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    Pessimism grows amongst Irish accountants

    Pessimism grows amongst Irish accountants

    Industry twice as pessimistic compared to six months ago

    Author Date published April 19, 2007 Categories

    Business sentiment among Ireland’s accountants has plummeted – they are now
    twice as pessimistic about Ireland’s business climate than they were six months
    ago, according to the latest
    CPA
    Business Barometer Survey     shows.

    The barometer found that over 40% of CPA members surveyed have seen a
    worsening in the business climate compared with 20% in the previous poll.

    Nearly half (49%) believe that this disimprovement will continue into 2008.

    Despite this negative mood, accountants continued to strongly endorse the
    current government with 33% of respondents declaring they will vote for
    Ireland’s governing party Fianna Fail
    and the PDs.

    Further reading:

    Irish regulator opens for business

    ‘Audit market’ comments welcomed by Irish accountants

    High demand for accountants in Ireland

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