Their qualification is world class. Our changing economic environment, with its emphasis on enterprise, initiative and technology has resulted in a dynamic business culture in which accountants play a key role. Irish CAs are to be found in the top ranks of all successful organisations, not just in financial services but throughout the business community. Becoming a CA involves practical business training second to none and results in a prestigious qualification. After completing their training, young CAs can go on to build successful careers either within the profession itself or outside it in senior management in the worlds of industry, commerce or financial services.
Chartered Accountants are to be found at the heart of nearly all successful organisations.
Their primary role is to evaluate the financial implications of key decisions and to ensure effective financial management. From that vantage point, they are in a unique position to advance their careers. Today's CAs are expected to give advice to their clients and employers on all aspects of business and to play a key role in information management. They become involved in such diverse areas as raising capital, financial planning, management information systems, taxation and marketing. The last decade has seen very significant growth in this regard and female students now regularly pick up top places in examinations.