Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

The accountancy sector is evolving under the dual pressures of operational efficiency and strategic foresight. This edition highlights how firms are refining processes, empowering teams, and delivering client-centred outcomes that define leadership in the profession. Flashback to earlier this year, ‘Azets Ireland wins Payroll Team of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2025’ demonstrates how meticulous execution, collaboration, and client focus can elevate payroll services. Their achievement sets a benchmark for excellence and operational rigor as attention turns to the 2026 cycle. Moreover, ‘Forvis Mazars strengthens accountancy leadership with partner promotions’ illustrates how strategic talent development and leadership renewal reinforce organisational capacity. Promoting the right individuals ensures continuity of expertise while fostering innovation and client impact across diverse service lines. In the international sphere, ‘ACCA and IAI advance accountancy collaboration in Indonesia’ reflects the growing importance of cross-border partnerships and knowledge exchange. This collaboration underscores how global engagement enhances professional standards and drives sector-wide progress. These stories collectively highlight the synergy between operational precision, leadership development, and international collaboration. They demonstrate a profession advancing through strategy, expertise, and forward-looking initiatives that continue to shape the accountancy landscape.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Earlier this year, Azets Ireland was recognised as Payroll Team of the Year at the 2025 Irish Accountancy Awards. Their achievement sets a benchmark for operational excellence as the 2026 awards approach.

Author: Consulting.ca

BDO Canada, a leading mid-market accounting and consulting firm, has strengthened its assurance practice with a senior partner hire. The appointment highlights international expertise in audit quality, IFRS standards, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.

Author: The Accountant Online

ACCA has deepened its partnership with the Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI) to strengthen ethical, sustainable and digitally skilled accountancy practices in Indonesia. The initiative supports international recognition and workforce development.

Author: Business Plus

Pepper Advantage Ireland, a financial services and loan servicing firm with strong accountancy and operational governance requirements, has made a senior leadership appointment. The move highlights the role of qualified accountants in driving operational control and regulatory execution.

Author: Belfast News Letter

KPMG, the UK-based accountancy and professional services firm, has expanded its scholarship partnership with Queen’s University Belfast. The programme targets early talent development, audit and advisory career pathways, and long-term workforce planning in the accountancy sector.

Author: Business Plus

Forvis Mazars, the international accountancy and professional services firm operating in Ireland, has strengthened its senior audit and consulting leadership. Five partner appointments highlight its focus on audit quality, regulatory expertise and advisory depth.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The accountancy profession is entering a period defined by rapid shifts in technology, regulation and global competition, and this edition brings together perspectives that reflect that changing landscape. Flashback to earlier this year, ‘Borgo wins Online Practice of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2025’ underscored how digital-first models are reshaping professional services. The momentum seen in that award now feeds into expectations for the 2026 cycle, where operational agility and client-centric innovation are set to drive sector-wide benchmarks. In addition, ‘KPMG appoints Anna Scally to lead global technology, media and telecoms practice’ reflects how major firms are reshaping leadership structures to meet evolving client demands. Her appointment signals a wider shift toward hybrid expertise that blends technical fluency with advisory depth. Meanwhile, ‘ISCA expands China collaborations to grow accountancy talent pipeline’ highlights the growing priority placed on future talent and international competency. Strengthening regional pathways will be central to sustaining competitiveness as professional standards converge globally. These stories reveal a sector embracing reinvention while holding firm to rigorous professional principles. Each story offers readers a sharper view of where strategic advantage is forming and how firms are positioning themselves for the decade ahead.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Earlier this year, Borgo was recognised for its innovative online accountancy services at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2025. Their achievement establishes a benchmark for operational excellence and client impact ahead of the 2026 awards cycle.

Author: Manila Bulletin

US-based advisory and accounting firm Aprio has opened a second office in Makati City, Philippines, expanding its regional footprint and workforce. The move underlines growing demand for international accounting talent and end-to-end service delivery.