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Chartered Accountants Ireland shortlisted for Best Publication at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Spotlighted for digital education innovation last year, Chartered Accountants Ireland was shortlisted for Best Publication at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for The Rhapsode digital bookshelf, an interactive platform transforming how accounting professionals access course materials and professional development resources. The Rhapsode digital bookshelf redefined what constitutes professional publication in digital-first learning environments, demonstrating how associations can leverage technology to create integrated educational ecosystems where interactive content, accessibility, and continuous learning converge as strategic member infrastructure rather than peripheral service offering.

The Confidence Gap: Why Executive Communication Is the Next Frontier for Irish Associations

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Benjamin Ball Associates research of 2,589 senior leaders finds 74% struggle with communication confidence. With 57% more cautious due to reputational risk, associations have a clear mandate to lead on executive CPD, coaching, and peer learning.

ABI publishes cyber security guidance for businesses

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Association of British Insurers has published cyber security guidance for UK businesses, covering multi-factor authentication, backups and supply chain risk. It matters as insurers increasingly shape de facto security standards.

Shipping bodies launch UK alternative fuels coalition

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The UK Chamber of Shipping and CLIA have launched a coalition of maritime trade bodies to accelerate alternative fuel access. It matters as UK ETS maritime revenue becomes a live funding battleground.

Retail Excellence Ireland campaigns to cut employer PRSI

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Retail Excellence Ireland has launched a campaign for Budget 2027 to cut employers' PRSI, citing rising insolvencies and job losses. It matters as retail wage costs reach a breaking point.

Law Society of Northern Ireland hosts sector roundtable

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Law Society of Northern Ireland hosted a roundtable with the Ministry of Justice on the region's growing legal services sector. It matters to institute professionals as devolution and AI reshape sector delivery.

IRMPA launches as voice for research managers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Irish Research Managers and Professionals Association has launched as a national voice for research management professionals. It matters to institute professionals as Ireland's research funding scales without matching administrative representation.

Chartered Accountants Ireland shortlisted for Best Blog, Podcast or Video at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Spotlighted for thought leadership innovation last year, Chartered Accountants Ireland was shortlisted for Best Blog, Podcast or Video at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its Sustainability/ESG Bulletin that demystifies complex European climate regulations into actionable guidance for financial professionals. The bulletin addressed a critical knowledge gap within the accounting profession: as mandatory sustainability reporting requirements accelerated, accountants lacked accessible resources translating dense regulatory frameworks into practical compliance pathways, positioning Chartered Accountants Ireland's multi-modal content as essential professional infrastructure for member capability advancement.

iamproperty joins Open Property Data Association

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Proptech firm iamproperty has joined the Open Property Data Association, backing open data standards for UK home buying. It matters as government reforms make standardised property data a legal expectation.

UKSA appoints two new Scottish board members

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The UK Spa Association has appointed two new Scottish board members to strengthen regional representation. It matters to institute professionals as the UK spa sector scales fastest in wellness tourism destinations like Scotland.

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