We wish all our members a very happy and healthy Easter. This month we bring you CPA Ireland’s Annual Report 2021, statistics from the FIU, updates from the CRO and the RBO. We also bring you details of a range of measures in support of Ukrainian refugees seeking to live and work in Ireland and to have their professional accountancy qualifications recognised.

Crime Trends – AML Educational Series
Together with ICAEW, The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) have released a new instalment in its Anti-Money Laundering: The Basics educational series: Instalment Eight: Crime Trends.  
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CPA Ireland Annual Report 2021
The CPA Ireland 2021 Annual Report – Leading the Way, was published on the 5th of April. The 2021 report highlights the key achievements in positioning CPA Ireland as an industry leader in the areas of digitalisation, well-being and sustainability. 
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Response to the Ukraine Crisis
CPA Ireland has introduced a range of measures in support of Ukrainian refugees seeking to live and work in Ireland and to have their professional accountancy qualifications recognised.
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Suspicious Transaction Reports Statistics for 2021
FIU Ireland is the central reception point for all Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) from ‘Designated Persons’ reported under AML legislation.
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Sanctions adopted following Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine
The European Commission has set up a dedicated webpage, entitled Sanctions adopted following Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, which contains information on the various sanctions adopted, including Frequently Asked Questions.
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Notice of CPA Ireland’s Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the 79th Annual General Meeting of Members will be held on Wednesday 27 April 2022 at 4.30pm (local time) at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland, Clonmell House, 17 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
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 Have your say on the FRC’s periodic review of UK and Ireland accounting standards
The FRC has issued an update on the progress of its periodic review of UK and Ireland accounting standards, as at April 2022.
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IFAC Releases New Implementation Tool for Auditors – ISA 540
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) have released a new resource, Auditing Accounting Estimates: ISA 540 (Revised) Implementation Tool.
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Minutes of Latest CRO Stakeholders Meeting
Minutes of the latest CRO Stakeholders meeting held in February 2022 are now available. The minutes provide an update on mandatory electronic filing
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Audit Webinar Series
CPA Ireland’s Spring Audit Webinar Series will explore key topical issues for statutory auditors and audit staff
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EU Green Taxonomy & SMEs/SMPs

CPA Ireland in collaboration with TU Dublin are offering CPD hours for our members to participate in a one-hour interactive workshop on sustainability reporting. 
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IAASA launches information series 'What IAASA does'
IAASA have launched their information series on ‘What IAASA does’.This series is intended to promote awareness and understanding of IAASA’s role.
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Individuals Charged with Company Law Offences
Arising from an investigation by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (“ODCE”), Mr. Robert Browne, 52, with an address at Treanlawn, Killoe, Co. Longford, appeared before Dublin District Court on the 24 March 2022.
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Incorporating your Practice
If you are considering the incorporation of your practice, please ensure that you register your new firm with CPA Ireland in advance of the transfer.
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Debt Warehousing Scheme - CCAB-I express concern about 30 April deadline
CCAB-I have recently written to Revenue’s Collector General in response to letters that are issuing to businesses availing of the Debt Warehousing Scheme.
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