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KPMG and EY demote partners in end of job-for-life model in UK
Move is a departure from the practice of simply asking underperforming senior partners to retire
KPMG lowers Irish economic growth forecast due to ‘hostile’ global picture
Ireland ‘particularly exposed’ to global and European energy price movements, group says in spring economic outlook
PwC plans overhaul of global consulting business
Shake-up spurred on by rise of AI and threat of major upheaval across the industry
BDO axes 31 partner roles as AI pressure grows and profits fall
Move comes amid downturn for professional services after hiring spree during pandemic
Irish fintechs ‘build momentum’ with deal values rebounding in 2025
KPMG says firms in the Republic attracted $259.4m in funding last year
Irish businesses seeing value, growth from tech investment, KPMG says
About 70% of companies plan to invest in AI over the next 12 months
One in three Irish adults backs building nuclear power plants
Opposition to nuclear remains at around 45% but the increase in support here is mirrored internationally, KPMG report finds
KPMG partner in Australia fined over using AI to pass AI test
Accounting firm has caught several staff members in recent months using the technology for internal exams
KPMG pressed its auditor to pass on AI cost savings
Big Four accounting firm’s move to cut fees for its own audit comes amid debate over pricing model
Hybrid working: Banks, finance and law firms bring Ireland’s workers back to the office
While many firms have tightened their hybrid work policies, most still recognise the importance of flexibility as a powerful staff retention tool
Government collects €8.5bn in tax in January as Christmas sales boost VAT
Department of Finance says January is generally the strongest VAT month as it encompasses Christmas trading period
Beyond the Big Four: ‘It’s a different animal being a €100m firm’ says Forvis Mazars Tom O’Brien
Tom O’Brien says AI will change how future partners in the accounting sector will be trained
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