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Peter Brophy brings corporate finance and credit expertise as judge for Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Peter Brophy, Managing Director of Floirin Corporate Finance Limited, joins the judging panel for the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, bringing over 20 years of corporate finance, debt advisory, and credit committee experience across Dublin and London. His appointment reinforces the programme's commitment to independent, expert-led evaluation, as finalists prepare to gather for the awards gala on 21 May 2026 at the Royal Dublin Convention Centre.
Confidence as Capital: What Bank of Ireland's Research Means for Irish Business Leaders
Bank of Ireland research finds 51% of people in Ireland are confident about their finances over the next year, yet a sharp gender gap and long-term anxiety signal where C-suite leaders must act.
Xero embeds Claude AI into accounting platform in multi-year Anthropic deal
New Zealand-founded accounting software firm Xero has signed a multi-year deal with US AI company Anthropic to embed Claude directly into its platform. The partnership targets small business financial workflows.
AAT partners with Swoop to strengthen funding support for accountants and bookkeepers
UK accounting body AAT has partnered with business finance platform Swoop to bolster funding support for licensed accountants and bookkeepers. The tie-up expands members' client advisory capabilities.
Barden elevates three chartered accountants to partner as Irish talent firm expands leadership
Irish talent advisory and executive search firm Barden has promoted three new partners and made one senior appointment, bringing its partnership to 13. The expansion reflects sustained demand for specialist accountancy and finance talent across the Irish market.
Danske Bank provides £22m facility to Triangle Housing for social homes
Danske Bank has agreed a £22 million (€25.4 million) revolving credit facility with Triangle Housing Association to support development of 100 to 150 new social homes. The Ballymoney-based association manages over 1,600 housing units.
NFP Ireland to acquire wealth management firm Metis in €15m deal
NFP Ireland is set to acquire Metis Ireland, a Limerick-founded financial planning firm once half-owned by Davy, in a deal valued at approximately €15 million. Metis currently manages about €700 million for high-net-worth clients.
Circit named Gold Sponsor of Irish Accountancy Awards 2026
Circit joins the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor, bringing end-to-end audit engagement technology and asset verification expertise in support of Ireland's accounting profession. The partnership underscores the growing importance of digital infrastructure in enabling audit quality, process standardisation, and AI adoption across Ireland's accounting sector as finalists prepare for the May 2026 gala.
The Digital Tax Deadline Is Here: Why C-Suite Leaders Should Welcome Making Tax Digital
HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax takes effect April 2026, drawing 850,000 businesses into quarterly digital reporting. Finance leaders who act early will gain real-time insight, not just compliance.
MHA relocates Birmingham team to new city centre office
UK accountancy firm MHA has relocated its 75-strong Birmingham team to a new 7,100 square foot Grade A office at 35 Newhall Street. The move supports the firm's continued growth across the Midlands region.
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