• Current students
      • Student centre
        Enrol on a course/exam
        My enrolments
        Exam results
        Mock exams
        Learning Hub data privacy policy
      • Course information
        Students FAQs
        Student induction
        Course enrolment information
        F2f student events
        Key dates
        Book distribution
        Timetables
        FAE elective information
      • Exams
        Exam Info: CAP1
        E-assessment information
        Exam info: CAP2
        Exam info: FAE
        Access support/reasonable accommodation
        Extenuating circumstances
        Timetables for exams & interim assessments
        Interim assessments past papers & E-Assessment mock solutions
        Committee reports & sample papers
        Information and appeals scheme
        JIEB: NI Insolvency Qualification
      • CA Diary resources
        Mentors: Getting started on the CA Diary
        CA Diary for Flexible Route FAQs
      • Admission to membership
        Joining as a reciprocal member
        Conferring dates
        Admissions FAQs
      • Support & services
        Recruitment to and transferring of training contracts
        CASSI
        Student supports and wellbeing
        Audit qualification
        Diversity and Inclusion Committee
    • Students

      View all the services available for students of the Institute

      Read More
  • Becoming a student
      • About Chartered Accountancy
        The Chartered difference
        What do Chartered Accountants do?
        5 Reasons to become a Chartered Accountant
        Student benefits
        School Bootcamp
        Third Level Hub
        Study in Northern Ireland
        Events
        Blogs
        Member testimonials 2022
        Become a Chartered Accountant podcast series
      • Entry routes
        College
        Working
        Accounting Technicians
        School leavers
        Member of another body
        International student
        Flexible Route
        Training Contract
      • Course description
        CAP1
        CAP2
        FAE
        Our education offering
      • Apply
        How to apply
        Exemptions guide
        Fees & payment options
        External students
      • Training vacancies
        Training vacancies search
        Training firms list
        Large training firms
        Milkround
        Recruitment to and transferring of training contract
        Interview preparation and advice
        The rewards on qualification
        Tailoring your CV for each application
        Securing a trainee Chartered Accountant role
      • Support & services
        Becoming a student FAQs
        Who to contact for employers
        Register for a school visit
    • Becoming a
      student

      Study with us

      Read More
  • Members
      • Members Hub
        My account
        Member subscriptions
        Annual returns
        Application forms
        CPD/events
        Member services A-Z
        District societies
        Professional Standards
        Young Professionals
        Careers development
        Diversity and Inclusion Committee
      • Members in practice
        Going into practice
        Managing your practice FAQs
        Practice compliance FAQs
        Toolkits and resources
        Audit FAQs
        Other client services
        Practice Consulting services
        What's new
      • In business
        Networking and special interest groups
        Articles
      • Overseas members
        Home
        Key supports
        Tax for returning Irish members
        Networks and people
      • Public sector
        Public sector news
        Public sector presentations
      • Member benefits
        Member benefits
      • Support & services
        Letters of good standing form
        Member FAQs
        AML confidential disclosure form
        Institute Technical content
        TaxSource Total
        The Educational Requirements for the Audit Qualification
        Pocket diaries
        Thrive Hub
    • Members

      View member services

      Read More
  • Employers
      • Training organisations
        Authorise to train
        Training in business
        Manage my students
        Incentive Scheme
        Recruitment to and transferring of training contracts
        Securing and retaining the best talent
        Tips on writing a job specification
      • Training
        In-house training
        Training tickets
      • Recruitment services
        Hire a qualified Chartered Accountant
        Hire a trainee student
      • Non executive directors recruitment service
      • Support & services
        Hire members: log a job vacancy
        Firm/employers FAQs
        Training ticket FAQs
        Authorisations
        Hire a room
        Who to contact for employers
    • Employers

      Services to support your business

      Read More
☰
  • Find a firm
  • Jobs
  • Login
☰
  • Home
  • Knowledge centre
  • Professional development
  • About us
  • Shop
  • News
Search
View Cart 0 Item

News

  • Home/
  • News
☰
  • News
  • News archive
    • 2022
    • 2021
  • Press releases
    • 2022
    • 2021
  • Newsletters
  • Press contacts
  • Media downloads
  • Podcasts Chartered Accountants Ireland
  • Budget day news

ACA – your International Passport

Feb 15, 2022

This article is part of a package of events and resources forming the Young Professionals careers week running 14-18 February 2022, kindly sponsored by PeopleSource. You can see all that is planned for the week here.


Given the hard work and determination required to become a Chartered Accountant, it is gratifying and reassuring to know that your qualification truly is an international passport that will open up career opportunities for you right across the globe. This is evident from our member data that tells us that of our over 30,000 members just under 5,000 are based overseas in locations dotted all around the globe. Almost 70% are based in the UK, US and Australia with more based across Europe and others in Hong Kong, Malaysia and New Zealand. Chartered Accountants can end up in many interesting places.  

Your qualification will open doors for you globally - International recognition 
Chartered Accountants Ireland has established mutual recognition agreements with many other Chartered Accountancy bodies worldwide to support the global mobility of the qualification. 

As a Chartered Accountant, you are also automatically members of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA. Chartered Accountants Ireland is part of the Global Accounting Alliance.  

Profile of our members working abroad
From our member data it is evident that our members overseas are benefiting from the opportunities that their qualification has provided. We can see that they are working across a range of sectors and industries with over 70% working in business and a high proportion of members are in senior level roles. 

We know from our engagement with members overseas that they are enjoying successful careers and making the most of the opportunities both professionally and personally. It is really interesting to see the diverse range of career paths they have followed and to hear about their lived experiences abroad. We constantly receive feedback from members telling us how much they like to hear about the career paths and experiences of other members, so we have started building a library of members profiles. Click here to learn more. Maybe your story can feature soon? 

Leveraging the Chartered Network
Chartered Accountants Ireland has a growing number of network groups globally and in recent years this network has seen a fourfold increase. For example, we now have active District societies and network groups in London, Europe, USA, Australia, UAE with the most recent groups being set up in Wellington, Switzerland and San Francisco. If you are planning to travel you can access a network of other Chartered Accountants in a wide range of locations. 

See international networking in action: coffee roulette
Australia has always had great appeal for Irish Chartered Accountants, and there is a thriving network there always eager to help newcomers to settle in. If you are considering the move “down under", you may be interested to see how these networks work in practice. The Australian society are hosting a coffee roulette on 24 February at 8am (Irish Time). The topic this time is "The Career Landscape in Australia” and you can join the conversation here. The format is an informal yet focused 30-minute chat over coffee. Barry Dempsey, CEO Chartered Accountants Ireland will join the chat on the day and would be delighted to meet you.  You can register for free for this event here.

Benefits of the virtual world
In recent years it has become easier than ever to source a role overseas. It is now even possible to secure a role before you travel thanks to the prevalence of virtual interviews. Employers are now much more open to making hiring decisions following a virtual interview. You can also gain access to a wide network of Chartered Accountants via our networks and LinkedIn before travelling. Through the virtual delivery of our CPD and diploma programmes you can keep up to date with your CPD requirements easily too. You can also subscribe to a regular newsletter specifically for members living overseas from us keeping you up to date on recent developments and upcoming events.  

Supporting you at every stage of your career
The Institute’s career development and recruitment team can help you to prepare in advance of seeking a role abroad. They will provide you with advice and guidance on the steps involved and can help with your CV and interview preparation. Through our mentor programme you will also be able to speak with other members living and working abroad. 

The world is your oyster
If you are interested in travelling and working overseas your qualification offers you the opportunity to do just that, whether it is a short term or indeed a long-term move. You have the potential to explore a world of opportunity and we will be here to support you as you do so. 

Resources available: 

Overseas Members News  

Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) 

CAW Network USA  

GAA 

Career Development and Recruitment Service 

The latest news to your inbox

Useful links

  • Current students
  • Becoming a student
  • Knowledge centre
  • Shop
  • District societies

Get in touch

Dublin HQ

Chartered Accountants
House, 47-49 Pearse St,
Dublin 2, D02 YN40, Ireland

TEL: +353 1 637 7200
Belfast HQ

The Linenhall
32-38 Linenhall Street, Belfast,
Antrim, BT2 8BG, United Kingdom

TEL: +44 28 9043 5840

Connect with us

Something wrong?

Is the website not looking right/working right for you?
Browser support
CAW Footer Logo-min
GAA Footer Logo-min
CCAB-I Footer Logo-min
ABN_Logo-min

© Copyright Chartered Accountants Ireland 2020. All Rights Reserved.

☰
  • Terms & conditions
  • Privacy statement
  • Event privacy notice
  • Sitemap
LOADING...

Please wait while the page loads.