The significant drop in activity during the first half of the year resulted in an average deal value of €14.7 million. This is the lowest deal value since 1997 when the average deal value for the full year was €8.6 million.

Key facts include:

• The Irish market has witnessed a...

Paul Rawnsley, Director of the Sports Business Group at Deloitte, commented: “Last summer saw a record level of transfer spending that was fuelled by the new TV monies and new owners.  This trend has continued with this summer’s transfer spending £30m higher at £500m.  This level of transfer spending is far in excess of spending by other European leagues.  With the majority of their revenue streams already contractually...

Deloitte Cork is delighted to announce that all trainee chartered accountants who sat the Professional 3 exam of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland have passed. In addition, Lin Lin Wang, from the north east of China, achieved ninth place in Ireland in the exam.

Lin Lin has lived in Cork for the last 5 years, where she studied Accounting...

The Voluntary Disclosure Initiative, announced by the Revenue in June of this year, covers funds invested in Deposit Accounts which have not been declared...

Commenting on the launch of the forum, Pat Cullen, Managing Partner of Deloitte said, “This year’s forum will tackle the challenges that Irish CEOs are facing as tougher economic conditions make it more difficult to achieve profitable growth. It is critical for CEOs in Ireland to take stock and identify the best way of navigating these challenges – by providing the opportunity to discuss these...

The Deloitte-led consortium, which includes law firm Arthur Cox, will coordinate the design and execution of a funding competition to secure finance for the Interconnector, as well as providing corporate finance and legal advice. The consortium was appointed following a public tendering process.

John Fitzgerald, East-West Interconnector Project Director with EirGrid, said: “We are pleased to have a consortium with the expertise of Deloitte and Arthur Cox on...

A total of 63% said they would place more emphasis on being a ‘catalyst’ within their business over the next 18 months, indicating that CFOs see their role as evolving from...

The report ‘Reconnecting for profit’ was based on an in depth study of the European wealth management industry. The research shows that the industry will struggle to sustain margins due to a number of factors including a decline in asset prices, escalating costs, operational limitations, increased competition (from insurance...

Now in its ninth year, the awards showcase technology companies that have achieved high revenue growth over a five-year period. In addition, the Rising Star category will honour two up and coming companies who are in business less than 5 years.

The winners will be announced at the Fast 50 Awards ceremony which is taking place on October 16th in the Guinness...

Pat Cullen, Managing Partner commented: “I am delighted to welcome our four new partners into the partnership. At Deloitte, we are committed to recognising the excellence of our people and these appointments reflect the quality and strength of the firm on a national basis. We wish them every success in their...