Sort by 
bk plus brings Solihull firm Sephton into its West Midlands network
Private equity-backed bk plus has acquired Solihull-based Sephton Accountants, its second deal in a week. The deal matters because consolidation keeps advisory work, including succession planning, inside small practices.
Bank of Ireland becomes first Irish pillar bank in Impact Ireland fund
Bank of Ireland has invested 10 million euros in Venturewave’s Impact Ireland USA Fund as its first Irish pillar bank. The investment matters because impact funds create demand for measurement and assurance skills.
BDO brings agentic AI into UK and Ireland audit and advisory work
BDO will deploy Fieldguide, an agentic AI platform, across its UK and Ireland consulting, risk and outsourcing divisions. The move matters because AI agents are taking on labour-intensive audit and advisory tasks.
Whiterock invests 82m euros in Northern Ireland businesses
Whiterock has deployed 82 million euros across Northern Ireland SMEs through two British Business Bank-backed funds. The milestone matters because the Bank names accountants among the intermediaries these funds work with.
Women in Finance Awards 2026 entries close October 9th
Entries for the Women in Finance Awards 2026 close on 9 October, offering Ireland's female financial leaders a free platform to showcase achievement and advance diversity through expert-led judging, with finalists announced 18 November ahead of the January 21st ceremony.
Rory Williams Chartered Accountants wins Small Practice of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, Rory Williams Chartered Accountants has been recognised as Small Practice of the Year, acknowledged for exceptional client satisfaction, strategic virtual delivery model, and personal, relationship-focused practice. The firm's track record of client trust, team culture, and work-life balance sets a benchmark for small practice excellence as the accounting profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.
Accountants Back a Balanced Budget 2027 to Keep Irish Investment Moving
ACCA Ireland survey finds 56% of accountants want Budget 2027 to balance business cost cuts with public spending. BusinessRiver examines what this means today for Irish accountancy firms and their finance leaders.
Ascendis Group buys optician specialist E M Accountancy
Ascendis Group has acquired Altrincham-based E M Accountancy, a four-person practice specialising in opticians. The deal matters because niche healthcare expertise is now attracting acquirers among smaller UK firms.
MGI Worldwide admits Brighton firm Plus Accounting to network
MGI Worldwide has admitted Brighton-based Plus Accounting into its network, taking its UK and Ireland presence to 32 offices. The move matters because independent practices are gaining international reach through network membership.
Saffery recruits 144 trainees across UK and Dublin offices
Saffery will welcome 144 trainees across its UK and Dublin offices in 2026/27. The intake matters because Big Four graduate hiring has been cut as AI absorbs junior work.
Discover What's Happening
Explore our newsletters
Join our Newsletter to receive the latest industry trends, expert tips, and exclusive insights delivered straight to your inbox!
.png)
