Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The accountancy industry remains a cornerstone of economic confidence, providing clarity, governance, and strategic insight in an increasingly complex business environment. Its relevance continues to deepen as firms balance technical rigour with advisory leadership. Energised by last year’s breakthroughs, recognition of collaborative excellence underscored how finance teams are redefining value creation. ‘Lidl Ireland wins Best Finance Collaboration at Irish Accountancy Awards 2025’ highlights how partnership-led approaches are setting expectations as the profession looks towards the 2026 awards. Furthermore, investment in regional capability signals confidence in long-term demand for professional services. ‘Grant Thornton expands Belfast operations with new office’ reflects how firms are strengthening their footprint to support clients navigating growth and change. Lastly, consolidation remains a strategic lever for scale and resilience. ‘Carpenter Box expands UK operations through Brighton merger’ points to how carefully aligned mergers can enhance expertise while preserving local insight. Taken together, these stories illustrate a profession grounded in trust and forward momentum. Explore each article to see how collaboration, expansion, and strategic clarity are shaping the future of accountancy.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Applauded for strengthening cross-functional collaboration last year, Lidl Ireland was named winner of Best Finance Collaboration at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for strategic teamwork and supplier-focused innovation as the 2026 awards approach.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

TC Group has merged with BSN Associates in the West Midlands, creating TC BSN. The merger strengthens national accountancy and advisory capabilities while preserving local expertise, enhancing client services across the UK.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Carpenter Box has merged with Hartley Fowler’s Brighton office, expanding its presence in Sussex. The integration strengthens advisory, tax, and audit capabilities while leveraging the scale of the Penta Capital- and BlackRock-backed Sumer Group.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northridge Finance, part of Bank of Ireland UK, has implemented NETSOL Technologies’ Transcend Finance platform to modernise wholesale finance operations. The system boosts automation, control, and efficiency for dealers, distributors, and financial stakeholders across the UK.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Block has opened its new European hub in Dublin, establishing a centre for fintech innovation with 300 staff. The office includes a product lab and flexible spaces to engage local financial institutions and business communities.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Grant Thornton Northern Ireland expands its Belfast footprint by leasing 23,000 sq ft at The Ewart building, reflecting growth in advisory, audit, and tax services. The move supports rising headcount and positions the firm for continued regional expansion.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Accountancy continues to assert its relevance as a cornerstone of confidence in an environment shaped by regulatory change, sustainability demands and data-driven decision-making. This edition reflects a profession strengthening its advisory role while maintaining the rigour that underpins trust. Commended for exemplary performance over the past year, ‘KPMG wins CSR Initiative of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2025’ highlighted how social responsibility is becoming embedded within professional practice. That recognition sets expectations as focus moves towards the 2026 awards, where purpose-led leadership and measurable impact will remain central to excellence. Alongside this, ‘BDO Ireland strengthens sustainability assurance leadership’ reflects the growing importance of assurance in translating sustainability ambition into credible reporting. Expanding capability in this area reinforces the profession’s role as a guardian of transparency. Meanwhile, ‘FreeAgent partners Fathom to deepen accountancy insight for UK SMEs’ points to the increasing integration of analytics within everyday advisory services. Enhanced insight is reshaping how accountants support strategic decision-making at scale. Together, these stories frame accountancy as a discipline grounded in responsibility and relevance. They invite readers to explore how assurance, insight and purpose are shaping the future of the profession.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Credited for redefining corporate social responsibility standards last past year, KPMG was named winner of CSR Initiative of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for creative, impact-driven CSR projects as the 2026 awards approach.

Author: msn

French accountancy software platform Pennylane has secured significant private funding to accelerate product development and expand across Europe, reflecting rising demand for integrated tools for accountants and finance teams.