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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

BDO UK and BDO Ireland have exchanged contracts following partner approval of their proposed merger, creating a combined firm with £1.1 billion (€1.27 billion) in annual revenue. The transaction will employ approximately 8,500 people across 19 locations.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The accountancy sector remains fundamental to economic stability and business confidence, providing the rigour and insight that enable organisations to navigate complexity and make informed strategic decisions. Across recognition of impact, strategic acquisition and transformative consolidation, the profession demonstrates sustained commitment to enhancing capability and expanding service delivery. Carried forward by this year’s exceptional leaders, recognition of sector contribution highlights firms advancing professional standards. 'Sage is named Impact Ambassador at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026' underscores how technology providers and practitioners alike elevate the profession’s capacity to deliver value beyond compliance. Furthermore, targeted acquisition strategies signal confidence in growth through geographic and service expansion. 'Kinore acquires three Irish practices in expansion targeting €15m revenue' demonstrates how ambitious firms are consolidating market position whilst building the scale necessary to serve increasingly sophisticated client demands. Lastly, major consolidation is reshaping the competitive landscape and creating substantial new entities. 'AAB and Kreston Reeves combine to form £200m accountancy group' illustrates how strategic mergers deliver enhanced capability, broader sectoral expertise and strengthened capacity to compete in evolving markets. These developments collectively reveal a profession characterised by strategic ambition and purposeful growth. Explore each story to discover how these moves are reshaping accountancy's future.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Sage joins this year’s Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 as Impact Ambassador, bringing decades of software innovation and digital transformation expertise to support Ireland's accounting sector through technology-led practice development.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK accountancy group Xeinadin has expanded its Southend office with the addition of TBL Accountants, bringing five decades of combined experience. The integration adds 22 professionals serving owner-managed businesses and charities across Essex.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK professional services firm AAB has agreed a business combination with Kreston Reeves to form a group exceeding £200 million (€231 million) in annual revenue. The combined entity will employ over 1,800 people across 23 locations.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Bankinter has launched six-month and one-year deposit accounts in Ireland offering rates of 2.62 per cent and 2.3 per cent respectively as the Spanish lender expands beyond mortgages. The bank targets Irish households holding €170 billion in low-interest accounts.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Options Technology, with operations in Belfast, has agreed to acquire US-based Crossvale to accelerate private cloud and AI adoption for financial services. The transaction strengthens application modernisation and regulatory compliance capabilities.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Kinore has acquired three Irish accountancy practices—Cork's Martin & Co and Dublin's Clear Group and Only Audit—as part of expansion plans targeting €15 million revenue by 2028. The deals strengthen cloud accounting and advisory capabilities across Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The accountancy profession continues to anchor economic stability whilst adapting to increasingly complex regulatory environments, technological disruption and evolving client expectations. This dual mandate positions the sector as both guardian and catalyst of financial integrity. Emboldened by 2025’s achievements, the recognition in 'Pfizer Finance & Global Business Services Dublin wins Graduate Training Programme of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2025' underscores the strategic importance of talent development in sustaining professional excellence. Such accolades set benchmarks as this year's awards cycle approaches. Furthermore, 'NTMA appoints four global firms to manage Ireland's sovereign wealth funds' demonstrates the profession's critical role in stewarding national financial assets. This appointment reflects the trust placed in accountancy expertise and the sector's capacity to navigate sophisticated investment mandates. Lastly, 'Dains Accountants acquires Stockport firm to enter North West market' illustrates how strategic consolidation is reshaping regional service provision. Such expansion reflects confidence in demand for professional advisory services and ongoing mid-tier professionalisation. These developments collectively reveal a profession investing in people, securing major mandates and pursuing strategic growth. Explore each article to understand how accountancy is evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Recognised for its comprehensive development pathway last year, Pfizer Finance & Global Business Services Dublin was named winner of Graduate Training Programme of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for digital-first talent development and leadership progression as the 2026 awards approach.