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Voting closes on 28 April for the ICAS 2021 Council elections and AGM business

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6 April 2021

Key points

  • Voting opens 7 April for two contested Council positions.
  • Members will also be asked to vote on 2021 AGM resolutions.
  • Voting closes on 28 April and results announced on 30 April.

Voting on the ICAS elections opened on 7 April, with all Members encouraged to get involved, make their selections and help to shape the future of ICAS.

The nominations are in and voting opened on 7 April for the two contested seats in the ICAS Council elections. Members are also asked to vote on the 2021 ICAS AGM resolutions.

Who will I be voting for?

The Open Seat position

The ICAS Council Open Seat vacancy received two nominations from the ICAS membership. Members can choose to vote for either of the two following candidates:

  • Annie Graham CA
  • Kenneth Croarkin CA CPA (USA)

Meet the candidates

Follow the links below to learn more about the candidates, including their professional biographies and what they view as this election's three key issues.

Meet Annie Graham CA

Annie's statement and professional biography

Photo of AnnieI am proud to be a CA and the role CAs plays across the spectrum of society. We contribute in a meaningful way to the economy, jobs and that makes a difference to lives. The impact of the pandemic on social and economic levels is like no other. CAs have a meaningful role in supporting the recovery now and in the future. We face scrutiny of our profession which brings a need to step up, embrace change and that is what attracts me to stand for a second term on ICAS Council.

I have been a CA since 2001, I am an EY LLP partner since 2008 and I am mum to three small kids. Balancing the demands of life and career is something that is not always easy, but it is important to show it can be done and to help others to be themselves, believe and achieve.

Annie's three key issues

  1. World renowned pride in being a CA
    Being a CA is renowned the world over. Creating agility in global connections and pride in belonging in ICAS is important to protect and nurture. With speed of change in technology, business and lives we must think global first and foremost.
  2. Attractiveness of our profession
    In the history books, this will be a period of change for business and for CAs. Economic and social turbulence and our profession in the spotlight require us to step forward and embrace change to ensure we continue to attract the very brightest talent.
  3. Agile learning
    Keeping the CA qualification on the front foot of rapidly evolving business environments is imperative. We must provide the canvas for all CAs to keep current so they maximise their contribution to business and the economy and protect the reputation of the CA for the next generation.

Watch Annie's election video

Meet Kenneth Croarkin CA CPA (USA)

Photo of GrahamKenneth's statement and professional biography

I'm a native Glaswegian, the first in my family to go to university, graduating from the University of Dundee in 1991. I started my career with Kidsons Impey (now RSM) in Glasgow, moving to PwC on qualification in 1994. I began my career there serving the insurance industry, moving with PwC to the USA in 1998. I am now based in the New York City area and am a partner at EisnerAmper LLP, a top 20 US firm, where I lead the insurance industry practice and provide audit and consulting services.

I am also a board member representing ICAS on Chartered Accountants Worldwide USA and am a member of the New York area ICAS committee. I am grateful for the opportunities that my CA qualification has given me and, if elected, I plan to work to ensure that future and current generations of CAs are well served by ICAS.

Kenneth's three key issues

  1. Engagement with and representation of Members increasingly outside of Scotland, as well as those within Scotland, as ICAS continues to evolve as a global body. Providing Members with support and networking opportunities.
  2. Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion by giving all Members the opportunity to succeed and be welcomed, regardless of background, through strong thought leadership and concrete actions that build on the strong existing commitment of ICAS.
  3. The education of new trainee CAs and continuing education for existing Members, so that the relevance of the qualification is maintained and ICAS continues to lead at the forefront of changes as the world of accounting continues to evolve with the use of technology.

I am ready and willing to serve on Council to further the interests of ICAS and its members to the best of my ability.

Watch Kenneth's election video

The Electoral Area position

The ICAS Council England, Wales and Northern Ireland vacancy received two nominations from the ICAS membership. Members can choose to vote for either of the two following candidates:

  • Rimla Akhtar MBE CA
  • Kate Barekati CA

Meet the candidates

Follow the links below to learn more about the candidates, including their professional biographies and what they view as this election's three key issues.

Meet Rimla Akhtar MBE CA

Photo of RimlaRimla's statement and professional biography

I have lived global business and elite sport. A Guinness World Record Holder, in 2014 I joined the FA Council and in 2015 was awarded an MBE. I hold a portfolio of strategic and boardroom roles, having over 15 years’ experience in the sports industry across the UK, Middle East and Asia, with Forbes ranking me 14th in their 2018 global list of the Most Powerful Women in Sport. Whilst carving out a successful career in the city at PwC, I also captained Britain in Futsal competitions. I am founder of the leading global consultancy, RimJhim Consulting, and chaired the Muslim Women’s Sport Foundation until December 2018, developing its global reputation for excellence. I am also co-founder of the global Muslim Women in Sport Network, a Board member of Bettys and Taylors Group, the Rugby Football League and the Sports Ground Safety Authority.

Having served on the Council for one term, I would like to continue contributing to the growth and sustainability of ICAS. In addition to strategic support in the Council forum, I've been actively engaged with supporting ICAS' work for our membership in England & Wales through events and contributing to the CA magazine. I will continue to support and challenge ICAS through bringing fresh perspectives to current and future issues and in setting strategies with the ICAS executive on behalf of members. I hope to continue to bring our Members' voices to the Council forum. Please do get in touch if you have any questions.

Rimla's three key issues

  1. The pace of digital change for the profession and how ICAS must respond both within the organisation and the outward-facing services, support and voice it provides for the profession.
  2. Coronavirus impact - ICAS should continue to be a leader, providing guidance and support, during the current pandemic and the impact it is having on the global economy.
  3. Having driven our recent efforts on equality, diversity and inclusion, including the recruitment process for our new Committee Chair, my hope is for ICAS to become the leader for social and environmental justice in our profession. I believe our current and future members do and will demand it.

Meet Kate Barekati CA

Kate's statement and professional biography

Photo of KateI was part of the new wave of CAs who, following University, moved to London to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant. Until I qualified in 2009 I had not ever crossed the Scottish border, but the admissions ceremony in Edinburgh remains a career highlight of mine and I have enjoyed many more trips since.

I began my career at EY London in 2006 before moving to mid-tier practice Ecovis Wingrave Yeats "Ecovis" in 2007.

During my time at Ecovis, disconnected from other training CAs, I wanted to feel closer to ICAS and chose to become embedded in the activities of CA Student Society, quickly taking on the role of Chair of ICAS CAPELLA, as it was known back then (2009-10).

I qualified as a CA in 2009.

I was a committee member of the ICAS London & Home Counties committee (2011 - 2017) and an active member of the ICAS Members in Practice Advisory Board serving two terms (2012 - 2019).

I have remained at Ecovis ever since and was made a Partner in 2016, a position that I still hold today. We are seven Partners and 60 staff based in Soho, W1. I am an Audit Partner and Head of our Media & Entertainment specialist sector team. I also lead the Firm's Responsible Business strategy, overseeing our Mental Health & Well Being, Giving Back and Diversity & Inclusion teams.

Kate's three key issues

  1. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the future of work.
    Understanding the new challenges and opportunities that are available in a post-pandemic environment. Identifying how ICAS can support its Members in recovering from the impact on their careers and mental health.
  2. Building trust and confidence in the Audit sector.
    To ensure that we maintain high levels of quality output, continue to exercise professional scepticism and maintain independence. As a profession we need to continue to promote trust and confidence in our work.
  3. Continue to promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
    To ensure that our membership is representative of wider society and that we make our profession more accessible and continue to pursue and break down some of the social-mobility barriers that exist at entry level.

Uncontested seats

The following positions that were open to nominations were not contested, meaning that the candidates listed below will be appointed with effect from the AGM:

Electoral Area seats

  • Scotland North – Chris Campbell CA was the only candidate who submitted a nomination and so he has been elected unopposed.

How do I vote?

From Wednesday 7 April, Members will receive an email from Mi-Voice, the independent election scrutineer who is managing the voting on behalf of ICAS. The email will contain a link to the secure ICAS elections website, which will have further details of the selections that are required to be made, information on the candidates who have been nominated for election, and the all-important opportunity to vote.

Members who have elected not to receive emails from ICAS will be notified by letter and can either vote online or request a postal ballot pack.

The electoral system for the Council elections will be first-past-the-post.


Are any other matters to be voted on?

Members are also being asked to vote on 2021 ICAS AGM resolutions:

  1. Receive and approve the Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements, and
  2. Approve the appointment of the ICAS Auditor.

Full information can be found on the ICAS Mi-Voice voting site, accessed through your voting email. You can learn more about the 2021 ICAS AGM and register for the event here.


Not received your voting email?

Voting emails will be sent to ICAS Members on 7 April 2021 from icas@mivoice.co.uk. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, please check your spam or junk mail folders, and failing that, please contact the Mi-Voice support team at support@mi-voice.com.


When does voting close?

Voting will close at noon (BST) on 28 April and the results will be announced at the ICAS AGM on 30 April.

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