Course Outline
Join us for an insightful discussion on the Economic Outlook for
2026 with economist Jim Power.
This event will explore key themes shaping the
year ahead, including:
The 3 major economic takeaways for 2026
- Will AI experience a boom or a bust?
- Ireland’s concentrated tax receipts
- The impact of ongoing trade tariffs
- Ireland’s EU presidency
…plus
other topical economic issues.
This is the third in our new series
‘The Chartered Roundtables’. It will be chaired by Cróna Clohisey, Director of
Members & Advocacy at the Institute.
Format
This is an in-person event at Chartered Accountants House at
47–49 Pearse Street, Dublin. Tea/coffee and sandwiches will be available from 12.30pm and the event will start at
1pm.
Who should attend?
This is an in-person event at Chartered Accountants House, 47–49 Pearse Street, Dublin. Tea, coffee, and sandwiches will be served from 12:30 p.m., with the event starting promptly at 1:00 p.m
Course Overview
The event will examine:
- the advantages of the new scheme
- the economic and social impact of the scheme
- potential issues of compliance and implementation for
employers
- how companies will be affected
- what employers need
to know and do ahead of enrolment
- potential barriers to success
Key Learning Outcomes
After the event, participants
will have a practical understanding of the potential economic conditions in
2026, what it means for them, their business, and for Ireland as a place to live
and to do business.
Speaker Bio's
Jim Power
Jim Power has worked as an economist in the
private sector for over 38 years. He is owner-manager of Jim Power Economics, an
economic and financial consultancy. He is a graduate of UCD with a BA in
Economics & Politics and a Masters of Economic Science. He was Treasury
Economist, AIB (1987–1991), Chief Economist, Bank of Ireland Group (1992–2000)
and Chief Economist, Friends First Group (2000–2018). He teaches on the
Executive and full-time MBAs at Smurfit Business School, UCD. In February 2021,
Jim and Chris Johns launched a Podcast, ‘The Other Hand’.
Cróna Clohisey
Cróna is Director of Members and Advocacy in Chartered
Accountants Ireland. A Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and an Associate
of the Irish Taxation Institute, she trained with KPMG in Dublin and spent over
10 years working in tax consultancy in both KPMG and Grant Thornton, followed by
a period in Large Cases Division in the Revenue Commissioners. Cróna then spent
several years working in financial accounting in Australia where she advised
clients in the not-for-profit sector.
Note for Legacy CPA Members
Members who joined Chartered Accountants Ireland following
the amalgamation on 1 September, please contuine to book on the CPA Portal
here to ensure you receive your member discount.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding this or any other CPD course or
requirements, please feel free to contact the team here or call us at (+353) 01 523
3930
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