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ICAS AGM 2024
Date: Friday 26 April 2024
Time: 14.15 (lunch available from 13.30 if attending in person)
Location: CA House, 21 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH or online via MS Teams
Event summary
Join our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at CA House in Edinburgh to vote on business including approval of the 2023 annual report and consolidated financial statements, and to hear the announcement of the ICAS office bearers for 2024/25 and the results of the election of the electoral area and open seat members of Council.
For those attending in person, a light lunch will be available from 13.30. Members are encouraged to vote by proxy in advance of the AGM, either online or by post. Those joining by Teams, and who wish to vote during the meeting, will be required to vote online using the voting instructions sent by Mi-Voice ahead of the AGM.
Speakers will include the CEO, Bruce Cartwright CA, and President Clive Bellingham CA.
New disciplinary strategy
The Royal Charter puts the public interest at the heart of ICAS, and nowhere is this more important than in our disciplinary and appeal functions. ICAS’ Discipline Board has published its strategy for 2024/25, ensuring we have a just and robust system in place.
Upholding trust in ICAS and the accountancy profession demands strong, independent and effective tribunals, acting fairly in the interests of all parties. With so much changing inside and outside ICAS, the Discipline Board has devised and published a new strategy to explain the work it will undertake over the next two years to ensure that the robustness of ICAS’ disciplinary processes is maintained, and improved where possible.
This strategy was approved by the Discipline Board on 15 February 2024 and feeds into the wider strategy, ICAS 2030: Together, we will…, set by the ICAS Council.
The Discipline Board is appointed by the ICAS Council to oversee the tribunal processes, and is responsible for formulating and delivering the objectives of ICAS in respect of our disciplinary processes.
Learn more about the work of the Discipline Board, and find a note of each meeting
An evening in Dubai
The UAE area network met in February for an evening of insightful conversation and networking featuring Paul Gyles, Group CFO of Shamal Holding. Gyles has enjoyed an impressive career in finance, spanning several decades, and was recently listed as one of the top 20 CFOs in the NAFA Middle East Power List.
The evening, hosted by ICAS Council member Suzy Kerton CA, began in the Shamal Holding office at Dubai Harbour with an engaging discussion of Gyles’s time in finance, before moving to L’Amo Bistro del Mare for drinks, canapés and a chance to network with new connections.
Learn more about the ICAS community in the UAE
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Meet the President
At Edinburgh Castle
Date: Thursday 2 May 2024
Time: 19.00–21.30
Location: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
Free to attend, smart dress code
Event summary
Join us for an evening at the iconic Edinburgh Castle to meet the new ICAS President.
The new President will share their thoughts on what it means to be appointed to the position, and what they and their fellow office bearers have in store for the year ahead.
The evening will also be an opportunity to network with fellow ICAS members, to enjoy drinks and canapés, and to view Scotland’s crown jewels.
The event is open to all members and students.
At the National Portrait Gallery, London
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Time: 19.00 – 21.30 BST
Location: National Portrait Gallery (17th and 18th century galleries), St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE
Free to attend, smart dress code
Event summary
Join us for a unique evening in London at the National Portrait Gallery to catch up with friends and make new connections with fellow ICAS members.
This is an ideal opportunity to hear from ICAS’ new President on their plans for the year ahead, while exploring one of the world’s greatest collections of portraits. You will also get the opportunity to join an exclusive guided tour of the 17th and 18th century galleries.
For an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres and networking in the stunning surroundings of the world’s first national portrait gallery, be sure to register your place now. This event is free for ICAS members, but spaces are limited, so we encourage those interested in attending to register below as soon as possible.
At Edinburgh Castle
Date: Thursday 2 May 2024
Time: 19.00–21.30
Location: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
Free to attend, smart dress code
Event summary
Join us for an evening at the iconic Edinburgh Castle to meet the new ICAS President.
The new President will share their thoughts on what it means to be appointed to the position, and what they and their fellow office bearers have in store for the year ahead.
The evening will also be an opportunity to network with fellow ICAS members, to enjoy drinks and canapés, and to view Scotland’s crown jewels.
The event is open to all members and students.
At the National Portrait Gallery, London
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Time: 19.00 – 21.30 BST
Location: National Portrait Gallery (17th and 18th century galleries), St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE
Free to attend, smart dress code
Event summary
Join us for a unique evening in London at the National Portrait Gallery to catch up with friends and make new connections with fellow ICAS members.
This is an ideal opportunity to hear from ICAS’ new President on their plans for the year ahead, while exploring one of the world’s greatest collections of portraits. You will also get the opportunity to join an exclusive guided tour of the 17th and 18th century galleries.
For an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres and networking in the stunning surroundings of the world’s first national portrait gallery, be sure to register your place now. This event is free for ICAS members, but spaces are limited, so we encourage those interested in attending to register below as soon as possible.
Matthew Cregan CA
Project Consultant, Deloitte Canada
What attracted you to your current role?
I am working in audit transformation at Deloitte Toronto, developing a next-gen audit platform. After finishing my training contract in audit, this job has given me the opportunity to expand my skillset beyond traditional accounting practices, including gaining proficiency in machine learning and software development. It allows me to contribute to innovation in audit, which has been intellectually stimulating and professionally rewarding.
Which part of your ICAS training has helped you most?
I am leveraging all the knowledge gained from my ICAS studies, as my role requires the technical skills of the accounting standards, an understanding of ethical considerations and the professional competence to apply it all.
What do you hope to achieve over the next year or so?
I’m currently working towards the next major release in the audit platform, to go out in the summer. Having developed new tools and methodologies improving the efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of audits, my goal is to see it go live and create a positive impact for users. And, of course, I’ll be using Toronto as a stepping-stone to travel and explore more of North America.
How did you come to make the move in your career from the UK to Canada?
I told my career coach I was interested in opportunities to move abroad. I then found out about this specific opportunity to work on developing Deloitte’s next-gen audit platform from the Toronto office and was excited about it from the get-go. The application, interview and job offer all happened very quickly and I made the move last February.
What advice would you give fellow CAs thinking of moving abroad?
Go! Gaining experience abroad is a great way to expand your horizons and advance your careers. When you get there, make the most of the local network of CAs – it can provide valuable insights, as well as opportunities for job openings or partnerships. And it’s a great way to make friends.
I really felt the benefits of moving abroad within my company – it made the logistics a lot easier, and I had a job to walk into when I arrived.
Learn more about working abroad
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