25.4.2025

EisnerAmper Ireland & IADT Sign MOU

EisnerAmper Ireland and IADT join forces to develop cutting edge master’s programmes to transform the Financial Services, International Finance and Governance and Risk landscape.

The Institute of Art, Design + Technology Dun Laoghaire (IADT) and EisnerAmper Ireland announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).  This MOU will include joint research projects, work placement programmes, industry advisory boards and networking and collaboration events.  It will initially focus on the development of a new set of stackable micro credentials, leading to a Master’s programme to include: Financial Services, Strategy and Innovation; International Finance & Sustainable Finance and Financial Services, Governance and Risk.

This MOU will leverage the expertise and unique strengths of both partners to create exciting opportunities for future industry-academic endeavors.

Attracta van Rensburg, CEO EisnerAmper Ireland commented

“IADT is a leader in its field, shaping the innovators of tomorrow.  We are very proud of our 20 year+ partnership with IADT and are excited to build on that partnership through the signing of this memo of understanding.  Supporting IADT is an investment in the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders.   

Design thinking is in our DNA and which reflects our commitment to creating meaningful connections between the business and creative worlds.  We believe innovation happens when creativity meets commercial thinking.  This collaboration with IADT brings those forces together brilliantly.” 

Long-time collaborator with IADT, Frank Keane, Partner, EisnerAmper Ireland, added

 “The signing of this MOU marks a new chapter in our Firm’s relationship with the Institute.  I’m really looking forward to working with faculty, colleagues and clients on this next generation of programmes.  I firmly believe we get a better outcome when we take a multidisciplinary and cross-industry approach to course design. When you do, the solutions to solving our most challenging issues come with more ease.” 

The signing of the MOU accentuates IADT’s and EisnerAmper Ireland’s dedication to advancing-driven solutions in the financial industry.  The focus is on delivering high-quality stackable programmes at Masters level combining EisnerAmper Ireland’s industry expertise with IADT’s practice-led expertise in the creative and technological sectors promises to be a powerful force.

TU RISE is co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021- 27.

EisnerAmper Ireland is a specialist firm of accounting, tax, Ireland & UK audit, advisory and risk & regulatory experts.  It has a niche focus on the Financial Services and International Trade markets.  EisnerAmper Ireland is a founding member of EisnerAmper Global, a specialist network of independent member firms operating via global international trading and financial services hubs. Being part of EisnerAmper Global gives clients access to the experience and expertise of EisnerAmper’s 450 Partners and 4,000 professionals across the United States and key trading hubs globally.

IADT is a leader in higher education with a specialist focus on the development of future makers, shapers, technologists, thinkers, storytellers and creators who lead and innovate in a changing digital world. Explore what’s on offer and start your IADT future today.

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