EY Ireland wins Graduate Training Programme of the Year at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
EY Ireland's Graduate Development Programme has been recognised as Graduate Training Programme of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, acknowledged for combining technical training with holistic support and personal development. The programme's comprehensive approach to graduate development, including wellness initiatives and business line manager involvement, sets a strong standard for talent development within Ireland's accounting sector.
Ireland's Resilience Gap: Why CRIF's Consumer Data Is a Call to Action for Finance and Accountancy Professionals
CRIF research finds 42% of Irish consumers expect less money at month end, ahead of a 35% European average. For accountancy and finance leaders, household financial strain is an advisory opportunity.
Eide Bailly sells majority stake to Reverence Capital in 1.8bn dollar deal
US accounting firm Eide Bailly has agreed to sell a majority stake to Reverence Capital Partners in a $1.8bn (€1.66bn) deal. The transaction adds to the accelerating wave of private equity investment reshaping mid-tier accounting firms globally.
RSM Mexico joins transatlantic partnership as firm targets 10bn dollar platform
RSM Mexico has agreed to join RSM's transatlantic partnership, directly involving RSM Ireland in a platform of more than 25,000 professionals. The deal reflects accelerating consolidation among mid-tier accounting firms competing for cross-border clients.
Northern Trust appointed to administer TirNua Capital Partners inaugural infrastructure fund
Northern Trust has been appointed to provide fund administration and banking services for TirNua Capital Partners' inaugural €340m infrastructure fund. The deal reflects growing demand for specialist fund administration in Ireland's low-carbon investment market.
Linked Finance passes €400m in SME lending as 2026 demand rebounds strongly
Non-bank lender Linked Finance has surpassed €400m in cumulative lending to Irish SMEs, backing more than 5,000 businesses since 2013. The milestone has direct relevance for finance professionals advising SMEs on alternative lending, capital access and growth financing.
Atkinsons Royal Irish Poplin marks 200 years of banking with Bank of Ireland
Atkinsons Royal Irish Poplin has marked 200 years as a Bank of Ireland customer, tracing its banking relationship to 1826. The milestone offers a case study in long-term financial partnership for finance professionals advising multigenerational family businesses.
Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 gala highlights now available
The highlights video from the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 gala, held on 21 May at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, is now available, capturing a night of celebration across Ireland's accounting profession. The video records the recognition of excellence across 24 categories and the networking that makes the awards a genuine gathering point for accounting leaders, practitioners, and professionals from across Ireland's accounting community.
Compliance Is the Challenge, Technology Is the Answer: What Deloitte's 2026 Tax Survey Means for Irish Finance Leaders
Deloitte's 2026 Global Tax Policy Survey of 1,010 leaders finds compliance burden the top global tax challenge, with 88% expecting higher Pillar Two tax bills and AI viewed as the long-term answer.
ACCA launches talent management toolkit to support smaller accounting practices globally
ACCA has launched an SMP Talent Management Toolkit to help smaller accounting practices attract, develop and retain staff. The resource addresses a widely recognised skills gap across the profession, with Ireland among the case study markets featured.
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