Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform appoints Diarmaid O’Keeffe to Credit Union Advisory Committee

On 25 September 2018, the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, announced the appointment of four new members to the Credit Union Advisory Committee (CUAC), including Diarmaid O’Keeffe, Partner and Head of Audit, EisnerAmper Ireland.

CUAC advises the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, in accordance with its mandate under Section 180 of the Credit Union Act 1997.  CUAC was established in 1997 to advise the Minister for Finance regarding the improvement of the management of credit unions; the protection of the interests of members and creditors of credit unions; and other matters relating to credit unions upon which the Minister and the Central Bank may from time to time seek the advice of the Committee.

Speaking in relation to the appointments, Minister Donohoe stated; ‘These four new members ensure that the CUAC is well balanced in terms of diversity of experience and expertise which includes academia, business management and financial analysis, and will complement the existing members of the Committee who are Credit Union management. I wish the new Committee members well over the next three years and I am confident that they will make a valuable contribution to the CUAC’s work.’

The Committee members will hold office for three years from 1st September 2018 and will join two existing members who were appointed in December 2017.  Others appointed to the panel included Lorraine Corcoran, Director, Afanite; Olive McCarthy, Senior Lecturer in University College Cork (UCC); and Seamus Newcombe, Chief Executive, Payac Services CLG.

To read the original press release from the Department of Finance, click here.

At EisnerAmper Ireland, we design business and compliance solutions to make trade happen.

We have advised over 200 credit unions, including working with and auditing some of the largest credit unions in the state, advising in relation to the largest merger transactions and providing training and consulting services to Senior Management including those responsible for the Head of Finance role. If you have any questions in regard to EisnerAmper Ireland’s services to the Credit Union sector, contact Diarmaid O’Keeffe.

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EisnerAmper Ireland hosts Annual Corporate Golf Challenge 2018

On Thursday 30 August 2018, EisnerAmper Ireland hosted its annual Corporate Golf Challenge in Powerscourt Golf Club, Enniskerry.

The event was a great success and we were delighted to have the opportunity for members of our team to connect with so many clients and friends of our Firm. A total of 18 teams spent a very enjoyable afternoon playing golf, which was followed by a BBQ and refreshments in the Clubhouse.

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Domestic and international businesses face significant regulatory, economic and financial challenges while the rise of FinTech, RegTech and other solutions present new opportunities. Successfully managing these challenges, while optimising opportunities, requires specialist expertise and innovative solutions. Should you have any needs in this regard, we’d be happy to assist – please contact Gavin Lee.

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EisnerAmper Ireland employees celebrate Summer Games & Party 2018

On Thursday 17 August 2018, EisnerAmper Ireland’s staff took part in our Summer Games & BBQ 2018 in Wanderer’s Rugby Club, Merrion, Dublin 4.

The EisnerAmper Ireland team enjoyed an afternoon of sports and fun activities in one of Dublin’s most prestigious rugby clubs, followed by a BBQ and drinks at the venue.  The evening was a great success and provided an opportunity for newer members of the team to get to know the rest of the Firm, and for all employees to enjoy a break from working hard on behalf of our clients.

Team 2 won the first place prize of the Summer Games. The winning team consisted of Audrey Rigley Smyth, Cian Collins, Claude Makiesse, Conor Totterdall, Diana Aleni, Gavin Lee, Iwona Cryanska, Jeff Landers, Jennifer Kelly, Karen Moloney, Karl Holmes and Shaun Boyle.

A selection of photographs from the evening can be found below.

The winning team celebrating their prize at EisnerAmper Ireland’s Summer Games 2018

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EisnerAmper Ireland hosts table at Ladies’ Day at the Dublin Horse Show 2018

On Thursday 9 August 2018,  EisnerAmper Ireland hosted a table at Ladies’ Day at the Dublin Horse Show in the RDS.

Jennifer Kelly, Partner and Head of Outsourcing and Cormac Doyle, Partner and Head of Tax were joined by clients, contacts and our colleagues in IDA Ireland.

The day was centred around the national & international show jumping competitions and was a great opportunity to network and socialise with clients and colleagues in Ireland’s International Trade community.

At EisnerAmper, we design business & compliance solutions to make trade happen.

Our dedicated International Business & Tax teams advise global technology and life sciences businesses, financial institutions and their advisors on internationalisation.  Our approach is to look at the client through the prism of their business model and vision, and to provide them with the local knowledge, ideas and support necessary to facilitate their European international trade planning and execution. In this regard, if we can assist you or your business in any way, please contact Jennifer Kelly or Cormac Doyle.

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Robert Mirsky discusses Brexit on Bloomberg in London

Robert Mirsky, Head of Asset Management At EisnerAmper and Head of EisnerAmper’s London office recently appeared on Bloomberg TV’s “Rules & Returns” programme from London. He discussed a variety of issues surrounding the issue of Brexit and its implications for asset managers in the UK and EU in light of the current regulatory landscape.

Skip to 2.35 to see Rob Mirksy speak on Brexit.

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At EisnerAmper, we help Alternative Investment & Private Equity Fund Managers and Fund Administrators meet their assurance and reporting requirements. For UK fund queries, please contact Rob Mirsky. For Irish fund queries, contact Ray Kelly.

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EisnerAmper Ireland hosts Alumni Reunion 2018

On Thursday 19 July 2018, EisnerAmper Ireland hosted its annual Alumni Reunion event in the Rooftop Terrace Bar, Opium, Wexford Street, Dublin 2.

The evening was a great success and provided an opportunity to introduce some of the newer members of our team, including Pat Cloran, Partner and Head of Risk & Quality and Gavin Lee, Head of International Trade. It was a pleasant evening where both current and former team members enjoyed good conversation, networking and food and drinks in the heart of Dublin.

Brian Hillery, Partner, addressed guests on the evening, emphasising the great importance of the alumni network to EisnerAmper and noting the progression of the Firm and wider EisnerAmper Global network over the past year, including the opening of two offices in Singapore and London and the appointment of several senior team members.

Brian Hillery, Partner, addressing guests at the Alumni Reunion Event

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Our trainees are involved in all elements of practice management from day one. From the outset, trainees work closely with partners and senior management to deliver services to our key markets. This approach facilitates our trainees getting hands on experience while also developing the core awareness, knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in their careers. To learn more about our trainee programme, click here.

EisnerAmper Ireland hosts Australian Trade Minister with Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce

On Thursday July 19 2018, EisnerAmper Ireland co-hosted a briefing with the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce to welcome the Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Hon Steven Ciobo to Dublin.  The event, which was hosted in the Stephens Green Hibernian Club, was a great opportunity to meet and engage with Minister Ciobo and network with the Irish and Australian business communities. The lunch was well attended with over 70 guests including Australian and Irish government officials, senior leaders within the Irish and Australian business communities, leaders of trade bodies including IDA Ireland, Austrade, The Irish Exporters Association and Enterprise Ireland, and members of the press. The visit has marked the first time in 20 years that an Australian trade minister has visited Ireland.

Minister Ciobo is pursuing the most ambitious trade agenda in Australia’s history. Since becoming Trade Minister in February 2016, he has concluded four trade agreements covering 19 countries. The trade agreements concluded, or currently being negotiated, by Minister Ciobo cover economies that account for more than 61 percent of the world’s GDP.

Themes discussed by Ciobo during the lunch event included the potential of Australia and Ireland as global centres for international trade in addition to the great relationship and similarities between both countries. Minister Ciobo also noted that a number of Australian companies operating in Europe are likely to look at locating activities in Ireland due to Brexit. Other speakers at the event included Gavin Lee, Head of International Trade at EisnerAmper Ireland and Peter Oakes, President of the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce and a Director of multiple financial service entities. A Q&A session with the Minister was also chaired by Vincent Crowley, Vice President of the Irish Chapter of the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce.

To read more about the Australian Irish Chamber of Commerce, click here.

From left to right: Peter Oakes, Pat Breen TD, H.E Richard Andrews, Hon Steven Ciobo and Gavin Lee. Photograph courtesy of Australian Embassy to Ireland.

Minister Steven Ciobo addressing guests on his visit to Ireland.

At EisnerAmper, we design business & compliance solutions to make trade happen.

Our dedicated International Business team advises global technology and life sciences businesses, financial institutions and their advisors on internationalisation.  The approach of our team is to look at the client through the prism of their business model and vision, and to provide them with the local knowledge, ideas and support necessary to facilitate their European international trade planning and execution. In this regard, if we can assist you or your business in any way, please contact Gavin Lee.

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EisnerAmper Ireland Credit Union Head of Finance certificate – Class of ’18 graduation

On Thursday 12 July 2018, EisnerAmper Ireland held a graduation ceremony for its Credit Union Head of Finance course graduates in Pearl Brasserie, Merrion Street, Dublin 2.

Frank Keane, Partner and Head of EisnerAmper Ireland’s Training & Consulting team provided a 12-week long lecture series held in Chartered Accountants House, Pearse Street, Dublin 2. The course was tailored to the needs of Credit Union Head of Finance role holders in the current regulatory environment and was primarily aimed at senior Credit Union employees, particularly those working in the finance functions or at CEO / Manager level across Credit Unions in Ireland.

As part of the Central Bank of Ireland’s increased focus on the strategic capabilities of Credit Unions and their management, the role of Head of Finance is now subject to more intensive regulatory supervision. Consequently, the Head of Finance is expected to have a high level of knowledge and skills to perform their tasks and demonstrate their development. The course was specially designed to develop and consolidate the competencies of a Credit Union Head of Finance.

The aim of the course was not only to provide Credit Union Managers with a comprehensive understanding of the current regulatory context within Credit Unions, but also to create a community for ongoing peer learning facilitated by EisnerAmper.

EisnerAmper Ireland Credit Union Head of Finance Certificate – Class of ’18

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We provide Training & Consulting services to clients including government departments, regulatory authorities, banks, asset management firms, insurance companies, credit unions, professional bodies, educational institutions and leading law firms. For more information, visit our Training & Consulting page or contact Frank Keane.

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