Accounting watchdog warned of chronic staffing shortages

The state’s accounting industry watchdog fought a multi-year battle to secure extra staff, warning that it risked not being able to carry out its role if additional resources weren’t granted.

Documents seen by this newspaper reveal that over a number of years the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) repeatedly sought permission from the Department of Jobs to boost staff levels.

The correspondence reveals that earlier this year the department sanctioned the ...