Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Consultancy.com.au

HLB Mann Judd, an Australian accounting and consulting firm, has expanded its business advisory services in Perth through the acquisition of A Plus Business Advisors. The move increases scale, expertise, and sector coverage for corporate clients.

Author: Business Plus

PwC Ireland reports stable mergers and acquisitions activity in 2025, with inbound interest from US and UK investors. AI, ESG and cybersecurity are increasingly shaping deal preparation and execution across accountancy and professional services.

Author: Business Plus

KPMG Ireland’s Enterprise Barometer 2025 highlights strong growth confidence among private businesses despite rising costs and talent pressures. Investment is shifting towards innovation and workforce development as companies aim to scale sustainably and expand market reach.

Author: The Irish Times

RSM Ireland is reshaping accountancy hiring with AI-driven skills development. The firm plans to double its workforce over three years while integrating UK, US, and Canadian operations to expand global market reach and middle-market services.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The accountancy sector is evolving under the dual pressures of operational efficiency and strategic foresight. This edition highlights how firms are refining processes, empowering teams, and delivering client-centred outcomes that define leadership in the profession. Flashback to earlier this year, ‘Azets Ireland wins Payroll Team of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2025’ demonstrates how meticulous execution, collaboration, and client focus can elevate payroll services. Their achievement sets a benchmark for excellence and operational rigor as attention turns to the 2026 cycle. Moreover, ‘Forvis Mazars strengthens accountancy leadership with partner promotions’ illustrates how strategic talent development and leadership renewal reinforce organisational capacity. Promoting the right individuals ensures continuity of expertise while fostering innovation and client impact across diverse service lines. In the international sphere, ‘ACCA and IAI advance accountancy collaboration in Indonesia’ reflects the growing importance of cross-border partnerships and knowledge exchange. This collaboration underscores how global engagement enhances professional standards and drives sector-wide progress. These stories collectively highlight the synergy between operational precision, leadership development, and international collaboration. They demonstrate a profession advancing through strategy, expertise, and forward-looking initiatives that continue to shape the accountancy landscape.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Earlier this year, Azets Ireland was recognised as Payroll Team of the Year at the 2025 Irish Accountancy Awards. Their achievement sets a benchmark for operational excellence as the 2026 awards approach.

Author: Consulting.ca

BDO Canada, a leading mid-market accounting and consulting firm, has strengthened its assurance practice with a senior partner hire. The appointment highlights international expertise in audit quality, IFRS standards, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.

Author: The Accountant Online

ACCA has deepened its partnership with the Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI) to strengthen ethical, sustainable and digitally skilled accountancy practices in Indonesia. The initiative supports international recognition and workforce development.

Author: Business Plus

Pepper Advantage Ireland, a financial services and loan servicing firm with strong accountancy and operational governance requirements, has made a senior leadership appointment. The move highlights the role of qualified accountants in driving operational control and regulatory execution.

Author: Belfast News Letter

KPMG, the UK-based accountancy and professional services firm, has expanded its scholarship partnership with Queen’s University Belfast. The programme targets early talent development, audit and advisory career pathways, and long-term workforce planning in the accountancy sector.