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Kevin Kernan has just taken up his new appointment as head of ACCA (the Association of Charted Certified Accountants) Ireland. Mr Kernan joins ACCA from his previous role as director general of Engineers Ireland, formerly the Institution of Engineers of Ireland. As director general, his achievements included the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic plan, the re-branding of the organization to Engineers Ireland and extensive lobbying of government and opposition parties on issues relevant to the organisation. Mr Kernan also represented Engineers Ireland on several government and industry task forces. Previously, he worked for Siemens for 16 years and was based in Dublin and Germany. Kevin Kernan said: “I am delighted to be joining ACCA Ireland at a time when the membership and reputation is growing in this country. I look forward to engaging with all ACCA Ireland members, affiliates and students to enhance the services we provide for them and ensure their needs and expectations are reflected in our strategies. It is my role to build on the existing reputation and influence the ACCA holds in Ireland with members of the wider Irish economy.” Welcoming the appointment, Roger Acton, ACCA director – Europe said: “We are fortunate in being able to attract a professional of such calibre to ACCA Ireland. I am confident that Kevin will continue to build our reputation in Ireland and develop new and existing relationships and partnerships.” Kevin Kernan holds a Bachelor of Engineering from UCD, the Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance from ACCA and an MBA from the Smurfit Graduate School of Business. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf, tennis and current affairs. He can be contacted at ACCA Ireland on 00-353-1-4988900 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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About The Author  Sarah Laing Sarah is a Chartered Tax Adviser. She has been writing professionally since joining CCH Editions in 1998 as a Senior Technical Editor, contributing to a range of highly regarded publications including the British Tax Reporter, Taxes - The Weekly Tax News, the Red & Green legislation volumes, Hardman's, International Tax Agreements and many others. She became Publishing Manager for the tax and accounting portfolio in 2001 and later went on to help run CCH Seminars (including ABG Courses and Conferences). Sarah originally worked for the Inland Revenue in Newbury and Swindon Tax Offices, before moving out into practice in 1991. She has worked for both small and Big 5 firms. She now works as a freelance author providing technical writing services for the tax and accountancy profession. |
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