INTHEBLACK April 2026 - Magazine - Page 62
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ACCOUNTING THROUGH THE AGES
QUIZ
For 140 years, CPA Australia and its members have helped shape
the accounting profession through periods of economic upheaval,
social change and rapid technological advancement. From handwritten
ledgers and wartime budgeting to cloud platforms, sustainability reporting
and generative AI, accountants have continually adapted while upholding
the profession’s core values of integrity, stewardship and accountability.
This quiz highlights some of the defining moments, people
and innovations that have influenced accounting in Australia and across
the Asia-Pacific region. Test your knowledge and see how well you know
the profession’s journey from 1886 to today.
62 INTHEBLACK APRIL 2026 SPECIAL EDITION
