Full coverage: Accountancy

He started out as an accidental accountant, yet ended up leading one of Ireland’s fastest-growing professional services firms. John O’Callaghan reflects on the long journey from Sydney to Dublin, and how his Ironman mindset drives him forward.

Backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, AAB is on the acquisition trail in Cork. It hopes to double in size there by year end.

Mark Raddan, Interpath’s chief executive, and Kieran Wallace, a managing director in its Dublin office, talk exclusively on the sale of a majority stake in the professional services firm which employs 1,000 people including 100 in Ireland.

The Co Wexford native, who leads BDO's tech, media, and telecoms offering in the UK, speaks about working with ad magnate Martin Sorrell, the rise of private equity, and the future of family-run firms.

When Val Troy did her first comedy gig it took nearly two days before the buzz wore off. She talks to Paul McArdle about the ultimate career flip — quitting a top accountancy role for life as a stand up comedian.

The Co Cavan insulation giant recorded write-downs on investments in its structural and off-site, environmental and renewable, and Ukrainian subsidiaries. But new accounts show a return to profitability for its UK insulation business.

Kroll's acquisition of Kirby Healy gives Myles Kirby and John Healy global reach and resources, while Kroll gains specialist expertise and a strong cultural fit.

With private equity backing and a pipeline of acquisitions, Dains Ireland is positioning itself as a major player in the Irish accountancy sector. Regional head Neal Morrison explains how culture, not just capital, is driving the firm’s next chapter.

Goldman Sachs has acquired AAB, the owner of Ormsby & Rhodes, one of Ireland's oldest accountancy firms. The move will support its Irish growth plans.

The Windsor Framework has granted Northern Ireland unique access to the UK and EU goods markets. But with businesses yet to feel the benefit, Chartered Accountants Ireland call for lower corporation tax to complement dual-market access.