Almost three-quarters of consumers expect Christmas to be more expensive this year
Slew of shoppers preparing to spend less amid hit to disposable income
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Interpath Ireland set to post €13m of revenues in first full year of operation
Ken Fennell and Kieran Wallace, the founding managing partners, say the firm is currently trading profitably
EY’s Irish revenues rise by 10% to €772m
Big Four firm’s revenues comprise income for the island of Ireland up to the end of June 2024
Irish executives eager to adopt AI despite trust and scalability anxieties
KPMG survey points to ‘top-down push’ to implement fast-moving technologies
RSM Ireland part of merger talks between related US and UK accounting firms
Transaction would create a $5bn transatlantic accounting firm focused on middle market businesses
Press Up moves to secure employment of former Wagamama staff
Company reached agreement to open new concepts at two venues in time for Christmas but must retain staff to operate them
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PwC average UK partner pay falls to €1m as sales growth slows
Mounting costs dent profits at Big Four accounting firm
HSE awarded €500m worth of tenders to external companies in past eight years, figures show
Consultancy firm Ernst and Young was paid a total of €33.5m by health service in 2023 for orders over €100,000
Deloitte brings back face-to-face UK graduate interviews
Accounting regulator flags risk of online recruitment tests being susceptible to cheating
EY draws up female-dominated shortlist for top UK job
Race to succeed Hywel Ball will see weeks of soundings with partners over trio of candidates
Why the Fed is waiting a bit longer to lower interest rates
An unexpected flare-up in US inflation last quarter is one reason officials want to see more data
Global trend towards trade protectionism poses big risk for State, warns KPMG
Consultancy predicts growth to slow in global gross domestic product this year on back of increasing geopolitical tensions
Can we trust AI to grant you a loan?
Assessment of credit worthiness and health and life insurance risk have been designated as ‘high risk’ under the Artificial Intelligence Act
Irish workers would turn down a job offer if remote working was not possible
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Nearly two-thirds of large Irish companies using AI in financial reporting
Executives cite advantages such as predicting trends, effects and providing real-time insight into risks
Shoppers still focused on price even as inflation slows
Irish people increasingly aware of ‘shrinkflation’
Government should incentivise staff accommodation development – KPMG
Number of businesses have started providing homes for their workers amid shortage
Taxation on investments: What changes might be on the way?
Consensus is that Irish system for taxing investments is inconsistent and offputting for investors
KPMG Ireland opens new Dublin AI hub with plans to create 200 jobs
New unit will assist clients looking to navigate impending EU rules governing the technology
KPMG exam cheats hit with record US fine
Latest ethics scandal to hit a Big Four accountancy firm shows how hundreds of staff shared questions and answers
It doesn’t pay to be a working-class professional
Class is a bigger barrier to career progress than gender or ethnicity in some City firms
Start-ups: Ignore the figures at your peril
Researchers say entrepreneurs often ignore the early warning signs of failure as they cling to common myths about starting a business
EU rules drive pharma backers to the US, says IDA Ireland chief
Europe’s regulations have become ‘too burdensome’ and could hinder innovation, argues Michael Lohan
Irish fintech investment plunges 94% amid global decline, KPMG says
Higher interest rates and global uncertainty saw investors hold on to their money in 2023
Deloitte launches biggest reorganisation in decade to cut costs
Revamp comes after Big Four firm decided against splitting up its audit and consulting businesses
Forget the broadcasters, accountants are now centre stage at RTÉ
The latest arrival on the RTÉ carousel is former KPMG chief Terence O’Rourke, with more accountants set to come to Montrose
KPMG fined €1.75m in UK over audit of M&C Saatchi
Financial Reporting Council says Big Four firm’s audit failed to meet requirements
KPMG calls for increase in tax-free pension ceiling and lump sums
Standard fund threshold set at €2m in 2014 needs to increase to account for inflation, life expectancy, annuity costs and demographics, Big Four firm says
Unclaimed tax refunds: How to get some of your tax back
Irish taxpayers are losing out by an average of almost €300 each by not filing a tax return each year and claiming credits they are due
Value of Irish funds industry grows, reversing 2022 decline
Growth driven in part by an increase in the value of exchange-traded funds during the year
Venture capital investment in Irish companies declined by a third in 2023
Annual VC funds fell to 2019 levels amid investor caution, KPMG report finds
Majority support energy infrastructure projects if they provide local jobs and support communities – survey
Low EV ownership due mainly to cost concerns, while only one in five are interested in switching to an electric vehicle in next five years
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