Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) has concluded a multi‑city engagement programme in Australia.
CAI president Pamela McCreedy and global member manager Gillian Duffy took part in a schedule of meetings and events in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
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During the visit, they met members and key Irish stakeholders to underline CAI’s support for professionals based abroad.
As part of the schedule, the delegation held talks with Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the Ireland Funds Australia.
It also engaged with the Department of Foreign Affairs through the Consulate General of Ireland in Sydney.
Discussions focused on trade and investment between the two countries, the movement of skilled professionals, and the expertise and leadership required to back Irish companies expanding overseas, as well as multinational groups investing in Ireland.
The President’s Dinner event in Sydney drew more than 200 members and guests from the Irish-Australian business community, alongside representatives from Irish state agencies, professional bodies and partner organisations.
Addressing attendees, McCreedy noted how the work of chartered accountants is changing and underlined the importance of “trust, transparency and professional judgement” in supporting the profession’s positioning as a source of “trusted business leadership in Australia and globally”.
The CAI said in a statement that maintaining a regular and visible presence in Australia allows it to represent members’ interests, contribute to international debates on finance and leadership, and build deeper ties with organisations that influence Ireland’s economic reach abroad.
