‘Local autonomy is crucial’ for group firms, says Xeinadin head

With the private equity backed group up for sale, Derry Crowley, CEO of Xeinadin explains what growth looks like for accountancy firms in 2026 and his philosophy on how to differentiate services in a highly competitive market for SME clients

Across the profession, it’s clear that the path to expansion now requires more than increasing revenue or broadening reach. While growth is a clear priority for accountancy firms, the range of opportunities to facilitate growth has expanded in recent years.  

After two years of record levels of M&A activity, a shift in client expectations, and mounting pressure on the talent pipeline, accountancy firms are facing a different kind of challenge where sustainable growth is defined by structure, depth and direction.

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