EisnerAmper Ireland Sponsors Team in The Fionn Brogan Trust Golf Classic
EisnerAmper Ireland’s CSR Team were delighted to sponsor a golf team and hole for The Fionn Brogan Trust in Killeen Castle recently.
Fionn Brogan is 5 years of age and was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in 2019. The Fionn Brogan Trust has been established to collect and administer all funds raised for Fionn. The goal of the Trust and all fundraising is to be as proactive as possible in ensuring his family limit the inevitable barriers Fionn will face throughout his life, and to maximize his potential going forward.
EisnerAmper Ireland were delighted to sponsor such a worthy cause.
To find out more, or to make a donation to The Fionn Brogan Trust, 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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Gender Pay Gap
Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021
In July 2021, the Gender Pay Gap Information Act (the “Act”) was signed into law. The Act amends the Employment Equality Act 1998 and sets out how certain organisations should report on gender pay gap differentials between female and male employees.
The Act requires that the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth make regulations on how certain gender pay gap metrics are to be calculated.
What is the Gender Pay Gap?
The gender pay gap is the difference in remuneration of men and women across a workforce. It compares the pay of all working men and women; not just those in similar jobs, with similar working pattern or with similar competencies, qualifications or experience.
In Ireland, the gender pay gap is c. 11.3% – slightly lower than the EU average of 14.1% (https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Gender_pay_gap_statistics).
Requirements set out by the Act
Initially, the Act will apply to employers with 250 or more employees.
On or after the second anniversary of the regulations, employers with between 150 and 250 employees will be covered by the Act. Finally, on or after the third anniversary of the regulations, employers with between 50 and 150 employees will be covered.
All public sector bodies, (e.g.: Government Departments, Scheduled Offices, An Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces and schools) are included.
The information to be published by employers, as set out in the Act, is as follows:
- The mean and median gap in hourly pay between men and women;
- The mean and median gap in bonus pay between men and women;
- The mean and median gap in hourly pay of part-time male and female employees;
- The percentage of men and of women who received bonus pay; and
- The percentage of men and of women who received benefits in kind.
The Act also requires employers to provide explanations for any gender pay gaps and the measures (if any) that are being taken to eliminate or reduce the gender pay gap.
Ensure Gender Pay Gap Compliance
It is recommended that organisations start performing Gender Pay Gap calculations now. Organisations that understand their Gender Pay Gap metrics can make positive steps to be in a better position when reporting and publishing requirements become mandatory.
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The Bill: https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/act/2021/20/eng/enacted/a2021.pdf.
How EisnerAmper Ireland can help
At EisnerAmper Ireland, our dedicated team of outsourced payroll and advisory professionals possess the tools and the expertise to analyse your payroll data and produce detailed reports highlighting the current gender pay gap in your organisation.
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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.
Special congratulations to Andrew Brady, a member of EisnerAmper Ireland’s Audit team, who achieved 6th place as a prize winner in the overall Summer FAE results sitting 2021 – an amazing achievement for both Andrew and our Firm. 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.
Latest News →EisnerAmper supports Insurance Ireland third INED Forum of 2021
EisnerAmper Ireland, in conjunction with Insurance Ireland, was delighted to host the third INED Forum of 2021 this afternoon.
The webinar focused on ‘Using Internal Audit As Partners In Governance’. Frank Keane, Partner and Head of Client Internationalisation at EisnerAmper Ireland, moderated the event. We would like to thank Jacqueline Thornton, Manager of EU and Domestic Regulatory Affairs and Company Secretary at Insurance Ireland for setting the scene, and our panellists for their insightful contributions:
- Ronan Murphy – Partner and Head of Internal Audit, EisnerAmper Ireland; shared his expertise by providing an overview of internal audit and what it looks like in implementation in addition to covering where it stands in an organisation and within its relationship with various stakeholders; and
- Conor Molloy – Board Chair and Insurance INED; who took part in a conversation piece with Moderator Frank Keane and explored the topic of “Using Internal Audit as Partners in Governance” from the perspective of an INED.
Many thanks also to the participants who joined today’s webinar and who contributed to our very interesting Q&A session.
We deliver specialist Insurance Regulatory Compliance Services to help you meet your regulatory compliance and corporate governance requirements.
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 →Case Study – Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
EisnerAmper Ireland (EAI) assisted an Investment Management client who provided both Portfolio Management and Investment Advisory services. The Company is a subsidiary of a large financial services group headquartered in Germany.
The Company was required to draft disclosures based on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) requirements. The SFDR imposes mandatory ESG disclosure obligations for asset managers and other financial markets participants.
Tom Brennan, Head of Risk & Regulatory at EisnerAmper, examined the arrangements in place at the time for the Company’s investment decision making process. EisnerAmper worked with other members of the group and the parent company to ensure that policies and procedures in place were consistent throughout and that they reflected socially responsible practices.
The Company signed up to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), an international organisation that works to promote the incorporation of environmental, social, and corporate governance factors (ESG) into investment decision-making
The Company also signed the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI), further embedding ESG in its insurance business.
EisnerAmper helped to draft the Company’s SFDR disclosure policy, ensuring they:
- published information on their strategies for integrating sustainability risks in their investment decision-making processes and investment advisory activities on their websites; and
- made statements on due diligence strategies related to the main adverse sustainability impacts of investment decisions on sustainability factors.
Through this process and from working closely with Tom and his team, the Company completed a robust process to gather the required information to make the disclosures required under SFDR. In examining their business practices and holding them against the SFDR requirements, they were able to form a roadmap to where the Company needs to be in the future and how to assess investments for ESG compliance.
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.
Our ESG services typically include:
- Developing and documenting a roadmap to achieve demonstrable ESG compliance;
- Provision of assurance over ESG information included in annual reports or other published documents;
- Undertaking gap analysis of ESG disclosures;
- Designing and delivering Board training on ESG topics, standards and requirements; and
- Provision of tools to assist you in demonstrating compliance with ESG requirements.
Learn more about our ESG Services here.
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EisnerAmper LLP Announces Investment By TowerBrook Capital Partners
EisnerAmper LLP, the US member firm of EisnerAmper Global, has announced that TowerBrook Capital Partners (“TowerBrook”), an international investment management firm, has made a strategic investment in EisnerAmper LLP.
TowerBrook’s significant capital infusion will help drive EisnerAmper LLP’s long-term growth initiatives, which include accelerating the evolution of service offerings, investing considerably in talent and technology, and strategically expanding via organic growth and targeted mergers and acquisitions — all directed at exponentially enhancing client service. EisnerAmper LLP’s leadership teams will remain unchanged.
EisnerAmper LLP and EisnerAmper Ireland are founding members of EisnerAmper Global, a specialist network of independent member firms operating via global financial services and international trading hubs. This strategic investment in EisnerAmper LLP is welcomed by the EisnerAmper Global board and by EisnerAmper Ireland. It will significantly strengthen the collective capabilities of EisnerAmper Global member firms. EisnerAmper Ireland looks forward to continuing to work successfully with EisnerAmper Global member firms designing and delivering services and technology solutions to clients and to our communities.
About TowerBrook Capital Partners
TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. is an investment management firm that has raised in excess of $17.4 billion to date and has a history of creating value for investors. The firm is co-headquartered in New York and London and focuses on making investments in companies headquartered in North America and Europe. TowerBrook’s private equity strategy primarily pursues control-oriented investments in large and mid-market companies, principally on a proprietary basis and often in situations characterized by complexity. TowerBrook’s structured opportunities strategy allows access to a broad array of opportunities, principally via structured asset and structured equity investments, enabling investment companies to access funding and expertise to support growth without ceding control. TowerBrook is a certified B Corporation. B Corporation certification is administered by the non-profit B Lab organization and is awarded to companies that demonstrate leadership in their commitment to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) standards and responsible business practices. For more information, please visit towerbrook.com.
About EisnerAmper
EisnerAmper, one of the largest business consulting firms in the world, is comprised of EisnerAmper LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm that provides client attest services; and Eisner Advisory Group LLC, an alternative practice structure that provides business advisory and non-attest services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes of conduct. Clients are in all business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. Our combined entities include more than 200 partners and principals and 2,000-plus employees. For more information, please visit eisneramper.com.
Latest News →New Partner Appointment at EisnerAmper Ireland
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Carina Myles as Partner in our Governance, Risk & Compliance Group.
Carina’s appointment represents a further strengthening of our specialist accounting, tax and risk & regulatory teams advising the Financial Services, International Business and Government sectors.
As Partner in our Governance, Risk & Compliance Group, Carina advises financial services providers on risk, regulatory and compliance related matters. Carina supports clients throughout the regulatory engagement lifecycle and specialises in the design and implementation of risk and compliance frameworks. Carina also provides outsourced solutions to operationalise risk and compliance functions.
Carina has over 20 years’ experience designing and developing risk, compliance and control frameworks; leading regulatory change programs such as AIFMD; and leading large scale business transformation programs.
Carina joins us from Northern Trust where she held a number of senior leadership positions including Head of Business Change; Regulatory Compliance GDPR Lead; and Head of Operational Control & Compliance. Carina’s industry representation includes Chair of the Association of Compliance Officers in Ireland (ACOI) Funds Working Group and former Chair of Irish Funds GDPR Working Group.
Specialist services delivered by a market leading team
Carina’s appointment reflects our commitment to delivering market leading services and solutions through a combination of our specialist expertise, robust methodologies, innovative use of technology and global connectivity.
If you have any queries or if we can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact Carina.
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Latest News →Minister for Finance announces reappointment of Diarmaid O’Keeffe to the Credit Union Advisory Committee
On Monday, 26 July, Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, announced the reappointment of Diarmaid O’Keeffe, Head of Audit at EisnerAmper Ireland, to the Credit Union Advisory Committee (CUAC) for a further three year term having originally been appointed in 2018.
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 of Ireland may from time to time seek the advice of the Committee.
CUAC has undertaken wide ranging research in relation to the credit union sector. Most recently it conducted a Review of the Credit Union Sector 2020. This report, including recommendations, is being considered as part of the Review of the Credit Union Policy Framework that is currently being undertaken in line with the Programme for Government commitments.
Minister Donohoe also announced the reappointment Lorraine Corcoran, Chair and Director of Afanite; Olive McCarthy, Senior Lecturer & Director at the UCC Centre for Co-operative Studies; and Seamus Newcombe, CEO of Payac and the appointment of Dermot Griffin, CEO of the Credit Union Service Organisation for Payments (CUSOP), as a new member of CUAC. Elizabeth Boylan, Director of Progressive Credit Union, and Michael Ahern, CEO of Dubco Credit Union, are also members of the Committee.
Commenting on these appointments, Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions, and Insurance, Seán Fleming TD, said:
“The reappointment of Ms Corcoran, Ms McCarthy, Mr O’Keeffe, and Mr Newcombe, along with the appointment of Mr Griffin, will ensure CUAC has the requisite blend of skills and knowledge to continue its important work. CUAC’s work plays an important role in informing policy decisions and I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the committee, particularly over the last number of years.”
To read the press release from the Department of Finance, click here.
At EisnerAmper Ireland, we help credit unions optimise growth opportunities and manage risk.
Our highly experienced credit union team has more than 15 years’ industry experience working with over 200 credit unions; regulators; industry bodies; and technology developers. We provide a full range of services to credit unions from audit, internal audit and regulatory advisory to due diligence, merger advisory and training & consulting services. If you would like to learn more about EisnerAmper Ireland’s services to Credit Unions, please contact Diarmaid O’Keeffe.
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Latest News →EisnerAmper hosts Mid-Year Academy 2021
The EisnerAmper Ireland Academy is a key part of our Firm’s all-staff training programme which was held for the tenth year running. The Academy 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.
This year we adapted to our changing environment by hosting an additional Mid-Year Academy virtually. The theme for our Mid-Year Academy was ‘Collaboration for Great Teamwork & Effective Teams’ and included workshops, key note speakers and team building exercises reaffirming our commitment to achieving and maintaining excellence in everything we do.
Alan Costello speaking to our team members.
Team building exercises encouraged our staff to work together and collaborate to develop their design thinking skills. Team exercises included creating mock proposals for clients and designing new products for an established global brand. Teams had the opportunity to collectively reflect on, and discuss, their performance using the “Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing” model which describes the path that teams follow on their way to high performance.
We would like to thank yesterday’s guest speaker Alan Costello, Director, Resolve Partners, who led a thought provoking discussion on the importance of creating a culture of intrapreneurship, innovation and collaboration in today’s workplace.
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.
Latest News →EisnerAmper Ireland takes part in Junior Achievement 2021
As part of EisnerAmper Ireland’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, the Firm annually takes part in Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), with both Trainees and Management assisting young people to develop the skills they need to succeed in a changing world.
During the past few months, members of our team have been involved in Junior Achievement virtually. Team members have been involved in a variety of virtual teaching classes from one off career talks where our staff members discussed their own individual studies and career experiences to multiple teaching lessons via Zoom to children in schools all over the country. Staff members were teaching students about various aspects of business, the benefits of staying in school and obtaining meaningful employment and career success.
Junior Achievement Ireland (“Junior Achievement”) is part of a worldwide organisation reaching out to over 12 million young people each year. Junior Achievement aims to inspire and motivate young people to realise their potential by valuing education and understanding how to succeed in the world of work. This programme is operated in both primary and secondary schools and fosters a spirit of enterprise within participating schools.
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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EisnerAmper provides editorial input and subject matter expertise to IBFD publication on Mergers & Acquisitions
The International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (“IBFD”) Mergers & Acquisitions Online Collection covers crucial tax aspects that mergers and acquisitions give rise to in a number of jurisdictions around the world.
The Online Collection is helpful to tax specialists, professional advisers and policymakers, by providing information that can form the basis upon which more detailed advice can be sought from local experts on a particular issue.
Considerations of the tax implications of Mergers & Acquisitions take place in the context of accounting for business combinations, including merger accounting and the treatment of goodwill, among other topics. Gavin Redmond, Senior Manager, Accounting & Compliance at EisnerAmper Ireland, provided editorial input and subject matter expertise, in respect of the relevant accounting topics discussed within the chapters, from the perspective of the accounting frameworks applicable in Ireland in accordance with Irish Company law: IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and FRS 102 (The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland).
IBFD is a centre of expertise, offering high-quality information and education on international and cross-border taxation, and providing research services which are relied upon by tax practitioners from all over the world.
How EisnerAmper Ireland Can Help
EisnerAmper Ireland is a Firm of specialist accountants, tax advisors and risk & regulatory experts playing a key role in bringing international trade to Ireland and advising Irish corporates. 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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Latest News →EisnerAmper completes 100k in May fundraiser for LauraLynn
EisnerAmper Ireland is proud to have completed the 100k in May for LauraLynn charity challenge. EisnerAmper teamed up with LauraLynn to help raise €1,000 for the charity.
The charity initiative ran from 1st – 31st May and a number of our team took on the challenge of completing 100km over the month by either walking, jogging or running. The charity initiative was a fun fitness challenge that brought our Firm together to improve our health and wellbeing, while raising funds for LauraLynn. We would like to thank our employees for their dedication in completing the 100k and for helping to raise funds for such a worthy cause.
EisnerAmper Ireland has partnered with LauraLynn Children’s Hospice for a second year running, helping them to support children with life-limiting conditions to live as fulfilling lives as possible and receive the very best care at the end of life. LauraLynn is Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice providing palliative care and support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.
If you would like to make a donation to EisnerAmper’s fundraising page, 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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