Deirdre McDonnell FCPA is the Director of Education in CPA Ireland. Qualified as a CPA in 1990, and later in her career added the qualification of professional risk practitioner. Trained in public practice, followed by 5 years as financial controller in the advertising industry. Most of her career spent as a management consultant, specialising in Business Continuity Management, Strategic Planning and Risk Management. Deirdre has previously filled the roles of Director of Member Services with CPA Ireland in the 90s and more recently Director of Business Development.