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Ciara Heslin wins Best HR & People Leadership at Women in Finance Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back earlier this year, Ciara Heslin, Chief People Officer at Carne Group, was recognised with the Best HR & People Leadership award at the Women in Finance Awards 2026 for transformative leadership in diversity and workplace culture.

University of Galway wins Excellence in Education at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

University of Galway's Postgraduate Suite of Summer Schools has been recognised with the Excellence in Education award at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, acknowledged for exceptional integration of academic learning and practical skill development. The programme's employer collaborations and focus on digital skills and employment readiness set a new benchmark in postgraduate education, shaping expectations for educational excellence as the profession prepares for the 2027 awards cycle.

World's Fastest-Growing Financial Centre: What New Financial's Index Means for Accounting Firms in Ireland

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

New Financial's index finds Ireland grew 194% in international financial activity since 2015, outpacing every other European centre. Accounting firms in Ireland and finance leaders should seize the moment.

TC Group relocates Bournemouth office as acquisition-led growth drives expansion plans

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK accountancy firm TC Group has relocated its Bournemouth office to central Waverley House following a period of acquisition-led growth. The move reflects regional expansion trends among mid-tier UK accountancy practices.

Singapore launches AIxAccountancy programme to build AI fluency across the profession

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Singapore's ISCA and IMDA have launched AIxAccountancy, an AI fluency programme targeting 60,000 accountancy and corporate finance professionals. The initiative is directly relevant to Irish firms and professional bodies advancing their own AI upskilling agendas.

PKF Brenson Lawlor merges with Dublin peer N. O'Carroll and Company

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

PKF Brenson Lawlor has announced a merger with Dublin-based N. O'Carroll & Company, expanding its SME-focused service offering. The deal reflects continued consolidation among mid-tier Irish accountancy practices.

Azets Ireland acquires Dublin outsourcing firm Outsource to deepen legal sector expertise

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Azets Ireland has acquired Dublin-based Outsource, which provides outsourced financial management and bookkeeping to legal practices. The deal advances Azets' ambition to become Ireland's leading independent business advisory firm.

BDO UK and BDO Ireland merge to form single 1.4bn dollar business

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

BDO UK and BDO Ireland have merged to form BDO LLP, a single entity with annual revenue of close to £1.1bn ($1.4bn/€1.28bn) and approximately 8,500 staff. The merger creates one of Europe's largest accountancy and advisory organisations.

Bridge Chartered Accountants wins Payroll Team of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Bridge Chartered Accountants has been recognised as Payroll Team of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, acknowledged for exceptional expertise in complex healthcare payroll management and operational excellence under strict regulatory conditions. The win sets a strong standard for payroll excellence as the profession prepares for the 2027 awards cycle, where teams will continue advancing precision, innovation, and data-driven practice in this critical function.

Cybercrime Is Ireland's Top Financial Crime Risk: What the Compliance Institute Survey Means for Accountancy Leaders

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Compliance Institute research finds 51% of Irish compliance professionals now rank cybercrime as the top financial crime risk, up from 34% in 2023. For finance leaders, the call to action is urgent.

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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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