Articles for the Agriculture, Animals & Food Accountancy & Taxation Sector
128 Articles Found.
Women Step into Farming – Teresa Roche's farm diversification story
A great example of successful farm diversification is the Roche family dairy farm outside Loughrea, Co Galway where Teresa Roche not only produces and sells Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese in the farm shop but also offers farm tours to the general public. Teresa Roche successfully runs and produces Kylemore Farmhouse
Women Step into Farming – Hannah Quinn Mulligan's sustainability journey
Hannah Quinn Mulligan farms in Croom, Co. Limerick, alongside her mother and grandmother, a trio who serve as ambassadors and examples of leading women in agriculture. Hannah Quinn Mulligan farms in Croom, Co. Limerick, alongside her mother and grandmother, a trio who serve as ambassadors and examples of leading
Women Step into Farming – A succession success story with Sophie Bell
Sophie Bell farms outside Virginia, Co. Cavan, on her family's dairy heifer contract-rearing farm. Her journey and career so far have been both interesting and inspiring. Sophie Bell farms outside Virginia, Co. Cavan, on her family's dairy heifer contract-rearing farm. Her journey and career so
Senior Tax Manager with Deloitte
Hi my name is Anna Holohan. I know that I can build a successful career based on my Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification. I get to work with some of the top tax minds in Ireland and this provides endless learning opportunities. Hi Anna, can you tell us about your
Career Profile - Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Apprenticeship
‘Never too late’ says Drimnagh student dad Matt A Dublin-based dad has hailed an apprenticeship programme as a brilliant way for student parents to develop careers in the finance sector. Mature learner Matt Leskovec (33), who lives with his family in Drimnagh, says the flexibility offered by
Career Profile - Crops and Machinery
Name: Sam Cassells County: Kildare My name is Sam Cassells, from Castledermot County Kildare. We have been farming here for about four generations. We are predominantly tillage with a small number of cattle. I completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture Crops and Machinery course at Killdalton college
Career Profile - Poultry Management
Name: Peter Cullivan County: Cavan I’m a Commercial Broiler Farmer. I completed the poultry course in Ballyhaise Agricultural College in 2021. Coming from a farming background but with no experience in poultry, this course was extremely beneficial in teaching me about poultry anatomy and physiology, their day to
Career Profile - Pig Management
Name: James Bogue County: Cavan I enjoy working in an environment where performance results can be improved due to new technologies, practices or genetics. From the course I found that the principles of farm administration and finance very helpful as I developed my role in managing the pig unit
Career Profile - Forestry Management
Name: Francis Hewitson County: Donegal Current position: Full time Timber Forwarder Operator and Chainsaw Operator I completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry at Teagasc Ballyhaise College, Co. Cavan. The practical aspects of the course were very important to me as they taught me the key skills that would
Career Profile - Equine - Stud Management
Name: Simon Cavanagh I wanted to do my Green Cert and was always interested in pursuing a career with horses. Kildalton allowed me to achieve both of these goals. The teachers really inspired me to learn as much as I could about the equine industry and opened my eyes
Career Profile - Equine - Horsemanship
Name: John Murray County: Dublin Current position: Currently running my own showjumping, sales and breeding yard. What I enjoy the most is bringing on and educating young green horses to bring out their full potential, and watching them progress in the sport. It brings a great satisfaction to know that
Career Profile - Agricultural Mechanisation
Name: Conor Reid County: Wicklow I completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture – Mechanisation at Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry. I enjoyed the fact there were lots of hands on practicals. We spent at least 50% of the time in the workshops or operating machinery on the college
Career Profile - Drystock Herd Management
Name: Eoghan Fitzpatrick County: Laois I completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture in 2022 in Gurteen College after completing the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture in 2021. I specialised in Drystock Management. The course was recommended to me by friends. The majority of the learning is practical
Career Profile - Dairy Herd Management
Name: Michael White County: Cork Current position: Currently I am assisting with running the home farm of 120 cows. We run a split calving herd with a 65% calving in the spring and 35% calving in the autumn. Running of the herd and farm is split between me and my
Artisan Salmon Smokehouse Owner
A When Swedish native, Birgitta Curtin, visited Ireland as a young 18-year-old in 1981, little did she think she would be still here more than 40 years later, and running Irelands best known and most successful artisan salmon smokehouses in the spectacular Burren in Co. Clare. Born and
Connemara Seafood Truck
A love story involving a Connemara woman and a Chilean man has resulted in the creation of an award-winning outdoor seafood eatery which is making serious culinary waves along the shores of the majestic Killary Fjord in Co. Galway. Kim Young and Reinaldo Seco are the talented husband and
Meet Nigel - Administrative Officer in the Banking Division of the Department of Finance
Nigel Shares how his interest in policy making led him to the position of Administrative Officer in the Department of Finance and how they have been afforded endless opportunities to develop their skills and competencies through specific job training and formal advanced education. Please tell us a little bit about
Meet Rabeea - Administrative Officer in the Department of Finance
Rabeea tells us about their job as an Administrative Officer in the Department of Finance including working on policy formulation and analysis and research and some of the factors that motivated them to apply for their role and what surprised them the most. Please tell us a little bit about
Meet Seán – Administrative Officer in the Tax Division of the Department of Finance
Seán tells us about his exciting role as an Administrative Officer in the Tax Division of the Department of Finance. Seán has been involved in several tasks, including the preparation of briefing for the Minister of Finance as part of Finance Bill 2023 and working on
Chartered Accountant in the Pharmaceutical Sector
Tell us about your background? I came to Ireland from Poland nearly 18 years ago. It was supposed to be a summertime break, but it turned out to be a lifelong stay in Ireland, which is now home. When I first arrived, and I was offered my first job, I
Study Online to be an Accounting Technician
A Navan-based finance professional made ‘the impossible possible’ and enhanced her career through an accounting qualification open to school leavers and mature learners. Moldovan native Diana Rosior, 33, who lives in Balreask, had English as her fourth language when she decided to upskill from processing data to
How the Accounting Apprenticeship Can Advance Your Career
It all adds up as Thomastown’s Bonga advances his career thanks to accounting apprenticeship A South African man who has settled in Thomastown, advanced his career during the pandemic thanks to an accountancy apprenticeship which allows students to work, earn and learn and is to create 140 jobs
Accounting Technicians Ireland Diploma Graduate
It all adds up for Sinéad with top marks in respected accounting programme A Slieverue, Co Kilkenny woman has enhanced her career by obtaining one of the top marks in the country in her professional accounting technician exams. Sinéad Bergin (25) was placed joint first among
Qing boosts her Career Prospects through Top Marks in ATI Diploma
A Lucan-based woman who came to Ireland from China, has gained one of the top marks in the country in the Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Diploma exams. Qing Wang (43), who works at Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre, obtained the qualification, recognised as the fastest pathway to a fulfilling and
10 Reasons Why You Should Study at CAFRE
10 Reasons Why You Should Study at CAFRE Experienced Staff: CAFRE staff are highly qualified and experienced at delivering education programmes. They come from a range of backgrounds bringing a lot of knowledge and skills that they will share with you. Great job prospects: Students study at CAFRE because they
Shannon College of Hotel Management BBS Graduate
If you are looking for a fun, challenging, dynamic career path then Shannon college just might be for you. Shannon is not only a college that offers you a high level of hospitality training, but so much life experience from a wide range of different modules such as intercultural communications
Butchery Apprenticeship
What is being a Butcher all about? Are you creative, hands-on, people person, with good attention to detail, and interested in food? Do you find yourself interested in the craft of how great food is created? Would you like to be part of Ireland’s proud tradition as
Commis Chef Apprenticeship
What work does a Commis Chef do? Commis Chef literally translates as ‘ Clerk Chef ’. Commis chefs are the junior members of the kitchen staff. They usually work under various Chef de parties in order to learn the skills required for each section. They are usually
Accounting Technician Apprenticeship
What does an Accounting Technician do? Accounting Technicians are qualified accounting professionals employed throughout all levels of finance. They are not qualified accountants but they are involved in the day-to-day practical work of accounting including Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting & Budgeting, Costing & Credit Control, Payroll Administration and Tax
From Leaving Cert Disaster to Michelin Star Cooking
Receiving a job offer from one of Ireland’s top luxury hotels, and an international accolade to boot, Danay Berhane has come a long way from Leaving Cert results day 2016. Danay tells us: ‘I knew I wanted to be a chef, that was all I wanted to
Chartered Tax Adviser KPMG
I am Ronan Carrig, a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) working with KPMG LLP in Toronto Ronan, what did you study at college? I have a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Finance from AIT Business School, graduating with a first class honours degree. When you were in college, did you
Partner in Financial Services Tax at PwC
Hi – my name is Joe Conboy and I am a Partner with PwC. Joe – you studied at DCU. Tell us some more. Yes, I did a degree in Accounting and Finance (AF) and then went on to do a Masters in Accounting, both in DCU. I probably started
Get Back into the Workforce with the Accounting Technicians Diploma
Mallow’s Carolina feels at home after topping accounting exam chart. A County Cork-based accounting professional has enhanced her career prospects through obtaining one of the top exams marks in the country. Carolina Rozsa, from Mallow, completed the Accounting Technicians Ireland Diploma with flying colours. The Ukraine native
SETU Agriculture Graduate Story
Miriam Dineen, wears several hats as a dairy farmer and sales representative for an agri company. The 22-year-old hails from Cahirbarnagh, Rathmore, Co. Kerry, on the Cork side of the Cork/Kerry border. Farming is a longstanding tradition on both sides of her family, with Miriam being the
Exploring Science Careers - RISK ANALYST
Do you think you are good at identifying financial problems or risks that may affect a person or company? What is Risk Analysis all about? R isk Analyst So, what do they do? Risk analysts keep track of developments in the economy in order to identify any potential problems
Dublin mum’s drive for change leads to accounting qualification
A mother who sought a new challenge as her children grew older has begun a whole new career thanks to an accounting qualification programme which helped her swop her taxi business for tax matters. Dublin businesswoman Jo Collins ran a taxi business for 35 years, but now she is an
Thomas Dennis DKIT BA Culinary Arts
Thomas is from Skerries, Co. Dublin and is a 1st year BA Culinary Arts student. “Making the Black Forest Gateau was time consuming and had a lot of elements. The process is very methodical and you need to be precise or it won’t turn out well. I
Animal Geneticist - Teagasc
My name is Donagh Berry and I am the Director of the Vista Milk SFI Research centre. I am an animal geneticist at Teagasc; an animal geneticist uses statistics and maths to determine if an animal has good genes or bad genes for a whole range of traits. Teagasc is
Willie Gibbons - Leopardstown Racecourse Track Manager
My name is Willie Gibbons and I am the track manager at Leopardstown Racecourse. I’ve been based at Leopardstown my whole life, my dad, John Gibbons, was the track manager before me and I used to spend my weekends and holidays helping my dad with maintenance, and working
Fiona Dowling - Head Girl Jamie Osbourne Racing
My name is Fiona Dowling and I am head girl at Jamie Osbourne Racing, Lambourn, UK. I have been involved in the industry for the past ten years and I am delighted to have built my career on my passion for racing. I am from Listowel, Co. Kerry and got
Niall Byrne - Stewards Secretary
My name is Niall Byrne and I’m a point-to-point stewards secretary. I’ve been involved in the racing industry since 1975. I attended the RACE at the age of 14. Upon completion I was awarded apprentice of the year. As part of the course syllabus
Chartered Accountant - State Street
Why accountancy? Because accountancy provides the perfect foundation of finance skills required for a finance related job in any industry, as employee or employer. Also, accountancy would teach you about the ins and outs of how to run a successful business. I had not planned to become an accountant, although
Chartered Accountant - PwC
Tell us about your academic background? St Joseph’s Stanhope Street – Leaving Cert (2007) University College Dublin – Bachelor of Commerce (2010) Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland – ACA (2017) Why accountancy? Opportunities to work across so many different fields and organisations, a great stamp on your CV
Chartered Accountant - Deloitte
Tell us about your academic background? BA Single Honours Economics NUI Maynooth, MEconSc in Competition and Regulation NUI, Maynooth, Chartered Tax Adviser CTA ACA Why accountancy? There were a number of reasons but mainly to strengthen my qualifications, to challenge myself, to bolster my employability. It seemed like the logical
Chartered Accountant - Royal Bank of Canada
Tell us about your academic background? Bachelor of commerce and Master of Accounting at UCD in 2012 and 2013 respectively. I also joined the UCD exchange programme to study abroad in the University of British Columbia in Canada during my undergraduate study. Where are you working now? I am working