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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK accountancy firm Berry Accountants has completed mergers with Ireland & Co and AccountAbility, expanding its Leicestershire footprint to around 40 staff. The Market Harborough-based firm, trading for over 100 years, targets further acquisitions over 24 months.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK accountancy firm Hazlewoods advised on the sale of Hereford-based Pontrilas Group to Ireland's Glennon Brothers in a £120 million deal. The transaction expands the Irish sawmiller's annual capacity by over 200,000 cubic metres.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Belfast-based accountancy recruitment firm HireIQ has appointed Feargal McCormack as non-executive director as it invests in scale and international expansion. McCormack is senior partner at AAB Group and former president of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK accountancy firm AAB has completed three strategic investments in Ireland, acquiring Dublin firms FM Accountants and Hugh McCarthy & Associates alongside Carlow's LSMQ. The transactions bring AAB's Irish revenue above €25 million.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The accountancy profession plays a foundational role in the health of business and public life, providing the rigour, transparency, and strategic counsel that organisations depend upon. Its capacity to evolve alongside shifting economic conditions makes it one of the most resilient and consequential sectors in modern commerce. Energised by this year’s breakthroughs, the 2026 awards delivered a powerful affirmation of the talent shaping the profession, with 'Loanitt's Carrie Hanley wins Overall Winner at Women in Finance Awards 2026' setting a high bar for the recognition season ahead. It is a timely reminder that the individuals driving accountancy forward deserve the spotlight they are increasingly receiving. Furthermore, 'BDO UK and Ireland merger advances following partner approval' signals a significant shift in how major accountancy networks are positioning themselves for long-term competitiveness. Consolidation at this scale reflects genuine confidence in the profession's commercial trajectory. Lastly, 'Dains continues UK expansion with North West acquisition' points to a broader pattern of ambitious regional growth among mid-tier firms. Strategic acquisitions of this kind are steadily reshaping the competitive landscape of UK accountancy. These stories capture a profession that is confident, dynamic, and purposefully evolving. Explore each article to understand the forces driving accountancy's next chapter.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Acknowledged for strategic leadership and governance excellence, Carrie Hanley of Loanitt was named Overall Winner at the Women in Finance Awards 2026, setting a benchmark for disciplined growth and commercial clarity in the sector.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US accounting and consulting firm Armanino has entered a strategic partnership with Accrual to deploy its AI-native accounting platform across the firm's operations. The California-based firm will gain early access to AI-enhanced tax preparation, review, and planning capabilities.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK accountancy firm Dains has acquired North West practice Hurst in its sixth transaction since securing IK Partners backing and 16th deal since 2021. The Birmingham-based firm adds 120 professionals whilst continuing expansion across the UK and Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

BDO Northern Ireland partnered with Queen's Business School and Henderson Group to deliver the NI Schools' Business Challenge at Belfast's Riddel Hall. Dalriada School from Ballymoney won the competition for AS and A-Level students.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ifac, a national accountancy and financial advisory firm, has acquired Michael G Murphy Accountants in Charleville, County Cork, strengthening its presence across north Cork and Munster. The Charleville team will integrate with Ifac's Mallow office.