Members of Chartered Accountants Ireland travelled from all over the North West region to meet in Sligo on Thursday 23 April. This the Societies first full day conference in a post pandemic world was sponsored by Bright Software and hosted by local members who remarked on how delighted they were to be facilitating face to face meetings, in what is a welcome return to the confidence of a pre-pandemic era.
The strong attendance of the event was no surprise with a total of 9 high quality speakers taking to the stage on the day. Local and national presenters spoke on a diverse range of topics all of which were presented with a unique North West focus.
The innovative pairing of Fulbright Scholar Dr. Caroline McGroary and Mr. Donal McNamee, Managing Director, Archway Products, Co. Leitrim covered extensively the topic of Cyber Security in an eye -opening manner.
Award winning business owner, Chartered Accountants Ireland member and local Sligo entrepreneur Larissa Feeney of Accountantonline.ie motivated and enthused delegates with her insights on running a business remotely.
Caroline Murphy, Director of Collins McNicholas covered remote working and emerging trends for recruitment and retention.
Retirement and Succession planning was another important topic on the day with Mayo member Maura Ginty, Gintax covering succession and retirement planning. Jim Conolly, Head of Retirement, AIB offered an educational take on the opportunities PRSA’s provide for Accountants and their clients.
Technical Accounting topics were covered too. Tara Murray of Vialto Partners updated the group on the changing tax regime, while Insolvency Partners Diarmuid Lynam and Michael Kennedy covered SCARP and the new Corporate Enforcement Act.
Some photos of the event can be viewed here.