Ifac Ireland

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of James Farrell as Head of SME at ifac! James has been a key part of our team for over 12 years, leading the growth of our #Tullamore and #Mullingar offices and supporting businesses across Offaly and Westmeath. In his new role, he’ll lead our specialist SME team, helping community client SMEs and mid-to-large scale businesses across Ireland with growth strategy, tax planning, and change management. With a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Irish SMEs, James is the perfect fit to drive our ambitious SME growth strategy. #Leadership #SMEs #BusinessGrowth #NewAppointment Read more Business Plus Magazine: https://lnkd.in/ePiV8FEr

Farming and finance might seem worlds apart, but for our Head of Public Sector Services and #Economics, Karol Kissane, they go hand in hand. Featured in this week’s Kerry's Eye, Karol shares how he balances his role here at ifac, with running a 100-cow #dairy herd. Karol’s journey has been anything but typical. He left school early to farm with his dad but soon realised making two livings from the land wasn’t easy. So, at 20, he went back to school, earned a business degree, and became a Chartered Accountant & Tax Advisor. But farming never left him and in 2013, he took a risk and converted his family farm to dairy. Now, at ifac, he helps farmers and agri-businesses navigate financial challenges while managing his own farm with a full-time employee. Read more in this week’s Kerry's Eye! 📰 #FarmingAndFinance #AgriBusiness #DairyFarming #KerrysEye

Many businesses face challenges with #stocktaking, inaccurate #pricing, and uncertain #profit #margins. In this week’s Money Mentor column in Irish Country Living, Irish Farmers Journal, Andrew Brolly, our Fractional CFO shares some key steps to take control of stock and pricing: ✅ Stock accuracy – Identify discrepancies, track slow-moving stock, and react to supplier price increases. ✅ Stock pricing – Use a cost calculator to ensure pricing reflects all input costs and margin needs. ✅ Supplier pricing – Negotiate better terms or explore alternative suppliers. ✅ Invoicing accuracy – Ensure all sales are invoiced correctly to improve cash flow. ✅ Profit & cashflow – A proactive approach to stock and pricing leads to better financial health. 📖 Read the full article inside this week's Irish Farmers Journal. #MoneyMentor #FoodBusiness #StockManagement #PricingStrategy #CashFlow

We're delighted to sponsor and support this year’s Irish Farmers Journal Land Report. At the recent launch event for the report, Martin Clarke, our Commercial Manager, shared insights on farming land use, while our Head of Farm Support, Philip O Connor, contributed key analysis within the report on how business structures influence land purchases. 📢 Missed the discussion? Martin also joined the Farmers Journal podcast last week to dive deeper into the report’s findings. Listen here https://lnkd.in/eDKJpJNR Pictured: Ciara Leahy, Editor, Irish Country Living, Martin Clarke, Commercial Manager at Ifac, Jack Kennedy, Editor Irish Farmers Journal, Michelle Crowley, Head of Sales The Agricultural Trust Ltd. and David Leydon, Group Head of Growth & Agrifood Consulting at Ifac. #LandReport2024 #IrishAgriculture #Farming #LandPrices

If you are thinking of selling your business? Now could be the perfect time! After years of economic ups and downs, the Irish SME sector is seeing strong M&A activity. Demand is high for well-run businesses, and deals are happening. Great piece in the Business Post merger and acquisitions supplement from Tom Murray and Lauren Wall in Friel Stafford (part of the ifac group). Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dwYwa9hc #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessExit #IrishSMEs

Our Commercial Manager, Martin Clarke, joined Ciara Leahy on the Irish Farmers Journal podcast for a recap of this year's Land Report, published last week. Martin spoke about some trends impacting farming land use and land sales, such as the growth in #solar farms around the country and the expected increase in the construction of anaerobic digestion plants in the coming years. He also spoke about buying land and the #structure model best suited for larger transactions. Listen back here: https://lnkd.in/eDKJpJNR #LandReport #Podcast #FarmersJournal

Congratulations to David Leydon, who has been appointed as our Group Head of Growth & Agrifood Consulting, to drive our growth strategy across the evolving #farming, #food, #agribusiness, and #SME sectors. Since joining us in 2018, David has played a key role in shaping our agrifood consultancy services, helping businesses navigate opportunities and challenges. In his new role, he will drive our growth strategy and continue to support clients with expert-led consultancy. Wishing David every success as he takes on this exciting challenge! #Leadership #Agrifood #Growth

Applications closing soon 🎓 If you’re a soon-to-be graduate looking to start your career in a place close to home, that values growth, work-life balance, and community, this is your last chance to apply for our 2025 Graduate Programme! ✅ Hands-on experience ✅ Mentorship from our industry experts ✅ Work with a dynamic team on exciting projects ✅ Build a solid foundation for your future Applications close soon! Don’t miss out. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e8nehJzS #IfacGraduateProgramme #LastChanceToApply #GraduateProgramme2025 #GraduateOpportunities #AccountingCareers

We’re delighted to support this year’s Irish Farmers Journal Land Report, out this Thursday. This year’s report provides a detailed analysis of land prices at national, provincial, and county levels, tracks trends over the past decade, and explores key influences shaping the market in 2025 and beyond. This report is a must-read for farmers, landowners, and anyone involved in Irish agriculture. Keep an eye out for your copy this Thursday! #LandReport2024 #IrishAgriculture #Farming #LandPrices

Fantastic morning in Naas hosting our Breakfast Seminar: Succession Planning & Tax with Alvin Soden and Marty Murphy. Tailored to solicitors, this event was filled with insights on: 🌱 Succession Planning for Farmers: Legal and tax considerations for transferring businesses, farms, and assets. ⚠️ Tax Reliefs and Exemptions: In-depth insights into Business Relief, Agricultural Relief, Retirement Relief, and more. 🙋♂️ Case Studies and Strategies: Real-world applications of effective succession planning for diverse clients. 📃 Legislative Updates: Understanding the impact of recent tax law changes on businesses and landowners. #SuccessionPlanning #SMEs #TaxSeminar