Shane Kennedy
Partner
Dublin, PwC Ireland (Republic of)
I help clients navigate complex reporting, transactional and regulatory demands by bringing deep technical expertise, international audit experience, and an approach that supports quality and efficiency in every engagement.
Shane is a Partner with two decades of experience delivering assurance services to Irish, UK and US listed groups.
He leads large multi-location audits under ISA and PCAOB standards and has held international roles in Dublin, London and New York.
Shane is recognised for strong technical capability, advising on IFRS, SEC reporting, SOX implementations and carve‑out financial statements. His transaction experience spans IPOs, SPAC mergers, acquisitions, disposals and debt financings.
He works across sectors including pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacturing, aviation, energy, utilities, software and entertainment.
Shane partners with global teams to provide high‑quality, efficient audits and is a trusted point of contact for senior leadership across multinational operations.
I deliver high‑quality, efficient audits by combining strong technical insight with a globally coordinated approach.
Shane Kennedy, PartnerAt a glance
Areas of focus
- IFRS reporting
- SEC reporting
- CSRD reporting
- PCAOB audit
- ISA audit
- SOX implementations
- Capital markets transactions
- IPOs
- SPACs
- Debt offerings
- Carveout and statutory financial statements
Experience
- Led audits for Irish, UK and US listed groups
- Advised on IFRS and SEC matters
- Supported IPOs, SPAC mergers and debt offerings
Credentials
- Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland
- Delivers assurance services under PCAOB and ISA standards
- Extensive experience with SEC registrants and US capital markets
Education
- Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance from University of Galway
- Master of Accounting from University of Galway
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