Key Outcomes from COP27
The 27th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP27) took place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt from November 6th to 20th 2022. It saw political leaders, climate activists, NGO observers and journalists from almost 200 countries coming together to progress the setting and achieving of the world’s collective climate goals.
A milestone decision was reached as wealthy countries agreed to pay for climate damages in developing nations. However, this was somewhat undermined by the lack of progress on the phasing out of fossil fuels.
Key Outcomes
New climate change Loss-and-Damage Fund agreed
Policymakers from wealthy countries, which account for the majority of historical Greenhouse Gas emissions, have agreed to establish a new fund to support victims of climate disasters. This major milestone comes after developing countries had sought financial aid for almost three decades to help rescue and rebuild efforts after extreme weather events. The fund will assist countries such as Pakistan where floods earlier this year caused an estimated €30 billion worth of damages and Somalia where more than seven million people are facing crisis hunger levels arising from the ongoing drought in the region.
Although the creation of this fund has been agreed, the details of who should pay into the fund, where the money will come from, and which countries will benefit are yet to be decided.
Lack of ambition to phase out fossil fuels
The final overarching deal did not include commitments to reduce the use of fossil fuels. This was in part due to resistance from some nations wishing to exploit their oil and gas reserves; and the energy crisis in Europe which has seen some countries resorting to the use of coal while looking further afield for new sources of natural gas. This outcome means limited progress has been made in relation to last year’s decision at COP26 in Glasgow to phase-down the use of coal.
The final summary text from COP27 states that limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, as agreed by 196 Parties at COP21 in Paris in 2015, requires “rapid, deep and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions” by 2030. In Ireland, the focus now turns to the Climate Action Plan 2022 which is due for publication in December 2022. This is a detailed plan for taking decisive action to achieve a 51% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
How EisnerAmper Ireland can help
Our multidisciplinary team is on hand to help you chart your ESG journey. We help you navigate the ESG landscape and understand the applicable legislation and frameworks. We also help drive change within your organisation so that sustainability becomes embedded within your strategy, operations and reporting. EisnerAmper’s specialist services include:
- Supporting organisations through regulatory change;
- Provision of bespoke board support and training;
- Designing and developing integrated risk and compliance frameworks;
- Preparing compliance briefings for discussion with the board; and
- Supporting the board in responding to and implementing any changes required relating to evolving needs.
If we can help you or your business in any way, please do get in touch – we’d be delighted to help.
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Team EisnerAmper supports Run in the Dark 2022
On 9 November 2022, members of the EisnerAmper team joined thousands of runners partaking in Run in the Dark. Run in the Dark is the main fundraiser for the Mark Pollock Trust which is aiming to find a cure for paralysis in our lifetime. This is the sixth consecutive year ‘Team EisnerAmper’ has participated in Run in the Dark.
Unbroken by blindness in 1998, adventure athlete Mark Pollock was left paralysed in 2010. Now, with the team at the Mark Pollock Trust, Mark is exploring the intersection where humans and technology collide, catalysing collaborations that have never been done before and in doing so unlocking $1 billion to find a cure for paralysis in our lifetime.
We were delighted that this year’s event was held in person again for the first time since 2019. Our team joined thousands of other participants at North Dock, Dublin City to begin their race at 8pm. Following the impact of Covid-19, Run in the Dark also created an app to allow participants to run safely within their own area. This year participants could use the app to still virtually join others walking or running 5k and 10k around the world.
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EisnerAmper hosts The Academy 2022
The EisnerAmper Ireland Academy 2022, the Firm’s annual all-staff residential training programme, was held for the eleventh year running over 2 days in Seafield Hotel, County Wexford.
The theme for this year’s Academy was ‘Delivering Client Service Excellence’ and it followed our Mid-Year Academy which was held in April. We had an action packed line up of key-note speakers, skills workshops, plenary sessions and team building exercises reaffirming our commitment to ‘Delivering Client Service Excellence’.
Tessa O’Connell, Managing Partner, Brand Edge
The Academy is a key part of our Firm’s all-staff training programme and is specifically designed for our professionals to accelerate their “on the job” learning and to facilitate their journey towards becoming not just great accountants but exceptional advisers and practitioners. We would like to thank our guest speakers for their insightful contributions:
- Tessa O’Connell, Managing Partner, Brand Edge, who shared valuable insights into the importance of networking in addition to practical steps we can take to build our professional networks; and
- Peter Cogan, Managing Partner, Eisner Advisory Group LLC and Partner, EisnerAmper LLP, who provided an update from our US colleagues and shared insights into their approach to delivering client service excellence.
Brian Hillery, Partner, EisnerAmper Ireland
Special thanks also to our EisnerAmper Ireland colleagues who led plenary sessions, skills workshops and team building exercises and thanks to our team members who contributed to the Q&A and workshop sessions
Panel discussions
Evening dinner
Our team members at The Academy
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EisnerAmper Ireland attends Gloss Gala 2022
Our colleagues Jennifer Kelly, Partner, Accounting & Compliance, Carina Myles, Partner, Risk & Regulatory, Karen Moloney, Director, Accounting & Compliance, and Annmarie Brophy, Senior Manager, Accounting & Compliance, were delighted to attend The Gloss Magazine’s Annual Gala, in association with Goodbody, last night in the RDS.
Recognised as Irelands most glamorous night for professional women, the Gala was attended by more than 1,500 women from Ireland’s legal, accounting, finance, consulting, banking, media and tech sectors. The evening involved a champagne and cocktail reception, inspiring speeches from both Cally Beaton, Comedian and Broadcaster, and Merryn Somerset Webb, Editor in chief of Moneyweek, along with the opportunity to see the best fashion that Irish retail has to showcase with the Look the Business fashion show.
Look The Business fashion show
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Latest News →EisnerAmper Ireland hosts Learn, Dine & Connect Industry Update
On Thursday, 27 October, EisnerAmper Ireland hosted its first Learn, Dine & Connect update since 2019. The technical and industry update focused on Regulated Financial Services Providers (RFSPs) – Sustainability, Accountability & Culture.
The event took place in Shanahan’s on the Green, with guests enjoying a three-course meal and drinks in between presentations. The event gave our speakers the opportunity to share their insights and experiences of Sustainability, Accountability and Culture issues impacting Boards and Management, and a discussion on how these issues can be addressed using smart solutions.
Carina Myles, Partner, Risk & Regulatory
The EisnerAmper subject experts and topics discussed on the night were:
- Carina Myles, Partner, Risk & Regulatory – Sustainability – Meeting Central Bank Expectations
- Carina led an overview of the Central Bank’s expectations of RFSPs regarding Climate and ESG issues.
- Tom Brennan, Partner, Risk & Regulatory – Accountability – Individual Accountability Framework
- Tom shared his experiences and insights on emerging trends and developments impacting Boards of RFSPs regarding the Individual Accountability Framework.
- Ronan Murphy Partner, Internal Audit – Culture – Snapshot from Boardroom to 1st line
- Ronan shared his experience of using EisnerAmper’s “Culture Snapshot Solution” – a bespoke framework developed by EisnerAmper, designed to allow Boards of RFSPs to measure aspects of their Firm’s culture.
Tom Brennan, Partner, Risk & Regulatory
Many thanks also to our guests who joined us and who contributed to our very insightful Q&A session.
Ronan Murphy Partner, Internal Audit
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Latest News →EisnerAmper Hosts Halloween Quiz in aid of LauraLynn
The Team at EisnerAmper was delighted to raise funds for our charity partner LauraLynn Children’s Hospice by organising a Halloween staff fundraiser quiz and raffle.
The quiz was held in our office with Halloween themed rounds from scary movies to scary TV shows. Following the quiz, a raffle was held with prizes kindly donated by the local Sandyford business community including Your Local Pharmacy, The Gables and Zambrero. We are proud to have raised over €500 which will be donated to LauraLynn’s Children’s Hospice.
To learn more about how to help or to make a donation, please click here.
At EisnerAmper Ireland, we care about business and we care about the people we work with in business.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is integral to how we do business and manage interactions, not just with our employees and clients but also our wider community and society as a whole. As a professional services firm, demonstrating ethical high performance in all aspects of our work and how we run our Firm is fundamental to our success. Learn more about our CSR policy here and our CSR initiatives here.
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Latest News →EisnerAmper and Insurance Ireland host second INED Forum of 2022
EisnerAmper Ireland, in conjunction with Insurance Ireland, was delighted to host the second INED Forum of 2022 this morning. We were delighted to be co-hosting the event in person for the first time since 2020. The forum focused on ‘The Regulatory Horizon’.
Frank Keane, Partner at EisnerAmper Ireland, moderated the event. We would like to thank Michael Horan, Manager of Regulation & Policy Development, at Insurance Ireland for setting the scene, and our speakers for their insightful contributions:
- Carina Myles – Partner, Governance, Risk & Compliance, EisnerAmper Ireland; Carina shared her expertise by providing an overview of the current and upcoming regulations, and where Boards and INEDs are now focused; and
- Dave Montgomery – Professional Director; discussed the challenges faced at Boardroom discussions around consumer protection and operational resilience.
Frank Keane, Partner, EisnerAmper Ireland.
We were delighted to be joined by guest speaker Brendan McCarthy for a panel discussion who explored the topic of regulatory expectations from an INED’s perspective.
Many thanks also to the participants who joined today’s forum and who contributed to our very interesting Q&A session.
Carina Myles, Partner, EisnerAmper Ireland.
Dave Montgomery, Professional Director.
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Latest News →Meet our new team members!
EisnerAmper Ireland recently welcomed our new trainees to the Firm. Our new team members will be working in our Audit and Accounting, Tax & Compliance departments.
Our new colleagues have completed a two week induction programme, covering various topics ranging from technical, on the job and soft skills training, delivered by our HR and Service Excellence Teams.
Our trainees will be learning from and working with an excellent calibre of colleagues and best practice quality systems. Most importantly, our trainees will be on a career path that will see them progress from their current fundamentals through to gaining experience in working with their own portfolio of clients in value-added services and advice.
Our coaching is unrivalled and includes bespoke training sessions, firm-wide briefing sessions and twice yearly off-site and virtual training programmes. We value education, not just qualifications.
If you want to kick-start your career in audit, accountancy or tax with real-world, hands-on experience, in a firm where dedication and commitment are recognised, valued and nurtured, then EisnerAmper Ireland is the place for you.
We are recruiting Trainee Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors as part of our EAI Graduate Programme 2022/2023 (applications are welcome from ITI, ACA, ACCA, CPA and CIMA students).
To learn more about EisnerAmper Ireland click here.
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Our multi-disciplinary teams bring fresh, candid and connected perspectives to how we work. We strive to nurture and leverage the talent and unique ability of each individual member of our team. To read more about Life in EisnerAmper and about our career opportunities click here.
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Latest News →EisnerAmper Ireland hosts Annual Golf Day 2022
On Tuesday, 4 October, EisnerAmper Ireland hosted its Annual Golf Day in Carton House Golf Club, Maynooth. Thank you to all the participants who took part on the day.
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. Our guests enjoyed brunch before heading out to the O’Meara Course for an enjoyable afternoon of golf.
The game was followed by refreshments and dinner in The Carriage House Restaurant with prizes presented to the winning teams.
Please see below for a selection of photos from the day.
Some of our teams and our prizes for the day.
First place winners L to R: David Ryan, Mark Browne, Naomi Daly and David Carroll.
Second place winners L to R: Nigel Woods, Clare McDonald, Joey Halligan and David Joyce.
Third place winners L to R: Karl Purcell, Steve Jacobs and Brian Frawley presented by David Carroll.
Nearest to the pin winner Catherine Lane with David Carroll.
Nearest to the pin winner David Joyce with David Carroll.
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At EisnerAmper, we design and deliver specialist Services and Solutions for Business in the areas of Governance, Risk and Compliance. In this regard, if we can assist you or your business in any way, please do get in touch – we’d be delighted to help.
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Latest News →EisnerAmper completes LauraLynn’s September Dog Walking Challenge
EisnerAmper Ireland is delighted to have completed LauraLynn’s September Dog Walking Challenge.
The charity initiative ran from the 1st – 3oth of September and our team members were set the task of walking their dogs each day during the month, while raising funds for LauraLynn through our JustGiving page.
This challenge was the perfect opportunity for dog owners amongst our team to get together outside of the office and raise funds for our charity partner.
LauraLynn Children’s Hospice fundraises and supports children and their families from all 26 counties with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for families in their care.
To learn more about LauraLynn click here.
At EisnerAmper Ireland, we care about business and we care about the people we work with in business.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is integral to how we do business and manage interactions, not just with our employees and clients but also our wider community and society as a whole. As a professional services firm, demonstrating ethical high performance in all aspects of our work and how we run our Firm is fundamental to our success. Learn more about our CSR policy here and our CSR initiatives here.
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Latest News →EisnerAmper hosts Coffee & Cookie morning in aid of LauraLynn
EisnerAmper Ireland is delighted to be continuing our partnership with LauraLynn Children’s Hospice for the third year running, helping LauraLynn to support children with life-limiting conditions and their families to live as fulfilling lives as possible.
EisnerAmper was delighted to host a Coffee & Cookie morning in our office in aid of LauraLynn to celebrate their 11th birthday. The coffee morning was hosted with an all you can eat homemade cookie buffet made by EisnerAmper Ireland’s former colleague Jeff Landers of Don’t You Dairy. The coffee morning was the perfect opportunity for our team to get together in the office and raise funds for our charity partner.
LauraLynn Children’s Hospice fundraises and supports children and their families from all 26 counties with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for families in their care.
To learn more about LauraLynn or to make a donation, please click here.
At EisnerAmper Ireland, we care about business and we care about the people we work with in business.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is integral to how we do business and manage interactions, not just with our employees and clients but also our wider community and society as a whole. As a professional services firm, demonstrating ethical high performance in all aspects of our work and how we run our Firm is fundamental to our success. Learn more about our CSR policy here and our CSR initiatives here.
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Latest News →Congratulations to EisnerAmper Ireland’s FAE Students
Congratulations to EisnerAmper Ireland’s trainees who successfully passed Chartered Accountants Ireland’s Final Admitting Exam (FAE) and are now exam qualified.
We are very proud of our own team members and these results are proof, not only of the extensive hard work our trainees put into achieving their qualification, but also of the dedication that EisnerAmper Ireland puts into supporting, coaching and training all staff members.
This coaching and training is unrivalled and includes bespoke training sessions, firm-wide briefing sessions and twice yearly off-site and virtual training programmes. We value education, not just qualifications. Members of our team have lectured on FAE and CAP 2 programmes, have acted as External Examiners, correct mock papers, sit on education boards and write accounting books, giving our trainees access to some of the leading professionals in the industry.
To find out more about qualifying with EisnerAmper Ireland, click here.
We care about business and we care about the people we work with in business.
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 and solutions 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.
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