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UHY Hacker Young hires Fotheringham from Cooper Parry

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UHY Hacker Young has appointed Jayne Fotheringham as audit partner in Nottingham, hiring her from rival firm Cooper Parry. The move shows East Midlands accountancy talent now circulating between PE-backed platforms.

Fexco's Tenora investment highlights hedge accounting complexity

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish payments group Fexco has invested 7.5 million pounds in UK fintech Tenora to expand its corporate treasury platform. Hedge accounting under IFRS 9 remains a persistent audit challenge for finance teams.

NFP Ireland adds Niall Scannell to Cork wealth team

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

NFP Ireland, an Aon company, has appointed former Munster rugby player Niall Scannell to its Cork wealth planning team. The hire extends an insurance broker's rapid acquisition-led push into Irish wealth management.

Monzo talks put Irish banking licence review in focus

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Monzo is reportedly weighing a Nubank takeover, an 8 billion pound-plus fundraise, or a private equity stake sale. An outright acquisition would trigger Central Bank of Ireland change-of-control review of its Irish licence.

DBASS Accountancy & Tax Advisory wins Employer of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, DBASS Accountancy & Tax Advisory has been recognised as Employer of the Year, acknowledged for innovative approach linking people strategy with measurable outcomes and exceptional employee engagement. The firm's forward-thinking workplace culture and willingness to challenge traditional success metrics set a benchmark for employer excellence as the profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.

The Law Society of Ireland wins Best Use of Technology in Accounting and Finance - SME at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back to the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, The Law Society of Ireland's Project Ignite has been recognised as Best Use of Technology in Accounting and Finance - SME winner, acknowledged for innovative technology transformation supporting over 12,000 members. The project's adoption of API-first payments technology demonstrates how focused technology solutions drive measurable efficiency and cost savings in regulated financial environments as the profession looks toward the 2027 awards cycle.

Tackling Financial Shame Is a Growing Opportunity for Irish Advisers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

New Consumer Council research finds shame is still stopping many people in Northern Ireland from seeking timely debt advice. BusinessRiver examines what this means for accountancy and advisory firms across Ireland today.

S&W adds two partners to expand business tax practice

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

S&W has hired Karim Budabuss and Philippe Gamito as partners in its business tax practice, covering R&D incentives and VAT advisory. The hires matter as HMRC's crackdown has cut R&D claim volumes sharply.

TC Group's Recruitment Accountants buys Azuki Accounts

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

TC Group's Recruitment Accountants has acquired Middlesex-based Azuki Accounts, a specialist finance provider for recruitment agencies. The deal matters because Companies House reforms will soon force many agencies to publish profit margins publicly.

PKF Littlejohn hires Marc Ireland for regulatory practice

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

PKF Littlejohn has hired Marc Ireland to lead a new regulatory consulting service for financial services clients across its UK and Ireland network. Regulatory compliance talent inside FCA-authorised firms is structurally scarce.

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Women in Finance Awards 2027

Women in Finance Awards 2027

January 21st, 2027

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

May 21st, 2026

Dublin Royal Convention Centre

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