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From L to R: Áine Farrelly (COO), John Glennon (Managing Partner), Des O’Neill (Managing Director, ProfitPro, sponsor of the award), Catherine Corcoran Gearty (Head of Consulting) and Terry McAdam (Consulting Partner).
RSM Ireland, the 8th largest accounting firm in Ireland, have been named as winners at the 2018 Irish Accountancy Awards. After beating off stiff competition, RSM Ireland picked up the prizes for both 'Practice of the Year' and ‘Large Practice of the Year’.
The firm is one of the fastest growing firms in Ireland serving the midmarket with 13 partners and 150 employees. Based across 3 offices in Dublin 6, Portlaoise and Birr, the firm has grown by 20% over the last 12 months and has plans to recruit 25 staff over the next six months. RSM Ireland also plan to hire up to 4 new partners over the next 12 months..
A sustained area of growth for the last number of years has been in the area of Foreign Direct Investment, with 50% of new clients from the last two years coming under this category, many of which are in the technology sector.
RSM is a powerful network of audit, tax and consulting experts with offices all over the world. In 2017 RSM Ireland won the RSM Member Firm of the Year award which saw them placed ahead of 120 countries around the world. The award, which was confirmed in Berlin at the RSM World Conference in November 2017, was based on evidence of growth, innovative work practices and client service solutions, demonstrating a leadership role in regulations/professional practice, staff initiatives, and active membership in the international network.
Commenting on the announcement, Founding and Managing Partner John Glennon said, “These awards are a testament to the hard work of the employees and partners here at RSM Ireland. Our goal is to ensure our clients’ needs are best served in the areas of audit, tax and consulting. We have built a team with different qualifications as we recognise that this approach enriches the overall team structure and ultimately benefits our clients. Our growth to date has been exceptional and we hope to continually grow and help our clients achieve their ambitions.”
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About RSM Ireland
RSM Ireland is the 8th largest accounting firms in Ireland. Established in 1987, it is the biggest first-generation accounting firm in Ireland, and is one of the fastest growing firms serving the midmarket. RSM Ireland has 150 staff members in 3 locations.
About RSM
RSM is the 6th largest global audit, tax and consulting network. RSM has 800 offices operating in 120 countries with 41,400 people across the globe.
About The Irish Accountancy Awards
The Irish Accountancy Awards recognises excellence in the accountancy profession in Ireland. They award firms based on who can best demonstrate excellence over the past 12 months and how they have added significant value and competitive advantage to their client organisations.