Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 gala highlights now available
The highlights video from the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 gala, held on 21 May at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, is now available, capturing a night of celebration across Ireland's accounting profession. The video records the recognition of excellence across 24 categories and the networking that makes the awards a genuine gathering point for accounting leaders, practitioners, and professionals from across Ireland's accounting community.
Compliance Is the Challenge, Technology Is the Answer: What Deloitte's 2026 Tax Survey Means for Irish Finance Leaders
Deloitte's 2026 Global Tax Policy Survey of 1,010 leaders finds compliance burden the top global tax challenge, with 88% expecting higher Pillar Two tax bills and AI viewed as the long-term answer.
ACCA launches talent management toolkit to support smaller accounting practices globally
ACCA has launched an SMP Talent Management Toolkit to help smaller accounting practices attract, develop and retain staff. The resource addresses a widely recognised skills gap across the profession, with Ireland among the case study markets featured.
RSM expands transatlantic alliance to Mexico in response to private equity-backed rivals
RSM is expanding its transatlantic alliance to include Mexico alongside the UK, Ireland and Canada, directly implicating RSM Ireland in a wider push against private equity-backed rivals. The move carries significant implications for mid-tier firms competing for international clients.
Datum Tool Design secures £1.6m asset finance package for 5-axis aerospace machining investment
Lisburn-based Datum Tool Design has secured £1.6m (€1.87m) in asset finance from Paragon Bank for a major aerospace CNC machine purchase. The deal is relevant to finance professionals advising manufacturing SMEs on capital equipment funding and growth financing.
Bank of Ireland launches Ireland's first electric vehicle marketplace with Nevo partnership
Bank of Ireland has launched Ireland's first dedicated electric vehicle marketplace with Nevo, supporting a €30 billion sustainable lending target by 2030. The move has direct implications for finance professionals tracking ESG lending and green finance strategy.
Exchange Accountants acquires medical specialist MedFinancial to deepen sector expertise
Exchange Accountants has acquired specialist medical accountancy practice MedFinancial, bringing its total workforce to 20. The deal deepens the firm's specialism in the medical sector and extends its cloud accounting and tax planning capabilities to a new client base.
Tom Ryan receives Outstanding Contribution to Accountancy at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Tom Ryan, Director General of the GAA, has been recognised with the Outstanding Contribution to Accountancy award at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, acknowledged for his transformative financial leadership and commitment to organisational modernisation. His career spans finance, technology, and telecommunications, with a track record of strategic reform that extends beyond professional practice into community leadership and national impact.
Record Household Wealth and Falling Inequality: What Ireland's New Central Bank Data Means for Finance Leaders
Central Bank figures show Irish household net wealth hit a record €1,382bn in 2025 as wealth inequality continues its steady decline. For accountancy and finance leaders, the opportunity is clear.
Alphabet names Marsida Saraci as principal accounting officer following leadership change
US technology company Alphabet has appointed 15-year veteran Marsida Saraci as principal accounting officer. The move reflects growing demand for Big Four-trained professionals at the highest levels of global business.
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