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Author: CPA Practice Advisor

BDO is accelerating global integration while maintaining independence from external equity investment. The firm is consolidating member operations, aligning governance, and preparing for leadership transitions to support long-term growth.

Author: Irish Examiner

S&W has acquired Cork-based MC2 Accountants, expanding its footprint in Ireland’s mid-market sector. The deal strengthens S&W’s presence in Cork and reflects continued consolidation across Ireland’s accountancy and financial services industry.

Author: Business Plus

RSM Ireland has announced a transatlantic partnership with RSM UK, US, and Canada, aligning governance and accelerating growth. The move coincides with the launch of its new multi-million euro Dublin HQ designed for hybrid collaboration.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Flutter Finance has been named Finance Team of the Year (Large) at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2025, recognised for its outstanding leadership in financial transformation and operational excellence.

Author: Philstar

Deloitte Philippines has appointed Ramon Chito Ramos as country leader, succeeding Eric Landicho. Ramos brings over 20 years’ experience in advisory, digital transformation, and AI integration. The firm plans to expand advisory services, leveraging ERP, data analytics, and AI across sectors.

Author: Bloomberg Tax

Ernst & Young is deploying AI tools across its audit practice to enhance quality, reduce deficiencies, and streamline processes. The Big Four firm has committed over $2.4 billion globally to AI and talent, aiming to sustain improvements and transform audit oversight worldwide.

Author: Sync NI

Queen’s University Belfast has partnered with Chartered Accountants Ireland to launch a graduate trainee programme. It offers graduates practical experience and professional training to earn a chartered accountancy qualification within the university’s finance division.

Author: The Irish Times

Grant Thornton Advisors has appointed Steve Tennant as chief executive for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Tennant will continue to lead the Irish operation while driving cross-border integration and acquisitions across multiple regions, enhancing the firm’s multinational advisory platform.

Author: International Accounting Bulletin

Intuit has teamed up with Aprio to launch AI-driven ERP and advisory solutions for mid-market accounting firms. The partnership streamlines operations and drives growth across sectors including healthcare, construction, and technology.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The accountancy sector is redefining precision through innovation, with firms combining deep expertise and digital agility to strengthen trust in a fast-changing business landscape. The drive for smarter, more transparent financial practices continues to shape how advisory, audit, and accounting services evolve. Saffery recognised for excellence in film and TV advisory, the firm’s tailored support for creative industries reflects how sector-specific insight is becoming a defining advantage in client service. Intuit partners with Aprio to expand mid-market accounting services highlights the strategic integration of AI and automation to simplify complexity for growing firms, proving that intelligent systems can enhance—not replace—human judgment. Meanwhile, EY equips auditors with AI to boost audit quality demonstrates how technology can reinforce the core principle of reliability that underpins every audit. Across these stories, a clear message emerges: innovation in accountancy is not about disruption alone but about refining precision and deepening trust. As firms blend technology with human expertise, they are shaping a more accountable and adaptive profession. Explore these stories to see how the future of finance is being written today.