Blog26th Jun 2024
Entering the Irish market, in particular as a gateway to Europe, has long been an attractive path for multinationals. For businesses forming a company in Ireland, the new Irish entity must function both as a business operating under Irish law…
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Ireland’s 2027 Budget, Simon Harris’s first as Minister for Finance, has been delivered. Pitched as a budget that balances the challenges of global volatility with securing Ireland’s future and rewarding hard work, the announcements demonstrated a clear focus on home-grown…
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October could be an important month for Mid Ulster businesses. Within three weeks, two governments will set out their plans for taxation and public spending. Budget 2027 in Dublin is scheduled for 6 October, followed by the UK Government’s Autumn…
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Budget 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.…
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The 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…
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AI 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…
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For 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…
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On 27 March 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued significant amendments to FRS 102—the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. These changes took effect for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. We would…
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The 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…
View moreBlog26th Jun 2024
On 27 March 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued significant amendments to FRS 102—the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. These changes took effect for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. We would…
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The 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,…
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With 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…
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For 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,…
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Earlier 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…
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VAT 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…
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Two 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…
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