John McElhinney & Co

John McElhinney & Co., Chartered Accountants, was formed in 1961 by John M. McElhinney.  It is one of the older established family firms of Chartered Accountants in Dublin. 


John McElhinney & Co., Chartered Accountants, based in Dublin city centre adjacent to the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), realise that the world of business is both highly competitive and increasingly complex.  To survive and grow you need to constantly review operational practices.  

Selecting an accounting firm is an important decision. You want an experienced company that's big enough to serve all your needs, yet can also provide individual attention and take the time to answer your questions. 

Our office combines a wide range of financial services with a client-focused philosophy. On this site, we provide information about our company and describe the different services we offer. We hope you will find the information you need, and hope we can be of service to you.


Our membership of 2020 International, a worldwide association of independent accounting firms and taxation consultants is important to us and we are well placed to handle or refer international business.


Firm's Background
John McElhinney & Co., Chartered Accountants, was formed in 1961 by John M. McElhinney.  It is one of the older established family firms of Chartered Accountants in Dublin.   The current partnership of John A. McElhinney BA, FCA and John J. McElhinney FIATI, LIB, QFA, FCA maintains the firm's tradition of quality service. Both are Fellows of Chartered Accountants Ireland.  

For three generations and over 50 years, the firm has been providing key services that include audit and accountancy, tax planning and consultancy, management consultancy, financial services, etc.     

In order to expand the level and range of services offered to clients, the firm merged with Patrick J. Monahan & Co., Chartered Accountants in December 2001.

John McElhinney & Co., was awarded the Excellence in Training Award from Chartered Accountants Ireland in 2007. We are registered to carry on audit work and authorised to carry on investment business by Chartered Accountants Ireland. 

The Firms Mission                          
"Our aim is to provide unrivalled service, at a competitive rate, combined with a client-focused philosophy."