ACCA NORTH AMERICA ADVOCATES OF THE YEAR 2025!

ACCA’s advocacy awards celebrate the contributions of members promoting ACCA and the profession, advocating on our behalf, and inspiring fellow and future members.

This year, we are delighted to announce that the following members have been named ACCA Advocates of the Year for Canada & the USA and ACCA North America Public Sector Advocate of the Year.

1. Mohamed Irshad - ACCA Canada Advocate of the Year 2025!
2. Kayode Yusuf - ACCA USA Advocate of the Year 2025!
3. Michelle Morris - ACCA North America Public Sector Advocate of the Year 2025!

Please join us in congratulating them on these awards. 

Mohamed Irshad - ACCA Canada Advocate of the Year 2025!

We are delighted to announce that Mohamed Irshad has been named ACCA Canada Advocate of the Year 2025! Irshad's involvement in ACCA Canada’s mission and activities has been incredibly impactful.

Irshad has supported our local initiatives for many years through his active involvement in the Canada Network Panel, the International Assembly, and consistent participation in ACCA North America events. He is always open to connecting with fellow members, sharing his journey and experience of migrating to Canada and helping others integrate into the wider ACCA community.

Irshad's contributions have been invaluable across a range of activities, including events, roundtable discussions, PI research, and webinars. He is always willing to share his expertise with the broader membership, notably through impactful panel discussions, such as at Accountex Canada 2023, where he spoke on the session titled “Great Expectations: Organizational Ethics and the Role of Accountants in the Post-Pandemic World.” His insights in these forums have left a lasting impression and continue to enrich our professional community.

Kayode Yusuf - ACCA USA Advocate of the Year 2025!

We are delighted to announce that Kayode Yusuf has been named ACCA USA Advocate of the Year 2025! Kayode has been recognized as a result of his contribution over the years and his willingness to support our initiatives both in the USA and globally.

Kayode was the past Deputy Chapter Head of the ACCA Boston Chapter. Throughout his tenure, he played a key role in fostering connections within the ACCA community by supporting both in-person chapter events and virtual continuing education programs. Kayode is always open to share his personal journey of migrating to the USA and the transformative impact ACCA has had on his career which he did during a student session at the University of Massachusetts–Lowell, where he inspired prospective students and future members through his story and practical guidance.

Kayode has consistently demonstrated his commitment to supporting the ACCA North America office in advancing local initiatives to promote the ACCA brand and inspire both current and future members. His enthusiasm was evident when he readily agreed to be featured in our recent member campaign, recorded in Toronto, Canada, participating without hesitation and with great professionalism.

Michelle Morris - ACCA North America Public Sector Advocate of the Year 2025!

We are delighted to announce that Michelle Morris has been named ACCA North America Public Sector Advocate of the Year 2025! Michelle has been supportive of ACCA's initiatives across North America and her involvement has been so impactful.

Michelle has been a strong supporter of local initiatives and consistently demonstrates a willingness to share her ACCA journey, leadership experience, technical expertise, and career achievements in the public sector. Her participation at the Institute of Internal Auditors Canada Conference session on The Importance of Ethics in Public Sector Internal Auditing and Financial Management Institute’s The Ethical Lens: Strengthening Public Sector Auditing Practices was invaluable. Her continued engagement through ACCA Research roundtables has played an important role in advancing ethics, accountability, and professional excellence within the public sector and the wider accounting community.

Michelle continues to work with the team to support the public sector profession in Canada and raise the awareness and reputation of ACCA. By lending her expertise to showcase ACCA's thought leadership, she inspires the next generation of accountants.

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Sincerely,

ACCA North America

north.america@accaglobal.com