Chartered Accountants Ireland London Society

Join us at another of our exclusive ‘In conversation…' series on 4 October with Gerry Murphy, Chair of Burberry and Chair of Tesco. Be quick, we have just 5 places remaining. Bookings will close at 5pm tonight. Details at https://brnw.ch/21wD7BM

Not long left to book your place for Thursday's popular Virtual CPD Update, worth up to 17 hrs CPD. This year's Conference focuses on something that affects us all, career progression and transition, book here https://brnw.ch/21wCL93

Summer Barbeque hosted by Irish Youth Foundation (UK)

Date: Friday 8th September Time: 6pm - 11.30pm

We have a small block of tickets for our London Society members for this lovely summer event, to support this very worthwhile charity. Join us for a relaxed evening, connecting, eating and drinking!

And you know that the Craic at Irish parties is always the best!

For more details and to book : https://brnw.ch/21wBQEV

Power. Balance. Skill. Coordination. Quick reflex, decision making and strategy.

Like the sound of this?

When – Saturday 16 September

Join us for an exhilarating morning, an introduction to Polo taster day, with Hurlingham Polo Association accredited coaches, in the rolling hills of Surrey. (40 min train ride from Waterloo)

For more details and to book here. https://brnw.ch/21wBPY5

A shout out to our London Society members. Will you be joining us on Thursday 20 July?
We hope so…

A perfect evening to meet old friends and new. We'll be there ready to meet you and raise a glass to summer!

We have a couple of outdoor tables in the beer garden reserved for us, to enjoy a relaxed summer evening in the City.

Date and time: Thursday 20 July 2023, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Bunch of Grapes, St Thomas Street, SE1 9RS
Cost: complimentary welcome drinks and light bites

Book here to reserve your place.
https://fal.cn/3zZlV

London Society Lunch Club

Let's do lunch... London Society members, come and join us?

Where will we be: The Ivy in the Park, Canada Square, Canada Wharf.
When: Tuesday 6 June
Time: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Cost: approx £30 (partially subsidised by the London Society) payable on the day.

We expect the will be attended by senior members from across in and . It'll be a small group therefore places are limited.

Email [email protected] without delay, if you wish to reserve your place.


London Society committee members
Michael Gilmartin Greg McAnenly Triona Dowd Anita Millar James Meade FCA MBA Carla Cassidy Pierce Young Cormac O'Shea Suliyat Oyin Olalekan Vincent Kelly

On Friday 3 March, icap - Immigrant Counselling and Psychotherapy held its Annual International Women's Day Lunch at Mansion House. Triona Dowd brought together a superb Chartered Accountants Ireland London Society table of members and guests.

An uplifting opportunity to mark International Women’s Day, in outstanding surroundings, whilst supporting the tremendous work of icap.

icap Immigrant Counselling and Psychotherapy - providing high quality counselling and psychotherapy to help people heal their lives and deal with emotional trauma, depression and risk of su***de. Particularly in the Irish community.

Thanks to everyone who came along last night to our exclusive evening on the topic of 'Financial Crime Prevention in a Changing World' at LSEG - London Stock Exchange Group. Some great insights into how organisations can keep pace with financial crime prevention in a constantly evolving landscape.

Chartered Star 2023 - could it be you?

Our Chartered Star award is back! We want to celebrate Difference Makers within our profession and we are delighted to partner with One Young World and Chartered Accountants Worldwide to champion those making a positive impact in their workplaces or wider communities.

Along with the opportunity to attend the prestigious annual One Young World summit in Belfast this October, the Chartered Star award recognises the exceptional achievements amongst our students and members working towards or supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

ENTER NOW:https://fal.cn/3vGcb

Want to know more about the One Young World conference? Click
https://fal.cn/3vGca to read about our 2022 winner Fiona Smiddy and her experience at last year’s conference.



We wish you well!

Committee members James Meade and Carmel Moore (pictured centre) represented Chartered Accountants Ireland London Society at the the wonderful Sean O’Brien Testimonial dinner last week. Hosted by Irish Youth Foundation (UK).

It was a very successful and hugely enjoyable fundraising evening for Irish Youth Foundation (UK) and all involved.

IYF (UK) aims to help improve the lives of children and young disadvantaged Irish people in Britain and Northern Ireland.

Chartered Accountants Ireland London Society wish you well with your vital fundraising.

Photography by Malcolm McNally

Triona Dowd Michael Gilmartin

Join Chair Triona Dowd and Chartered Accountants Ireland London Society, at an exclusive evening on the topic of “Financial Crime Prevention in a Changing World”.

When: Wednesday 8th February at 18:00
Where: London Stock Exchange (LSEG), 10 Paternoster Square.

There’ll be a broad discussion on how organisations can keep pace with financial crime prevention in a constantly evolving landscape.
Format: Keynote address by Jo Kordowski, LSEG Global Group Director, Financial Crime & Sanctions; Panel discussion and Open Q&A followed by Drinks Reception

Contact [email protected] for more details and to reserve your place or book here. https://fal.cn/3veyb

It will be an hour well spent. The countdown has begun…
Wed 19 Oct 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cost: FREE
Join us for a career clinic delivered by Karin Lanigan designed to help members with career development with many practical pointers. Book here: https://fal.cn/3sPr4

Friday night Rugby with the London Society!

Get together with the London Society for this showdown!
London Irish v Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership
• 21 October 2022 | 7.45pm kick-off
• Brentford Community Stadium
• Cost: £10 per adult (limit to two tickets per person): match entry and refreshments
• Closing date for bookings 30 September
A group of members will be making an evening of it at Brentford Community Stadium for what we hope will be an exciting match of top-level rugby union.

Followed by drinks & food in the Greyhound Pub, Kew Green. Come and join us!
Book here - Closing date for bookings 30 September
London Irish v Gloucester - ..rteredaccountants.ie (charteredaccountants.ie)
https://fal.cn/3sith

icap Battle of the Networks
Date: Tuesday 18 October
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm | In-person event

Homeboy Battersea, Embassy Gardens New Union Square, Nine Elms, London SW11

Cost: £10 per person to include entry, a welcome drink and light bites

The infamous Battle of the Networks will be back face to face. You will be invited to take part in rounds of general knowledge, music and pictures.

The London Society will be taking a couple of teams to this event.

Definitely, a great evening to make new friends and contacts with members of other Irish professional bodies.

Sponsored by Cara Stationery https://fal.cn/3shhp

Book now: https://fal.cn/3shho

Free virtual lunchtime career clinic...
Wednesday 19 October
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cost: free of charge

Join us for a career clinic delivered by Karin Lanigan, Head of Member Experience, Chartered Accountants Ireland. Karin is an Executive Career Coach and mentor with over 25 years experience supporting the career development of finance professionals at all levels.

The session is designed to support members with their further career development and advancement.

Learn about:
• CV trends and maximising the traction you get with your CV
• Strategic networking and leveraging the opportunities presented by both LinkedIn and face-to-face meetings
• Developing and managing your personal brand in a hybrid working environment
Plus many more practical pointers.

Book here: https://fal.cn/3sgYz

Friday night Rugby with the London Society!

Get together with the London Society for this showdown!
London Irish v Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership
• 21 October 2022 | 7.45pm kick-off
• Brentford Community Stadium
• Cost: £10 per adult (limit to two tickets per person): match entry and refreshments
• Closing date for bookings 30 September
A group of members will be making an evening of it at Brentford Community Stadium for what we hope will be an exciting match of top-level rugby union.

Followed by drinks & food in the Greyhound Pub, Kew Green. Come and join us!
Book here - Closing date for bookings 30 September
London Irish v Gloucester - ..rteredaccountants.ie (charteredaccountants.ie)
https://fal.cn/3sf99

Free virtual lunchtime career clinic...
Wednesday 19 October
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cost: free of charge

Join us for a career clinic delivered by Karin Lanigan, Head of Member Experience, @[urn:li:organization:1267092:Chartered Accountants Ireland]. Karin is an Executive Career Coach and mentor with over 25 years experience supporting the career development of finance professionals at all levels.

The session is designed to support members with their further career development and advancement.

Learn about:
• CV trends and maximising the traction you get with your CV
• Strategic networking and leveraging the opportunities presented by both LinkedIn and face-to-face meetings
• Developing and managing your personal brand in a hybrid working environment
Plus many more practical pointers.

Book here: https://fal.cn/3s7DQ

Balance, Chartered Accountants Ireland's LGBTQ+ Allies network group's next event which will be a lunchtime webinar (1 – 2pm) on 22 June celebrating Pride month called ‘Rainbow Families.’ Free to members, students, family and friends of the Institute. Details at https://fal.cn/3p6PM

Last chance to join us for the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge 5.6K (closing date 7 June)
- Join the Chartered Accountants Ireland London Society TEAM.

Event Details
• Date: Wednesday 6 July 2022 6.45pm
• Location: Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ, UK
• Entry Fee: £33 per person includes t shirt

After the race we will have complimentary nibbles and drinks whilst you catch your breath!
Another great chance to meet new people and start up new friendships.
We look forward to seeing you at the start line!
Reserve your place now
: https://fal.cn/3oSXo

JP Morgan Corporate Challenge 5.6K
- Join the Chartered Accountants Ireland London Society TEAM.

Event Details
• Date: Wednesday 6 July 2022 6.45pm
• Location: Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ, UK
• Entry Fee: £33 per person includes t shirt

After the race we will have complimentary nibbles and drinks whilst you catch your breath!
Another great chance to meet new people and start up new friendships.
We look forward to seeing you at the start line!
Reserve your place now
: https://fal.cn/3oxej

We are privileged to be hosting a panel discussion and reception at the Irish Embassy London for our members at 6pm tomorrow.
We sincerely thank His Excellency Mr Adrian O’Neill, Ambassador of Ireland for his continuous support to our society, and for very kindly hosting us for this fully booked event.

Last few tickets left! Live Jazz and networking drinks – come along and meet some friendly faces. Tuesday 12 April 7.30pm at the Tea House Theatre, 139 Vauxhall Walk, SE11 5HL.
Ticket price: £5 includes discounted entry and the first drinks with our compliments.
Join us at the next Jazz Jam session at the Tea House Theatre, for networking with a twist. The atmosphere is relaxed and the playing is accomplished. Book your ticket, turn up and enjoy the jam. Details and booking at https://fal.cn/3nGN3

London Society members and guests had a fabulous day on Friday at the icap charity lunch to celebrate . Our group are pictured at Mansion House in the company of the Lord & Lady Mayoress, Alderman Vincent Keaveny and Mrs Amanda Keaveny.

Thanks to all those who contributed to the District Societies' International Women's Day Conference this week. For more insight read Carmel Moore's Chartered Accountants Ireland piece reflecting on what she’s doing now as a female leader to help other women get ahead https://fal.cn/3mRko

Our Networking, Drinks and Tapas will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 9 March at Camino, King's Cross... a great way to build your network in London and have a bit of fun. All members and their guests welcome - and it's FREE! Details at https://fal.cn/3mL6D

This year join all of the District Societies and the Diversity & Inclusion Committee for our second virtual International Women's Day Conference on 7 March. Hear from our panellists who have each broken the bias in their lives, both personally and professionally. Details and booking at https://fal.cn/3mEj2 The cost of your place is a donation to Women's Aid: https://fal.cn/3mEj1

Break the Bias: International Women's Day 2022 International Women's Day has been running since 1911 and is a day where we celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness about women's equality and lobby for accelerated gender parity.