Incorporation Series - Part I: Incorporate or Stay as a Sole Trader? Making the Right Call

Paula Byrne, FCCA MBA

Paula is a Chartered Certified Accountant and one of Ireland’s leading tax lecturers, specialising in advanced tax strategy and advisory.

She holds an MBA from the University of Warwick and established her own accountancy practice in 2002, advising clients on a wide range of complex tax and commercial matters.

Her earlier career includes senior leadership roles, most notably as Chief Financial Officer with HSBC Ireland, along with international accounting experience in France and the UK across multiple industries.

Paula lectures Advanced Taxation for ACCA and delivers bespoke tax training to qualified accountants and professional firms, including the Big Four. Her focus is on bridging the gap between technical tax knowledge and real-world client advice.

She is the author of ACCA-approved ATX and TX materials, widely used across Ireland, and the creator of the podcast “Study for Tax in Your Coffee Break”, bringing practical tax insights to busy professionals.

Paula is particularly known for her ability to distil complex tax issues into clear, commercially relevant advice — equipping accountants with the confidence to advise at a higher level.

Please note that registrations for this session will close at 12:00pm on 17th August 2026.

Important Information: an entry link to the session will issue to those registered by email after booking.

The webinar will be recorded and the recording will be available for those who have registered for the event. 

If you have any questions ahead of the session, please do not hesitate to contact us at irelandmembers@accaglobal.com.