Accounting has evolved dramatically, but its core purpose stays unchanged - enabling trust and better decision-making.
In this episode, hosted by Australian comedian Lehmo, learn how the profession has moved from manual record keeping to a strategic role centred on judgement, governance and value creation.
Additionally, explore why AI is transforming tools rather than replacing expertise.
Key learnings from this episode:
How accounting has evolved from bookkeeping to strategic decision support
Why trust, integrity and governance sit at the centre of the profession
How global crises have expanded the role of accountants over time
The shift from financial data to broader enterprise data responsibilities
Why AI enhances accounting rather than replacing it
The growing importance of professional scepticism in an AI-driven world
How accountants can contribute to AI governance and auditing
Why communication and judgement remain critical skills
What the next generation of accountants needs to succeed
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Host: Anthony "Lehmo" Lehmann, popular Australian comedian
Guests:
Dr Jasvinder Sidhu, accounting academic and historian
Kaushika Jayalath CPA, principal solutions consultant, Oracle, and a CPA Australia board member
And learn more about this episode's guests Kaushika Jayalath CPA and Dr Jasvinder Sidhu at his staff profile.
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