The Law Society of Ireland wins Best Use of Technology in Accounting and Finance - SME at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, The Law Society of Ireland's Project Ignite has been recognised as Best Use of Technology in Accounting and Finance - SME winner, acknowledged for innovative technology transformation supporting over 12,000 members. The project's adoption of API-first payments technology demonstrates how focused technology solutions drive measurable efficiency and cost savings in regulated financial environments as the profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.
Tackling Financial Shame Is a Growing Opportunity for Irish Advisers
New Consumer Council research finds shame is still stopping many people in Northern Ireland from seeking timely debt advice. BusinessRiver examines what this means for accountancy and advisory firms across Ireland today.
S&W adds two partners to expand business tax practice
S&W has hired Karim Budabuss and Philippe Gamito as partners in its business tax practice, covering R&D incentives and VAT advisory. The hires matter as HMRC's crackdown has cut R&D claim volumes sharply.
TC Group's Recruitment Accountants buys Azuki Accounts
TC Group's Recruitment Accountants has acquired Middlesex-based Azuki Accounts, a specialist finance provider for recruitment agencies. The deal matters because Companies House reforms will soon force many agencies to publish profit margins publicly.
PKF Littlejohn hires Marc Ireland for regulatory practice
PKF Littlejohn has hired Marc Ireland to lead a new regulatory consulting service for financial services clients across its UK and Ireland network. Regulatory compliance talent inside FCA-authorised firms is structurally scarce.
Moore Ireland grows Cork base with TA Sheehan deal
Moore Ireland has acquired Cork practice TA Sheehan & Co, taking its South Mall team past 100 professionals. The deal shows international networks, not just private equity, driving Irish accountancy consolidation.
AAB names Simon Bachelor to lead hotel accounting
AAB has appointed Simon Bachelor to lead its hotel accounting division, succeeding Ian Bremner. Specialist sector accounting is becoming a distinct growth line for PE-backed platforms like AAB.
Kerry Group wins Transformation Project of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, Kerry Group's Instant Pricing project has been recognised as Transformation Project of the Year, acknowledged for exceptional finance-led innovation driving both commercial growth and operational efficiency. The project's measurable improvements in pricing speed, automation, risk management, and customer responsiveness set a benchmark for finance-enabled transformation as the profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.
Connected Reporting Guidance Gives Irish Accountants a Practical Head Start
The Global Accounting Alliance has now published new guidance linking sustainability disclosures more closely to financial reporting. BusinessRiver examines what this means today for Irish accountancy firms and Chartered Accountants Ireland members.
Chift raises 10.5m euros to connect accounting systems
Belgian fintech Chift has raised 10.5 million euros to build a single connectivity layer linking Europe's fragmented accounting software. The round targets a 174 billion euro accounting services sector that remains largely manual.
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