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Fairstone Ireland's Navan deal marks record for wealth roll-up

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Fairstone Ireland has acquired Mason Wealth's Navan business, its largest deal, taking its network to 20 firms and 4 billion euros in assets. The deal matters because wealth advisory consolidation lags insurance broking.

Talia Bouzon wins Accountant of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, Talia Bouzon of Noone Casey Financial Services has been recognised as Accountant of the Year, acknowledged for exceptional service quality, innovation in audit process delivery, and remarkable leadership capability. Her successful portfolio management during colleague absence and implementation of advanced audit technology set a benchmark for accountancy excellence as the profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.

Closing the AI Execution Gap Is Irish Accountancy's Next Advantage

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A new FloQast study finds that accounting AI ambition far outpaces actual execution worldwide today. BusinessRiver examines what this gap, and Ireland's own governance progress, mean for accountancy firms and finance leaders.

BKL adds music accountancy specialist Dales Evans

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

London-based BKL has acquired Dales Evans, a specialist music industry accountancy practice, its second music-focused deal since 2023. The acquisition matters because it shows private equity-backed accountants targeting niche specialisms over scale.

Ravical adds AI governance tools for accounting firms

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ravical has expanded its AI governance features for accounting firms as EU AI Act enforcement powers take effect. The update matters to accountants now facing new AI compliance obligations.

Elavon renews Sage deal to ease accountant reconciliation load

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Elavon has renewed its payments partnership with Sage, extending integrated payment processing across Sage 50 and Sage 200 in the UK and Ireland. The renewal matters because embedded payments reduce manual reconciliation work.

EY Ireland names Kilkenny partner to strengthen South-East reach

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

EY Ireland has appointed Kilkenny native Karl O'Donnell as an equity partner in its assurance practice, among a wider round of new partners. The appointment reinforces EY's advisory presence in the South-East region.

HLB Ireland extends west of Shannon with OMB acquisition

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

HLB Ireland has acquired Galway-based OMB Chartered Accountants, its first accountancy practice west of the Shannon. The deal forms part of a three-year plan to add 150 staff amid rising sector consolidation.

Dublin Port wins CSR Initiative of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, Dublin Port's Greenway initiative was recognised as CSR Initiative of the Year for its ambitious scale, tangible public benefit, and transformative community impact. The project's 200,000 visits in its first year and planned expansion set a benchmark for corporate social responsibility excellence as the profession prepares for the 2027 awards cycle

Ireland's Tax Take Points to a Constructive Budget 2027 for Advisers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland's tax receipts hit €59.6bn to end July, strengthening the underlying outlook ahead of Budget 2027. BusinessRiver examines what this means for accountancy firms advising clients on tax and fiscal planning now.

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Women in Finance Awards 2026

Women in Finance Awards 2026

January 22nd, 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

May 21st, 2026

Dublin Royal Convention Centre

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