Exports rise to €107bn in first half of year, but soften in June
Growth over first six months driven by increase in pharmaceutical exports, according to CSO figures
BDO
Ina’s Kitchen Desserts returns to growth after family takes back control
Broderick family reports 12% rise in sales and a ‘robust’ sales pipeline after buying business back from BDO investors
Voter-focused budget will have positive impact on North, says analyst
Moves on VAT and social insurance could benefit businesses while tax residency rules may affect those working across Border
North’s businesses cautious on new framework for trade with Republic and EU
Hopes grow that deal will boost investment as companies seek to exploit dual access
Wall of capital drives M&A appetite but deals are taking longer
Top 1000: After a stellar 2021, mergers and acquisitions activity came back to earth somewhat in 2022
Irish accounting deals pick up as insolvencies eyed and private equity circles
Companies are grappling with rising costs and interest rates, and more than €2 billion of warehoused tax debt built up over the pandemic falls due in 12 months
Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervision Authority fines accountants over BDO audit of reinsurer
Regulator has now fined eight individuals since taking direct responsibility for inspecting audits of public interest entities
Rescue plan sought for Irish Fairy Door Company
Adviser appointed to restructure business under State’s ‘examinership light’ process
Revolut’s board frustrated by fintech company’s response to audit warning
Payments group criticised over attempt to minimise BDO’s red flags
Brian McEnery: ‘The audit profession needs to continuously evolve. We’ve got to continue to try to close the expectation gap’
Corporate restructuring expert's career path was partly shaped by his time on the board of the nascent Nama
BDO launches ‘experienced hires’ executive programme
Initiative is designed to get senior executives back in the workforce
Turbulent times for dealmakers but reasons for cautious optimism
Last year started strongly but was a year of two halves in relation to activity; 2023 looks set to reverse that trend, with a stronger performance in the second half
Taking the MBO option
An MBO not only secures the future of the business but also provides a clear exit plan for shareholders and incentivises management with equity in the company
Dublin office market rebounds but take-up still below pre-Covid levels
City centre properties remain the 'focus' for lettings, says Savills Ireland
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