Carrickfergus accountancy firm hailed

MJ Kane & Co Accountants Ltd, which is based in Carrickfergus, has been nominated in five separate categories within the high-profile Irish Accountancy Awards.

The company, one of only two firms in Northern Ireland to be reach the finals of the awards, was established by Michael J Kane in 2004 and now employs around 35 people.

The practice has been shortlisted for Medium Firm of the Year, Tax Team of the Year, Accountant of the Year for Managing Director Michael Kane, Part-Qualified Accountant of the Year for Tax Director Michael-Joseph Kane Jnr, and Part-Qualified Accountant of the Year for Legal Director Megan McClurkin-Kane.

Mayor Johnston congratulated all those involved with the company on their prestigious achievements.

“This is wonderful news for a local, family-run business which now has an impressive global and national client portfolio and punches above its weight among the biggest accountancy practices throughout Northern Ireland,” he said.

“MJ Kane & Co Accountants Ltd has been a key employer in the Carrickfergus area since being established 16 years ago, and I am delighted that their success is being rightly recognised by an incredible five nominations in the prestigious Irish Accountancy Awards.

“I congratulate everyone involved with the company and wish them continued success in their field!”

The company’s Managing Director, Michael Kane Snr, said he was thrilled to learn of the nominations.

“I am delighted that my firm has been recognised in these prestigious awards for the second year now in a row. It is even more rewarding to be recognised alongside my own family.”

Mr Kane saidthe business was client focused.

“We work together every day to build a firm that is reputable and focuses on client relations - ensuring we provide the best possible service to the many individuals and businesses that trust and work alongside us.”

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