Who we are – Background of the New York chapter

The New York member chapter was formed in March 2025 acknowledging the many Chartered Accountants Ireland members based in the city and surrounding region, bringing to 15 the number of member chapters around the world.

Members in New York play an important role in American organisations, steering businesses and strengthening relationships. US-based members represent a cross section of Institute membership, and the chapter – like all the overseas member groups – provides members in the region with key touchstones with the Institute, with businesses in the region and with other members.

Past events

 The New York chapter was launched with an event in the Consulate General of Ireland, New York attended by then Institute president Barry Doyle, and then Institute Deputy President Pamela McCreedy. Also in attendance were Council member and New York resident Conall McGonagle, CFO and CAO of the Ireland Funds and the Institute's Global Member Manager Gillian Duffy.

The event was a panel discussion on the economic climate for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from the US into Ireland. Speakers at the event included Feargal O’Rourke FCA – Chair of IDA Ireland, Liz Munnelly FCA – CFO of Kerry North America, and John Feeney, Head of Corporate and Commercial Banking at Bank of Ireland. Also in attendance was Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. The event was opened by Gareth Hargadon, Deputy Consul General of Ireland in New York, and MCed by Caitríona Perry, chief presenter for BBC News in Washington.

Photos from the event can be viewed here.