Date posted: 06/03/2026

IWD26: Balance the scales of gender equity in our profession

To mark International Women’s Day 2026 (IWD26), we collated videos, tools, resources and articles to balance the scales of gender equity in our profession all year round.

Balancing the Scales: Women leading AI

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, CA ANZ CEO Ainslie van Onselen hosted panellists Jolene Kawak FCA, Nat Lennon FCA and Angela Shi as they explored the pivotal role women play in driving AI transformation and shaping a fair and equitable future in the AI landscape. Watch the video that showcases our members’ expertise and perspectives on balancing the scales of gender equity as AI becomes part of our everyday working life.

Gender Equity in the profession

2025 Members Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Survey Report

Your perspective. Our future. The 2025 CA ANZ Members Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Survey Report captures profession-wide data from nearly 2000 members. A key resource that provides insight into women members’ opinions and lived experiences in the profession.

Gender Equity Charter & Playbook

A resource to support the profession in advancing gender equity, with a Charter outlining 10 employer commitments and a playbook providing practical guidance to bring them to life.

Sharing Knowledge webinar: Financial Abuse - from awareness to action

Build on CA ANZ thought leadership and gain practical tools to identify, prevent and mitigate financial abuse through improved client practices, processes and real-world case studies.

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Gender Pay Gap in the profession

2025 Members Remuneration Survey Report incl. the Gender Pay Gap

Explore the latest remuneration data from 6000+ CA ANZ members, revealing a persistent pay gap of 14% in Australia and 24% in Aotearoa New Zealand, along with gender-focused insights.

Narrowing your Gender Pay Gap Playbook

Packed with data and tools, this playbook helps members, employers, recruiters, and leaders close the gender pay gap with analysis guidance, action checklists, and case studies on fostering an inclusive workplace.

WGEA Workplace Gender Equality Agency Gender Pay Gap Data (AU)

Find out how big the gender pay gap is in Australia and explore the latest data by employer (100 employees or more).

Gender Pay Gap Calculator Toolkit (NZ)

While some factors to close the gender pay gap require national action, many are best addressed within sectors and organisations. CA ANZ contributed to the Ministry for Women’s Gender Pay Gap toolkit, featuring a free online calculator, methodology, workbook and special guide for small and medium-sized businesses.

Being accountable: The power of professional bodies to close the gender pay gap

In this case study, hear from members' organisations in New Zealand about how they are addressing the gender pay gap in their workplaces, together with support from CA ANZ.

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All hands on deck

Gender pay gaps persist. Corporate coach Roxanne Calder shares strategies for individuals and businesses to help close them.

Employers hold key to closing the gender pay gap

Research shows members are pushing for change to address the gender pay gap and employers have a major role to play.

Why the gender pay gap persists

Awareness of the gender pay gap is rising but bias, negotiation norms and systemic barriers still entrench pay inequity.

Power up with CA Library

Build confidence, set exciting goals, strengthen your leadership skills, and step into your power with these complimentary audiobooks and eBooks curated especially for women at CA Library.

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