Mark Millar steps into new post at global accountants’ body

The chief executive of St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich is taking on a leading role at a professional body which represents more than 200,000 accountants from all over the world.

Mark Millar was named the new deputy president of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London on the 21 November.

Mr Millar will continue with his work at the hospice which has cared for terminally ill people from Suffolk, as well as their families, since 1988.

Mr Millar said: ‘I feel hugely honoured to be representing ACCA professionals from all over the world in this responsible role. It is an enormous privilege to serve ACCA, which does such amazing work in promoting the accountancy profession, protecting the public interest, and supporting 219,000 members and 527,000 students across 179 countries.

‘The role also allows me to carry on with my work at St Elizabeth, which is endlessly rewarding. The staff at the hospice provide such an incredible service for the people of the county, and it is a privilege to work with them.’

When he was 18, Mr Millar rejected a university place to join the NHS and study for the ACCA Qualification. He qualified in 1980, and since then he has held a variety of finance roles in the NHS. He is also a non-executive director of Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Millar was elected to ACCA’s Council in 2010 and served as vice president last year. In 2019/20 he will serve alongside ACCA’s new president, Jenny Gu from China, and his successor as vice president, Orla Collins from the Republic of Ireland.

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About ACCA

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants, offering business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

ACCA supports its 219,000 members and 527,000 students (including affiliates) in 179 countries, helping them to develop successful careers in accounting and business, with the skills required by employers. ACCA works through a network of 110 offices and centres and 7,571 Approved Employers worldwide, and 328 approved learning providers who provide high standards of learning and development.

Through its public interest remit, ACCA promotes appropriate regulation of accounting and conducts relevant research to ensure accountancy continues to grow in reputation and influence.

ACCA has introduced major innovations to its flagship qualification to ensure its members and future members continue to be the most valued, up to date and sought-after accountancy professionals globally.

Founded in 1904, ACCA has consistently held unique core values: opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity and accountability. More information is here: www.accaglobal.com