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Dublin Port wins CSR Initiative of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, Dublin Port's Greenway initiative was recognised as CSR Initiative of the Year for its ambitious scale, tangible public benefit, and transformative community impact. The project's 200,000 visits in its first year and planned expansion set a benchmark for corporate social responsibility excellence as the profession prepares for the 2027 awards cycle

Ireland's Tax Take Points to a Constructive Budget 2027 for Advisers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland's tax receipts hit €59.6bn to end July, strengthening the underlying outlook ahead of Budget 2027. BusinessRiver examines what this means for accountancy firms advising clients on tax and fiscal planning now.

DJH's Thorne Widgery deal signals push into school finance

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Private equity-backed accountancy group DJH has acquired Thorne Widgery, its 22nd deal in five years, gaining Shropshire's largest accountancy firm and its academy-sector software. The deal signals a push into education compliance work.

Affinia adds Wilson Partners to build Top 20 UK firm

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

RedBird Capital-backed accounting group Affinia has added Wilson Partners, creating a Top 20 UK accounting firm with 33 offices. The deal deepens PE-backed consolidation reshaping the UK accountancy market.

Walkers hire signals accountancy stakes in SPV market

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

International law firm Walkers has appointed Stephen Hannigan as a Dublin finance and capital markets partner. The hire bears on accountants who audit and administer Ireland's Section 110 securitisation vehicles.

EY Law Ireland names Gilroy to lead banking practice

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

EY Ireland has appointed Cormac Gilroy to lead a new banking and finance practice within EY Law, based in Cork. The move signals continued Big Four expansion into legal services.

Baker Tilly Mooney Moore grows payroll team amid SME demand

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland accountancy firm Baker Tilly Mooney Moore has appointed Sarah Gibson as payroll administrator, expanding its business services team. The hire reflects rising demand among small businesses for outsourced payroll support.

Caroline O'Driscoll wins Women in Accountancy & Finance Award at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Caroline O'Driscoll, of Deloitte, has been recognised with the Women in Accountancy & Finance Award at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, acknowledged for remarkable leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering future female leaders across the profession. Her transformative work spanning tax, technology, education, and diversity sets a benchmark for female leadership and mentorship in accounting and finance as the sector looks toward 2027.

Ireland's Finance Sector Builds Real Momentum on Female Leadership

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Women in Irish financial services boards and executive committees are steadily gaining ground, new Charter data reveals. BusinessRiver examines what this progress means for accountancy firms and wider finance sector leadership today.

Epos Now's embedded finance push reshapes accountants' MTD workload

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK point-of-sale provider Epos Now has embedded banking, lending and card issuing into its platform via Adyen, giving retailers real-time financial data. The shift carries direct implications for accountants under Making Tax Digital.

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Women in Finance Awards 2026

Women in Finance Awards 2026

January 22nd, 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

May 21st, 2026

Dublin Royal Convention Centre

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