Lot of buzz words there and empty rhetoric I’m not sure what any of it has to do with the proposed merger or how the merger addresses your concerns.Going forward both organisations will need to up skill members in data analysis and sustainability. No netter what the result of the merger proposal - change is inevitable
I have confidence that the profession will adopt. Some of the comments on this thread remind me of the final scenes of "the field" with Richard Harris. The profession has little choice but to adapt.
The boards of both institutes have put their case well to members. They are forward thinking and deserve credit
Again, I would encourage you all (if you haven't done already) to take a look at the websites and social media channels of both institutes.
I started with the same question -what advantage does it confer on me?
I think there is an opportunity to create a better and stronger institute. I am happy enough to support the board of the institute.
But it will be up to us all to hold the institute to account. I was impressed with the institutes engagement with members. I
Let’s just wait for results J
The CPA qualification is NOT recognised by the CAI for exam or exemptions or membership entry, and yet this merger is promoted by the CAI as a great idea. It does not make sense.The merger process is nothing but transparent. The CPA qualification like CIMA , ACA and ACCA are all recognised. The boards of both institutes deserve much credit.
If you are unhappy with the Institute- you indeed have the option to opt out
IAASA supervises the profession in this country. They may not have been around when you passed your exams
I would encourage you to contact the IAASA/ACA to provide clarity to you with regards accountancy standards and supervision.
I'd be more grateful if the CAI was engaging more with members on questions like why is the average salary there more than €100k, and why do they spend €15k A DAY on IT systemsI started with the same question -what advantage does it confer on me?
I think there is an opportunity to create a better and stronger institute. I am happy enough to support the board of the institute.
But it will be up to us all to hold the institute to account. I was impressed with the institutes engagement with members. I would like to see more of this - regardless of the event
I'd be more grateful if the CAI was engaging more with members on questions like why is the average salary there more than €100k, and why do they spend €15k A DAY on IT systems
The profession has to adapt & change.
The merger is an opportunity to create a stronger and better organisation.
No matter the result - the world will keep turning & change will happen.
Accountancy has come a long way & AI is already a game changer.
Veteran members must think of the future and younger members & not be narrow-minded.
I believe the current board of the institute deserve support.
Well done to past board members and educators who have contributed to the discussion.
I even have re-connected with some of them.
I hope you don't mind - but I am going to ignore your comments. Pretty telling of where the no argument is.It comes across as Pravda-esque and you come across an an Institute plant.
The above is either trolling or spoof.I hope you don't mind - but I am going to ignore your comments. Pretty telling of where the no argument is.
If anyone is unclear with regards the merger proposal- there is comprehensive information on the institutes website and social media channels.
The board, past board members and educators all endorsed the proposal. People with an actual track record with regards the profession.
I hope veteran institute members will consider younger members with regards to this proposal
The profession is changing. We need to.afopt to the changes that are facing the profession. We have an opportunity to create a better and bigger institute.
I was in the accounts department last week of a major Irish company. It had a small number of staff. This was before any application of AI .
The world has changed but so too must the accountancy profession. We cannot stand still but we have the opportunity to merge with the only other professional accountancy institute.
Well done to the board proceeding with the proposal. They have shown leadership and vision. I am confident with regards the future of the profession.
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Pooling resources will be of benefit to the institute.The above is either trolling or spoof.
The educators care so much about the CPA qualification and know so much about it that heretofore they’ve given it zero status or recognition in terms of someone looking to become an ACA/FCA!
This is all a ruse to pay for the €58m white elephant that is Chartered Accountants House and to continue to overpay CAI employees to the tune of €100k per annum on average.
Surely the way the voting is being conducted means the decision has already been made in advance of the meeting?Pooling resources will be of benefit to the institute.
I would again refer you to the website and social media channels of the institute where people with a track record of professional accountancy education have endorsed the merger proposal.
I would also encourage any member with any questions to attend the scheduled meeting.
There will be a 2nd round of voting .Surely the way the voting is being conducted means the decision has already been made in advance of the meeting?
Yes I understand that but given the limited capacity of an auditorium, I’m assuming the vote of the general members will be defining ?There will be a 2nd round of voting .
There is no second round of voting.There will be a 2nd round of voting .
It is envisaged that Chartered Accountants Ireland and CPA Ireland will hold further meetings of their members later in the year. This will allow the members of Chartered Accountants Ireland to approve necessary bye-laws and members of CPA Ireland to approve the legal steps for effecting the amalgamation and certain changes to the constitution of CPA Ireland to facilitate the amalgamation.
I see they got a mra in 2022.