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HLB Ireland promotes Jack Sheehan to partner as firm accelerates post-acquisition growth
HLB Ireland has appointed Jack Sheehan as a partner in its audit and assurance practice as the firm continues to scale following its acquisition of Leahy O'Riordan Chartered Accountants. Sheehan joined HLB in December 2024.
Paul McCann appointed CEO of Ecovis Ireland to drive consolidation of Irish accountancy market
Former Grant Thornton Ireland managing partner Paul McCann has been appointed CEO of BGF-backed Irish accountancy firm Ecovis Ireland. The appointment signals an accelerated push for consolidation among Irish accounting practices.
Chartered Accountants Ireland named Professional Body Partner of Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Chartered Accountants Ireland joins the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 as Professional Body Partner, bringing nearly 40,000 members across over 100 countries in support of Ireland's accounting profession. The partnership underscores the essential role of professional bodies in upholding standards, advancing education, and recognising excellence as finalists prepare for the May 2026 gala.
Reform Before Revenue: What the Ulster Society's Survey Tells Every Finance Leader About Northern Ireland's Growth Agenda
Chartered Accountants Ulster Society's Business Confidence Survey finds 90%+ backing for public sector reform before tax rises, 85% support for Corporation Tax change, and broad optimism about AI.
Citigroup creates Financial and Strategic Investors group and hires Lazard executive to co-lead
US banking giant Citigroup has created a new Financial and Strategic Investors group within its investment banking division, replacing its Global Asset Managers unit. Lazard's Klaus Hessberger will co-lead from London.
Xeinadin acquires three north London practices to deepen SME sector expertise
UK accountancy and advisory firm Xeinadin has acquired three north London accountancy practices, adding more than 80 staff and deepening its expertise across construction, property, and pharmacy-related services. All three firms retain their existing offices and leadership teams.
Avant Money reports 12% pretax profit rise as Irish loan book reaches €5bn
Avant Money, the Irish unit of Spanish banking group Bankinter, has reported Q1 2026 pretax profit of €12m, a 12% rise year-on-year. Its Irish loan book reached €5bn, up 23%.
Goldman Sachs-backed AAB merges with Kreston Reeves to form £200m UK accounting group
Goldman Sachs-backed AAB has agreed to merge with Kreston Reeves, creating a UK accounting group with revenues exceeding £200m (€232m). The combined business spans 23 locations across the UK and Ireland.
Finance Ireland reports 23% pre-tax profit rise driven by motor finance and real estate lending
Irish non-bank lender Finance Ireland has reported a 23% rise in pre-tax profits to €24.9m for 2025, driven by record motor finance growth and strong commercial real estate lending. New lending totalled €624m.
ECOVIS Ireland named Gold Sponsor of Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
ECOVIS Ireland joins the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor, bringing global network capabilities and cross-border expertise in support of Ireland's accounting profession. The partnership underscores the growing importance of international connectivity and tailored client service as Ireland's accounting sector supports businesses with global ambitions ahead of the May 2026 gala.
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