Cash's Decline Is a Compliance Opportunity for Irish Finance Leaders
New research shows four in five in-store payments in Ireland are now cashless, up sharply from a decade ago. BusinessRiver examines what this means for Irish accountancy advisers and Revenue's VAT modernisation plans.
Pan Accounts partners with Total Payments on client referrals
Independent Yorkshire accountancy business Pan Accounts has partnered with Leeds payment provider Total Payments to refer clients to its card payment technology. The tie-up reflects accountants' growing role as fintech referral channels.
bk plus expands Surrey footprint with Riches and Co acquisition
UK accountancy group bk plus has acquired Riches and Co Accountants, a Cobham-based chartered practice trading for over 45 years. The deal strengthens bk plus's presence across Surrey and the South East.
Sumer Northern Ireland appoints two senior managers across tax and innovation teams
Sumer Northern Ireland has appointed Michael Pucci and Dermot McElduff to senior management roles across its tax and innovation teams. The hires reflect growing demand for R&D tax expertise and operational capability in Northern Ireland.
IDS Chartered Accountants marks 30 years supporting Budget Energy SuperCupNI
Coleraine-based IDS Chartered Accountants has marked 30 years as accountancy partner and financial backer of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI. The milestone illustrates the community and commercial role of independent Northern Ireland accountancy practices.
Xeinadin acquires century-old Dublin practice Hayden Brown to deepen city centre presence
Xeinadin has acquired Dublin-based audit, accountancy and tax practice Hayden Brown, founded in 1897, expanding its city centre presence in the Irish capital. The deal continues Xeinadin's active acquisition programme across the UK and Ireland.
Beyond Compliance: Why Ireland's Audit Sector Is Poised to Ride a Global Growth Wave
The global auditing services market is set to grow strongly through to 2033. BusinessRiver examines what rising regulatory demand and sustainability assurance growth mean for Irish accounting firms and finance leaders today.
Perks appoints two directors to strengthen tax and business advisory capability
South Australian accounting firm Perks has appointed Richard Bowden and John Rawson as directors across its tax and business advisory practice. The hires reflect growing demand for senior tax expertise at independent advisory firms.
ICAS and BPP expand accounting qualification access into England via apprenticeship funding
ICAS has expanded its Accounting and Business Professional qualification into England via BPP, eligible for Level 4 apprenticeship funding. The move widens the CA talent pipeline across the UK with relevance for Irish accountancy employers.
Howden acquires Thomond Asset Management in Limerick to expand financial advisory reach
Howden has acquired Limerick-based Thomond Asset Management, its third Irish financial advisory acquisition in 2026, expanding its team to over 80 professionals. The deal reflects accelerating consolidation across Ireland's financial advisory market.
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