ICAEW West of England President Jon Brown
Jon Brown was elected President for 2020-21 at the AGM on 4 June. We wanted to find out a little more about Jon and his plans for the year ahead.
ICAEW West of England
Welcome to the home page of ICAEW West of England. Formed in 1903, we look after our 5,500 members throughout the west of England.
- CPD: technical courses and updates as well as soft-skills and leadership workshops
- Connected Communities: local member forums, support at various transitional periods such as newly qualified, a move from practice to business and vice versa, career breaks and sector-specific initiatives
- Networking: talks by leaders in business, discussion groups, roundtable events, social events, dinners and events with other professional bodies to broaden our members’ networks
- Representing the interests of chartered in accountants to the wider business community and profiling the great work done by members in the West of England
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About us
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The society serves more than 4,800 members who come from a range of business and commerce, accountancy practices, the public sector and third sector roles. We are directly engaged in the development of the local economy and community and regards the promotion of the profession as an important part of its work. It also acts as a link between the ICAEW in Moorgate Place and members in the district.
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How ICAEW West of England supports you
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ICAEW West of England is a member organisation and we aim to both support our ICAEW Chartered Accountant members and ACA students in the West of England areas as well as supporting ICAEW national initiatives. We also aim to represent the views of members in the area to ICAEW in London.
ICAEW West of England is made up of Office Holders: a President and supported by a Deputy President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and other members of the general committee. The Office Holders and members of the general committee are ICAEW members who undertake their role in a voluntary capacity to support their membership body. They receive no remuneration for the time that they contribute to ICAEW west of England. For further information about the committee structure, its meeting dates and minutes, or any other information contact Karen Evans.
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Students
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BADCASS (Bristol and District Chartered Accountant Student Society) is the body that represents ACA students under ICAEW training contracts in the West of England area. BADCASS provides support and organises events across the area, from social and networking events to wellbeing and soft skills seminars, as well as career and personal development events.
To find out more information or how to get involved contact Karen Evans.
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Newly qualified through to 10 years - join The West of England Chartered Accountants Network
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WECAN is a recently formed group, set up to provide networking, wellbeing, career and personal development events for members in this next phase of their professional journey.
To find out more information or to get involved contact Karen Evans.
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Follow us on social media
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The primary role of ICAEW West of England is to provide support and meet the needs of all members, and to encourage meaningful communication between members and all parts of the ICAEW. All Chartered Accountants (ACA & FCA) and students training with the ICAEW are welcome to join this closed group.
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