'Exciting development' as accountancy firm with office in Longford is acquired by Xeinadin

Xeinadin, one of the leading professional service firms in Ireland and the UK, has announced that it has acquired prominent Irish accountancy firm KBG Accountants, the firm's largest acquisition in Ireland to date.

Founded over 30 years ago, KBG is a well-established firm with 6 offices in Cavan, Longford and Leitrim.

The firm provides a broad range of Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to businesses and individuals across the Midlands and beyond. With a team of over 80 professionals, KBG is one of the largest independent accountancy practices in the region.

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KBG has made significant acquisitions in recent years, with McIntyre and Co in Cavan joining in 2022 and most recently Healy Martin based in Leitrim joining KBG in 2024.

Welcoming KBG, Derry Crowley, CEO of Xeinadin, said: “KBG is a highly respected firm nationally with a strong track record of client service, deep local roots, and a progressive mindset. We wanted to grow our presence in the midlands and KBG were a perfect fit - their experienced team and client-centric ethos closely aligns with our values at Xeinadin and we are delighted to have them as part of our team of experts.

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“This partnership marks another step in our strategic growth in Ireland as we continue to build a network of high-quality firms that provide expert, local advice supported by national and international expertise.”

In a joint statement, Senior Partners at KBG Paddy Keavney, Ciaran Brady and Mark Reilly said: “Joining Xeinadin is an exciting development for our firm, our team, and our clients. It allows us to keep what makes KBG special; our strong client relationships, our focus on quality and our trusted local presence, while also benefiting from the broader expertise and deeper capabilities Xeinadin provides across Ireland and the UK.

“The world of business advisory is changing rapidly and having access to the tools, technologies, and resources of the wider Xeinadin organisation will allow us to serve our clients more effectively.”

Pictured are: Paul O'Connell, Area Managing Partner, Xeinadin, Tim Halford, Chief Commercial Officer, Xeinadin, Ciaran Brady, Senior Partner KBG, Derry Crowley, Chief Executive Officer, Xeinadin, Kate Evans, Chief People Office, Xeinadin, Alan Connolly, Hub Managing Partner, Xeinadin, Mark Reilly, Senior Partner KBG and Paddy Keaveney, Senior Partner KBG