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Deloitte wins Best Use of Technology in Accounting and Finance - Large at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, Deloitte’s Omnia cloud-based audit platform has been recognised as Best Use of Technology in Accounting and Finance - Large, acknowledged for streamlining audit processes and elevating audit quality. The platform’s alignment with Deloitte’s digital transformation strategy sets a new standard for audit technology as the accounting profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.
AI Pressure Is Pushing Irish Finance Leaders Towards Smarter Controls
AccountsIQ research finds 91.5% of Irish finance leaders feel pressured to adopt AI faster than they would like. BusinessRiver examines what this means for Irish accountancy firms and their finance teams today.
Moore Kingston Smith adds reporting specialist Luminex
Moore Kingston Smith has acquired Reading-based technical accounting specialist Luminex, adding 22 consultants and two partners. The deal matters because revised FRS 102 is raising demand for financial reporting expertise.
Grant Thornton UK adds 121 partners as private equity funds growth
Grant Thornton UK has hired 121 new partners this year, putting it on track for 160 by March 2027. The pace matters because private equity capital is reshaping competition for senior accountancy talent.
BAWAG’s results put PTSB badwill accounting in focus
BAWAG Group reported third-quarter net profit of 248 million euros and can self-fund its planned PTSB takeover. The deal matters because a 400 million euro discount raises a possible bargain purchase gain.
Andersen Global adds Irish private client specialist KTA Tax
Andersen Global has signed a collaboration agreement with Dublin-based KTA Tax to expand its private client tax capabilities. The deal matters because independent specialists are joining global platforms.
Sumer NI adds two audit managers in Belfast
Sumer Northern Ireland has appointed Jayce Bautista and Jeffrey Laryea to its audit division, which has 44 team members. The hires matter because audit is being repositioned around technology, risk and strategic insight.
Whelan Dowling & Associates wins Medium Practice of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, Whelan Dowling & Associates has been recognised as Medium Practice of the Year, acknowledged for 40+ years of strategic growth, niche focus, and client-driven practice excellence. The firm’s commitment to ESG, referral-driven development, and accessible yet commercially valuable service sets a benchmark for medium practice success as the accounting profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.
Growing Accountancy Membership Gives Irish Firms a Talent Edge
UK and Ireland accountancy body membership rose 2.5% in 2025, Financial Reporting Council data shows. BusinessRiver examines what this sustained talent growth means today for Irish accounting firms and their finance leaders.
SMH Group adds Rotherham practice Parkins to Yorkshire network
SMH Group has merged with Rotherham practice Parkins, which will trade as SMH Parkins from its Wickersley office. The merger matters because management-led groups are competing for family practices on continuity.
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