Forthcoming Meetings
Past Meetings
Wine tasting and networking
Thursday 16 October
18:30-21:30
Osteria Goto
151 boulevard Voltaire, Paris 75011
Your member group in France, ABAF, is organising a wine tasting and networking evening at Osteria Gòto in Paris.
There will be a pairing of 7 small dishes and 7 different glasses of wine from different Italian regions, with a presentation of each wine.
The cost to attend is €35 (payable in advance). Spaces are limited - early registration is advised.
Member social
Tuesday 9 September
18:30-21:00
RSM France
26 rue Cambacères 75008 Paris
Your member group in France, ABAF, invites you to a post-summer social with a view!
As last year, we will take to the seventh floor rooftop terrace at RSM's offices in the 8th arrondissement.
With amazing views of the Paris roofscape and the Eiffel Tower in the background, what more could you want from an evening of networking? Except perhaps a glass of bubbles and canapes!
Sign up soon as this is a not to be missed evening to catch up with friends old and new.
This event is open to members of ICAEW, Chartered Accountants Ireland, ICAS and CIPFA and is free of charge to attend. Registration is, however, essential.
Dress code: business casual.
Should you be likely to arrive after 19:00, please do let us know in advance as we will need to arrange for you to access the building after that time.
ABAF virtual AGM
3 June 2025
18h-19h
Take the opportunity to catch up virtually with your committee and other members living and working in France, hear about our 2024 successes and have your say on future events.
Whether you're a regular attendee or you've never been able to join an ABAF event previously, take the opportunity to catch up virtually with your committee and other members living and working in France.
This virtual AGM will again take place on Zoom. We hope that members from around France will be able to join us.
More information on the AGM proceedings can be found on the AGM agenda and AGM papers (to follow) tabs.
On the agenda
- Chairman’s opening remarks
- Secretary’s report on the activities of the year
- Treasurer’s report – approval of the accounts and budget
- Election of Council members
- Any other business
Committee nominations
There are a couple of vacancies on the committee. Nominations are sought from the ICAEW membership in France. If you’re keen to influence what your member group offers for ICAEW members in France, do express your interest.
CSRD from a French perspective
Tuesday 8 April 2025 / 18h30-19h30
18h-19h30
Online
Join us for a comprehensive dive into the implementation of the CSRD and get a better understanding of the current and future challenges of sustainable reporting.
The year 2025 marks a decisive turning point for ESG reporting with the entry into force of the CSRD directive. A cornerstone of new sustainability reporting requirements for companies, this text is now being questioned by the Omnibus project. In an unstable political context, the importance of sustainability for companies has never been more evident. Discover how France, with its specificities, has transposed this European legislation and what the expectations are for sustainability reporting for companies.
On the agenda:
- Overview of European news (transposition of the CSRD in the European territory, Omnibus Initiative, and the state of the art of the text in France).
- Reporting on sustainability information: the information to be published in accordance with ESRS standards and the Taxonomy Regulation.
- Sustainability assurance: Guidelines in France.
The webinar will begin at 18:00, please join a few minutes early so there is a prompt start.
Our speaker will be Sarah Bagnon-Szkoda – Partner heading the ESG Department of Professional Practice at KPMG and Chair of the Sustainability Commission of the CNCC.
Please note that the majority of this session will be in French.
There is no charge for this event but booking is essential.
Paris ICAEW member social
Tuesday 25 March 2025 / 18h30-20h30
We’re returning to O’Sullivan’s in March for our spring networking evening.
Catch up with fellow chartered accountants over drinks and nibbles at this fun member social.
Don’t miss out – places are limited.
Annual fiscal update
Tuesday 21st January / 18h-19h30
ABAF, your member group in France, invites you to the first online event of 2025 – its annual French fiscal update.
In spite of the Government’s inability to pass a budget for 2025, CMS Francis Lefebvre will provide a general update on labour law and social taxes, international taxation issues and French direct taxation. The 2024 Budget has been ‘rolled-over’ to 2025 in the meantime and it is important to be aware of both the consequences of this and recent tax law updates.
This event is a great opportunity to earn some CPD – a must for members who want to be up to speed on tax and law issues in France!
Participants who wish to see a specific point covered in the presentation are asked to email secretaire@abaf.asso.fr
The webinar will begin at 18:00, please join a few minutes early so there is a prompt start.
Our speakers will once again be Renaud Grob and Pierre Dedieu.
Please note that the majority of this session will be in French.
There is no charge for this event but booking is essential.
Christmas lunch
Tuesday 3 December
Le Cercle de l'Union Interalliée
12h15-15h
We look forward to holding our 2024 Christmas lunch once again at Le Cercle de l'Union Interalliée.
Members are charged €60, as a contribution towards the cost of the lunch. There is a €120 charge for guests. Details on how to transfer your contribution will be in the confirmation email. Please use reference Xmas lunch and your surname.
Dress code is business attire.
Please register and make your payment as soon as possible to secure your place at the event.
Paris: ICAEW Member Dinner
Tuesday 5 November
19-21h30
Pencil the date in your diary for this special event in Paris with ICAEW President, Malcolm Bacchus, ICAEW Director - Europe, Christiana Diola and Senior Member Engagement Manager, Caroline Newton.
Malcolm became ICAEW President in June and looks forward to meeting members in France during his upcoming trip to Paris.
Further details to be provided in due course.
France: EU – UK wills, property and domiciliation update
Tuesday 15 October
18h-19h
A virtual free meeting on inheritance and estate planning in France.
Please note that the presentation and most of the meeting will be held in French.
ABAF AGM
23 April 2024
18h-19h
Connect with your member group committee in France.
Whether you're a regular attendee or you've never been able to join an ABAF event previously, take the opportunity to catch up virtually with your committee and other members living and working in France.
This virtual AGM will again take place on Zoom. We hope that members from around France will be able to join us.
More information on the AGM proceedings can be found on the AGM agenda and AGM papers (to follow) tabs.
British Community
News & Events
Voisins voices: A British Embassy Paris newsletter Living in France post-Brexit (What you need to know)The Business Lunch
Held the second Wednesday every month. This is a regular networking event hosted by Jonathan Cooper of The Spectrum IFA Group, in conjunction with the Franco British Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Institute of Directors, the Association of British Accountants in France, the Department for International Trade, France, the British Council, and the Standard Athletic Club. If you are interested, please contact Edwina at edwina@thebizlunch.com