Hundreds of senior leaders from across Ireland's accounting profession gathered for the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 gala at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on 21 May 2026, celebrating achievement and excellence throughout the sector. The ceremony recognised winners across 26 categories spanning practice management, professional leadership, functional excellence, and innovation.

Borgo was honoured as Practice of the Year, while Tom Ryan received the Outstanding Contribution to Accountancy award. Azets Ireland won Large Practice of the Year, Whelan Dowling & Associates took Medium Practice of the Year, and Rory Williams Chartered Accountants was recognised as Small Practice of the Year.

Since its inception in 2016, the Irish Accountancy Awards have been synonymous with honouring and celebrating excellence within the accountancy profession. The programme offers professionals the opportunity to have their work meticulously reviewed by an expert judging panel, garner recognition from peers, benchmark against competitors, and attract top talent and clients to their organisations. 

Attended annually by Ireland's leading accountancy professionals, the awards ceremony serves as a prestigious gathering, with past winners comprising the best of Ireland's accountancy profession.

The Irish Accountancy Awards remain the benchmark for professional achievement, providing winners with national recognition, enhanced credibility, and positioning as sector leaders.

For more information on the awards programme and to view full details of all category winners, visit the official Irish Accountancy Awards website and subscribe to the newsletter.