TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has re-elected three North American members to its governing board, representing the organization's 257,900 members.
ACCA North America is proud to announce that Carol-Ann Booth, Managing Director of Ask International Inc. (USA); Gary Kent, Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Peel (Canada); and Joseph O'Regan, Managing Director of Global Support Services and the Harvard International Office of Harvard University (USA), were re-elected to the ACCA Governing Council.
Siobhan Pandya, Director, Global Program Management Office, Mary Kay (USA), will continue her term on the Board.
“We are thrilled that ACCA's incredibly dedicated North American members continue to serve on ACCA's Global Governing Council to bring their experience and expertise to support our more than 257,900 members worldwide,” said Gillian Coase, ACCA North America Chairman. “The Council plays an important role in the governance of ACCA and the development of the accounting profession for the future.”
Board members are a diverse group of 47 practitioners, academics, executives, chief risk officers, managing directors and financial managers who come from around the world. Their knowledge, experience and cross-industry global perspectives drive the organization's strategy. Board members act on behalf of all members and are responsible for ensuring that ACCA's development continues in accordance with our stated mission and values.
Information about all members of the ACCA Council can be found. Here.
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We are ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the only truly global accounting body. Since our founding in 1904, we have been breaking down barriers to becoming an accountant. Today, we proudly support a diverse community of more than 257,900 members and 530,100 future members in 180 countries.
We are rethinking accounting. Our industry-leading qualifications, ongoing training and knowledge are respected and valued by employers across all industries. They equip people with the business and financial knowledge and ethical judgment to lead and deliver sustainable value in organizations and economies around the world.
Guided by our purpose and values, we lead the accounting profession in a changed world. By collaborating with policymakers, standard setters, the donor community, educators, and other accounting organizations, we are strengthening and creating a profession that focuses on people, planet, and prosperity to create value for all.
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