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Chapter programme 2026–27

Latest Events

CPD seminars, workshops and networking evenings from the Melbourne Chapter — newest first.

3 events

Training workshop Event concluded

AI 101 & Start-up 101

Practical learning for Chartered Accountants, CFOs, auditors, advisers, finance and auditing professionals.

ICAI Melbourne’s first training workshop

Date
Saturday 24 October 2026
Time
2 pm–8 pm AEDT
Venue
Community Hub at The Dock912 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008
CPD
6 CPD hours

Two sessions, one afternoon. Session 1 is a 3-hour hands-on masterclass, AI 101 for Finance Professionals — from prompts to practical automation. Session 2 is a 3-hour interactive workshop, Startups 101 for Chartered Accountants — from business idea to validation, funding and scale.

  • Aamir Qutub Session 1 trainer Aamir Qutub Entrepreneur, technology leader and AI Expert, Enterprise Monkey
  • Sangeeta Mulchandani Session 2 trainer Sangeeta Mulchandani Founder & Director, Jumpstart Studio Global. Author of Start Right; has supported more than 1,100 founders globally.

What you take away

  • A reusable finance prompt library, AI-assisted analysis and a simple repeatable workflow
  • Live demos: AI Financial Analyst, AI Accounting Assistant and a first AI workflow
  • Startup Foundations Checklist, Problem Statement template, Business Model Canvas and a startup funding glossary
  • Certificate from the trainers, plus a free book from the trainer
CPD seminar Event concluded

Leading Through Change

Markets | Currency | People

In collaboration with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Date
Thursday 8 October 2026
Time
5 pm–8 pm AEDT
Venue
CA ANZ, Level 18, Bourke Place600 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
CPD
CPD seminar

An insightful evening exploring markets, currency and people, with eminent speakers sharing perspectives on navigating change and leadership in a rapidly evolving environment.

  • Madeline Miller Speaker Madeline Miller Coaching with Madeline. Leadership & DEI consultant with legal and governance expertise.
  • Zach Travis Speaker Zach Travis Associate Director – Global Markets, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Evening highlights

  • CPD
  • Insights
  • Networking
  • Drinks & food
CPD event Event concluded

Beyond the Numbers

Becoming Strategic Business Partners

Hosted in conjunction with RSM

Date
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Time
5 pm–8 pm AEST
Venue
RSM Melbourne, Level 27120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
CPD
3 CPD hours (awaited)

How finance professionals can become strategic business partners — an evening with two senior practitioners from RSM Australia and Australia Post.

  • Surya Kiran Speaker Surya Kiran Manager, CFO Advisory, RSM Australia
  • Piyush Ajmera Speaker Piyush Ajmera Head of GRC (Cyber & Technology), Australia Post

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