Insights

Keep up to date with insights, best practices, news publications and press releases from Crowleys DFK.

AML anti-money laundering guidelines

Central Bank issues Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing

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On 6 September 2019, the Central Bank issued guidelines to help firms meet their anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) obligations. Money laundering and terrorist financing is a large global issue. An…
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Crowleys DFK Anne Brady McQuillans DFK Announce Merger

Accountancy Firms Crowleys DFK & Anne Brady McQuillans DFK Announce Merger

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Accountancy firms and fellow DFK International members Crowleys DFK and Anne Brady McQuillans DFK have announced they are to merge on 1 January 2020. The amalgamated firm, which will operate under the Crowleys DFK name, will see Anne…
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Analysis of Budget 2020

Our Analysis of Budget 2020

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Minister Donohue delivered his “no surprises” Budget 2020 in the shadow of Brexit. Despite our economy being in a strong position and with a general election on the horizon, this was no give-away Budget. Both Minister Donohue and the…
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Highlights from Budget 2020

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Budget 2020 was delivered by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe today. Below we highlight the main changes that could affect you. Climate Measures and Carbon Tax Benefit-in-kind on commercial vehicles to be linked to emissions from…
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Company Stationery

Are you displaying your company information correctly?

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The Companies Act 2014 (the “Act”) places requirements on companies and their officers to display information on company stationery and websites. The requirements set out in the Act are summarised below. Letterhead The following particulars…
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Virtual Race Night

Virtual Race Night Fundraiser raises over €6,600 for Cork ARC

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Crowleys DFK hosted a Virtual Race Night Fundraiser in aid of Charity Partner, Cork ARC Cancer Support House last week. The night was a huge success and raised over €6,600 for Cork ARC. One of the highlights of the night was a bidding war…
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Brexit

Preparing for Brexit

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Do you trade with the United Kingdom, or transport goods to/from Europe via the UK? Then you will need to consider the impact of Brexit on your organisation and put in place an action plan to ensure you are best prepared for when the transition…
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voluntary strike-off

Voluntary Strike-Off – An Overview for Irish Companies

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Voluntary Strike-Off is one way in which you may formally wind up a company. An Irish company that ceases to trade or never traded and has no outstanding creditors can request the Registrar of Companies to strike-off a company from the Register…
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Crowleys DFK Recruits with Simon Coveney

An Tánaiste, Simon Coveney Visits Crowleys DFK For 40 New Jobs Announcement

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An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney joined James O’Connor, Managing Partner of accountancy firm Crowleys DFK today at the firm’s recently refurbished Cork office in Lapps Quay to announce the creation of 40 new…
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home carer tax credit

Home Carer Tax Credit

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Budget 2019 increased the Home Carer Tax Credit from €1,200 to €1,500 per annum. This tax credit is available to married couples or registered civil partners, where one spouse stays at home to care for a “dependant”. A dependant can…
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New Partner

Crowleys DFK appoints new Partner to its growing firm

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27 August 2019 – Crowleys DFK, one of Ireland's leading accounting, tax and advisory firms, is delighted to announce the appointment of David Coombes as a Partner in its Public Sector Services Department. David joins the partner group…
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Fiduciary Duties

Fiduciary Duties of a Company Director

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The Companies Act 2014 for the first time has set out the principal fiduciary duties of a company director. Fiduciary duties are in addition to other statutory duties under the Companies Act 2014 and other legislation. The principal fiduciary…
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