Future careers

Thank you to the members who participated in the 2026 Future of Accounting and Finance Survey. By sharing your perspectives, you're helping CPA Australia build a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the profession.
This year's research combined our established Business Technology Survey with broader Future of Work research, creating one of our most comprehensive studies to date. The findings provide valuable insights into how technology, changing skills requirements and evolving workplace expectations are impacting finance and accounting professionals across industries and career stages.

Across Australia, Asia and other international markets, CPA Australia engages with governments, regulators and business leaders to advocate on issues that matter to members. Through policy submissions, research and member surveys, including recent work in Hong Kong, we help ensure the perspectives and experiences of our members are represented in decisions that influence the operating environment for finance and accounting professionals.

This exclusive micro-credentialled course combines live sessions, online modules, and peer learning, helping you understand AI capabilities and limitations, apply ethical principles, identify practical use cases, and work confidently with stakeholders. Complete a final project to earn a digital badge from The University of Sydney. 

CPA Congress 2026 is CPA Australia’s flagship leadership and professional development event for accounting and finance professionals. Held across October and November, it focuses on helping delegates move from insight to influence, building the systems, metrics and confidence to shape results in their organisations. Delivered in Melbourne, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, and via Virtual Live + OnDemand, it offers practical strategies, real‑world perspectives, and flexible ways to connect and engage.

The global ESG webinar series helps members build essential ESG knowledge through three expert-led webinars. Members gain practical skills in systems thinking, climate and nature impacts, and Australia’s first AASB S2 reporting cycle, strengthening strategic influence, employability, and readiness for emerging sustainability expectations.

The annual Asia Pacific Small Business Survey offers members evidence-based insights from 4,000+ businesses across 11 economies, strengthening advisory capability and credibility. Members gain a clear understanding of emerging risks, opportunities and regional trends, helping them deliver better client advice and engage confidently in informed conversations that support business growth and resilience.

Articles on INTHEBLACK provided members with clear, actionable analysis of the Singapore and Hong Kong budgets, helping them advise clients with confidence. With the Malaysia budget to come later in 2026, members gain timely insights on tax, capital markets, AI investment, and SME support, strengthening their regional awareness, credibility, and ability to navigate economic shifts across the Asia Pacific region.