Yes. AI companies buy records from accountancy practices, and micro1, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Ireland. Published payouts for this kind of company run €89K to €450K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier. Chartered Accountants Ireland's code of ethics requires client confidentiality, and Revenue data stays out.
What accountancy practice records AI buyers want
Practices that run payroll and year-end for SMEs hold repeatable workflows once client identities are removed.
Mercor runs an accounting firm listing (US firms only); micro1 lists finance and accounting processes.
| Record | Why buyers want it |
|---|---|
| Close checklists and reconciliations | micro1 lists reconciliations, approvals and reporting workflows. |
| Engagement workflows and review notes | Show how a reviewer catches problems. |
| Firm SOPs and templates | Your own material, so the easiest to license. |
| De-identified workpapers | Valuable once client identities are removed. |
Which AI data buyers accept Irish accountancy practices
English-language records give Irish companies an advantage over most of Europe.
| Buyer | Fit for Ireland | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| micro1 | Partial fit | Closed companies with 50+ peak staff; operating companies considered case by case; lists finance and accounting processes |
| Handshake AI | Good fit | Professional services is closest; 20+ staff and 3+ years; accepts companies outside the US |
| Turing | Good fit | Full operating records up to $1M; strongest demand in the US, UK, Canada and EU |
Published payouts in EUR
Micro1's qualified-partnership tier is the closest published figure for accountancy practices, converted to EUR. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.
| Published figure | USD | EUR |
|---|---|---|
| micro1, qualified partnership | $100K to $500K | €89K to €450K |
| micro1, large-scale datasets | $500K to $2M | €450K to €1.8M |
| Handshake AI, advertised range | $100K to $4M+ | €89K to €3.6M+ |
Irish rules for accountancy practices
Chartered Accountants Ireland's code of ethics requires client confidentiality, and Revenue data stays out.
Any personal data left in the records falls under GDPR; the Irish privacy steps apply to every industry. For detail, see GDPR, CCPA and licensing company data for AI. Before anything leaves, exclude:
- Client financial statements and tax identifiers.
- Material covered by professional confidentiality rules.
- Data from client systems you accessed under engagement letters.
Can an accounting firm license client working papers?
Only with client identities removed and only where professional confidentiality rules and engagement letters allow it. Firm-wide procedures, close checklists and review-note patterns are the lower-risk core.
Our guide covers this in depth: AI data licensing: a guide for lawyers, accountants and advisors.
US tax on the license fee
For Ireland: 0% with a treaty form (W-8BEN-E).
Source: IRS: Tax treaty tables
Common questions
Do AI companies buy accountancy practice data in Ireland?
Yes. micro1, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Ireland. Practices that run payroll and year-end for SMEs hold repeatable workflows once client identities are removed.
How much do AI companies pay for accountancy practice data?
Published payouts for this kind of company run €89K to €450K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier, with larger tiers for big or unique datasets. Actual offers depend on your records and rights.
Is it legal for an accountancy practice in Ireland to sell company data?
Chartered Accountants Ireland's code of ethics requires client confidentiality, and Revenue data stays out.
Can an accounting firm license client working papers?
Only with client identities removed and only where professional confidentiality rules and engagement letters allow it. Firm-wide procedures, close checklists and review-note patterns are the lower-risk core.
Sources and further reading
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