*Closes 06th February*

The Chartered Accountants Ireland (the ‘Institute’) is inviting applications from suitably qualified applicants for the role of Chairperson of the Professional Standards Board.

  • This position is open for candidates both in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland

The Institute is Ireland’s largest professional body, with over 39,000 members in over 100 countries and 2,192 regulated firms. It was established by Royal Charter in 1888 and its activities and those of its members are governed by its Bye-Laws and by Rules relating to professional and ethical conduct.

The Institute plays an important role in promoting confidence in the accountancy profession, a key part of which is achieved by ensuring firms, members, affiliates, and students maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct. As part of this role, the Institute Council established the Professional Standards Board to oversee the Institute’s regulatory and disciplinary functions, delivered by the Professional Standards Department and an independent committee structure.

The role of the Professional Standards Board and its Chairperson are more fully described here.

The start date for the role is 1 April 2026, and the term of the role is more fully described in the role description.

The chairperson vacancy is for a lay member, which means someone who is not a member, affiliate or employee of Chartered Accountants Ireland or any other accountancy body.

Applications for the position should be made by submitting a covering letter and curriculum vitae to the Institute’s Appointments Committee, c/o Maureen Brown at Maureen.Brown@charteredaccountants.ie by 6 February 2026. Further information is also available from this email address.

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