Note: All references to rules are to the rules which came into force on 11 June 2021.  1.    In accordance with Rule 28.2, the Committee of the Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society (the “Society”) issued a Notice of Election to all members on 13 April 2023. 2.    In accordance with Rule 21.1.1, the number of vacancies for elected members on the Committee of the Society, notified to Members of the Society in the Election Notice of the 13 April 2023, to be declared elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Society, to be held on 16 June 2023 was FIVE.  3.    To fulfil the membership strand of Rule 21.2, the members elected must be from the following categories and areas: •    ONE member of the Society who must be a member in business •    FOUR members of the Society whether members in business, members in practice, members employed in practice or other category of membership 4.    The following member of the Committee, is retiring under the provisions of Rule 25.2, is eligible for re-election for a second term, and has indicated to the Committee that he does not wish to offer themselves for re-election: •    Pat Jennings, member in business 5.    Subsequent to the issue of the Notice the following member of the Committee formally notified the Committee that he would stand down at the Annual General Meeting: •    Paul Byrne, member in business 6.    As a consequence of the resignation noted at 5. above the vacancies for elected members of the Committee to be declared elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Society on the 16 June 2023 is SIX. To fulfil the membership strand of Rule 21.2, the members elected must be from the following categories and areas: •    TWO members of the Society who must be  members in business or employed in business •    FOUR members of the Society whether members in business, members in practice, members employed in practice or other category of membership 7.    In accordance with Rule 29.5, and following the Notice of Election, completed nominations were received by the Honorary Secretary up to 27 April 2023. 8.    Nominations for SIX additional candidates included: •    Damien Carr, member in practice •    Lisa Foley, member in business •    Darren Holmes, member in business •    Sarah Murphy, member in practice •    Michaela Synnott, member in business •    Susan Tinsley, member in practice 9.    There are SIX candidates for SIX positions. Consequently, in accordance with Rule 30.1 the following members are deemed elected and will be declared elected by the Chair at the Annual General Meeting on 16 June 2023: •    Damien Carr, member in practice •    Lisa Foley, member in business •    Darren Holmes, member in business •    Sarah Murphy, member in practice •    Michaela Synnott, member in business •    Susan Tinsley, member in practice Pat Jennings Honorary Secretary, Leinster Society 27 April 2023

Note: All references to Rules are to the Rules which came into force on 11 June 2021. This notice is given in accordance with Rule 28.2. In accordance with Rule 21.1.1, the number of vacancies for elected members on the Committee of the Leinster Society (the “Committee”) to be filled at the Annual General Meeting of the Leinster Society, (the “Society”), to be held on 16 June 2023, is five. The following member(s) of the Committee, are retiring under the provisions of Rule 25.2, are eligible for re-election for a second term, and have indicated to the Committee that they do not wish to offer themselves for re-election: Pat Jennings, member in business There is no other member(s) of the Committee, who are retiring under the provisions of Rule 25.2, are eligible for re-election for a second term, and have indicated to the Committee that they wish to offer themselves for re-election. There are no members retiring under the provisions of Rule 24.1, who are not eligible for re-election. To fulfil the membership strand / geographic requirements of Rule 21.2, the members elected must include four members in practice and four members in business. The Committee meets the requirements for members in practice.Therefore, members must be elected from the following: One member of the Society who must be a member in business Four members of the Society whether members in business, members in practice, members employed in practice or other category of membership In accordance with Rule 21.1.1, candidates for election to Committee must be members of the Society and, in accordance with Rule 29.1, be nominated by five members of the Society, who are not current Committee members. Nominations are now sought for the above vacancies. Completed nominations must, under Rule 29.5, be sent to the Honorary Secretary by e-mail to leinstersociety@charteredaccountants.ie not later than 1pm on 27 April 2023. Nomination forms are available on request from the Committee Secretary email, leinstersociety@charteredaccountants.ie The Ballot, if necessary, will be held on 25 May 2023. By Order of the Committee Pat Jennings Honorary Secretary, Leinster Society 13 April 2023

Join the Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society for our next in-person event; a Business Lunch on Thursday 2 March 2023 in the Conrad Hotel. The event will tackle the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in today’s business world.  When: Thursday 2 March Where: The Conrad Hotel What time: 12.30pm - 4.30pm How much: €85 per person / €850 per table of ten  Book: Email Leinstersociety@charteredaccountants.ie   While the event is taking place in advance of International Women’s Day, our fantastic panel of speakers will not only explore the theme of gender equity but also discuss the importance of DE&I from a broader perspective.  DE&I is important for and benefits everyone and it cannot have an impact in isolation. The event is open to everyone – this is not an IWD female only event. See below details of our exciting panel of speakers. Event MC: Sonya Lennon, Entrepreneur, Multi-Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur & Equality Advocate. Sonya Lennon has over thirty years of experience in business as a thought leader, designer, entrepreneur, and international speaker. A multi-award-winning Social Entrepreneur, Sonya founded the global not-for-profit initiative Dress for Success in Ireland in 2011, supporting over 4,000 women into employment and economic independence. She has campaigned at a European level for gender equality in the workplace through her advocacy work by addressing the Gender Pay & Opportunity Gap. Since 2016, Sonya has led Ireland's highly publicised #WorkEqual campaign. In 2018 Sonya co-founded LIFT Ireland, an initiative to improve the levels of value-led leadership in Ireland, focussing on such themes as accountability, respect, listening and competence. To further deepen and validate her domain expertise, Sonya recently completed a Masters in Business Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with 1st class honours at the Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dublin. She was called as an expert witness to present at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality & sits on the Cross Part Committee for Workplace Equality. In 2022, Sonya was elected as a member of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and sits on The Labour Taskforce.  Speaker: David McRedmond, CEO An Post David McRedmond was appointed Chief Executive Officer of An Post in October 2016. He has led the Company’s Transformation programme and return to financial stability, sustainable revenue growth and profit by taking big steps to fix the Company’s economics and by restructuring the Mails & Parcels and Retail business in line with a rapidly changing, digital marketplace. David is personally driving An Post’s Sustainability Charter, putting it at the centre of An Post’s business transformation and Green Light strategy. He was previously CEO of TV3 which he transformed into a major Irish broadcaster, concluding with its sale to Liberty Global, and he has held senior commercial roles in Ireland, the UK and the US.   He is chairman of Eir, a director of Premier Lotteries Ireland (the National Lottery), a lifetime Fellow  of the Irish Management Institute and of the Royal Society of Arts.  Speaker: Jeanne McDonagh, CEO Open Doors Initiative Jeanne McDonagh is CEO of the Open Doors Initiative, which works with a large number of companies and NGOs to help marginalised people such as refugees and asylum seekers, people with disabilities and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, find education, employment and entrepreneurship. Previous to this, she was Head of Society and Engagement in Diageo, worked in communications and strategy for Our Lady’s Hospice, was campaign manager for Stephen Donnelly TD in the 2016 election, Communications Co-ordinator for Yes Equality (the Marriage Campaign) and Head of Communications for the Bar Council of Ireland.   She was previously a board member of HIV Ireland, Dublin Pride and the Community Law and Mediation Service. She is on the Advisory Panel for the HIV and AIDS Monument. She has Dysphoric Elation, a form of bipolar and uses this to inform her work through lived experience. Speaker: Lorna Conn, CEO The Cpl Group Lorna is a Chartered Director and a Chartered Accountant. Lorna trained with Deloitte and is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Lorna holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Dublin and a Masters in Accounting from the Michael Smurfit Business School. Lorna is CEO and Executive Director of the Cpl Group, having joined as CFO in October 2017. Lorna has previously worked in ISS plc, INM plc and renewable energy company NTR plc, residing in both Ireland and America during this time.

The Leinster Society are delighted to announce that, with the generosity of members in attendance at the Annual Christmas Lunch, they raised a huge €22,300 for charity partner Aware. Thank you to the members in attendance and also to Grant Thornton who very generously contributed to this total with their €5,000 donation. With this money Aware will continue to provide free support, education and information services to people impacted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. The Leinster Society would also like to thank every member who took part in the toy drive at the event, and brought a gift for a child. These gifts were then donated among Barretstown, YPAR, One Family, Carr's Child and Family Services, the Santa Fund, St Michael's House, Children's Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin and Barnardos Tallaght. This toy drive is a very important part of the Leinster Society Christmas Lunch, and the below note from one of our charities, The Santa Fund, highlights just why: 'A family with 4 children under 10 lost their mother just before Christmas. The Leinster Society will play Santa this year and hopefully for many years to come as the youngest is 4 years old. Happy Christmas to your members'. Without the support of the members in attendance this wouldn't be possible.

Minister Michael McGrath delivers pre-Budget commentary in Dublin    Talent the “engine of growth”, so employees must be front of mind in Budget 2023 22 September 2022 – Budget 2023 must meet the twin challenges of addressing both business and social imperatives next week. This was the message delivered to Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform Michael McGrath T.D. as he addressed a gathering of Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society in Dublin today.  With five days to go until Budget 2023 is unveiled, members of Ireland’s largest professional accountancy body stressed the need to use the Budget as a tool to improve the wider business operating environment, specific business needs and, crucially, the lot of individual taxpayers. This holistic approach is critical to support individuals and ensure that Ireland is an attractive place to live and work.    The Society reiterated that with a variety of financial and administrative burdens on the horizon, from legislative developments on auto-enrolment, the right to request remote working, and statutory sick pay, government interventions need to happen in a considered and balanced way that doesn’t add extra pressures on business.   Commenting, Chair of Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society Ann-Marie Costello said  “In its pre-Budget submission and commentary over the summer the Institute stressed that addressing business needs in isolation won’t help our economy to weather this turbulence and remain competitive. Talent is the engine of economic growth, so in tandem with targeted measures to assist business, this Budget needs to address infrastructural and personal finance issues so that people can survive and succeed in Ireland.” From Institute engagement with members, it is clear that in addition to the unprecedented challenges of inflation and rising energy costs, among the biggest challenges facing businesses are people-related, both attracting them and managing them. Over 60% of members cite competition for talented people as a significant challenge. Costello continued          “Ireland’s investment policy has traditionally been focused on taxation from the employer’s perspective, however in 2022, this focus needs to be widened. In recent weeks, a survey by this Society pointed to continued strong earnings prospects for Chartered Accountants working across Leinster, including for newly qualified members, however in spite of this, accounting has been listed on the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment’s Critical Skills Occupations List since 2016. This is all the more reason that employee needs must be placed at the very core of a successful business environment.” Chartered Accountants Ireland’s Pre-Budget submission, under the auspices of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland (CCAB-I) contains measures to address some of the most pressing societal issues facing Ireland. It proposes that consideration be given to reforming personal tax allowances so that allowances are ‘frontloaded’ at the outset of a person’s career. The submission suggests that such reform is in line with government policy on FDI and should form part of Ireland’s overall policy to attract and retain talent. In addition to reforming personal tax allowances, the CCAB-I supports the proposal to introduce a third rate of income tax to make the tax system more equitable provided that the entry levels to each band of tax are appropriate. Of equal importance is ensuring that Ireland has a functioning housing market to house its population and attract and retain talent to our shores. In its Pre-Budget submission, Chartered Accountants Ireland noted that the residential property market is in crisis, with not enough houses to buy or rent in the private sector and not enough houses being built by the State for those who need social housing. It proposed the extension of the 25% tax rate enjoyed by corporate landlords to individuals, so that the tax system could be effectively harnessed to encourage landlords to stay in the market and new entrants to meet the supply shortage. ENDS About Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society   Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society is a district society of Chartered Accountants Ireland, representing over 14,950 Chartered Accountants throughout Leinster. Chartered Accountants Ireland is Ireland’s leading professional accountancy body, representing over 31,000 members around the world and educating 7,000 students. The Institute aims to create opportunities for members and students, and ethical, sustainable prosperity for society. An all-island body, Chartered Accountants Ireland was established by Royal Charter in 1888 and now has members in more than 90 countries. It is a founding member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, the international network of over one million chartered accountants. It also plays key roles in the Global Accounting Alliance, Accountancy Europe and the International Federation of Accountants. Chartered Accountants Ireland members provide leadership in business, the public sector and professional practice, bringing experience, expertise, and strict standards to their work for, and with, businesses in every sector. Chartered Accountants Ireland engages with governments, policy makers and regulators on key issues affecting the profession and the wider economy.        

Annual survey from Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society and Barden shows flexible & hybrid working remains key focus for members Salary packages for newly qualified rise by 3% 7 September 2022 – A new survey published today puts the average salary package for a Chartered Accountant working in Leinster at €119,270, representing an increase on average of €7,000 – or more than 6% – on last year. The survey of more than 1,000 Chartered Accountants, launched today by Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society in partnership with Barden, Ireland’s leading accounting and tax recruitment firm, provides the most up-to-date guide to Chartered Accountant salaries and employment prospects in the Leinster region.  Rising remuneration packages The research, conducted by Coyne Research between 14 July and 9 August, shows continued strong earning potential for those entering the profession, with newly qualified Chartered Accountants receiving an average salary package (including base salary, car or car allowance, plus bonus) of €58,967, an increase of more than 3% on last year (€57,164).  Almost 9 in 10 (86%) members say their total remuneration has increased in the past three years, compared to 82% in 2021. More than one third of respondents (37%) said their salary had increased by more than 25% this year. The vast majority (88%) of members have a pension, an increase on previous years (85% in 2021 and in 2020), with employers contributing an average 9% of their salary. After basic salary, pension contribution is the most valued part of their package for 51% of respondents.     Remuneration & bonus expectations  While fewer members expect to receive a bonus this year (60%) compared to last year (67%), the survey shows members’ outlook for the future is overall more positive than in previous years. Some 83% of members still expect their total remuneration to increase within the next 12 months, with almost one-fifth (18%) expecting it to increase by more than 10%.  Looking to the future, four-fifths (79%) of respondents believe the market is buoyant, a sizeable increase on 2021 (67%) and a significant jump on 2020 (25%) when the Covid-19 pandemic hit.   Flexible & hybrid working  The survey points to a lasting shift in flexible and hybrid working options for Chartered Accountants, with employers facilitating staff to work from home as part of promoting work/life balance: A hybrid arrangement is the most popular option with 73% of members saying their employer facilitates this, while 13% of members work from home full time. A hybrid arrangement is the most popular option with 73% of members saying their employer facilitates this, while 13% of members work from home full time. 4 in 5 members say the ability to work from home is a non-monetary way that their employer supports a healthy work/life balance. 74% say that the flexibility to work from home, or being able to work from any location in the future is valuable to them. 74% rate their employer as ‘very good’ or ‘good’ at adapting to remote/hybrid working. More than a third (36%) claim they are working more hours at home than when working in the office, down from 48% in 2021.  Enhanced skills  The survey also highlights some of the positive and lasting impacts felt by Chartered Accountants in their work following the pandemic: 3 in 4 believe the pandemic has not fundamentally changed their work as a Chartered Accountant in their organisation, but ways of working and their skills sets have improved. 3 in 5 believe the move to remote working enhanced the communication skills needed to work as a Chartered Accountant in their organisation. More than half (53%) say that moving to remote working enhanced their finance software & IT skills, while 50% say their presentation skills improved as a result.  Ann Marie Costello, Chairperson of Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society, said:  “This year’s survey shows a number of very positive market trends. It points to continued strong earning prospects for Chartered Accountants working across Leinster, including for newly qualified members. While expectations around bonus payments have fallen back somewhat, overall remuneration packages are rising across the board, and the vast majority of those surveyed remain confident that salaries will increase again in the year ahead and that there is buoyancy in the market.    “The survey clearly shows that employers have adapted well to new ways of working, and the value members place on flexible and hybrid work arrangements cannot be overstated. It’s reassuring to see the balance being struck between remuneration that is both financially attractive and supportive of work-life balance.” Elaine Brady, Managing Partner at Barden, said  “The survey shows real confidence in the accountancy sector, both for those newly qualified and well established in their careers. One of the standout trends for the majority of members is that total remuneration has increased consistently over the past three years, notwithstanding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. At the same time, we are now seeing clear evidence of flexible and hybrid working becoming embedded norms in the workplace, with almost three quarters of respondents rating their employers as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ in adapting to new arrangements.”   ENDS Note to editors The survey was conducted by Coyne Research on behalf of Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society, in partnership with Barden, between 14 July and 9 August 2022.  About Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society  Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society is a district society of Chartered Accountants Ireland, representing over 14,950 Chartered Accountants throughout Leinster.    Chartered Accountants Ireland is Ireland’s leading professional accountancy body, representing over 31,000 members around the world and educating 7,000 students. The Institute aims to create opportunities for members and students, and ethical, sustainable prosperity for society. An all-island body, Chartered Accountants Ireland was established by Royal Charter in 1888 and now has members in more than 90 countries.     It is a founding member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, the international network of over one million chartered accountants. It also plays key roles in the Global Accounting Alliance, Accountancy Europe and the International Federation of Accountants.     Chartered Accountants Ireland members provide leadership in business, the public sector and professional practice, bringing experience, expertise and strict standards to their work for, and with, businesses in every sector. Chartered Accountants Ireland engages with governments, policy makers and regulators on key issues affecting the profession and the wider economy.  About Barden  Barden is a partner led expert recruitment firm consumed with supporting companies that really know the value of their people. Barden’s expertise covers Accounting, Finance, Tax, Legal and Financial Services recruitment. Our people are trained/qualified in their expert areas, and our approach is consultative not transactional.     Barden has proudly partnered with the Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society, for the last five years, to bring you the annual salary survey. Barden also works closely with Chartered Accountants Student Society of Ireland (CASSI) to make sure their members get access to the right information, at the right time so when they qualify they can make the right decisions about their professional future. 

The Leinster Society are delighted to announce The Expert Series: a series of monthly lunchtime webinars where experts in various fields will join us to give tips and advice that will help you to tackle your life admin. Each session will be followed by a Q&A where you will get an opportunity to ask for advice directly from the expert.  Click on the topic to register for each webinar you wish to attend. Each webinar takes place from 12.30pm - 1.30pm. Date  Topic   Speaker  Wednesday 28 September 2022 Mortgage advice for 2nd time buyers - Recording available on request Aine Cullen, of Ask Paul Wednesday 19 October 2022 Excels hacks you can't live without - Recording available on request The Leinster Society  Wednesday 23 November 2022 Pensions and Investments Explained - Recording available on request Rory Gillen, of Gillen Markets  Wednesday 11 January 2023 How to save energy and be more sustainable at home - Recording available on request SEAI  Wednesday 15 February 2023  Career Considerations - Recording available on request Shane Power FCA & Lisa Foley ACA CTA of EMPOWERMENT Financial Recruitment  Wednesday 22 March 2023  Sustainable Fashion & Workwear Essentials  Orla Sheridan, personal stylist  Wednesday 12 April 2023 Preparing for retirement; financially and mentally  Paul Kenny, former Retirement Ombudsman Wednesday 10 May 2023  Personal Tax tips  Mairead O'Driscoll, The Tax Nerd