Press release 17th July 2009

Sandra McAlister has been elected president of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Swansea and West Wales members network.

Sandra has been a member of the ACCA since graduating with her qualification in 2002. In 2005 Sandra qualified as an Insolvency Practitioner and later established McAlister & Co Insolvency Practitioners Ltd.

Sandra takes over the role from Garry Astley and said “I am very grateful to the members for the opportunity to take on the presidency and I look forward to assisting in its development. These are challenging economic conditions for companies in West Wales but I feel passionately that the accountancy profession has a vital part to play in helping to steady the course of the local economy and ensuring the future viability of our businesses. ACCA has an excellent track record in developing people of ability throughout West Wales and the network is central to that task”.

Ben Cottham head of ACCA Wales said: “Sandra’s appointment is yet another positive step in the progression of ACCA in West Wales. Her expertise and leadership will be vital in taking the network forward in serving the interests of our members and students and helping to ensure that ACCA engages with businesses and organisations across the region.”