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Chartered Accountants Global Update
Stay connected, informed, and inspired with Chartered Accountants Global Update, the official weekly audio newsletter from Chartered Accountants Worldwide. Each episode brings you the latest from our global community of over 1.8 million trusted professionals — from must-attend events and upcoming webinars to fresh insights and articles exploring the key issues shaping the accountancy profession today.
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Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 15: Financial abuse, pilates in Cayman and the accountant with a million followers
Global Update Episode 15: Financial abuse, pilates in Cayman and the accountant with a million followers Episode 15 of Chartered Accountants Global Update is…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 14: People, purpose and progress
Episode 14 of Season 2 is a bit of a milestone - this is the 101st podcast episode we've published, so it is, in fact, Episode 101! To mark the milestone we…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 13: Wellbeing, ethics and two new diplomas for your next step
In this episode, we cover two important conversations taking place online this month and two new diplomas to help you build the skills the profession needs…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 12: Forks in the road, and the next generation of difference makers
This month is all about purpose-led careers. We sit down with a Chartered Accountant whose path has taken her from consulting to Ethiopia to impact investing…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 11: Beyond the Numbers: Sustainability, Digital Leadership and Healthy Firms
Beyond the Numbers: Sustainability, Digital Leadership and Healthy Firms In this episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update, we cover three developments…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 10: Why your next opportunity is hiding in your weakest connection
Difference Makers Discuss – Kingsley Aikins – Why your next opportunity is hiding in your weakest connection Ask most people to describe their network and they…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 9: What Six Difference Makers Can Teach Every Chartered Accountant
What Six Difference Makers Can Teach Every Chartered Accountant On Friday the 25th of September, Chartered Accountants Worldwide is hosting Difference Makers…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 8: Four Events Worth Your Calendar Space This Autumn
Four Events Worth Your Calendar Space This Autumn If you're a chartered accountant trying to keep pace with where the profession is heading, the next few weeks…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 7: Systems, Trust, and the Judgment That Ties Them Together
Change rarely announces itself politely. It shows up as a career crossroads, a new technology, or a shift in what clients and the public expect of us. Two…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 6: AI Agents, Insider Trading, and the Fight Against Greenwashing
AI Agents, Insider Trading, and the Fight Against Greenwashing The profession is facing three fast moving fronts at once, and each one comes back to the same…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 5: Trust in Transition: Stablecoins and Climate Risk Reporting
Trust in Transition: Stablecoins and Climate Risk Reporting Two very different stories made headlines in the accounting world recently, and together they say…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 4: AI, sustainability and trust: three things worth your attention
Trust has always been the currency of the accounting profession, and this month's stories show just how much that idea is being tested and reinforced at the…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateAI study, sustainability, and two conferences to watch
Episode 3 of Chartered Accountants Global Update is out, and it's a packed one. Host Olivia brings listeners a mix of AI, sustainability, and events worth…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 2: Guardrails and Global Reach
Season two continues with an episode that swings from a friendly run through the City of London to a genuine warning about AI governance, then zooms out to the…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 1: AI, sustainability, energy, and the future of accounting. Are you ready for the 5th Industrial Revolution?
Season 2 kicks off with three stories that, on the surface, look unrelated: an event about industrial revolutions, a piece on carers, and one on school…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 50: Season One in Review: Trust, AI, and a Confession
Fifty episodes in, we pause to look back at the very best of season one: the people, the numbers, and the stories that defined a year in the life of the…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 49: Trust, Technology and the Questions Every Business Should Be Asking Right Now
Trust, Technology and the Questions Every Business Should Be Asking Right Now Three stories crossed our desk this month, and although they look unrelated at…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 48: AI and the future of the profession: Have your say in Wave 2
AI and the future of the profession: Have your say in Wave 2 Chartered Accountants Worldwide, together with our member institutes and Ipsos, has launched the…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 47: Is your business ready for the summer remote working rush?
Is your business ready for the summer remote working rush? International remote working is on the rise — and so are the risks. Here is what finance and HR…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 46: Navigating risk, innovation and opportunity in a changing world of work
The latest episode of the Chartered Accountants Global Update brings together three topics that are generating serious conversation across the global finance…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 45: Discover the new Chartered Accountants Worldwide website
We are excited to unveil the newly redesigned Chartered Accountants Worldwide website – a modern digital platform created to better connect, inform and inspire…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 44: Six Chartered Accountants. Six remarkable stories.
Six Chartered Accountants. Six remarkable stories. Season 4 of Chartered Accountants Worldwide's flagship webinar series brought together six remarkable people…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 43: Connecting people, and why AI is an opportunity not a threat
Connecting people, and why AI is an opportunity not a threat In the Season 4 finale of Difference Makers Discuss, Aster Thackery joins host Sinead Donovan to…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 42: Why Good Work Isn’t Enough Anymore
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…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 41: Three Big Themes Shaping the Future of Business and Finance
Three Big Themes Shaping the Future of Business and Finance The latest episode of the Chartered Accountants Global Update explores three stories that highlight…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 40: Rethinking the Chartered Accountancy Career Path
Rethinking the Chartered Accountancy Career Path What does a Chartered Accountancy career really look like today? If you still picture a linear path through…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 39: Auditing is a human business, Lessons from Zambia’s Liswaniso Namatama
Episode 39: Auditing is a human business, Lessons from Zambia’s Liswaniso Namatama When people think about auditing, they often picture spreadsheets, ticking…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 38: Why Modern Accountants Are Redefining Impact
Why Modern Accountants Are Redefining Impact In a profession often associated with precision, compliance, and technical expertise, a new narrative is…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 37: Purpose, Connection, and the Future of Finance
Global Update Episode 37: Purpose, Connection, and the Future of Finance The latest episode of the Chartered Accountants Global Update brings together three…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 36: A Profession in Motion: Three Stories Shaping Chartered Accountancy
A Profession in Motion: Three Stories Shaping Chartered Accountancy The latest Chartered Accountants Global Update highlights how the profession is evolving in…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 35: Chartered Accountants Worldwide Welcomes Botswana as 17th Member Institute
The latest update from Chartered Accountants Worldwide highlights just how dynamic and far-reaching the profession has become — from global expansion to…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 34: AI, ultra-running, and the future of your career
AI, Ultra-Running, and the Future of Your Career What do artificial intelligence, elite endurance sport, and chartered accountancy have in common? More than…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 33: Innovation, AI, and Leadership: Three Stories Shaping the Future of Accountancy
Innovation, AI, and Leadership: Three Stories Shaping the Future of Accountancy The accounting profession is evolving rapidly — driven by technology, new…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 32: Rebuilding Trust and Shaping the Future in Accounting
Rebuilding Trust and Shaping the Future in Accounting Episode 32 of the Chartered Accountants Global Update highlights how chartered accountants continue to…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 31: Apprenticeships, wellness, and career pathways
Apprenticeships, wellness, and career pathways In the latest Chartered Accountants Global Update, three very different stories come together around one…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 30: Ethics, Carbon Policy, and Sustainability Reporting
Ethics, Carbon Policy, and Sustainability Reporting One of the most powerful reminders in Episode 30 of the Chartered Accountants Global Update is that…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 29: Young Leadership, Global Collaboration, and the Mindset that Matters
Young Leadership, Global Collaboration, and the Mindset that Matters In the latest episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update, we explore how chartered…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 28: How Chartered Accountants Are Shaping the Future of Trust, Technology and Sustainability
How Chartered Accountants Are Shaping the Future of Trust, Technology and Sustainability The latest Chartered Accountants Global Update highlights how the…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 27: A Growing Global Community - Purpose, People, and Connection
A Growing Global Community: Purpose, People, and Connection Chartered Accountants Worldwide is marking an exciting milestone as we celebrate the continued…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 26: Shaping the Future of the Accountancy Profession in 2026
Shaping the Future of the Accountancy Profession in 2026 As we move further into 2026, the accountancy profession is evolving well beyond traditional financial…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 25: Sustainability in Action - How Chartered Accountants Are Driving Real Change
Sustainability in Action: How Chartered Accountants Are Driving Real Change Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” — it is a business imperative. Across…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 24: Welcoming 2026 - Building Skills, Strengthening Trust, Shaping the Future
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 Global UpdateEpisode 23: Celebrating 10 Years of Chartered Accountants Worldwide
A Decade of Building Trust: Celebrating 10 Years of Chartered Accountants Worldwide This year marks a significant milestone for Chartered Accountants…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 22: Leadership Continuity and Global Connections: What’s Ahead for Chartered Accountants Worldwide
Leadership Continuity and Global Connections: What’s Ahead for Chartered Accountants Worldwide Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) has announced an important…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 21: How our Institutes are equipping Chartered Accountants for the age of Generative AI
How Chartered Accountancy Institutes are equipping members for the age of Generative AI Across the global accounting profession, one theme is becoming…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 20: Resilience, Well-Being & the Future of the Profession
In the newest episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update, we explore one of the most important topics facing the profession today: how chartered…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 19: Ethics, AI & The Rise of Resilience
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…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 18: How Accountants Are Embracing AI with Confidence
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…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 17: Meet the people shaping a kinder, bolder profession
This week’s Chartered Accountants Global Update is packed with two things every modern professional needs: forward-looking climate for talent and leadership…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 16: From Glasgow to Global: How Chartered Accountants Are Shaping the Future
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…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 15: Breaking Boundaries: How AI is Transforming Accounting — Lessons from Lem Chin Kok
The latest episode of the Chartered Accountants Global Update takes us on a fascinating journey into the intersection of technology, forensic accounting, and…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 14: Young Leaders, Global Impact: CAW at One Young World
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…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateComing up in DMD Season 3: AI, Ethics, and the Future of Chartered Accountancy
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…

Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 11: AI & the Accountant: Leading the Future with Integrity
In Episode 11 of Chartered Accountants Global Update, we dive into one of the most powerful forces reshaping the accounting profession today: artificial…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 10: Burnout, Trust & the Future of Work – Prioritising Wellbeing in the Profession
In this powerful episode of the Chartered Accountants Global Update, we explore the growing reality of burnout in the accounting profession—and how Chartered…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 9: Trust, Truth & Transformation: Why the World Turns to Chartered Accountants
In Episode 9 of Chartered Accountants Global Update, we explore why, in an era of misinformation, institutional distrust, and AI disruption, Chartered…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 8: Carbon Accounting & Transition Plans: The Tools Every Accountant Needs Now
In Episode 8 of the Chartered Accountants Global Update, we spotlight one of the most urgent topics facing finance professionals today: carbon accounting and…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 7 - Leading the Future: Sustainability, AI, and the Rise of Young Difference Makers
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…
Chartered Accountants Global UpdateEpisode 6: The AI Trilogy Finale: Smarter, Faster, Chartered
The latest episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update is live — and this one’s for every accountant wondering how artificial intelligence is reshaping the…