This is the first MRA between CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Ireland, who are both full members of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and collectively represent more than 215,000 members in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Melbourne, CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland said that this agreement is a significant milestone in the relationship between the two bodies.
“Signing this agreement enables our respective organisations to work together to provide high quality education programs and build the technical capabilities of accounting, business and finance professionals,” Mr. Freeland said.
“This agreement stands as a mark of our mutual commitment to share information and ideas. It broadens the global vision of our respective members and promotes the ongoing advancement of the profession in both Ireland and Australia.
“Importantly, it provides members from both professional bodies a pathway to take up each other’s designation and enhance their career opportunities.”
Chartered Accountants Ireland President, Barry Doyle, FCA, CPA said
“As a small island, Ireland has always been outward facing, and our members use their qualification globally. This Agreement will benefit the many Irish professionals building their careers in Australia and will allow both bodies to collaborate even more closely in supporting all our members.
“The historic amalgamation of Chartered Accountants Ireland and CPA Ireland in 2024 created the largest professional body on the island, with this expanded Institute now the only Ireland-based accountancy body. CPA Ireland enjoyed an enduring relationship with CPA Australia over several decades, and there is now an exciting opportunity to build upon this for the benefit of our members and our respective economies.”
The MRA was signed by Chris Freeland AM, CEO, CPA Australia and Barry Doyle, President, Chartered Accountants Ireland.
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