“For clients, AI presents opportunity and risk in equal measure” – Brian McEnery, Managing partner, BDO Ireland
ACTIVITY
BDO Ireland continues to build on its position as a leading adviser providing audit, tax, advisory and consulting services across a broad range of sectors.
Over the past year, our activity has evolved in response to a more complex regulatory and economic landscape.
Audit and assurance remains a cornerstone of the firm. In an environment of heightened scrutiny and rising stakeholder expectations, we have continued to invest in audit quality, systems of quality management and senior expertise.
The expansion of our financial services audit and advisory team reflects sustained demand and our commitment to deep sector specialism.
Sustainability continues to be firmly embedded in boardroom discussions. In response, we have strengthened our sustainability services capability.
DEVELOPMENTS
A significant strategic development has been the exchange of contracts for the merger of BDO UK and BDO Ireland.
Completion is expected in spring 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
The move will generate revenues of nearly €1.26bn and employ approximately 8,500 people, including around 550 partners.
It consolidates our position as one of Europe’s largest accountancy organisations focused on the entrepreneurial and ambitious mid-market.
TECHNOLOGY
For clients, AI presents opportunity and risk in equal measure. Our role is to help clients adopt technology responsibly, with appropriate controls and oversight.
BDO is committed to maintaining the highest standards of audit quality and compliance.
We welcome the recent findings of IAASA’s latest quality assurance review and are pleased that they recognise the strong standards applied across our audit practice.
Brian McEnery pictured with Stan Barnes. Photo Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography
OUTLOOK
We will focus on sustaining quality, deepening sector expertise and preparing for the completion of the merger.
Our ambition is to build a firm that reflects the scale and sophistication of the clients we serve, while remaining firmly grounded in our purpose and values.