Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Irish Accountancy Awards

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team shattered records in 2024, completing over 130 deals worth a staggering £1.2bn. This marks a 20% jump in deal volume compared to 2023, showcasing their ability to thrive across health, education, tech, and more sectors.

Author: Irish Accountancy Awards

AccountsIQ, the cloud-based accounting powerhouse, has acquired ExpenseIn, a global leader in expense management. This move, backed by Axiom’s 2024 investment, signals AccountsIQ’s evolution beyond traditional finance, integrating spend card management and embedded payments to empower business users.

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With tax increases looming, business leaders are slashing costs and freezing hiring at levels not seen since the pandemic.

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In a bold step toward European dominance, Dutch managed service provider Your.Cloud has acquired Exeter-based HDUK, a key player in the UK’s accountancy tech sector. Known for its innovative hosted desktop solutions, HDUK serves 7,500 users by replacing traditional IT infrastructure with streamlined, cloud-based services.

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Global professional services leader Forvis Mazars has set its sights on net zero emissions by 2045, with ambitious targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Citrin Cooperman, a trusted name in tax, advisory, and accounting for over four decades, is taking a bold step into the future. With private equity titan Blackstone acquiring a stake from New Mountain Capital, the firm is poised to amplify its service offerings and tech capabilities while staying true to its client-first philosophy. “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter,” said Alan Badey, Citrin Cooperman’s CEO, as the firm gears up to enhance its global impact for 15,000+ clients. Want to know how this deal could reshape the professional services landscape? Read the full story here.

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The SEC has approved a critical amendment by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) to address the status of non-operational accounting firms. Set to take effect in 2025; the rule provides a new mechanism for deregistering firms that fail to file reports and pay fees for two consecutive years. This move aims to streamline oversight and enhance the accuracy of public records.