All roads lead to Athlone in Co. Westmeath on Friday, 22nd August for second the Accountancy Matters WhatsApp Group meeting of 2025.
Held in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone and sponsored by Friel Stafford, the event was very well attended with 27 members taking time out from their busy working lives to make the journey to Athlone.
Founded by Nuala McGowan, ACA, CPA, AIA as a resource for Accountants, Auditors and Solicitors to discuss issues in the world of accountancy and finance, the WhatsApp group has 99 active and like minded members who discuss a wide range of topics that they come across in their professional lives.
27 members took time out from their busy working lives to attend the meeting and heard excellent presentations from:
Paul Molloy, Chartered Tax Advisor, BoxCleverTax.ie
Dr. Rosie O’Neill, Director of Sustainability, IFAC Services
Mary McDonagh, Head of HR & Payroll Services, IFAC Services
Keith O’Rourke, Tax Director SME, IFAC Services
Anthony Glennon, Director, Friel Stafford
Here’s what some of the attendees had to say about the event and the organisers:
“Thanks to Tom for sponsoring today and providing the speakers he provided from his team in IFAC and Paul Molloy for giving up his time for a thought provoking presentation.
Nuala, well done for going front and centre and directing everything superbly today .On a personal level I’m recommending the group to different colleagues all the time based on what I’ve gotten from it.”
“Thanks so much Nuala and Tom and IFAC for sponsoring! All the speakers were excellent! It was lovely to meet everyone today and I’m looking forward to February.”
“Appreciate the efforts behind the scenes that Nuala and Tom Murray’s team did to organise and arrange this. Again big thanks to Tom for sponsoring it. A day well spent in learning and development alongside meeting colleagues who have now become friends and have been a guiding force to me.”
“Thank you Nuala and Tom for a fantastic presentation today. It was both educational and enjoyable. It was great to meet up with the group again. Thanks again to Nuala and all the speakers. Thanks also to our great sponsors. Really enjoyed meeting everyone again . Every day is a school day.”
“Thanks Nuala and Tom and all the IFAC team.Great event. Looking forward to February.”
“Thanks to Nuala and to the presenters. Great event even if it has added some jobs to my list. A day well spent.
“Thanks so much to you Nuala for all your hard work organising the event.”
“Great event today and lovely to meet people in person. Thanks Nuala for all the hard work. I’m sure you’ve been very busy. And to all the insightful individuals who spoke.. a great event … well done to all.”
For more information contact Nuala McGowan, McGowan Accountancy Services on (090) 66 25818 or email nuala@mcgowanaccountancy.com