About us

Chartered Accountants Ireland is Ireland’s leading professional accountancy body, representing over 39,000 members in over 100 countries and educating 8,600 students. In February 2024, members of Chartered Accountants Ireland and CPA Ireland elected to join together as a single professional body. On 1 September 2024, members and students of CPA Ireland became incorporated into Chartered Accountants to create the largest professional body on the island of Ireland.

Chartered Accountants Ireland is an all-island body established by Royal Charter in 1888, working to create opportunities for members and students as well as advancing the public interest. It is a founding member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, the international network of over 1.8 million chartered accountants. Chartered Accountants Ireland members also play key roles in the Global Accounting Alliance, Accountancy Europe and the International Federation of Accountants.

Chartered Accountants Ireland’s members provide leadership across both the public and private sector, bringing experience, trusted expertise, and strict standards to all aspects of their work. Chartered Accountants Ireland engages with a number of stakeholders including governments, policy makers, regulators, and business groups on key issues affecting the profession and the wider economy. Chartered Accountants Ireland supports members at every stage of their career from education to qualification to continuing professional development.    

Chartered Accountants Ireland was established as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland by Royal Charter in 1888. Its activities and those of its members are governed by its Bye-Laws and by Rules relating to professional and ethical conduct. These provisions are contained in the Handbook which is available to all members.

Chartered Accountants Ireland is governed by a Council and it is responsible for determining policy and monitoring its implementation. Council is led by the Officer Group and supported by the Management Team and staff. A number of committees with voluntary member involvement also play a key role. 

• Council
• The President and Officer Group
• Leadership Team/Departments 

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