McAteer hasn't sat still since stepping away from the hot seat at Grant Thornton in January, joining the boards of two market leaders in the EV charger and IT support sectors. He discusses where he fits in and how the fast-growing companies match his profile.
RTÉ interim director general Adrian Lynch says what occurred was a “breach of trust,” but there was “no illegality.” RTÉ also says Ryan Tubridy did nothing wrong.
RTÉ has made public the initial forensic accountants’ report into top-up payments to Ryan Tubridy, detailing the complex steps taken to keep them hidden, and the facts that can't be recalled.
Last year, Revenue focused on construction and retail in its audits and investigations. But what other sectors has it been targeting and which sector coughed up the largest yield?
AIB pursued Philip Morrissey in the recession as a guarantor of circa €25m worth of debt racked up by his family's lucrative quarry firm. Having signed a settlement agreement, the businessman then tried a u-turn.
Sinead Donovan, the chairperson of Grant Thornton, has strong views about the future of the accountancy profession – and the wider corporate boardroom. As the incoming president of Chartered Accountants Ireland, she will have a platform to advance her agenda.
Acacia, a facility management business, with a roster of blue-chip clients, has been acquired by Apleona, a German-headquartered company intent on boosting its presence in Ireland.
The High Court has appointed an interim examiner to Galway based wearable technology company Bio-Medical Research, makers of Slendertone, said to be carrying a net asset deficit close to €15 million. It employs 52 people.
The Central Bank and Department of Finance have agreed €65.2 million in funding for Quinn Insurance's marathon suit against its former auditor PwC.
Grant Thornton managing partner Michael McAteer believes the surge in dealmaking will continue, although he expects many smaller businesses to fold when the state supports end. He also talks about the impact of the pandemic upon society, businesses, and the workplace.
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