarah Lane from the ACCA Policy and Insights team to discuss real-world dilemmas finance professionals are beginning to face. Drawing on insights from ACCA’s recent AI Monitor report, the conversation examines how AI is already embedded in ever...

Quantum computing is no longer science fiction. With experts predicting operational quantum computers as early as 2029, the implications for data security, encryption, and professional trust are rapidly becoming very real. In this episode of Decoding Ethics , host Jeanne Viljoen is joined by Clinton Firth, a cybersecurity and digital trust partner at PwC whose experience spans national security, i...

In the first episode of " Decoding Ethics: Building trust in a tech-driven world" , recorded live at the inaugural IESBA Ethics & Independence Conference in Lisbon, we explore the impact of AI on audit and accounting, the importance of principle-based standards, and why trust is essential for technology to drive sustainable innovation.