We Specialise in......

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Taxation

Software

Training

End the year with a smile

AT AG Associates, our services are designed to oversee every aspect of your financial accounting needs. From year-end closing procedures to comprehensive tax support, we have the expertise to carry your business from one year to the next.


BUSINESS START-UP
  • Get your Business off the Ground
  • Advice on structure and Business plan
    Tax Registration
    Assessment of Accounting needs
    Year-end Financial Accounts
    Bookkeeping Complete Service
    Payroll Processing Bureau
    Sole-Trader /Partnership Year end Accounts
STANDARD BUSINESS PACK
  • End The Year With A Smile
  • Year -end Financial Accounts
    Preparation of Full and Abridged Accounts
    Companies Office Returns
    Corporation Tax Returns
    Form 46G
    Income tax Returns
    Payroll Processing
    CSO Returns
    VAT 3 and Return of Trading Details
    Unlimited Support
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
  • Super Charge your Business
  • A Complete Bookkeeping Service
    Complete Payroll Processing Service
    Quarterly/Management Accounts
    Budgeting and Forecasting
    Cash-Flow Forecasts and KPI’s
    Outsourced Financial Controller Services
    Transfer Sole Trader to Limited Company
    Grant Applications
    Inheritance / Gift Tax Planning
    Loan Applications and Negotiations
    Revenue Audit Representation and Support
Making Sense of Numbers

When you partner with the best, that’s exactly what you get. Welcome to AG Associates, an accountancy practice based in Little Island, Cork. Ever since our inception we have been helping businesses from diverse industries add value to their operations with cutting-edge services in accounting and related areas.

Efficiency in Simplicity

AG Associates was founded on a philosophy of expertise delivered through simplicity. Today, our specialities include accounting, bookkeeping and training services for financial products. The core of our business has always been and will always be personalized service, rendered through a deep understanding of your operations. We are sincere listeners, and make every effort to know your business before even crunching the first number.

The Highest Standard

At AG Associates, we believe the highest standard is the only standard. Our people are just as committed as the practice they represent, and our services are delivered through a highly-skilled and experienced team of accounting, bookkeeping and training professionals. Whether you are a start-up or an established name in your field, we can help you traverse the tricky terrain of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll processing as well as financial software implementation and training functions for small, medium and large businesses.

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