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Author: The Accountant Online

Singapore’s Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants has expanded its international accountancy partnerships through new agreements in China, strengthening regional talent and professional standards for cross-border accounting work.

Author: RTE

Deloitte Ireland’s latest CFO survey highlights mixed sentiment across Irish finance leaders. Revenue expectations are rising, but investment caution and talent pressures continue to shape strategic decision-making in the accountancy and wider business landscape.

Author: TheBusinessDesk.com

Stoke-on-Trent accountancy group DJH has rebranded its first Irish acquisition, MSD Accountants, to launch DJH Ireland. The move expands the group’s cross-border accountancy footprint and sets the stage for further M&A-led growth.

Author: Business Plus

Global accounting firm KPMG has appointed Dublin-based partner Anna Scally as its new global head of technology, media and telecoms. The move strengthens KPMG’s global accountancy leadership in rapidly evolving digital sectors.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The accountancy profession is entering a period defined by sharper expectations and accelerated change. This edition examines developments that illustrate how firms and professionals are positioning themselves for a more demanding operating environment. First, entries for the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 remain open until 30 January 2026. To look back at the standard set earlier this year, ‘Around Finance’s Richie Lennon Named Finance Leader of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2025’ reflects the rising influence of technology-enabled leadership in finance. Meanwhile, ‘Chartered Accountants Ireland eases trainee transfer rules’ highlights a regulatory recalibration with practical consequences for talent mobility. The updated framework provides clearer pathways for trainees and firms, reinforcing the profession’s efforts to maintain stability while responding to evolving workforce needs. In addition, the global lens comes through in ‘EY launches AI solutions to transform global tax operations’, which demonstrates how AI-led capabilities are reshaping expectations of tax functions. The expansion shows how large firms are blending human expertise with emerging technologies to streamline processes and support more informed decision-making. Each story in this issue offers a distinct perspective, yet they collectively show a profession refining its operating models and strengthening its value proposition.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Earlier this year, Richie Lennon of Around Finance was named Finance Leader of the Year at the 2025 Irish Accountancy Awards. His achievement now shapes expectations for the 2026 awards cycle and its emerging contenders.

Author: Accounting Today

KPMG has opened its new New York City headquarters in the Manhattan West development, uniting all local staff. The office focuses on collaboration, flexibility, technology integration, and client engagement across its 12 floors.

Author: EY

EY has launched EY.ai Tax Labs and EY.ai Tax Agent Factory to enhance tax transformation for global organisations. The capabilities combine AI, data, and deep tax expertise to deliver faster insights and strategic value.

Author: BDO Ireland

BDO Ireland has appointed Dr Dorothy Maxwell as Partner and Head of Sustainability. She brings 28 years of international experience to support clients with ESG compliance, climate transition planning, and sustainability reporting across multiple sectors.

Author: RTE

Bank of Ireland has appointed Michelle McGreal as Group Chief Internal Auditor. She will oversee internal audit across Ireland and the UK, strengthening governance, risk management, and control processes across the banking group.