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Xeinadin wins Tax Team of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Xeinadin has been recognised as Tax Team of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, acknowledged for its outstanding ability to unify diverse small practices into a cohesive national tax team delivering complex service delivery. The firm's innovative approach to collaboration, strong gender balance in leadership, and commitment to technology integration set a benchmark for tax excellence, shaping expectations as the profession prepares for the 2027 awards cycle.

Talent Wars: Why Irish Accountancy Leaders Should Welcome the Global Pay Surge

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Controllers Council's 2026 talent study finds finance and accounting salaries climbing amid deepening global shortages. This edition examines what this hiring and pay surge means for Irish accountancy leaders navigating retention and career development.

Albert Goodman reports record growth through advisory and tax expansion

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK accountancy firm Albert Goodman has reported record financial performance for FY26 alongside continued investment in advisory services. The results reflect sustained client demand, talent growth and expanded specialist capabilities across the business.

Azets expands healthcare advisory practice through BDO team transfer

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK accountancy and advisory group Azets will absorb BDO's Medical Services team and client portfolio. The move expands specialist advisory capabilities and strengthens the firm's position in the healthcare professional services market.

Fexco Asset Finance surpasses €100m SME lending milestone

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Fexco Asset Finance has exceeded a €100 million loan book as lending to Irish SMEs continues to grow. The milestone reflects sustained demand for business finance and continued investment in commercial lending capabilities.

SYS Financial expands advisory business through Q Financial acquisition

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

SYS Financial has acquired Galway-based Q Financial, increasing its assets under advisement beyond €1.1 billion. The transaction expands the firm's advisory footprint while reinforcing ongoing consolidation across financial services.

EY appoints equity partners to expand Northern Ireland leadership

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

EY has appointed two new equity partners in Northern Ireland as part of a wider expansion across the island. The appointments strengthen advisory expertise and reinforce continued investment in leadership across key business services.

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.

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Women in Finance Awards 2027

Women in Finance Awards 2027

January 21st, 2027

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

May 21st, 2026

Dublin Royal Convention Centre

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