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BDO Ireland is pleased to announce the release of our Economic Impact Assessment of the League of Ireland report, which highlights the league’s valuable contributions to the Irish economy and the positive impact on communities nationwide. In 2023, the League of Ireland contributed €164.7 million to the economy, supporting over 6,000 jobs and generating €40 million in tax revenue. The report showcases record attendance growth of 19.5% and a strong rise in fan engagement, reflecting the league's increasing popularity and influence across Ireland. With €38.1 million in revenue and €10.1 million invested in stadiums and facilities, the league supports local businesses, drives regional development, and strengthens community engagement. The SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division experienced the largest attendance growth, rising by 169%, emphasising the league’s role in advancing both men’s and women’s football. Austin Hickey, Director at BDO Ireland, commented, “This report demonstrates the League of Ireland’s crucial economic and social role, supporting community engagement and youth development, while delivering long-term value to Irish society.” Full story: https://lnkd.in/e-CDiNMS Dermot Ahern | Ciarán Brannigan | Mark Scanlon | Austin Hickey | Rory Gaffney | Football Association of Ireland #BDOIreland #EconomicImpact #LeagueOfIreland #IrishFootball #CommunityDevelopment

✨ Join us at our Private Equity Roadshow in Galway on November 19th to discover how PE can drive business growth and the transformative role it plays in today's market. Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 19th 📍 Location: Platform94, Galway 👉 Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/d7HiJXyH Gain exclusive insights from top industry experts, including: 🔷 Will Skinner, Partner - Phoenix Equity Partners 🔷 Kevin O'Loughlin, Founder & CEO - Nostra IT 🔷 Jonathan Cosgrave, Partner - Melior Equity Partners 🔷 Louise Niemann, CFO - The City Bin Co. This event offers invaluable takeaways on: 📚 The mechanics of Private Equity deals 💡 Success stories and case studies 📈 Growth strategies with Private Equity Katharine Byrne | Eimear O'Hare | Rory O'Keeffe | Richard Duffy #BDOIreland #PrivateEquity #Galway

🌍 BDO Global's September Sustainability Reporting Update 🌍 The latest BDO Global Update highlights major advancements in sustainability reporting frameworks and regulations worldwide: 📊 GRI & TNFD Alignment: New guidance aligns GRI and TNFD on nature-related disclosures, helping streamline reporting on environmental impacts. 🤝 EFRAG & TISFD Partnership: A new agreement between EFRAG and TISFD aims to enhance social-related financial disclosures across Europe and globally. 🔍 Sustainability Assurance Standards: IAASB and CEAOB introduce new standards and guidelines to improve the credibility of sustainability disclosures. 🌎 California’s Climate Law: New regulations mandate value chain emissions and climate risk reporting for companies in California. For more information, contact one of our BDO Ireland experts below: Carol Boyne Lynch - clynch@bdo.ie Michael Costello - mcostello@bdo.ie #BDOIreland #Sustainability #Transparency

📢 What Does the EU's VAT in the Digital Age (VIDA) Mean for Your Business? Join us on 26th November, 2024 for a deep dive with BDO's VAT experts from Canada, the Netherlands, Austria, and Germany. Gain insights on how these changes could impact your organisation and prepare to navigate this evolving regulatory landscape. The European Commission's recent approval of the VIDA package introduces significant VAT changes affecting businesses trading in the EU—including those based in the UK and other non-EU countries with EU operations. These changes are pivotal, covering: 🔹 The platform economy 🔹 Single VAT registration 🔹 Digital reporting & e-invoicing Details: 📅 Date: Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 🕒 Time: 14:00 - 15:00 GMT (15:00 – 16:00 CET / 10:00 – 11:00 EST) 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/efW-5qbY Philip Nolan | Ivor Feerick | Brian Morcombe, CPA, CMA | Daniel Auer | Madeleine Merkx | Stefanie Geringer | BDO Ireland | BDO Canada | BDO #VATInTheDigitalAge #BDO #Webinar #EU #VIDA

📢 Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar: Obtaining and Maintaining a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) Gain valuable insights from industry experts on the process and benefits of holding your own WDA. This session will guide you through the EMA and HPRA guidelines, key steps in WDA application, and the financial advantages it offers. Key Takeaways: - Overview of EMA and HPRA WDA guidelines - Steps to obtaining a WDA and appointing a Responsible Person (RP) - Maintaining a Quality Management System and Bona Fide verification - Financial benefits of holding your own WDA 🎙️ Speakers: 🔹 Carol Boyne Lynch - Head of Customs and International Trade Services, BDO Ireland 🔹 Tanaya Dey - Senior Qualified Assurance Specialist & RP at MIAS Pharma Limited Details: 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 ⏰ Time: 15:00 - 16:00 (GMT) 👉 Register today to ensure compliance and unlock the benefits of a WDA for your business: https://lnkd.in/ejdcg2Br #BDOIreland #WDA #Pharma #Compliance #Customs #Trade

🧾 2024 Tax Advisers Survey: Insights from BDO Ireland’s Derek Henry Derek Henry, Partner & Head of Tax at BDO Ireland, recently shared key tax insights with Business Plus Magazine: 🌐 Increased Demand for Tax Advisory Driven by OECD Pillar Two, increased Revenue interventions, and complex transfer pricing regulations, companies are turning to BDO for guidance in navigating global tax requirements. 📈 Budget 2025 Benefits SMEs Derek highlighted that R&D tax credits and raised VAT thresholds in Budget 2025 will support SME growth, though simplification of investment schemes could enhance impact. For more, read Derek’s full commentary: https://lnkd.in/eC2BcKed #BDOIreland #TaxAdvisory #OECD #Budget2025 #SMEs

🚨 New Cyber Security Grant Available for Irish SMEs – Up to €60,000! 🚨 Irish SMEs now have an opportunity to strengthen their cyber defences through the Cyber Security Review Grant provided by Enterprise Ireland and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This grant offers up to €60,000 in funding to support expert-led cyber security audits and risk assessments, helping businesses address evolving cyber threats. How to Qualify? 1️⃣ Complete an Enterprise Ireland-funded cyber assessment. 2️⃣ Apply early – funding is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact us today to make the most of this critical support for your business’s digital security: https://lnkd.in/eZFwVsrt Eoghan Daly #BDO #CyberSecurity #IrishSMEs #FundingOpportunity #DigitalSecurity #CyberResilience

🌟 Teresa Morahan, our Head of Audit in Ireland and Leader of Global TMT, took the stage at the Global Audit Leadership Conference in Lisbon last week. Teresa highlighted the crucial role of deep industry expertise in driving audit’s growth and enhancing service quality for clients worldwide. Teresa Morahan | Rachel Hoddinott #BDOAudit #BDOProud #BDOIreland #AuditLeadership #QualityService

📢 We’re Hiring! Employment Tax Senior Manager 📢 BDO Ireland is seeking a qualified Employment Tax Senior Manager to join our dynamic and growing Employment Tax team. This role involves advising clients on complex employment tax matters, including PAYE compliance, tax-efficient compensation, global mobility, and executive share plans. This position offers career progression, challenging projects, and a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eaRfVzx7 #Hiring #EmploymentTax #BDOIreland #CareerOpportunity #TaxManager

✨ Join us at our Private Equity Roadshow in Galway on November 19th to discover how PE can drive business growth and the transformative role it plays in today's market. Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 19th 📍 Location: Platform94, Galway 👉 Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/d7HiJXyH In the latest episode of our Private Equity series, Eimear O'Hare delves into the strategic support BDO Ireland offers business owners in assessing whether private equity is right for their business. Katharine Byrne | Eimear O'Hare | Rory O'Keeffe | Richard Duffy #PrivateEquity #BDOIreland #BusinessGrowth #Galway