Barden, Ireland’s leading Talent Advisory and Recruitment Firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Simon Cogan ACA as Consultant with our team in Cork.
Simon has come on board as a Consultant with our Accounting & Tax Practice, and to support Barden on a variety of different initiatives playing a key role in supporting clients within the Munster region. His knowledge and expertise are perfectly positioned to align with his peers here in Barden.
A Waterford native, Simon studied Business Studies, majoring in Accounting, in University of Limerick (UL) before joining EY in Dublin where he trained as a Chartered Accountant. Over the last 15 years Simon has worked a number of senior finance roles in Cork including Group Financial Controller of Ardmore Shipping, Head of Finance with Inver Energy, International Controller for Itron and most recently Finance Director of Kevin O’Leary Group.
“I am thrilled to be joining the team at Barden. When I first started working with Barden as a client I found their approach to talent advisory and recruitment really refreshing, always providing honest and genuine advice, focused on building long lasting relationships. Given my experience in senior finance roles, along with the enjoyment I get from working with people, I feel I am well positioned to help other senior finance professionals make the best career and professional development decisions for their professional futures. And to be able to do this while working with a fantastic team in a recruitment firm as progressive and exciting as Barden is the icing on the cake!” – Simon Cogan | Consultant | Barden
“We are really excited about Simon joining Barden. He brings a wealth of experience to the team and is highly respected amongst the Finance community in Munster. We know Simon from his previous roles in finance and he has all the attributes to be an excellent recruitment professional, he is a great fit for our team. His attitude, values and goals are closely aligned with Barden and we are very much looking forward to achieving great things with him onboard. Welcome Simon!” – Denis Galvin | Partner – Senior Appointments & Life Sciences | Barden
“We are delighted that Simon has joined Barden. Simon is one of those people that we always gelled with over the years when working with him as a client. Naturally, we were thrilled when he began to get a little bit more curious about Barden and what we do. We hope that Simon will enjoy supporting and advising our clients and senior talent over the next few years.” – Jonathan Olden | Managing Partner | Barden Munster
Welcome to Barden Simon!
Denis Galvin appointed Partner of Senior Appointments & Life Sciences.
Tara Higgins appointed Partner of Business Support & Operational Finance.
Barden, Ireland’s leading talent advisory and recruitment firm, are delighted to announce the appointment of Denis Galvin as Partner of Senior Appointments & Life Sciences, and Tara Higgins as Partner of Business Support & Operational Finance in its Munster Hub.
These announcements reflect the continued growth of Barden and our commitment to bring the best of Barden to our clients, and the professionals we work with every day, across Cork and Munster.
“When we started Barden, we wanted do things a bit differently. To achieve this, we had to work with extremely talented people, but endeavour to ensure that we could provide real opportunities for them in the future. I’m extremely proud of everyone in Barden that we have been able to provide such opportunities so far. The recent appointments of Tara and Denis to Partner are more than deserved. Their ambition and vison for what Barden can become pushes us all every day and I am extremely lucky to have them as colleagues. As they embark on their new journey, I wish them every bit of success and fun along the way.” – Jonathan Olden | Managing Partner | Barden Munster.
Denis Galvin is a Chartered Certified Accountant and prior to joining Barden, he spent over 10 years across practice, multinational and start up environments.
He joined Barden in 2018 and is an expert in recruitment, talent and career advisory. Denis leads the Life Sciences team, partnering with global and indigenous businesses across the pharmaceutical, medical device, FMCG and Agri sectors. He collaborates with leadership teams across a broad client base on their people strategies as well as supporting the candidate community with career planning and advice. Denis also specialises in senior appointments across finance, general management and executive leadership positions.
A UCC grad, Tara Higgins started her career in finance before moving into recruitment in 2015. She joined Barden Munster in April 2018 at a very exciting time when the Munster office was in true start-up mode. Over the past number of years, she has helped our managing partners to grow various areas of the Munster business, which she is extremely passionate about. A core part of Tara’s new role will be to work directly with professionals in the areas of business support, human resources and operational finance, helping them to identify and map out their future career path, and secure their ideal roles. Tara will also partner with clients to build world class teams in these, and other, areas as her team grows.
“It’s a source of great pride for us here in Barden, and for me personally, when key people step up and take on new challenges – Denis and Tara are exemplars of this. Their vision and ambition for Barden is what will shape the future of our talent advisory and recruitment practice over the coming years. It’s a privilege for me to be here and to be a part of what they are creating.” – Ed Heffernan | Managing Partner | Barden Ireland
Speaking about his recent appointment Denis Galvin said;
“I’m immensely proud to be appointed as Partner in Barden and hugely thankful to the Managing Partners for their continued encouragement, guidance, trust and friendship. The journey over the past 5 years has been incredible thanks to the relationships and support of my colleagues, clients and the people who choose to partner with Barden. It is a privilege to have contributed to Barden’s growth and brand while having so much fun along the way.
In this next phase, I’m honoured to be leading our Life Sciences Talent Advisory and Recruitment Practice, bringing Barden’s values and unique style to the Life Sciences community. Ireland’s Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, FMCG and Agricultural sectors, as well as STEM initiatives, play a huge role in our future economy, and I’m delighted to be supporting businesses in these industries to achieve their objectives. This, coupled with advising Senior Professionals on their careers across Finance, General Management and Executive Leadership paves the way for an exciting future. Our purpose is to create a positive impact in the lives of people who work with us.”
Also speaking about her recent appointment Tara Higgins said;
“Being appointed Partner in Barden is something I’m extremely proud of and I am really excited for this next chapter. Over 5 years ago, I moved from a well-established recruitment firm and joined Barden, a then start up firm with a mission to do things differently and leaders that I really believed in. Their energy and approach to recruitment inspired me to become absorbed in this mission and over the past few years they encouraged and supported me in taking opportunities to contribute to Barden’s growth, image and culture. I am extremely thankful to them for their belief in me, for trusting me countless times to dive into the unknown in different markets and for allowing me to exercise my creativity. Theirs, and my Barden colleagues, support when it comes to both professional and personal achievements is something that I’ll always be extremely grateful for and why I feel at home here.
In this next step of my journey with Barden, along with my team, I will be continuing our mission to offer more opportunities for our clients and for people in their careers to partner with Barden. Recently, we have been helping more and more of our clients with recruitment for their human resources and business support functions and with this I am delighted to be launching our Business Support Talent Advisory and Recruitment Practice. I will also be continuing to support operational finance professionals too (this is the area I started off recruiting almost 9 years ago and will always be close to my heart!). I am very excited for this next chapter with Barden and grateful to have the support of such a strong team around me as we all work together to make Barden’s services more readily available to people across different specialisms.”
Photo Caption: Photo shows (L to R) Fionnán O’Sullivan (Managing Partner – Financial Services), Kiara Daly (Managing Partner – Legal), Denis Galvin (Partner – Senior Appointments & Life Sciences), Tara Higgins (Partner – Business Support & Operational Finance), Aideen Murphy (Partner, Tax Treasury & Practice), Jonathan Olden (Managing Partner, Barden Munster) at the announcement of Denis Galvin and Tara Higgins being appointed as Partners with Barden Talent Advisory & Recruitment.
Susan Greene is as an Associate with Barden’s Business Support and Operational Finance Practice, and is based in our office in Cork. She is an expert in talent advisory and recruitment Practice and works directly with a variety of professionals and clients in all aspects of business support and operational finance.
Susan joined the Barden team in May 2023. We sat down with her recently to find out a little bit more about her…
Where are you from?
I’m from Cork City.
Where did you study?
I studied Economics and Politics in University College Cork (UCC).
What did you enjoy most about your time studying?
The studying wasn’t really the highlight for me, it was all about the friendships I made during that time and the great memories. The friends I made in college are still some of my best friends to this day!
How old were you when you had your first paying job? And what was it?
I had my first paying job at 15, I babysat at the weekends and during the summer months.
Where did you work before joining Barden?
I worked in talent acquisition for the Bon Secours Hospital in Cork. My focus was on the recruitment of healthcare professionals, specifically nurses. It was a demanding and fast-paced role, considering there is such a shortage of nurses here in Ireland and a high demand for their skills.
Why did you choose to work with Barden?
I had decided it was time for a change and to make a move from talent acquisition, so I started exploring my opportunities in the wider world of recruitment. I was introduced to Barden by someone that had a really positive experience with them as a candidate. After speaking with Ed, Tara and Jonathon it was clear to me that Barden really did do things differently with a caring people first approach. I knew that was something I wanted to part of.
What’s the best thing about working here?
Both the culture and people. There is always a positive and uplifting vibe around the office and it’s great to be working with such supportive and passionate people.
What does your role in Barden involve?
My role involves working with people who are looking for advice to make the best next step in their career, getting to know them and assisting them to find a role that will be the best fit for them. I work alongside Tara Higgins in the Business Support and Operational Finance Practice. We provide support to people across different areas in Business Support such as human Resources and administration. In the Operational Finance we look after roles such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control.
What three words best describe you?
Enthusiastic, creative, and honest.
Who is your role model, and why?
My cousin, Sarah Greene has always been a role model to me. She’s an amazing actor and has always been so dedicated to pursuing her dreams. Her commitment to her craft is a reminder that hard work and determination will always pay off. We love to watch her succeed and of course love seeing her in action!
Glass half full or half empty?
I’m definitely a “glass half full” kind of person. I’ll always try to see the positive side of things out of any situation!
Where in the world would you most like to visit?
South America, is definitely on the top of my travel bucket list.
And finally, who would win a fight between Spiderman, Batman or Wonder Woman?
Wonder Woman, easily!
Need help achieving your ambitions?
Are you a Business Support or Operational Finance professional looking for help in achieving your ambitions? If so get in touch with Susan at susan.greene@barden.ie, who is ready with lots of CV, LinkedIn, interview and career advice along with cutting edge market insights. Simple.
Barden are proud to once again support the Chartered Accountants Leinster Society Salary Survey. This will be our 6th year to support the survey.
The annual survey takes place each summer with the results officially announced at the launch event, this year taking place on 6th September in Dublin.
This is Ireland’s definitive guide to reward for Chartered Accountants in Leinster and provides up-to-date and cutting-edge insights helping you to make the best choice for your career, your teams and your business.
The survey is currently in the field and we would encourage as many Leinster Society Members as possible to complete the survey.
Pictured in Dublin for the launch of the survey are Des Gibney, Chair of the Leinster Society and Elaine Brady, Managing Partner, Barden.
Barden is proud to announce that Susan Greene has joined the team in Cork as an Associate and will take on a key role in our new Business Support and Operational Finance Talent Advisory & Recruitment Practice
“I’m really excited to have Susan join at an exciting time while Jonathan, Ed, Elaine and I are building Barden’s Business Support Recruitment function and growing our offering for our clients. Susan has already been a brilliant asset since joining us. She is a natural Barden fit and leaves a good impression on everyone she meets and speaks with. Delighted to have her on my team and looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together!” – Tara Higgins | Partner – Business Support & Operational Finance Practice | Talent Advisory and Recruitment | Barden.
‘We were thrilled when Susan decided to join us at Barden . We knew Susan was a Barden fit from the very first meeting and she will be an integral part of helping Tara Higgins build Barden’s Business Support recruitment function. Exciting times ahead!’ – Jonathan Olden | Managing Partner | Barden.
Susan studied Economics and Politics in University College Cork (UCC). Before joining Barden Susan held a number of key roles including Talent Acquisition Administrator and later Talent Acquisition Sourcer with Bon Secours Health System in Cork.
“I am excited to be joining the team at Barden and to be working alongside Tara, in the Business Support and Operational Finance Recruitment Practice within the firm. I am thrilled to be joining such a passionate group of people and a company that can see the opportunity to do things differently within the industry, by taking an advisory approach and doing right by the people we work with. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to help people discover the next move in their career and make the best decisions for their professional futures.” – Susan Greene | Associate | Barden.
Welcome to Barden Susan!
David Healy is an Assistant Accountant with Barden and is part of the Support Team based in Dublin. He has over 20 years’ experience in accounts and payroll and joined Barden in November 2022.
We recently caught up with David to learn a little bit more about him…
Where are you from?
I am from a small town in south Kildare called Castledermot.
Where did you study?
I did my primary degree in St Patrick’s College Drumcondra. I then completed a H Dip in Business with UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in Blackrock. Later in 2003 I then decided to undertake and complete a degree in HR Management with the National College of Ireland.
What did you enjoy most about your time studying?
In relation to academia, I found my strengths laid in socialising and I would go as far to say I excelled in that facet of third level education! Meeting new people is something I have always really enjoyed and I made friends for life in college. That was the most satisfying outcome I achieved from my time in college.
How old were you when you had your first paying job? And what was it?
I was 15 and I worked in a grain yard driving a loader and drying corn. It was a summer job I had for 7 summers and helped finance the college social life.
Where did you work before joining Barden?
Before joining Barden in 2022 I worked for 22 years in Castlethorn Construction.
What made you decide to move into the world of recruitment?
After 22 years in construction I felt I needed a change and was introduced to Barden by a friend. I was initially a candidate, when a role in the finance department that I could be a fit for opened up.
Why did you choose to work with Barden?
I met 6 people from Barden before I joined and all 6 were so friendly, genuine, honest and were so passionate and content working in Barden that it was a very easy choice to make.
What’s the best thing about working here?
The people are number one for me, then the culture, ideology and values of the company.
What was most surprising to you about Barden?
For me it’s how friendly and open everyone was in the organisation and how freely information is shared among colleagues, which previously was an alien concept to me!
What does your role in Barden involve?
It is a finance role & it is very varied. I am involved in payroll, processing sales, purchase invoices and expenses. There are various monthly processes need for monthly management accounts such as various journals that need to be posted and analysis of information. My role calls for me to communicate and work with all departments in the organisation and that is probably the most enjoyable aspect of my role.
What top tip would you give to those looking to change role?
Do your research and make sure the roles you are considering are in line with the perception you have of the role.
What three words best describe you?
Talkative, good humoured and loyal.
Who is your role model, and why?
My parents due to the personal, professional and financial sacrifices they made to make sure myself and my sister had a happy childhood and afforded us the opportunity to third level education, which unfortunately was a privilege not afforded to all my friends.
Is there an achievement or contribution that you are most proud of?
Trying to be the best Dad to my two girls and instil in them that they should always treat others how they would like to be treated themselves. Although running a close second I also won a Kildare county under 12’s division 4 hurling medal…any sports aficionados will understand the significance of such an achievement😂
Have you a favourite saying or quote? What is it?
The great Bill Shankly quote “Some people think football is a matter of life or death but in fact it is more important than that.”
Glass half full or half empty?
Half Full
What’s your favourite song and book?
Song Oasis Wonderwall. It brings me back to my college days the minute I hear it.
My favourite book is Trevor Brennan’s Heart and Soul, it’s not your stereotypical sports autobiography/biography.
Where in the world would you most like to visit?
I would love visit Argentina the home of in my opinion the 2 best footballers ever Maradona and Messi.
And finally, who would win a fight between Spiderman, Batman or Wonder Woman?
Wonder Woman of course.
Laura Fitzpatrick is a Graduate Associate with Barden, she hails from Cork and has a Masters in Organisational Psychology. Laura is part of the operational finance team in Cork and is an expert in part-qualified accounting and operational finance careers.
We sat down with Laura recently to learn a little bit more about her…
Where are you from?
Cork.
Where did you study?
I did my undergrad in Applied Psychology in University College Cork (UCC) and went to University of Limerick (UL) to do my Masters in Work and Organisational Psychology.
What did you enjoy most about your time studying?
The nightlife! No, I would probably say actually being in college because half of my time was online due to Covid.
How old were you when you had your first paying job? And what was it?
I started babysitting when I was about 14 or 15.
Where did you work before joining Barden?
I worked in River Island for 3 years during college before I joined Barden.
What made you decide to move into the world of recruitment?
I always new I wanted to work with people. I did psychology hoping I would be able to help people but the clinical route didn’t really appeal to me. I started hearing more about recruitment and became interested in it. The idea of being able to help and guide people on their career journey stood out to me immediately.
Why did you choose to work with Barden?
The way Barden does recruitment really stood out to me; I love their people first perspective.
What’s the best thing about working here?
The people and culture.
What was most surprising to you about Barden?
Everybody works as one big team; it is so much more than just finding a person for a role.
What does your role in Barden involve?
I work on the part qualified and accounts assistant side of things. I get to give people advice, and support them, on their career choices, helping them find the right career opportunities for them.
What top tip would you give to those looking to change role?
Do your research, know what you are looking for (and not looking for) in the next role.
What three words best describe you?
Practical, considerate, adaptable.
Who is your role model, and why?
My parents, they are always so supportive and encouraging.
Have you a favourite saying or quote? What is it?
I always say “it is what it is”.
Glass half full or half empty?
Half full definitely.
What’s your favourite moment of the day?
My favourite moment of the day would have to be dinner time, or any other meal really.
Where in the world would you most like to visit?
There is loads of places I would like to visit, Bali is one.
And finally, who would win a fight between Spiderman, Batman or Wonder Woman?
Spiderman.
Laura Fitzpatrick is a Graduate Associate with Barden, she hails from Cork and has a Masters in Organisational Psychology. Laura is part of the operational finance team in Cork and is an expert in part-qualified accounting and operational finance careers.
We sat down with Laura recently to learn a little bit more about her…
Where are you from?
Cork.
Where did you study?
I did my undergrad in Applied Psychology in University College Cork (UCC) and went to University of Limerick (UL) to do my Masters in Work and Organisational Psychology.
What did you enjoy most about your time studying?
The nightlife! No, I would probably say actually being in college because half of my time was online due to Covid.
How old were you when you had your first paying job? And what was it?
I started babysitting when I was about 14 or 15.
Where did you work before joining Barden?
I worked in River Island for 3 years during college before I joined Barden.
What made you decide to move into the world of recruitment?
I always new I wanted to work with people. I did psychology hoping I would be able to help people but the clinical route didn’t really appeal to me. I started hearing more about recruitment and became interested in it. The idea of being able to help and guide people on their career journey stood out to me immediately.
Why did you choose to work with Barden?
The way Barden does recruitment really stood out to me; I love their people first perspective.
What’s the best thing about working here?
The people and culture.
What was most surprising to you about Barden?
Everybody works as one big team; it is so much more than just finding a person for a role.
What does your role in Barden involve?
I work on the part qualified and accounts assistant side of things. I get to give people advice, and support them, on their career choices, helping them find the right career opportunities for them.
What top tip would you give to those looking to change role?
Do your research, know what you are looking for (and not looking for) in the next role.
What three words best describe you?
Practical, considerate, adaptable.
Who is your role model, and why?
My parents, they are always so supportive and encouraging.
Have you a favourite saying or quote? What is it?
I always say “it is what it is”.
Glass half full or half empty?
Half full definitely.
What’s your favourite moment of the day?
My favourite moment of the day would have to be dinner time, or any other meal really.
Where in the world would you most like to visit?
There is loads of places I would like to visit, Bali is one.
And finally, who would win a fight between Spiderman, Batman or Wonder Woman?
Spiderman.
Karyn Leonard works as a Business Support Specialist with Barden. She joined Barden in January 2023 and is part of the Support Team in Cork.
We recently caught up with Karyn to learn a little bit more about her…
Where are you from?
I am from Dublin and moved down to Cork in November 2021 – quite nice down here in the south I have to say!
Where did you study?
Griffith College where I was awarded a Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice and Rathmines Senior College where I was awarded a Certificate in Secretarial and Office Administration.
What did you enjoy most about your time studying?
I enjoyed studying caselaw for certain subjects – I learned truth is definitely stranger than fiction!
How old were you when you had your first paying job? And what was it?
I was 16 and worked in a pub as lounge/bar staff. When I was even younger, I would do the ironing for my parents every week to get pocket money (needless to say I’m not a fan of ironing after that!).
Where did you work before joining Barden?
I worked pre-dominantly in various law firms before joining Barden.
What made you decide to move into the world of recruitment?
I love helping people and so working in recruitment seemed to me the perfect next step in my career.
Why did you choose to work with Barden?
It was upon meeting the team and learning more about the role and what it involved that led me to choose to work for Barden. They genuinely have a real interest in making a difference in people’s lives – both for the people who come to them for their services and also the people who work for them.
What’s the best thing about working here?
It has to be the people. I sometimes have sore cheeks from laughing so hard with the team!
What was most surprising to you about Barden?
That they do exactly what they say on the tin!
What does your role in Barden involve?
I provide business administration support to the various teams in Barden.
What top tip would you give to those looking to change role?
Change is always nerve-racking no matter how small or big it is. If the role feels right, go for it and if you are feeling nervous to make the change, it is never as bad as you think it will be. After a while, you will be asking yourself why didn’t I do this earlier?!
What three words best describe you?
Authentic, Ambitious and Loves-to-Laugh…not sure if that can count as one word?
Who is your role model, and why?
I don’t have any specific role model, but I really admire any person who has, or aspires to change things for the better, be it for themselves or for others.
Is there an achievement or contribution that you are most proud of?
I am proud to be part of the Greater Chernobyl Cause charity where I helped pack an aid container that was brought to the boarder of Slovakia before Christmas.
Have you a favourite saying or quote? What is it?
“Then the day came when the fear of remaining in a tight bud became more painful than the fear of opening up and blossoming.”
Glass half full or half empty?
Half full
What’s your favourite song?
Sooo hard to choose a favourite song! I love all kinds of music from different eras and genres and would have a few favourites across the board.
Where in the world would you most like to visit?
There are many places on my bucket list to visit but I would most like to visit the Maldives or Bali.
And finally, who would win a fight between Spiderman, Batman or Wonder Woman?
Have not got a clue – would have thought they are all on the same team fighting evil. If there was a fallout though, I think Wonder Woman would say something like “c’mon lads, let’s not fight, let’s have a tipple and chat about this!”
Demand for early career accountants has increased by 20% in the last 12 months, according to new data released by specialist accounting talent advisory and recruitment firm Barden. Defined as accountants with 3-5 years post-qualification experience (PQE), the demand for early career accountants is being driven by finance teams restructuring and reshaping themselves for the future.
At present, finance managers, finance business partners and senior financial accountants are amongst the most sought-after talent in organisations big and small. Practical accounting skills remain important but increasingly CFOs are prioritising candidates with people skills; such as the ability to influence others, to lead others, to lead change programmes, and the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial people.
Elaine Brady, Managing Partner, Barden Leinster said
“It has been widely reported in recent months that greater attention needs to be devoted to the development of softer skills, the sorts of skills that early career professionals have not had the opportunity to develop as effectively during COVID. We are seeing this on the ground, and increasingly it is these core skills that differentiate who is promoted/hired and who is not.”
This increased demand contrasts with a similar decline in available talent driven by two key factors. The first of these is a significant uptick in the number of early career professionals relocating oversees/travelling post pandemic, with the duration of their stays extending well beyond the 12-18 month mark. The second of these is a divergence in the opportunities available for accountants at this early career level as firms diversify their service lines and finance project and transformation opportunities increase in frequency.
These findings come as Barden announces a new three year agreement to support the Chartered Accountants Ireland Young Professionals group. The partnership will ensure those a few years into their careers as ACAs have access to the most up to date marketplace intelligence and expertise they need, awareness of future trends and opportunities as they come down the tracks, and what these mean for their career.
Commenting, Sinead Donovan, President of Chartered Accountants Ireland said
“Today’s announcement represents a significant enhancement of the supports available to early career accountants. Supporting the next generation as they enter the profession and build their careers was my priority when I became President. When we see a 20% increase in demand for talent coupled with a decline in available talent, it’s clear that there is something amiss.
“Part of this is better communicating exactly what we do in our profession. It is not just the traditional accounting skills anymore, it is the people skills, the non-financial reporting expertise and so much more. Our annual student recruitment campaign, underway at the moment, very much reflects this focus. We are delighted to partner with Barden to help the next generation access these opportunities.”
Elaine Brady, Managing Partner, Barden Leinster concluded
“Our partnership with Young Professionals cements our commitment to Chartered Accountants Ireland members and signals our confidence in the future of the profession. Over the coming years we hope that our insights, data and collective experience will help enable early career members to make better, more tactical decisions about their professional future. That’s what makes this partnership so important.”
Today’s announcement marks the expansion of an already existing partnership between Barden and Chartered Accountants Ireland to support trainees and young members as they move through the early stages of their careers. This partnership commenced in 2018 with Barden’s sponsorship of the Leinster Society annual salary survey and was further expanded in 2020 via sponsorship of the Chartered Accountants Student Society.
ENDS
About Chartered Accountants Ireland
Chartered Accountants Ireland is Ireland’s leading professional accountancy body, representing over 31,700 members around the world and educating 7,000 students. The Institute aims to create opportunities for members and students, and ethical, sustainable prosperity for society. An all-island body, Chartered Accountants Ireland was established by Royal Charter in 1888 and now has members in more than 90 countries. It is a founding member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, the international network of over one million chartered accountants. It also plays key roles in the Global Accounting Alliance, Accountancy Europe and the International Federation of Accountants.
Chartered Accountants Ireland members provide leadership in business, the public sector and professional practice, bringing experience, expertise, and strict standards to their work for, and with, businesses in every sector. Chartered Accountants Ireland engages with governments, policy makers and regulators on key issues affecting the profession and the wider economy.
About Barden
Barden is a partner led expert recruitment firm consumed with supporting companies that really know the value of their people. Barden’s expertise covers Accounting, Finance, Tax, Legal and Financial Services recruitment. Our people are trained/qualified in their expert areas, and our approach is consultative not transactional.
Barden has partnered with the Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society, for the last six years, to bring you the annual salary survey. Barden also works closely with Chartered Accountants Student Society of Ireland (CASSI) to make sure their members get access to the right information, at the right time so when they qualify they can make the right decisions about their professional future.
