Ethical Considerations in Identifying and Preventing Financial Abuse
Financial abuse can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance. As trusted advisers, Chartered Accountants are uniquely positioned to identify the warning signs and help prevent financial abuse. Join our expert panel for a thought-provoking discussion on the ethical considerations and professional responsibilities involved in recognising and responding to financial abuse. This session will equip you with practical tools, real-world insights and a deeper understanding of your obligations under the Code of Ethics. This session is designed to strengthen your ability to protect vulnerable clients and uphold the public interest.
- Gain practical strategies to identify and address financial abuse in your professional role.
- Enhance your understanding of ethical obligations and confidentiality when supporting vulnerable clients.
- Access quality ethics CPD and reinforce your commitment to integrity and public trust.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise the warning signs and risk factors of financial abuse across diverse client groups.
- Understand how accountants can both prevent and inadvertently facilitate financial abuse.
- Apply systems, procedures and controls to mitigate financial abuse risks.
- Clarify your ethical and confidentiality obligations under the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.
- Access support services, tools and resources to respond effectively to suspected financial abuse.
This session is complimentary for all members.
Panellists and Host
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Ainslie van Onselen

Robert Fitzgerald AM

Simon Birmingham

Tania Pouwhare

Zoe Delamare
DATE
Wednesday 21 October 2026
TIME
Time: Please refer to your local time zone below.
3:00pm to 4:30pm | New Zealand
1:00pm to 2:30pm | Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart
12:30pm to 2:00pm | Adelaide
12:00pm to 1:30pm | Brisbane
10:00am to 11:30am | Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia
3:00am to 4:30am | London
WHERE
Webinar.
Links to access the session will be provided closer to the event date.
CPD
1.5 hours of verifiable ethics CPD for CA ANZ members.
PLANNER
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