History

HISTORY OF

THE FIRM

Sheil Kinnear was founded in the 19th Century by Joseph Lawton, with the firm taking its current form following a merger between Mr. Jimmy Sheil’s firm and J.A. Kinnear & Co in 1969. The firm is one of the oldest practices in the country and has stood the test of time through various economic peaks and troughs.

The firm has its headquarters in a 6,000 square foot office in Sinnottstown Business Park, Drinagh, Wexford with offices in Enniscorthy and Arklow. Sheil Kinnear is an active member of the Charter Group, a network of ten chartered accountancy firms located nationwide. On the 9th of September 2019, O’ Gorman Cosgrave merged with Sheil Kinnear to create one of the largest accountancy practices in the South East.

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information for Employers and Employees
March 26, 2020
**** Latest Updates available here. **** Employment & Income Supports The Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection (DEASP), are introducing measures to limit and slow down the spread of COVID-19, to keep the number of affected people to a minimum and to reduce peak pressure on the health service. The main measures being introduced […]
PAYE — Transition from 2019 to 2020
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One year on from the introduction of Revenue’s new PAYE regime, employers need to ensure they are ready for the transition from 2019 to 2020. Information recently released by Revenue shows that employers have made more than 6 million payroll submissions since the introduction of PAYE modernisation in January 2019. While most employers are getting […]
A challenging time for charities
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The financial affairs of charities and not for profit organisations has become a very topical issue in recent times. There have been numerous high-profile cases of governance breaches in many charities and not for profits, and these have had a very damaging reputational impact on the entire sector. Regulation and legislation is starting to make […]
PAYE Modernisation : Implications for Employers
April 2, 2018
A PAYE modernisation project currently under way has implications for all employers. The changes, set out in Finance Act 2017, come into operation on 1 January 2019. David O’Connor explains what you need to do to prepare for the new regime. Revenue’s PAYE Modernisation project will introduce ‘real time’ payroll reporting from 1 January 2019. […]
Exit Strategies and Succession Planning
February 2, 2018
Succession planning is not just a matter of securing the future of your business. It’s also about protecting your personal financial security, explains David O’Connor. Business owners tend to delay planning for what will happen when the time comes to exit the business. Unfortunately, this can be an expensive mistake because failing to develop a […]
Forming a Limited Company
January 2, 2018
As your business develops, there can be advantages to restructuring as a limited company. However, incorporation is not for everyone, explains David O’Connor. For sole traders, restructuring your business as a limited company can be an attractive option, particularly if you are in the higher income tax bracket or if you need to raise funds […]

History

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information for Employers and Employees

PAYE — Transition from 2019 to 2020

A challenging time for charities

PAYE Modernisation : Implications for Employers

Exit Strategies and Succession Planning

Forming a Limited Company

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