IRELAND – Foreign Accountants are Given New Qualification Standards
Ireland’s Department of Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation is now requiring proof of qualifications of foreign nationals that are applying for employment permits. Their degree or certification must be approved by a relevant Irish entity. The following are nine Irish regulatory bodies that may recognize the educational degree:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Association of International Accountants
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants
Foreign accountants are expected to provide a copy of their CPA certificate in order to prove their membership in one of the above professional bodies.