Half of accountants undecided on fiscal treaty

Nearly half of the country’s professional accountants are undecided over how they will vote in the upcoming referendum on the European Fiscal Treaty, while most feel Ireland will require a second bailout, according to a survey.

A lack of objective information about the treaty and its long-term consequences for Ireland were cited as the main reason for 40% of respondents remaining on the fence, according to survey author, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.

CPA president Gail McEvoy said that the survey proves the vital need for the Government to fill the information vacuum with accurate and impartial information to assist voters in making a decision.