ACA Professionals Update

The ACA Professionals group is focused on hosting events that mix genuine social connection with thought-provoking discussion, so you can build your network in a relaxing and comfortable environment.

28th October 2026

Group and events

12th March – Paint and Sip

On 12 March, ACA Professionals returned to The Waterman for another fantastic Paint & Sip Night. With a relaxed atmosphere and great company, our ACA professionals got creative, turning blank canvases into surprisingly impressive works of art. There was plenty of laughter along the way, with a few hidden talents on show and even a couple of canvases that wouldn’t look out of place on a gallery wall.

23rd April – Leadership Breakfast

The Ulster Society returned to Custom House for a fantastic session on leadership and innovation, in partnership with VANRATH. With great energy in the room, our members heard from inspiring entrepreneurs Oonagh O’Reilly (Mel), Peter McAuley (Nomadic Watches), Peter Gilleece (Vikela) and JB Dobbin (demanu.), who shared how they’re reshaping their industries through creativity, resilience and forward-thinking leadership.

Committee

The ACA Professionals Committee is made up of passionate accountants and finance professionals who volunteer their time to help deliver seminars, events and networking opportunities to help build and strengthen professional relationships across the province.

The committee is dedicated to shaping a program of events that genuinely reflects what our members want, from leadership insights and career progression webinars to well-earned social events allowing the new and existing members to connect in relaxed environments.

As a group, we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic ACA professionals to join our committee and help shape the future of our events. If you are passionate about bringing people together and want to play a hands-on role in your professional community, we’d love to hear from you.