BDO Simpson Xavier changes its name to BDO, joining over 600 firms in 110 countries across the network in adopting a single trading name
 

The Minister for Finance, Mr Brian Lenihan, contends that the economy will return to growth over the next six to nine months.  In underpinning this growth, he stresses the country must regain its competitive advantage and therefore the cost of doing business in Ireland must fall. 

BDO is delighted to support Sean McGowan who is set to tackle one of the worlds greatest individual sporting challenges, a solo cross Atlantic row.

Limerick accountancy firm BDO Simpson Xavier enjoyed 100% success in the Final Admitting Exams for the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland (ICAI). A total of nine trainee chartered accountants sat the final exams and will now become Associates of their representative body, the ICAI.

BDO Recruitment receives national shortlisting for Accounting & Finance recruitment.

A number of the countries leading sports coaches and experts will participate in a major sports conference hosted in Thomond Park Stadium.  Ireland’s Grand Slam winning coach Declan Kidney will be joined by the National Director of the English Institute of Sport and RTE analyst Conor O’Shea along with leading sports psychologist and former Armagh footballer Enda McNulty. 

The third annual BDO Get BACk Sports Conference in association with the Mid West Local Sports Partnerships will take place on Thursday 22nd October in Thomond Park Stadium. 

An economic impact study commissioned by Munster Rugby has revealed that the Heineken Cup quarter final match against Ospreys in April, generated €10.5 million for Limerick. 

Chambers Ireland have just announced that BDO Simpson Xavier is among the shortlisted companies for one of their prestigious Presidents Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility.

The 2009 BDO Get BACk Challenge attracted its largest number of participants for the walk and cycle events to date. 

BDO Simpson Xavier – applying experience and knowledge in a changing environment

A programme for people to optimise the skills required to secure the jobs they are looking for.  

Thirty years after winning their world title victories, Limerick will welcome back sporting legends Greg LeMond and John Treacy to mark their achievements when they participate in a major fund raising event.  Three time tour de France winner LeMond along with World Champion and Olympic Silver medallist Treacy will join hundreds of cyclists and walkers in the fourth running of the BDO Get BACk Challenge taking place on June 27th.   John Treacy will return to the scene of one of his greatest moments when he won the 1989 World Cross Country Championships in the old Limerick racecourse. 

Paul Nestor, Taxation Partner provides an overview on the implications of the supplementary budget presented by Government last Tuesday.
 

BDO Recruitment have been invited by a number of media titles to provide commentary on the current market place from both an employer and employee perspective.

BDO Simpson Xavier is delighted to announce its selection as Business Advisors to the Limerick Regeneration Agency under their framework process.

Munster Rugby Academy has announced the continuation its educational sponsorship deal with BDO Simpson Xavier that provides all academy players with their own individual laptops.

A survey conducted by the Consulting division of BDO Simpson Xavier in Limerick on behalf of the Irish Rugby Union Players Association (IRUPA) has revealed that professional rugby players face major issues on retirement.

Senior Finance Executives in Mid West companies have identified reductions in capital expenditure and savings through energy efficiencies among the leading business survival strategies outside of labour costs.  The Business Attitude Survey undertaken by BDO Simpson Xavier’s Recruitment division established a new level of focus by management on employee performance while cost cutting measures have already been implemented by 70% of companies surveyed.

BDO Simpson Xavier is delighted to summarise the key highlights from Budget 2009 and an analysis of those measures that we believe will be of most significance to Irish businesses from a Taxation perspective.  Please click on the BDO Newsletters section on our homepage to download our Budget Summary........

BDO Simpson Xavier is delighted to announce its selection as Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2008.  The award was presented to Managing Partner Brian McGann at the Limerick Business Award lunch on Monday 6th October.......

A major sports and coaching seminar will take place in the new conference facilities at Thomond Park on Thursday 23rd October. Kilkenny Hurling Manager, Brian Cody and Munster Rugby coach, Tony McGahan will be among the high profile line up of speakers for the second annual Mid West Coaching and Team Performance Conference..........

The first official event to be hosted in Thomond Park finally arrived on Thursday, 25th September when the redeveloped stadium hosted its first corporate event organised by BDO Simpson Xavier.  The Private Wealth Management Conference titled “Protecting and Growing your wealth in difficult times”........

Fitzpatrick, Chairman of Anglo Irish Bank and Smurfit Kappa, who will present his personal views from both a banking and industry perspective.  Dwight Badger will provide an international overview.  He will introduce one of the fastest growing investment areas........

The recent application by the Irish Rugby Football Union to host the Rugby World Cup in 2015 or 2019 could result in a €30.2 million financial boost for the Limerick economy. The newly developed Thomond Park is one of the grounds earmarked by the IRFU to host a number of pool........

Munster Rugby has announced a new three year sponsorship with BDO Simpson Xavier who will remain as their Official Business Advisors.  The sponsorship and business advisory role will result in the Limerick firm working with Munster Rugby across a range of commercial areas that includes accounting, finance, recruitment, taxation and marketing.

Twenty Two sports clubs and almost 4,000 children have benefited from a €100,000 grant programme organised by businesses in Limerick. The BDO Get BACk Challenge presented grants of over €60,000 to a cross section of clubs from boxing, football, GAA, rowing and basketball.........

Two of the world’s greatest cycling legends took the 2008 BDO Get BACk Challenge on June 21st to raise funds for cancer care and sporting disadvantaged children in the Mid West.  Three time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond and former world cycling number one Sean Kelly............

Almost three quarters of young accountants are optimistic about the immediate economic outlook and the impact it will have on their career prospects. The ‘Future Business Leaders’ survey conducted by BDO Recruitment survey revealed that 71% trainee and recently qualified.......

Munster Rugby Academy has announced a new educational sponsorship deal that provides all academy players with their own individual laptops. Accountants and Business Advisors BDO Simpson Xavier have agreed to supply Academy members with computers for their .....