Foresight: The CPA Podcast – Season 1

This season 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.

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Season 1 aims to ease CPAs into the uncertainties and complexities of today’s changing world. Hosts David McGuffin (English) and Jean-Sebastien Marier (French) are joined by thought leaders and subject matter experts in six 20-minute episodes.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect those of CPA Canada.

S01E01: Can sustainability help drive the economy?

Current environmental challenges have given rise to new ways of thinking and doing business. Sustainability is having a pivotal influence on business practices to meet the needs of today while securing the needs of tomorrow.

S01E02: Jobs of the future

In the last two decades, changes within the accounting profession have necessitated new skills and the adoption of new ideas and technologies. This trend of constant change will only accelerate in the future.

S01E03: Are financial statements dead?

Financial statements are at the foundation of investment decisions. With a myriad of financial tools, alternative sources, and AI more readily available, are financial statements on their way to becoming relics of a bygone era?

S01E04: What is AI’s role in accounting?

AI is going to be like a colleague whom we refer to support our analyses, but also one we're going to challenge and question. (French only)

S01E05: Protecting public interest in the AI era?

There are many ethical dimensions to new technologies. The future of the accounting profession will continue to entail the protection of public interest and making morally justifiable decisions while accessing and maintaining data. (French only)

S01E06: Should CPAs be the voice of ethics?

As the accounting industry adapts to a new digital era, CPAs face increasing complexity and change within their professions. But what’s the CPA's role from an ethical perspective?