ICAI About us
Objectives
The specific objectives of the Group are to:
- Provide a forum for the exchange of views on issues affecting SMPs/SMEs, developing nations and professional accountants in business, and how they should be addressed within the processes for the international advancement of the accounting profession.
- Strengthen the Group to become a broader coalition (to include the major geographic regions and the emerging economies) and to promote the interests of developing countries
- Influence IFAC, by championing SMPs, SMEs, the profession in developing nations and professional accountants in business issues, to operate in a balanced manner for the entire profession.
- Carry out research and produce policy papers on relevant issues
- Carry out any other activities considered necessary to realise the vision for the Group.
Constitution
Our Visionary Leadership
Mr. Eamonn Siggins Chair
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
Eamonn Siggins – Chief Executive
Eamonn Siggins is Chief Executive of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland).
In a career spanning over 30 years as CE of CPA Ireland, Eamonn has gained significant international experience. He has served two terms as Chairman of the Edinburgh Group. In 2013 Eamonn led an Edinburgh Group international research project on The Importance of SMEs to the Global Economy. He has spoken on SME issues at several international conferences.
Eamonn has also served as a Technical Adviser for the Board of the International Federation of Accountants and has led several capacity building projects in Africa.
Prior to joining CPA Ireland, Mr. Siggins retired, with the rank of Captain, from the Irish Defence Forces after 14 years of service in a number of appointments in Ireland and with the United Nations peace keeping force in Lebanon.
Eamonn is a Graduate of the University of Galway, a member of the Institute of Directors, and holds Postgraduate qualifications in Strategy & Innovation, Leadership and Management from the Irish Management Institute, and an MBS in Business Practice from University College Cork.
Eamonn has been named as the Professional Accountancy Body CEO of the Year 2023, by the prestigious CEO Monthly magazine.
Mr. Andrew Steele Secretary
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Andrew.Steele@testdomain.com
Andrew is ACCA's Secretary and is responsible for the effective running of ACCA's governance structures, promoting good governance and building effective working relationships between ACCA's Council, key committees and the Executive Team.
Mr. Andrew Steele Chair
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Andrew.Steele@testdomain.com
Andrew is ACCA's Secretary and is responsible for the effective running of ACCA's governance structures, promoting good governance and building effective working relationships between ACCA's Council, key committees and the Executive Team.
