Elaine Reilly
CPA Profile
Elaine Reilly
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Title: Principal
Company: Elaine Reilly & Co.
Qualifications: FCPA, BA Finance
After qualifying as a CPA in 2005 I continued to gain experience and develop my skills working in a number of different firms progressing to senior management positions. By 2012 I felt I had the necessary skills, experience, and expertise to start my own accountancy practice, Elaine Reilly & Co.
The CPA qualification provides the necessary grounding in the various disciplines that are required in everyday business environments, this offers individuals the opportunity to follow their own career path, whether that be in practice or industry.
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Having started my own business and knowing the risks and challenges surrounding that, I am inspired by all the individuals out there who feel they have something to offer and seize the opportunity to start their own businesses with the hopes of running a successful and profitable business whilst hopefully enjoying the journey along the way.