PwC Ireland

🎙️ Managing Partner, Enda McDonagh recently appeared on 'Everyday Business' with Aidan Donnelly. 💡 With a wealth of experience across assurance and leadership, Enda shares insights on his vision for the firm and the journey ahead. 🎧 Tune in to hear more from Enda and learn about the exciting next chapter for PwC Ireland: https://lnkd.in/eEVyfimV.

📣 The November edition of our PwC Leadership Exchange newsletter is here! 📱 Explore how Irish organisations are beginning to unlock the potential of agentic AI by rethinking operating models and driving upskilling. Discover nine AI-driven business models reshaping industries and see how AI agents are transforming IT into a true force multiplier. 🌍 Ireland’s economy remains resilient with strong growth forecast, but leaders must prepare for future volatility. Family businesses and offices are adapting too - focusing on purpose, governance, and value-driven strategies for long-term success. 💡 Plus, catch highlights from our Private Assets event and PwC insights shaping the Irish media landscape. 👇 Read the full edition below and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world. #PwCLeadershipExchange

📢 Irish VAT grouping rules have changed. 📆 From 19 November 2025, only Irish establishments are included in VAT groups, and EU group membership may now influence Irish VAT treatment. This shift could affect intra-company transactions and VAT recovery — especially for businesses with limited VAT recovery like banks and insurers.      🔍 We outline what’s changing, why it matters and the steps you can take today to stay compliant and manage costs effectively.      👉 Read our full analysis and prepare for the transition period ending 31 December 2026: https://lnkd.in/eJcEme84. #VAT #TaxCompliance #EURegulations 

🔥 Irish family businesses are ambitious, but ambition needs action. Reinvention is the key to staying ahead in our increasingly uncertain world.    💡 Discover the strategies shaping the next chapter for family businesses in Ireland in our new Family Business Survey.    🔎 The insights are clear: the future belongs to those who evolve.    🔗 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ezsxmzDg. #FamilyBusiness #Reinvention 

📉 Lack of liquidity has long been a barrier to private market investing for retail investors, but that is changing fast.    ⬆️ The rise of semi-liquid funds is giving new options to individual investors or those with shorter time horizons. They strike an appealing balance between access and liquidity. It’s no surprise assets in semi-liquid funds leapt 60% to US$344 billion in the two years to the end of 2024.     👉 To understand these funds in more detail and the factors affecting their rise, read our new insight on the topic: https://lnkd.in/ecf4mhTY. #AWM #Funds

🤔 What happens when technology expertise meets people-first leadership? 💭 Robert Byrne and Laoise Mullane offer powerful insights on adopting AI agents in Irish organisations. 💡 Rob highlights the technical potential of autonomous AI to revolutionise workflows, while Laoise shines a light on the emotional and cultural shifts required for adoption. 🔍 Their combined perspective reveals why courage, clear governance and employee involvement are keys to turning AI experimentation into true business reinvention. 📲 The future of AI is not just about what machines can do, it’s about how people lead the change. Learn more in The Currency here: https://lnkd.in/eEvf7ukZ. #AIReinvention #WorkforceInnovation

For decades, Irish family firms have weathered storms with grit. But the next wave of challenges — economic uncertainty, talent shortages, and sustainability demands — requires more than resilience. Our latest Family Business Survey reveals that 83% of Irish family businesses expect strong growth, yet governance, purpose, and capital strategies will define who thrives. Read Mairead Harbron’s insights in the Business Post: https://lnkd.in/eZMugNUm

This morning, Ruth McNamee, joined Emmet Oliver on Newstalk’s Breakfast Business to discuss the findings of our latest Black Friday/Cyber Monday survey. Key insight: 73% of Irish consumers plan to spend the same or less compared to last year during the Black Friday sales weekend. Listen to the full interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKDXxf4y

How much is the average Irish consumer going to spend during Black Friday 2025? We explored consumer behaviours, preferences and expectations around Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Our findings reveal:  €283 is the average expected spend  73% of consumers plan to spend the same as or less than last year  83% buy a significant portion of Christmas gifts during the sales   64% of purchases will be online. Learn what actions your business can take today to prepare for the peak shopping season. https://lnkd.in/eDEAPY9a

📈 How well do you understand the coming trends in inflation?    🔍 Our Quarterly Economic Digest has the forecasts and insights you need to stay ahead.    👉 In our Q4 2025 edition, we explore: 🔸 Budget 2026 and its increased expenditure  🔸 growth and inflation projections for Ireland, the euro zone, UK and US  🔸 the implications of declining Government debt  🔸 surprising employment trends  🔸 a key cognitive bias around public spending.    🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eiEV5inN. #Budget2026 #IrishEconomy