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Pollen Street backs Irish SME lender with €100m facility
Alternative asset manager Pollen Street Capital has completed a €100 million facility for Irish non-bank lender SME Finance and Leasing Solutions. The Dublin-based lender has disbursed over €200 million to 7,500 businesses since 2014.
Aviva's UK and Ireland operation delivers 52 per cent profit growth after Direct Line acquisition
Aviva's UK and Ireland general insurance business increased operating profit by 52 per cent to £1.08 billion (€1.25 billion) in 2025 following its acquisition of Direct Line Group. Gross written premium rose 27 per cent to £9.79 billion year-on-year.
John Gaynor brings practice and academic expertise as Judging Coordinator for Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Reinforcing the commitment to independent, rigorous evaluation at the heart of the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, John Gaynor, Programme Chair and Lecturer on the BA in Accounting at Atlantic Technological University Sligo, has been appointed Judging Coordinator for this year's awards cycle, bringing over 15 years of combined practice, industry, and academic experience to the role. As Judging Coordinator, Gaynor will oversee the evaluation process for entries across all award categories, ensuring consistency, transparency, and alignment with the programme's standards for innovation, impact, and strategic leadership. His role includes coordinating the expert judging panel, facilitating category assessments, and maintaining the integrity of the awards process as entries are reviewed ahead of the finalist announcement on 19 March 2026.
AI accounting startup Basis achieves unicorn status with $1.15b valuation
US AI-for-accounting startup Basis has reached a $1.15 billion (€1.05 billion) valuation following a $100 million (€91.7 million) funding round led by Accel. The company provides AI agent technology to accounting firms for financial statements and tax returns.
Xeinadin appoints new director at Chandlers Ford office
UK accountancy group Xeinadin has appointed Emily Light as director at its Chandlers Ford office in Hampshire. Light brings over 12 years of experience across practice and industry, including senior finance roles in high-growth businesses.
Berry Accountants completes dual mergers in Leicestershire expansion
UK accountancy firm Berry Accountants has completed mergers with Ireland & Co and AccountAbility, expanding its Leicestershire footprint to around 40 staff. The Market Harborough-based firm, trading for over 100 years, targets further acquisitions over 24 months.
Hazlewoods advises on £120m timber business sale to Irish buyer
UK accountancy firm Hazlewoods advised on the sale of Hereford-based Pontrilas Group to Ireland's Glennon Brothers in a £120 million deal. The transaction expands the Irish sawmiller's annual capacity by over 200,000 cubic metres.
HireIQ appoints accountancy veteran as non-executive director
Belfast-based accountancy recruitment firm HireIQ has appointed Feargal McCormack as non-executive director as it invests in scale and international expansion. McCormack is senior partner at AAB Group and former president of Chartered Accountants Ireland.
AAB expands Irish operations with three strategic acquisitions
UK accountancy firm AAB has completed three strategic investments in Ireland, acquiring Dublin firms FM Accountants and Hugh McCarthy & Associates alongside Carlow's LSMQ. The transactions bring AAB's Irish revenue above €25 million.
Accountancy Ascendant
The accountancy profession plays a foundational role in the health of business and public life, providing the rigour, transparency, and strategic counsel that organisations depend upon. Its capacity to evolve alongside shifting economic conditions makes it one of the most resilient and consequential sectors in modern commerce. Energised by this year’s breakthroughs, the 2026 awards delivered a powerful affirmation of the talent shaping the profession, with 'Loanitt's Carrie Hanley wins Overall Winner at Women in Finance Awards 2026' setting a high bar for the recognition season ahead. It is a timely reminder that the individuals driving accountancy forward deserve the spotlight they are increasingly receiving. Furthermore, 'BDO UK and Ireland merger advances following partner approval' signals a significant shift in how major accountancy networks are positioning themselves for long-term competitiveness. Consolidation at this scale reflects genuine confidence in the profession's commercial trajectory. Lastly, 'Dains continues UK expansion with North West acquisition' points to a broader pattern of ambitious regional growth among mid-tier firms. Strategic acquisitions of this kind are steadily reshaping the competitive landscape of UK accountancy. These stories capture a profession that is confident, dynamic, and purposefully evolving. Explore each article to understand the forces driving accountancy's next chapter.
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