Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Department of Accounting and Finance is one of four constituent Departments in the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick. The Department has responsibility for the disciplines of accounting, finance, risk management and insurance, taxation and corporate social responsibility.
Faculty in the Department of Accounting and Finance have a variety of professional and academic qualifications, experience working in practice and in industry. This strongly underpins the achievement of excellence and relevance in the teaching of the core disciplines, providing students with knowledge and skills that will guarantee that they are at the cutting edge of a rapidly changing business world, now and into the future.
The department has close links with industry, the professional bodies in accounting, tax and insurance, and the public sector. Graduates may avail of exemptions in the areas of Accounting, Financial Services, Sustainability and Climate Risk, and Risk Management and Insurance.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Bridging transparency in insurance claims prediction: A comparative study of explainable AI and traditional linear models using vehicle telematics data
McDonnell, K., Sheehan, B. & Murphy, F., Feb 2026, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 223, 124418.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing Indoor Air Quality in Naturally Ventilated Classrooms in Ireland: A Systematic Review Protocol and Future Research Agenda
Honan, D., Littlewood, J. R. & Garvey, J., 2026, Sustainability in Energy and Buildings 2024. Littlewood, J. R., Howlett, R. J., Howlett, R. J., Jain, L. C. & Jain, L. C. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 23-33 11 p. (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies; vol. 113 SIST).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Integrating Knowledge Management, Project Management, and Human Resource Management for Organisational Resilience in the Construction Industry
Cotter, J. J., O’Brien, F. & Kelly, É. V., Feb 2026, In: Buildings. 16, 3, 511.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Farming Forward: Succession for a Sustainable Agricultural Future
Curtin, M. (Speaker)
13 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all - World Bank and Ministry of Water and Energy
Amera, S. (Consultant)
2025 → …Activity: Consultancy
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New UL initiative blends art and action to inspire future climate leaders
12/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
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