Future careers

With a focus on UK and EU, ASEAN, Greater China, and Australia, this four-part webinar series has attracted thousands of registrants, highlighting the strong demand for ESG expertise. The series is specifically designed for the accounting profession, equipping attendees with the knowledge to integrate ESG concepts and principles into their professional practice, ensuring relevance and leadership in a dynamically evolving world.

We brought together 60 global experts from our six Centres of Excellence to discuss key topics, including the future of the accounting profession, the impact of regulation, and the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. These group discussions also explored emerging trends and strategic imperatives, the importance of attracting and retaining talent in the profession, and reframing continuous professional development. The event concluded with a highly successful webinar panel discussion moderated by John Curtin Distinguished Professor, and President and Chair of the Board, CPA Australia, Dale Pinto FCPA, drawing over 1,000 attendees.

As part of an industry working group, we shaped discussions on economic and regulatory reform at a productivity roundtable convened by Australian Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP. Represented by our CEO, Chris Freeland, CPA Australia sits on the Business Council of Australia’s Productivity Working Group.

In September, CPA Australia and the Australian (Sydney) chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India held a landmark one-day conference in Sydney to explore “Bringing the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement to Life”. This event connected community leaders, as well as business and government agencies to deliver practical insights into both the Australian and Indian markets. The programme featured impressive keynote addresses, expert panel sessions, and networking opportunities.