If you haven’t yet had a chance to check out the Foresight podcast, now’s the time!
Currently in its third season, CPA Canada’s Foresight: The CPA Podcast takes a deep dive into how societal shifts are transforming the role of CPAs. From AI to ESG, from protecting the environment to protecting professional ethics, each episode asks CPAs to reimagine their position at the centre of the economy.
Tune in to hear highly relevant topics aimed specifically at the accounting profession:
FORESIGHT: THE CPA PODCAST – SEASON 1
Season 1 aims to ease CPAs into the uncertainties and complexities of today’s changing world. It explores topics such as what jobs CPAs will have in the future, the relevance of financial statements and looks at why accountants need to be the voice of ethics in the boardroom. Hosts David McGuffin (English) and Jean-Sebastien Marier (French) are joined by thought leaders and subject matter experts in six 20-minute episodes.
FORESIGHT: THE CPA PODCAST – SEASON 2
Season 2 gets personal with CPAs asking how they’re embracing technology and finding new ways to engage in traditional activities. Episode topics include how CPAs can lead the drive to digital transformation, the role the CPA can play in fighting corruption and money laundering, and the roadmap to the modern CFO office. Hosts David McGuffin (English) and Jean-Sebastien Marier (French) are joined by industry innovators and leaders in eight 20-minute episodes.
FORESIGHT: THE CPA PODCAST – SEASON 3
This season explores the importance and impact of sustainability and how it relates to the accounting profession. There’s an opportunity for CPAs to become leaders on sustainability issues and the host and producer, Neil Morrison, speaks to current industry leaders to discuss the path forward in six 20-minute episodes. Neil looks to answer questions like: is sustainability an added burden or new opportunity, who should be responsible for sustainability, and whether CPAs can afford to delay incorporating sustainability into their practice. Whatever your stance on the topic, this season will get you prepared and up to speed.
This podcast is part of the Foresight initiative from CPA Canada, aimed at setting a new strategic direction for the Canadian accounting profession. For more information visit www.cpacanada.ca/en/foresight-initiative.
