Tuesday, 21 October 2008 
 
 
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) today announced that Mr Steven McDonnell, Mr Adrian King and Mr Greg Field have been appointed to the Institute’s Australian Capital Territory Regional Council. 
 
The newly appointed Regional Councillors will provide direction for the ongoing management and operation of issues directly impacting the Institute’s regional members including, public policy, government legislation and regulation.  
 
The Councillors’ appointment was welcomed by the Institute’s Australian Capital Territory General Manager, Ms Renee Le Grande who said their experience and expertise in accounting, taxation, assurance and government, would bring valuable insights to the Council’s discussions. 
 
Mr McDonnell holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) and is a Fellow of the Institute. He currently manages the accounting and taxation functions at ActewAGL and has been a Council member for three years including the position of Chair. Prior to his role at ActewAGL, Mr McDonnell held senior positions in the areas of commerce and public practice. 
 
Mr King is a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, with more than six years’ experience in assurance services in private and public sectors. He is currently involved in endorsing the Institute to young members.  
 
Mr Field holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Oxford University and is a Fellow of the Institute. He currently retains the position of Managing Partner of Ernst & Young’s Canberra subsidiary, working closely with the Australian Federal Government and has a background in financial, knowledge and information management. Prior to joining Ernst & Young, Mr Field was the Chief Finance and Information Officer of the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade). 
 
“The Councillors hold valuable knowledge of the industry which will be well received in council discussions. Mr McDonnell brings an extensive understanding of the ACT Regional Council as well as tax and accounting issues.  
 
“Mr King’s focus in promoting the Institute’s Chartered Accounting Program to graduates and Mr Field’s experience with the Federal Government, will contribute valuable input to Council deliberations,” said Ms Le Grande.