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

Listen now for more.

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

Head to Lehmo's site for more information on his services.

And learn more about this episode's guests Kaushika Jayalath CPA and Dr Jasvinder Sidhu at his staff profile.

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