Who I help
Owner-managed businesses. International groups. Larger corporations. Start-ups expanding into Ireland. Businesses pursuing international growth. Charities and not-for-profit organisations.
How I help
Audit & Assurance. Business Advisory. Taxation. Insolvency & Restructuring. Corporate Finance. International Expansion. Strategic Growth Planning. Start-up Support. Statutory Compliance. Receiverships & Liquidations.
“HELPING BUSINESSES GROW WITH CONFIDENCE, WHETHER THEY ARE STARTING OUT, SCALING UP OR EXPANDING INTERNATIONALLY.”
Garrett McCarthy is a Partner at AAB, based in Dublin. He is primarily responsible for advising owner-managed businesses, larger corporations and international groups across a wide range of sectors, including construction, information technology, professional services and charitable organisations.
With extensive experience across audit, taxation, insolvency and finance, Garrett works closely with clients to provide practical, commercially-focused advice that supports sustainable growth and long-term success. He has developed a particular expertise in helping overseas businesses establish operations in Ireland and supporting Irish businesses seeking opportunities in international markets.
SECTOR/SUPPORT
Construction.IT. Technology. Professional Services. Charity/Non-Profit.
SUPPORTING AMBITIOUS BUSINESSES
I believe that strong financial guidance should do more than ensure compliance. By taking the time to understand each client’s objectives, challenges and growth ambitions, I help organisations make informed decisions that strengthen performance and create opportunities for the future. My client portfolio spans businesses at every stage of development, from new ventures and owner-managed businesses to established international organisations.
INSOLVENCY AND RESTRUCTURING EXPERIENCE
As a member of the Irish Society of Insolvency Practitioners, I have considerable experience in insolvency and restructuring matters. Throughout my career, I have been appointed as liquidator or receiver for numerous Irish companies, helping businesses and stakeholders navigate challenging situations with practical, commercially focused solutions.
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
I graduated from the University of Limerick in 2001 with a degree in Business Studies. After gaining experience with a leading Dublin accountancy practice, I joined HMCA in October 2005 as an Audit Manager and was appointed Partner in November 2011, before joining AAB.
I am an Associate Member of Chartered Accountants Ireland, a Statutory Auditor and a tax agent. In 2015, I was honoured to be elected Chairman of the Committee of the Leinster Society of Chartered Accountants, representing more than 11,500 Chartered Accountants across the Leinster region
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