Support for success: The importance of in-person learning

Attending in-person events with Chartered Accountants Ireland can  unlock a world of support, knowledge and connections, explains  Becky Maye, Tax Associate at PwC and CASSI committee member

Everyone may need some help from time to time, whether it’s information, a listening ear, or access to networks. 

While you’re a student with Chartered Accountants Ireland, this will be no exception. 
During the time you spend as a student, you have access to an amazing network and the opportunity to attend a plethora of events regardless of experience, location or what stage you are at in your qualification. 

These events are both educational and recreational and are an essential part of your engagement with Chartered Accountants Ireland. 

CASSI

The Chartered Accountants Student Society of Ireland (CASSI) is the society for Chartered Accountants Ireland students. 

As representatives of the student body, we’re here to support you through good times and bad on your journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant. 

One key aspect of this is the events held throughout the year! CASSI is extremely active in organising regional and national events that cover various topics and aim to include everyone. 

In line with the Institute’s and CASSI’s focus, work-life balance is always important. We have an ongoing emphasis on mental health and all aspects of well-being: physical, emotional and mental. 

These events provide students with access not only to a network of peers but also a network of individuals and professionals who can help guide and shape your career in a way that works for you.  

They also provide the opportunity to learn transferable skills and become a more well-rounded professional. 

In-person learning

Where your studies are concerned, Chartered Accountants Ireland’s Education and Training Department also run brilliant in-person exam prep events. 

The focus of these events is to help all students prepare for exams in the best way possible. 

Through guest speakers, members of the Chartered lecturing team, and education leads, there is an opportunity to learn how best to approach your study leave, improve your exam technique, and much more. 

These in-person sessions are also a great opportunity to connect with peers, lecturers, and your fellow students who all are aiming for the same thing – your success! 

As a student with Chartered Accountants Ireland, by attending events, whether through CASSI or the Education and Training Department, you can make the most of your student experience.