Become a Chartered Accountant

When Diana Carvalho graduated with a Communications Degree from University of Braga, Portugal,  Chartered Accountancy was not in her plans. When she moved to Ireland, she discovered a love of business and decided to change course. In four short years she claimed her proudest achievement: she became a Chartered Accountant.

Sinéad Henry is a nearly-qualified Chartered Accountant. She is a strong believer in community and social participation. As Vice President for Welfare at Queen's University, Belfast, Sinéad ran campaigns for mental health, consent and sexual health. Sinéad is looking forward to using her Chartered Accountancy as a means to continue to advocate for justice and sustainability in the business sector.

The international reputation of Chartered Accountancy has allowed Peter Gillen to work at home and in the United States. He has also leveraged his qualification to move job and work in the sector that is closest to his heart - sustainability.

This episode of 'Become a Chartered Accountant' features Irina Yotova who started her working life in Ireland as a chambermaid and took the flexible route to find the job of her dreams.

For Michael McDermott, becoming a Chartered Accountant has opened up a world of opportunity. He describes the benefits of the Flexible Route and explains how success for him is about enjoying what you do more than anything.