Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) has concluded a multi-city engagement programme in Australia, with CAI president Pamela McCreedy and global member manager Gillian Duffy participating in meetings and events across Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. During the visit, they met members and key Irish stakeholders to underline CAI's support for professionals based abroad.

The Accountant Online reported that the delegation held discussions with Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, the Ireland Funds Australia, and 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 support 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, Pamela 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."

CAI stated 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.

The engagement programme demonstrates how professional accounting bodies support diaspora members through structured international visits, combining member networking events with strategic stakeholder engagement to strengthen global representation whilst supporting members' professional development and business connections in overseas markets.

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