Bright to Acquire IPASS: New Payroll Chapter

Exciting news for the payroll and accounting world as we announce our plans to acquire The Irish Payroll Association Ltd (IPASS). IPASS is a highly-regarded Payroll and VAT training and certification provider in Ireland.

Since its inception in 2000, IPASS has been dedicated to nurturing the payroll profession by offering training, support, and development. Over the past 20 years, IPASS has evolved into a leading national representative body for payroll professionals, consistently promoting excellence and professionalism in the field through training, education, consultancy, and representation.

IPASS CEO, Vivienne Nealon, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, stating:

“We’re delighted to be joining the Bright family. We believe that what we’ve built at IPASS perfectly aligns with and enhances Bright’s customer-centric approach, with high levels of service quality at the heart of its culture. We are excited that Bright is committed to payroll in Ireland and intends to further invest in the IPASS training and courses.”

Since we were founded in 2021, we have quickly developed a suite of industry-leading software solutions for accountants and bookkeepers across Ireland and the UK. The investment in IPASS marks the company’s third major acquisition during this time, as we continue to expand and innovate its full suite of solutions.

Stephen Murdoch, CEO of Bright, shared his excitement about welcoming the IPASS team on board:

“As we look for opportunities to grow our offerings and enhance customer value, it’s crucial that any new addition to the Bright family shares our customer-centric approach. After getting to know the IPASS team, we’re thrilled that they share our values and commitment to serving payroll requirements in Ireland. This is a significant milestone in Bright’s mission to further support businesses and payroll professionals across the UK and Ireland.”

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