CAVA Chartered Accountants Voluntary Advice
Since 2007, Chartered Accountants Voluntary Advice (CAVA) Has Been Giving Back
Founded by the Chartered Accountants Leinster Society, CAVA helps business people in financial difficulty and unable to afford an accountant by providing free professional advice. Our virtual-first approach allows volunteers to support clients remotely, with in-person meetings available on request.
What is CAVA?
CAVA is a key initiative of Chartered Accountants Ireland, working alongside Citizens Information Service (CIS) and Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS). Our volunteers assist individuals and businesses unable to afford professional accounting services, offering practical financial guidance to help them move forward.
For further information, visit our FAQs page.
How does CAVA work?
Business people seeking support can contact their local Citizens Information Centre (CIC) or their local Money Advice and Budget Service (MABS) office.
Each month, CAVA shares a list of active volunteers with MABS and CIC, who then assign a volunteer to meet with the client for a consultation, either online or in person upon request.
The volunteer will accept or decline the request at their discretion within 48 hours of receiving the request.
If accepted, the volunteer will contact the client directly to schedule the consultation. The volunteer should arrange to conduct the meeting within 1 week of receiving the clients’ details and ask volunteer to show their ID to the camera to confirm their identity.
Consultations with the CAVA volunteer will be conducted online unless the client does not have access to the internet or a suitable device. In this instance, we will try to facilitate an in-person meeting. Please be aware that arranging in-person meetings may be delayed due to the availability of CAVA volunteers in your area and meeting room availability at MABS or CIC offices.
How can I sign up to volunteer?
We are delighted you are considering volunteering with CAVA. Volunteering with CAVA is a unique opportunity to give back to your community, share your expertise and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in financial difficulty.
If you would like to find out more about volunteering with CAVA, complete our Volunteer Form and our we will be in touch with more information.
CAVA Volunteer Form
About Citizens Information Services (CIS) and Money Advice and Budget Service (MABS)
Citizens Information Services (CIS)
The Citizens Information Board provides the
Citizens Information website and supports the voluntary network of Citizens Information Centres and phone centres. There are approximately 260 Citizens Information offices around the country.
Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)
The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is the State’s money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt. MABS runs a national helpline and operates from over 60 offices nationwide.
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