There's more to being a CPA than just being an accountant. CPAs work at every level in Irish businesses, from bookkeepers and advisors to CEOs and financial controllers. CPAs are entrepreneurs themselves, with many setting up their own businesses and practices. 

Take a look at some of the roles CPAs work in:

Entrepreneur

An understanding of accountancy and finance is crucial to making a business work, which is why so many CPAs are entrepreneurs as well as accountants.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The CFO oversees the financial activities of the entire company and is the right-hand to the CEO, Board or President of a company. The role includes financial planning, analysing data, monitoring cash flow and presenting financial reports.

Practice Owner

A practice owner is not only an accountant, but a business owner and employer. They work with their clients on a one-to-one basis, managing their accounts, cash flow, profits, etc, to ensure their business is a success.

Forensic Accountant

The detective of the accountancy profession, forensic accountants investigate and document financial fraud and white collar crime, examining and analysing data to identify illegal business practices and fraud.

Environmental Accountant

Environmental accountants examine company's accounts to ensure they are acting in a responsible way, computing the environmental costs of commercial and industrial decisions.

International Accounting Specialist

Accountants are often relied on to oversee the international transactions of companies, global investment opportunities and trade agreements. Ireland has a high number of multinational companies who need specialist accountants to liaise with their international offices and clients.

Risk Analyst

The job of a risk analyst is to identify risks relating to investments, loans, cash flow, etc, with a view to minimising negative effects on the company. Risk analysts work with mathematics and statistics to identify and mitigate risks and establish the viability of future projects for the business.