Reporting Accountants' Reports

Any solicitor’s practice in Ireland that holds clients’ monies must submit an annual Reporting Accountant's report to the Law Society.

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At a glance


  • The Annual Reporting Accountant’s report must be submitted to the Law Society within five months of a firm’s accounting date.

  • An extension of one month may be granted, if requested in writing, no later than 14 days before the filing deadline.

  • Closing reporting accountants’ reports are to be filed within three months of the date a solicitor ceases practice, or within such time as agreed with the Law Society.