The Irish Accountancy Awards has released its Book of the Night, a commemorative publication capturing the full story of its 2026 gala ceremony held on Thursday, 21 May at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.

The publication serves as the definitive record of an evening that brought together Ireland's most influential accounting leaders, practitioners, and innovators under one roof. Now a cornerstone event in Ireland's accounting calendar, the awards programme has become the benchmark for professional excellence across the nation's accountancy sector, and the Book of the Night preserves that legacy in a format designed to be revisited long after the gala lights dimmed.

From category-by-category winner profiles to candid photography from the night, the publication offers a comprehensive account of the achievements that defined accounting excellence in 2026.

Some of the standout moments from the evening included Borgo claiming the dual accolade of Practice of the Year and Online Practice of the Year, recognising its exceptional combination of technology-driven performance and personalised client service. Tom Ryan of the GAA received the Outstanding Contribution to Accountancy award, honouring his transformative leadership in organisational modernisation and financial strategy. Azets Ireland was named Large Practice of the Year, Whelan Dowling & Associates won Medium Practice of the Year, and Rory Williams Chartered Accountants claimed Small Practice of the Year, collectively illustrating excellence across different practice scales.

Talia Bouzon of Noone Casey Financial Services Limited was recognised as Accountant of the Year, whilst Eve Henry of Deloitte received the Rising Star Accountant of the Year award, both receiving recognition for exceptional achievement and emerging leadership within the profession.

The Book of the Night goes beyond a simple winners list. It contextualises each award within the broader forces reshaping the sector, from digital transformation and regulatory evolution to inclusive practice development and the integration of diverse talent across all accounting disciplines.

It brings together these stories and more, providing readers with detailed winner profiles, judging commentary, and a full account of an evening that set the standard for professional excellence across Ireland's accountancy sector.

The Book of the Night is available for reading now, offering the full record of a defining evening for Ireland's accounting profession.

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