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Almost three-quarters of consumers expect Christmas to be more expensive this year

Slew of shoppers preparing to spend less amid hit to disposable income

Tue Nov 12 2024 - 00:01

Interpath Ireland set to post €13m of revenues in first full year of operation

Ken Fennell and Kieran Wallace, the founding managing partners, say the firm is currently trading profitably

Fri Nov 01 2024 - 05:53

EY’s Irish revenues rise by 10% to €772m

Big Four firm’s revenues comprise income for the island of Ireland up to the end of June 2024

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 05:55

Irish executives eager to adopt AI despite trust and scalability anxieties

KPMG survey points to ‘top-down push’ to implement fast-moving technologies

Mon Oct 28 2024 - 00:15

RSM Ireland part of merger talks between related US and UK accounting firms

Transaction would create a $5bn transatlantic accounting firm focused on middle market businesses

Fri Oct 11 2024 - 10:23

Press Up moves to secure employment of former Wagamama staff

Company reached agreement to open new concepts at two venues in time for Christmas but must retain staff to operate them

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 06:00

No shortage of finance for good companies with sound propositions

Businesses need access to capital for a variety of reasons, so what are the options open to companies seeking finance in an elevated interest rate environment?

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 05:00

PwC average UK partner pay falls to €1m as sales growth slows

Mounting costs dent profits at Big Four accounting firm

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 12:24

HSE awarded €500m worth of tenders to external companies in past eight years, figures show

Consultancy firm Ernst and Young was paid a total of €33.5m by health service in 2023 for orders over €100,000

Wed Sept 18 2024 - 06:00

Deloitte brings back face-to-face UK graduate interviews

Accounting regulator flags risk of online recruitment tests being susceptible to cheating

Sun Sept 08 2024 - 11:38

EY draws up female-dominated shortlist for top UK job

Race to succeed Hywel Ball will see weeks of soundings with partners over trio of candidates

Wed Sept 04 2024 - 08:00

Investors bet €218m on Irish start-ups

Venture capitalists likely to remain cautious this year

Mon Aug 12 2024 - 00:01

Why the Fed is waiting a bit longer to lower interest rates

An unexpected flare-up in US inflation last quarter is one reason officials want to see more data

Mon Jul 22 2024 - 11:24

Global trend towards trade protectionism poses big risk for State, warns KPMG

Consultancy predicts growth to slow in global gross domestic product this year on back of increasing geopolitical tensions

Mon Jul 08 2024 - 06:00

Can we trust AI to grant you a loan?

Assessment of credit worthiness and health and life insurance risk have been designated as ‘high risk’ under the Artificial Intelligence Act

Fri Jun 21 2024 - 05:00

Irish workers would turn down a job offer if remote working was not possible

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Mon Jun 17 2024 - 06:29

Nearly two-thirds of large Irish companies using AI in financial reporting

Executives cite advantages such as predicting trends, effects and providing real-time insight into risks

Mon Jun 17 2024 - 05:47

Shoppers still focused on price even as inflation slows

Irish people increasingly aware of ‘shrinkflation’

Tue Jun 04 2024 - 06:00

Government should incentivise staff accommodation development – KPMG

Number of businesses have started providing homes for their workers amid shortage

Mon May 27 2024 - 16:22

Taxation on investments: What changes might be on the way?

Consensus is that Irish system for taxing investments is inconsistent and offputting for investors

Tue May 21 2024 - 05:00

KPMG Ireland opens new Dublin AI hub with plans to create 200 jobs

New unit will assist clients looking to navigate impending EU rules governing the technology

Fri May 17 2024 - 05:15

KPMG exam cheats hit with record US fine

Latest ethics scandal to hit a Big Four accountancy firm shows how hundreds of staff shared questions and answers

Wed Apr 10 2024 - 15:54

It doesn’t pay to be a working-class professional

Class is a bigger barrier to career progress than gender or ethnicity in some City firms

Mon Apr 08 2024 - 05:00

Start-ups: Ignore the figures at your peril

Researchers say entrepreneurs often ignore the early warning signs of failure as they cling to common myths about starting a business

Thu Apr 04 2024 - 10:00

EU rules drive pharma backers to the US, says IDA Ireland chief

Europe’s regulations have become ‘too burdensome’ and could hinder innovation, argues Michael Lohan

Wed Apr 03 2024 - 08:26

Irish fintech investment plunges 94% amid global decline, KPMG says

Higher interest rates and global uncertainty saw investors hold on to their money in 2023

Mon Mar 25 2024 - 06:00

Deloitte launches biggest reorganisation in decade to cut costs

Revamp comes after Big Four firm decided against splitting up its audit and consulting businesses

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 15:52

Forget the broadcasters, accountants are now centre stage at RTÉ

The latest arrival on the RTÉ carousel is former KPMG chief Terence O’Rourke, with more accountants set to come to Montrose

Sun Mar 10 2024 - 06:00

KPMG fined €1.75m in UK over audit of M&C Saatchi

Financial Reporting Council says Big Four firm’s audit failed to meet requirements

Mon Mar 04 2024 - 10:39

KPMG calls for increase in tax-free pension ceiling and lump sums

Standard fund threshold set at €2m in 2014 needs to increase to account for inflation, life expectancy, annuity costs and demographics, Big Four firm says

Tue Feb 20 2024 - 05:00