AI and automation are reshaping the pace of work, that is a given. In our recent Focus Group what stood out was the challenges the profession faces in how we prepare our people to adapt with confidence. Future-ready accounting skills are essential, but it’s not enough to hire talent. Growing capability from within, backing our leaders to lead visibly, and creating a culture that can hold the weight of change will be the differentiator.

Join CCH Learning for an exclusive full-day online workshop: Building Future-Ready Accountants and a Culture of Confidence in an AI-Driven World. Designed for senior accounting partners and leaders, this workshop delivers strategic insights and practical tools to lead confidently through rapid change. Explore the human and leadership capabilities essential for building resilient teams, and dive into the real-world impact of AI—from ethical considerations to policy innovation—all within a culture that supports transformation.

Morning Session: Building Capability from Within - Explore the human and leadership skills accountants need to thrive in complexity. From redefining the future-ready accountant to developing adaptive leaders and rethinking organisational design, this session equips you to build resilience and lead transformation from the inside out.

Afternoon Session: AI in Action - Get practical on AI’s real-world impact—from tools shaping the 2026 accounting landscape to ethical risks and policy development. Learn how to lead with integrity, implement AI responsibly, and future-proof your firm with clear, actionable strategies.

Don’t Miss Out - Whether you attend the full day or just one session, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to lead with confidence in an AI-driven world. This is your opportunity to shape the future of your firm—and the profession.

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Morning
Afternoon

Discounts available for 2+ attendees from the same firm

Morning session – 10.00-13.30 -AEDT

Building Capability from Within: Empowering Accountants and Leaders to Thrive Amid Accelerating Change - Exploring the human and leadership skills needed to navigate complexity, build resilience, and foster a culture ready for change.
Presented by Adie Dawes-Birch and Jo Smyth, Twiga Group

  • Defining the future-ready accountant, beyond the technical.
    In today’s ever-changing landscape, the future-ready accountant requires a range of vital skills and capabilities to ensure their professional value in future years.
  • Developing leaders for future-ready careers.
    In an era where many traditional norms of a professional career have been significantly disrupted, how might we develop leaders for the future with the skills and capabilities they need to lead constant change, make great technology decisions, and balance talent with client satisfaction?
  • Traditional hierarchy versus sophisticated operating model and organisation design. Which prevails?
    Times of constant change require organisations to have robust and sophisticated foundations to help them survive and thrive, rather than become redundant and fail. Great organisation design is a critical factor in shaping a firm that can withstand challenges and focus on sustainable success.

Who should attend

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Senior Accounting Partners and Leaders
  • C-Suite Executives
  • Department Heads and Managers
  • HR and Talent Development Professionals
  • Technology and Innovation Officers
  • Compliance and Risk Officers

Learning Outcomes

Gain the insights and strategies needed to lead with confidence and ensure your firm remains competitive and future-ready.

  • Understand the evolving role of accountants in an AI-driven world.
  • Develop leadership skills to navigate constant change and technological advancements.
  • Learn strategies for effective organization design to ensure sustainable success.
  • Understand the role of AI in accounting and its influence on the profession.
  • Foster ethical considerations and compliance in AI usage
  • Be ready to deliver a robust firm wide AI policy now and take advantage of the benefits as the arrive to market.

Afternoon session – 14.00-17.30 - AEDT

AI in Action: Navigating Ethics, Policy, and Practical Innovation in the Accounting Profession - Unpack AI’s real-world impact—from implementation to ethical leadership—while building frameworks to lead through change.
Presented by Nick Beaugeard, Released Group

  • Overview of AI for accounting sector 2026
    AI isn’t a buzzword anymore—it’s the new baseline. Future ready accountants will need to be as skilled in AI as they currently are in Excel. This session gives you a no-nonsense rundown of how AI is shaping the accounting sector in 2026. We’ll unpack what’s real, what’s useful, and what’s still smoke and mirrors. From automated compliance and advisory tools to AI-powered audit and fraud detection, you'll see where the tech is making a difference. Whether you’re a partner, manager, or just trying to keep up, this webinar will help you understand how to harness AI to improve efficiency, add value for clients, and stay competitive.
  • Accuracy, Ethics and AI
    AI makes decisions fast—but is it right, fair, or even legal? This session tackles the sharp edge of AI in accounting: the tension between accuracy, ethics, and automation. We’ll explore how AI tools can go off the rails, the risks of relying on biased or unverified models, and where accountability lands when things go wrong. More importantly, we’ll give you clear steps to evaluate tools before you adopt them and implement safeguards to protect your firm and your clients. This is about using AI with integrity—not just efficiency. We call it human in the loop and there is more scope for accounting professionals to shine in this new environment than ever!
  • Developing an AI Policy for your firm
    If your team is using AI—even just a little—you need a policy yesterday. This practical session walks you through how to write and implement an AI policy that actually works for your accounting firm. We’ll cover what to include, how to balance innovation with control, and how to manage risks around data privacy, IP, and client confidentiality. You’ll leave with a draft framework you can customise for your firm and advice on how to get your team on board. No fluff—just actionable guidance.

Attendees will be provided with:

  • Access to attend the live session
  • Opportunities to ask questions
  • Access to E-Learning Recording
  • Presenters contact details for follow up questions
  • CPD Certificate
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Transcript
  • Latest Wolters Kluwer APAC 2025-26 Future Ready Accountant Report

Pricing

  • Full Day — $660 inc. GST
  • Morning/Afternoon sessions — $385 inc. GST

Group discounts available for 2+ attendees from the same firm, please email [email protected] for details.

Terms & conditions

Refund Policy — Receive a 50% refund for cancellations inside 30 days of the event, no refund within 7 days. If this event is cancelled or rescheduled for any reason and you do not wish to attend the rescheduled event, Wolters Kluwer will offer you a full refund of the purchase price paid for your ticket/s. If the event is cancelled or rescheduled for any reason, Wolters Kluwer's liability is limited to the purchase price paid for your tickets. Wolters Kluwer reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any of these workshop events.

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