Commenting on the recognition, Joe Cleary, Managing Partner at RBK, said: “We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work. This recognition means a great deal to the firm as it reflects something we value deeply, the experience and voice of our people. This achievement is a testament to our people, their dedication, and the collaborative, ambitious culture that defines RBK.”

RBK’s culture has always be shaped from within, and it has always been our people who set the tone, through how they support one another, how they communicate with each other and our clients, how they solve problems together and how they bring ambition and pride to their work. We are delighted to now have the Great Place to Work certification to shine an external light on what our teams have created and continue to create internally.

In recent years, RBK embarked on an ambitious strategic journey, engaging our management team to define the firm’s long-term vision and purpose. Through collaborative workshops and open dialogue, the team explored RBK’s “Why, What, and How,” identifying what success looks like, how to build a firm of the future, and the role of all stakeholders, our clients and team members alike.

The outcome was a strategic framework built on five core pillars, one of which is ensuring RBK is a truly great place to work. As a people-first professional services firm, RBK’s goal is to deliver dynamic solutions and joined-up service where our people, clients, communities, and business thrive.

Our values are embedded in how we lead, work, and show up for each other:

• Putting People First
• Making a Positive Difference
• We’re In It Together
• Clear and Concise
• Step In and Own It with Excellence

These values have become the heartbeat of RBK, shaping our decision-making, strengthening collaboration and guiding how we serve our clients and communities.

Our people and clients are at the core of who we are and what we deliver. We continuously evolve our offering to meet the changing needs of clients by introducing new service lines, developing industry specialisms and creating meaningful opportunities where our people thrive both professionally and personally.

We are immensely proud of and grateful to every member of our team for contributing to a workplace where people feel supported, connected and motivated for the future. And we look forward to learning more as we work on the feedback provided by our staff to continually strive to improve and build our culture.

The initiative was launched at the firms 60th Anniversary in November 2018 as part of the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programme and is open to all leaving cert students.

Regarding the Bursary Prize, Joe Cleary, the Managing Partner at RBK, stated “here at RBK our role in the community extends beyond being Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers. One of our fundamental values is to actively contribute to the community by providing support to educational and community initiatives.

“As a training firm, we place significant importance on educating our staff and trainees, as well as attracting the most talented individuals. Additionally, we have made substantial investments in the latest technology, primarily to ensure a streamlined and cost-effective service and secondarily, to help our staff achieve a healthier work/life balance. The scholarship program we offer is a testament to our commitment to promoting further education and nurturing promising talent”.

For more information on the Third Level Bursary Programme and to enter, please contact Karen Buckley, HR Director.

Sobhana is a Transfer Pricing Director based in RBK’s Dublin office. She has over 12 years of experience advising multinational clients across Europe, India and the Middle East, having worked with Big 4 firms (PwC and EY), as well as Grant Thornton and RSM.

Sobhana specialises in Transfer Pricing advisory and compliance, supporting clients with end-to-end TP solutions including planning, policy design and modelling, value chain analysis, documentation, and audit defence. She has advised clients across a broad spectrum of industries such as Oil & Gas, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Financial Services, Manufacturing and Technology.

Sobhana will lead the Firm’s Transfer Pricing team and specialist Transfer Pricing service offering.

Commenting on the announcement, Ronan McGivern, Head of Tax at RBK, said: “We are delighted to welcome Sobhana to RBK and look forward to her developing our specialist Transfer Pricing offering. Sobhana’s appointment is part of our strategy to grow our Transfer Pricing practice and she will be responsible for the development of the Transfer Pricing team in addition to leading out Transfer Pricing service delivery. We are excited to have Sobhana on board to drive this continued growth in RBK’s Transfer Pricing service offerings.”

Sobhana added “I am delighted to join RBK at such an exciting time in the firm’s growth journey and to contribute to the active expansion of its Tax services offering. There is a real sense of energy and momentum within the team, and a clear focus on building a dedicated Transfer Pricing practice that is commercially grounded and client-focused. With the ever-evolving international tax scenario, clients today are operating in increasingly complex environments and require specialist support that is both timely and practical. By strengthening RBK’s Transfer Pricing capabilities, we aim to offer clients deeper, more strategic support tailored to their business needs. I look forward to working with the team to develop this offering further and to deliver value-driven solutions that are accessible, relevant, and impactful.”

Sobhana’s experience includes complex advisory assignments involving operational transfer pricing, IP planning and structuring, and value chain optimisation, as well as support with Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and Advance Rulings. She has also helped clients navigate transfer pricing audits and tax authority negotiations.

RBK is Ireland’s largest independently branded accountancy firm, with an international outreach through our membership of both LEA Global and BOKS International. Offering a full suite of business services, the Firm operates from offices in Dublin, Athlone, Roscommon and Castlebar. The Firm is led and managed by 19 highly experienced Partners supported by 270 diverse and competent employees.

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Should you wish to discuss your Transfer Pricing requirements, please contact Sobhana Rao at (01) 6440100.

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As Ireland’s largest independent firm of Chartered Accountants, RBK has merged with MCP Accountants and OMC O’Malley & Company, both long established accountancy practices based in Castlebar, with effect from May 2025.

The combined entities will have revenue of in excess of €26 million, a team of 19 partners with over 270 professionals and support staff across 4 offices, consolidating RBK’s position as a leading national accountancy and advisory firm. The merged firms will trade as RBK.

The merger will establish a new RBK office in Castlebar.  Cathal Melia , Audit & Business Advisory Partner will act as Partner in Charge and will oversee the integration of the full range of RBK services into the Castlebar Office.

Reflecting on today’s announcement, Joe Cleary, Managing Partner with RBK, said: “ This is a significant milestone for our firm and we take great pride in our existing links to the region and in the strong presence we have built in the West of Ireland. This new chapter is a key part of our growth strategy as we continue to position ourselves for future expansion, combining talent and resources to meet the evolving needs of our diverse client base. The mergers with MCP Accountants and OMC O’Malley & Company mark a major step in strengthening our nationwide presence, and we look forward to providing a comprehensive service offering from the enhanced North West base.”

Pearce O’Malley, Managing Partner at OMC O’Malley & Co Chartered Accountants, added: “We are delighted to merge our practice with RBK, joining one of Ireland’s leading accounting firms. We have worked with RBK for the benefit of mutual clients from the very start of our practise in 1985 and see RBK as continuing the ethos of our firm through client personal service. This partnership provides access to extensive expertise and a broad range of professional services, including specialist corporate and private client tax planning , audit, accounting and business advisory solutions. We look forward to enhancing the value we deliver to our clients and the opportunities for our team through this collaboration.”

Michael Cosgrove, Managing Partner at MCP Accountants, commented: “This merger is an excellent fit, both in terms of client focus and cultural alignment, and we are excited to collaborate with and get to know our new colleagues. My fellow partners and I made the decision to merge with RBK because we firmly believe it is in the best interests of our clients and our team. As part of a larger, thriving practice, we can now offer enhanced continuity of service to our clients and significantly improved career opportunities for our team.”

About OMC O’Malley & Co Chartered Accountants

OMC O’Malley & Company have been providing accounting services to local and international based businesses since 1985. The firm provides a range of business support, accountancy, tax and audit services.

About MCP Accountants

MCP Accountants was originally established as Michael Cosgrove & Partners in 1987. The firm provides a wide range of tax, audit, accounting, corporate recovery and business advisory services.