Blog28th Sep 2026Irish Budget 2027: What we know so far and what’s still needed for SMEsBudget 2027 will be announced on Tuesday, 6th October 2026. Early signals point to a more restrained package than last year, €8.5 billion, compared to €9.4 billion in 2026, with an overarching focus on protecting reserves for the long term.…By Nuala KennyView more
Blog14th Sep 2026How RCT works for contractors and subcontractorsFor construction companies, property developers and businesses who operate associate-type models, working with subcontractors often means dealing with Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT). And, when you’re managing multiple subcontractors, sites and payments, there are plenty of opportunities for something to be…By John ConwayView more
Blog3rd Aug 2026EU AI Act: What Irish businesses need to know amid new rulesThe EU AI Act came into force on the 2nd August 2026. AI has moved quickly from experimentation into day-to-day business activity. In many industries, it now provides the data behind key decisions, supports how customers are managed and conducts…By Graham DyerView more
Blog21st Jul 2026EU Pay Transparency Directive Ireland: What You Need To KnowThe EU Pay Transparency Directive is set to reshape how Irish employers recruit, reward and report on pay. The question is not whether your business will need to adapt. It is whether you will be ready. First adopted in 2023,…By Emmet OwensView more
Blog14th Jul 2026Charities SORP 2026: Trustee Annual Report complianceWith the Charities SORP 2026 finally upon us, organisations across the country are still getting to grips with what the changes mean in practice. For many, the same questions keep coming up; what’s changed? How does it affect us? And what…By Natalie BoyleView more
Blog5th Jun 2026AI in accounting: Empowering teams, not replacing themAI in accounting is moving fast. Not “robots are coming for your job” fast. More “why did we ever spend a Friday afternoon typing invoice numbers into Xero?” fast. For business owners, this is the real opportunity: more automation, better…By Graham DyerView more
Blog2nd Jun 2026VAT in the Digital Age: What Irish Businesses Need to KnowVAT reporting is moving towards a more digital and automated model across the EU, with changes being introduced under the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative. Rather than relying on periodic VAT returns, the focus is shifting towards how…By Rachel BarryView more
Blog1st Jun 2026EU sustainability reporting changes: An SME guideEarlier this year, the EU Council approved simplifications to the EU Sustainability Reporting rules proposed by the European Commission in February 2025. The approved changes reduce the number of companies required to report, but not the need for organisations to…By Ruairí PowerView more
Blog1st Jun 2026Charity SORP 2026 – 5 changes for Irish non-profitsFor many charities, financial reporting has followed a familiar pattern for years. The introduction of the Charity SORP 2026 doesn’t completely change the current process, but it does put more pressure on how well it holds together. In this article,…By Brian DunneView more
Blog26th May 2026Overcoming the Cross-Border conundrumTwo currencies. Two different tax regimes. One island. Sound familiar? If you operate cross-border, you’ll already understand both the opportunities and the challenges this presents. On one hand, establishing a presence south of the border means rapid entry into a…By Michael FarrellView more
Blog16th Apr 2026Failure To Prevent Fraud Rules: Everything You Need To KnowFrom 1 September 2025, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduced the new corporate offence of Failure to Prevent Fraud. This represents a major shift in how UK organisations are held criminally accountable for fraud committed for their…By Sean McAuleyView more
Blog6th Apr 2026FRS 102 Lease Accounting Changes: 3 Ways PE Firms Can PrepareThe updated FRS102 lease accounting rules are now in force for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. The changes introduce a fundamentally different lease accounting model under UK GAAP. Much of the discussion so far has focused on…By Alan CampbellView more