Exports rise to €107bn in first half of year, but soften in June
Growth over first six months driven by increase in pharmaceutical exports, according to CSO figures
BDO
Ina’s Kitchen Desserts returns to growth after family takes back control
Broderick family reports 12% rise in sales and a ‘robust’ sales pipeline after buying business back from BDO investors
Voter-focused budget will have positive impact on North, says analyst
Moves on VAT and social insurance could benefit businesses while tax residency rules may affect those working across Border
North’s businesses cautious on new framework for trade with Republic and EU
Hopes grow that deal will boost investment as companies seek to exploit dual access
Wall of capital drives M&A appetite but deals are taking longer
Top 1000: After a stellar 2021, mergers and acquisitions activity came back to earth somewhat in 2022
Irish accounting deals pick up as insolvencies eyed and private equity circles
Companies are grappling with rising costs and interest rates, and more than €2 billion of warehoused tax debt built up over the pandemic falls due in 12 months
Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervision Authority fines accountants over BDO audit of reinsurer
Regulator has now fined eight individuals since taking direct responsibility for inspecting audits of public interest entities
Rescue plan sought for Irish Fairy Door Company
Adviser appointed to restructure business under State’s ‘examinership light’ process
Revolut’s board frustrated by fintech company’s response to audit warning
Payments group criticised over attempt to minimise BDO’s red flags
Brian McEnery: ‘The audit profession needs to continuously evolve. We’ve got to continue to try to close the expectation gap’
Corporate restructuring expert's career path was partly shaped by his time on the board of the nascent Nama
BDO launches ‘experienced hires’ executive programme
Initiative is designed to get senior executives back in the workforce
Turbulent times for dealmakers but reasons for cautious optimism
Last year started strongly but was a year of two halves in relation to activity; 2023 looks set to reverse that trend, with a stronger performance in the second half
Taking the MBO option
An MBO not only secures the future of the business but also provides a clear exit plan for shareholders and incentivises management with equity in the company
Dublin office market rebounds but take-up still below pre-Covid levels
City centre properties remain the 'focus' for lettings, says Savills Ireland
Nursing homes say Fair Deal shortfall will force closures
Smaller homes in some counties say they are not getting enough funding from State to meet rising costs and regulatory requirements
Revolut under pressure after UK regulators find audit flaws
Regulators found significant flaws in audit of the fintech's accounts
Top UK accounting firms ordered to explain how they stop staff cheating in exams
Watchdog’s intervention follows fines for Big Four firms in US, Australia and Canada
What does the future hold for the aviation industry as we take to the skies again?
Ireland leads in aircraft leasing but how quickly industry will recover is unknown
Geopolitical tensions could leave industry exposed to cyber attack
The common denominator in attacks is organisations failing to train their people
Global investors are flocking to Ireland. What’s driving them, and will it last?
Appropriate planning and infrastructure solutions are essential for us to remain a global capital magnet
The transformative power of green finance
Sector’s dramatic growth is a win for finance industry and the environment
How green is my fund?
New EU rules mean all investment funds must disclose to investors how sustainability risks are taken into account in investment decisions
Green lending is growing as a means to fund sustainable projects
Green lending can be used to fund facilities such as wind farms
Ireland increasingly comfortable at the green bond table
These bonds allow companies and governments raise funds for renewable energy projects and ‘green’ transport infrastructure
Money matters: How green are your precious savings?
Savers who want their savings to be truly green will have to consider specialist products
UK considers fresh delay to full checks on agricultural products entering from EU
Extension could be ‘good news for Irish food exporters’ as post-Brexit leeway continues
Auditing the auditors – room for improvement
Cantillon: Irish Auditing & Accounting Supervisory Authority grades key players
Corporate sustainability must include nature of financing
Sustainable investing is based on environmental, social and governance ideals
‘Over the last 10 years we have seen major changes in regulatory reporting’
Funds industry case study: Sonia Howard, tax director of BDO
Demand for sustainable investments is strong and growing steadily
Cop26 and growing fears of a climate disaster have helped to refocus the minds of investors
Building a career in M&A? How to get started
Qualifying in law or accounting, and preferably both, can be a good way in
Expert view: after a record 2021, what’s in store for 2022?
Globalisation of the sector a key trend – a win for Irish firms
A ‘banner year’ for M&A activity across Ireland
Sales included CPL Resources, Valeo Foods, Panda Group and United Drug
Post-merger integration aims at avoiding ‘them and us’ problems
Planning integration of an acquired firm needs to begin early in the transaction
Advice from the top Irish M&A experts
How to ensure a smooth and successful M&A transaction for all parties
Why investors are choosing Ireland to do business
Overseas investor interest is as high as ever. This is why it is set to continue
‘Going to college full-time just did not sit right with me’
Instead of taking the traditional route, Denisa Zima chose an accounting apprenticeship
Irish exporters get reprieve as post-Brexit checks on goods delayed
Varadkar welcomes extension while EU-UK talks on Northern Ireland protocol continue
Cliff Taylor: What would be the economic impact of the UK triggering Article 16?
Smart Money: The risk is the free-trade agreement negotiated so painstakingly could fall apart
Failure to extend 9% tourism VAT beyond next August ‘disaster’ say restaurants
Tourism industry welcomes spending package of more than €100m
The more the special 9% tourism VAT rate costs, the better
The more tax that is foregone on the measure, the better the recovery must be
Declan Ryan and Kevin Warren back Broderick’s €3m buyout from BDO fund
Deal ends fractious period after failed examinership bid and rows between investors
Bumper year for mergers and acquisitions despite pandemic
BDO executive expects number of private equity firms in Ireland to grow over next two years
Ireland lagging in global research race due to little public spending on R&D
State needs to treble level of public R&D investment to catch up with leaders Denmark
Office block with waterside view in Dublin 8 for €23.5m
Marshalsea on Merchants Quay sits across the River Liffey from the Four Courts
‘Blended working’ may become the norm for many companies
Taking a flexible approach will be key to making new patterns work – for staff and employers
World of work transforming itself to adapt to a changed world
Legacy of pandemic will involve major changes to work, shopping and leisure practices
‘Companies need to keep checking in with their staff’
Promoting wellbeing and managing culture is a challenge when employees are working remotely
‘Grey euro’ lures overseas buyers into nursing homes as small players feel the squeeze
Making money ‘has never been more difficult’ than now for a small operator
The Brexit squeeze on the Irish economy is only just starting
Smart Money: From sliced pans to fishing, there are more flashpoints ahead
Irish buildings tech company IFS to create 100 jobs
Company has secured €2m investment and is aiming to expand in US and Europe
Untangling the complications brought about by Brexit
Britain’s EU exit is already delivering its fair share of trade disruption and there is more to come. Barry McCall reports.
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