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Dornan - A Turner Company named Gold Sponsor of Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Dornan - A Turner Company joins the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor, bringing construction sector expertise and commitment to operational excellence in support of Ireland's accounting profession. The partnership underscores growing cross-sector recognition of financial leadership's critical role in enabling complex infrastructure delivery, as finalists across Ireland's accounting community prepare to gather for the May 2026 gala this year.
Prescient acquires Guernsey fund services firm to expand European operations
South African finance group Prescient has acquired Guernsey-based Obsidian Fund Services to strengthen its global fund services offering, effective 1 February 2026. Prescient operates in South Africa, Ireland, and now Guernsey, administering $114 billion in client assets.
Jerroms expands Halesowen office following Price Pearson merger
UK accountancy firm Jerroms, part of Sumer Group, has expanded its Halesowen office following a merger with Price Pearson. The integration brings together over 100 years of combined experience supporting individuals and businesses across the Black Country.
Xeinadin acquires Accountancy Cloud to strengthen start-up advisory services
UK accountancy group Xeinadin has acquired London-based Accountancy Cloud, a start-up finance specialist founded in 2014. The transaction strengthens Xeinadin's capacity to support high-growth, founder-led businesses across technology sectors.
YourTeam appoints accounting and finance director to address skills shortages
Irish outsourcing company YourTeam has appointed Clair Schindler as director of accounting and finance amid growing demand for flexible talent solutions. Schindler previously served as director in Ireland for Frazer Jones, leading growth and client development.
Pollen Street backs Irish SME lender with €100m facility
Alternative asset manager Pollen Street Capital has completed a €100 million facility for Irish non-bank lender SME Finance and Leasing Solutions. The Dublin-based lender has disbursed over €200 million to 7,500 businesses since 2014.
Aviva's UK and Ireland operation delivers 52 per cent profit growth after Direct Line acquisition
Aviva's UK and Ireland general insurance business increased operating profit by 52 per cent to £1.08 billion (€1.25 billion) in 2025 following its acquisition of Direct Line Group. Gross written premium rose 27 per cent to £9.79 billion year-on-year.
John Gaynor brings practice and academic expertise as Judging Coordinator for Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Reinforcing the commitment to independent, rigorous evaluation at the heart of the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, John Gaynor, Programme Chair and Lecturer on the BA in Accounting at Atlantic Technological University Sligo, has been appointed Judging Coordinator for this year's awards cycle, bringing over 15 years of combined practice, industry, and academic experience to the role. As Judging Coordinator, Gaynor will oversee the evaluation process for entries across all award categories, ensuring consistency, transparency, and alignment with the programme's standards for innovation, impact, and strategic leadership. His role includes coordinating the expert judging panel, facilitating category assessments, and maintaining the integrity of the awards process as entries are reviewed ahead of the finalist announcement on 19 March 2026.
AI accounting startup Basis achieves unicorn status with $1.15b valuation
US AI-for-accounting startup Basis has reached a $1.15 billion (€1.05 billion) valuation following a $100 million (€91.7 million) funding round led by Accel. The company provides AI agent technology to accounting firms for financial statements and tax returns.
Xeinadin appoints new director at Chandlers Ford office
UK accountancy group Xeinadin has appointed Emily Light as director at its Chandlers Ford office in Hampshire. Light brings over 12 years of experience across practice and industry, including senior finance roles in high-growth businesses.
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