In recent days, Institute President Pat O'Neill kicked off a member outreach trip to North America, where almost 1,000 members of Chartered Accountants Ireland live and work. Overall, 10% of Chartered Accountants Ireland's total membership is based overseas, so supporting and representing these members is a key priority.
Pat and Council colleague Pamela McCreedy hosted a member event in Toronto on Friday evening followed by another in New York on Monday evening. In between, the team also had the opportunity to partner with Ireland Inc for this year’s Ireland Day held in the New York Stock Exchange, taking part in a roundtable discussion to mark St. Patrick’s Day.
The contribution of Chartered Accountants from Ireland in practice and industry all around America was a central theme over the few days. Pat O’Neill spoke about the Institute’s pride in its members' successes there and it is further evidence of the way the Chartered qualification can be used as a global passport.
In addition to sharing updates with members, gathering feedback, and finding new ways to deepen engagement, the trip gives the Institute a chance to engage with partners and colleagues including Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA, IFAC, the Northern Ireland Bureau, The Ireland Funds, and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, with whom the Institute recently extended its Mutual Recognition Agreement which enabling members to access the US CPA qualification (with a similar arrangement for their members coming to Ireland).
To view pictures from the New York member event click here.