The 55th Annual General Meeting of the Beds, Bucks & Herts Society of Chartered Accountants (BBHSCA) took place on Monday 13 May 2024 at 19:00 at Rothamsted Conference Centre, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ.
The 55th Annual General Meeting of the Beds, Bucks & Herts Society of Chartered Accountants (BBHSCA) took place on Monday 13 May 2024 with members attending both in-person at Rothamsted Conference Centre and via a virtual link.
President Lucy Ghawss thanked all attendees and progressed the meeting through the formalities with all motions passed unanimously.
During her President’s Summary, she thanked all the BBHSCA volunteers for their support during her term and the great care being taken by Deputy-President Julian Daly and ICAEW Council Members Andrew Mead and John Sheehan, in progressing all the necessary changes which are in the process being implemented as the result of BBHSCA being the first that voted to remain an Independent District Society.
She was also proud that during this year of transition and change the District Society continued to provide its usual array of services for members locally as well as undertaking new initiatives. Having been involved with the new BBHSCA one on one mentorship scheme, working closely with students from lower socio-economic backgrounds from the University of Hertfordshire, she was especially pleased to have heard from her own mentee that she has secured an ACA training contract at a local firm.
Lucy also encouraged young members of the Society whether they yet feel ready to get involved, to just go for it as she has been surrounded by the encouragement from the committee and other volunteers, and for that was extremely grateful.
Following the formalities a panel discussion on the implications and applications of AI by local firms and the finance profession was chaired by Ben Brophy of the Ad Valorem Group. He was joined by Angela Peden of HJP and Darren Jordan of MKS together with George Bruce from Mkt Mix.
Members were then invited to join the committee for a drinks and canapés reception and the opportunity to discuss the topics further and network with peers.
Current officers
President |
Julian Daly BA FCA |
|---|---|
Deputy-President |
Ben Brophy BSc ACA |
Vice-President |
Simba Mareverwa BSc (Hons) ACA CEDR |
Honorary Treasurer |
Brian Allin FCA |
Honorary Secretary |
Crystal Boston BFP FCA |
Download papers
- BBH Amended Rules 13 May 2024
- Minutes of the 55th Annual General Meeting held on 13 May 2024
- BBH signed accounts 2023
For further information please contact Ella Hemmings ella.hemmings@icaew.com