Kieran Phelan

Kieran Phelan is the founder and CEO of Cloud 360 Accounting, a pioneering figure in cloud accounting in Northern Ireland.

In 2010, he became the first Xero Advisor in Northern Ireland and established the first cloud accounting firm in the region, leading the way in adopting cloud technology for small businesses.

Kieran has actively contributed to the digital transformation of the accounting profession in Ireland by participating in Xero's events and sharing expertise on digitalization and cloud accounting tools with Chartered Accountants Ireland.

He is a member of the advisory panel of The Digital Accountancy Show in London, a prestigious accounting conference showcasing top tech and advisors in the industry.

Recognized for his innovation, Kieran was nominated as a Top 5 Finalist in the Accounting Web Accounting Excellence Awards and his company was a top 3 finalist in Xero's annual awards as a 100% Xero firm in 2019.

Currently, Kieran focuses on assisting passionate SaaS companies and Software Development Agencies in measuring and monitoring key metrics to build profitable tech businesses with investment potential.

His specialties include being a Xero Certified Advisor and Partner, a business development expert for owner-managed businesses, and a business coach and mentor to SME clients.

Kieran Phelan's educational background includes studying Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping at North West Regional College, GCSE's and A Levels at St Columb's College, and completing the Institute of Chartered Accountants Professional Examinations at Queen's University Belfast.

He has held roles such as Founder & Principal at CLOUD 360 ACCOUNTING LIMITED, Practice Manager at Claremount, and Business Technician at PricewaterhouseCoopers.