AI is reshaping finance faster than most accounting and finance organisations are prepared for.

This episode explores what that means in practice and how professionals can stay relevant as roles evolve.

From automation and agentic AI to cybersecurity risks and sustainability pressures, this expert-led discussion highlights the shifts happening across finance, accounting and business in a volatile and rapidly changing world.

You will learn:

The biggest forces changing the profession right now

What AI fluency looks like in practice and why it matters now

The emerging technologies or trends reshaping how finance teams work

How finance roles are evolving towards judgement and decision making

The impact of automation on career pathways and hiring patterns

Practical steps to future-proof your career capability in a reshaped profession

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Host: Patrick Viljoen, sustainability lead, CPA Australia

Guests: Amantha Imber an innovation specialist and Anders Sormann-Nilsson, a futurist and keynote speaker.

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The future of accounting in an AI-driven world