06-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Kerry accountants and consultants merger looking to build solid future plan
Claire Hanrahan (Regional Manager FDC Group), Mike Rohan (Area Manager FDC Group), Brendan Fitzgerald (Founder of Brendan Fitzgerald Accountants), and Shane O'Callaghan (Consultant FDC Group).
This homegrown Irish business is described as 'a trusted advisor' for local communities across the country, closely connected to the concerns, demands and future of its clients. FDC specialises in the services of Accounting, Tax and Legal, Financial Services, Agri Consultancy, Management Accounting, Advisory, Banking, Audit, Training and Client Business IT Solutions.
Operating out of its established base in Castle Street, Tralee, Brendan Fitzgerald founded the practice in 1990. Driven by a dedicated and professional staff, and by continuously putting professional and personalised client service to the fore, the business grew over the following three decades to now offer a broad range of taxation and accounting services across a diverse number of industries.
Regarding the recent acquisition, Brendan said after over 30 years in practice, he is delighted to have secured the continuation of a personalised and professional service to clients through this acquisition by FDC Group.
'It gives me great comfort to know that my clients will continue to receive a dedicated and excellent service from FDC, while also allowing them to avail of the additional suite of services that FDC has to offer,' he said.
'Additionally, I am pleased to share that my dedicated team will transfer to FDC, ensuring continuity and familiarity for my valued clients. Reflecting on over three decades in practice in Tralee, I would like to express my sincere thanks to my client base for their trust, support and valued business. I wish them every success in the future with FDC,' he added.
Regional Manager of FDC Group, Claire Hanrahan, said she is looking to the future with great confidence saying.
'Through our financial services and tax planning teams, we are excited to offer an expanded range of services. Under the guidance of Mike Rohan and Shane O'Callaghan, we are confident that the clients of this esteemed practice will receive exceptional care and expertise into the future,' she said.
Mike Rohan Area Manager of the office in Tralee stated the merger enables them to offer our extensive range of services to an expanded client base, while Shane O'Callaghan said building on Brendan Fitzgerald's trusted reputation, clients will receive the same dedication to excellence.
As FDC expands its geographical network to better serve business clients across Ireland, it remains committed to delivering the same high standard of personalised service while continuously growing its workforce and enhancing knowledge and expertise.
