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Irish corporate insolvencies hit six-year high in 2024, PwC report shows

Insolvencies rose by 16% last year, although the fourth-quarter saw a drop in company collapses, report by Big Four firm notes

Irish buy into Black Friday shopping more than European peers, says PwC

Close to two in three people expect to buy at least one item, with an average spend of €329

One-third of Irish firms ‘lack funds to invest in finance personnel’

Report examines the development of the ‘finance function’ of companies towards 2030 and beyond

Dublin slides down list of European cities for potential investment, study says

Study notes issues with infrastructure and planning laws hurting Dublin’s status

World needs to decarbonise at an even faster rates, PwC study says

Breaching of 1.5 degrees global warming temperature rise target becoming a reality

PwC accused of interfering in Australian tax leaks probe

Documents reveal PwC International threatened to expel local firm if it co-operated with scandal investigation without permission

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

PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia

Big Four firm reports slower global growth as regional woes compound consulting industry slowdown

Lack of investment leaving firms open to cyber attack - PwC

Report finds only 28 per cent of companies have put in place what it classes as robust cyber resilience measures

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

Retail and hospitality in the firing line as Irish insolvencies ramp up

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Retail and hospitality insolvencies forecast to surge in early 2025

One in four insolvencies so far this year are retailers, while insolvent hospitality businesses have left behind debt of €37.2m, PwC says

Budget was a missed opportunity to simplify Irish corporate tax code and ease burden on business

Ireland needs a business environment that is attractive and competitive, and having a simpler tax system that is easy to navigate is a critical component

U2 drummer Larry Mullen jnr can’t live with work done on his Howth property

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No shortage of finance for good companies with sound propositions

Businesses need access to capital for a variety of reasons, so what are the options open to companies seeking finance in an elevated interest rate environment?

Angel investors a heaven-sent source of capital for early-stage firms

Angel investors, who usually provide capital in exchange taking an equity stake, are increasingly important for start-ups and early-stage businesses

Strong investment returns on the cards if you’re patient enough to wait

Investing is a bit like the hare and the tortoise, so you need to channel your inner tortoise

PwC average UK partner pay falls to €1m as sales growth slows

Mounting costs dent profits at Big Four accounting firm

Invest in data centre emissions tech to help hit climate targets, says PwC

Republic could become a ‘global leader’ in the decarbonisation of data centres, report states

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