Unlock the limitless possibilities of a career in Chartered Accountancy with insights from our Young Difference Maker, and Chartered Accountants Ireland member, Peter Gillen. 

Peter takes us on his journey from a high school math enthusiast to prestigious roles at PwC in Dublin and Boston, and later to transformative work in sustainability consulting at Grant Thornton and AIB. 

Learn how his ACA qualification served as a global passport, allowing him to work internationally while aligning his career with his personal values, inspired by the Japanese concept of Ikigai.

Discover the unparalleled benefits of global networking for Chartered Accountants. Peter shares how technical knowledge and practices from diverse locations like Dublin and Boston can be adapted and enhanced through international experience.  He also highlights the incredible diversity within the Chartered Accountants Ireland network, which includes professionals from around the world.

This episode emphasizes the importance of asking "why" to understand and resolve complex issues and demonstrates how connecting with a diverse group of professionals can provide invaluable resources and knowledge.