Xeinadin has been named Tax Team of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, recognised for its exceptional ability to build a cohesive national tax team while maintaining the breadth and depth of service delivery that defines professional excellence in tax practice.

Xeinadin's distinctive model demonstrates how a federation of diverse small practices can be unified into a strategically aligned national tax team capable of tackling complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions and client sectors. This approach reflects evolving models within accounting practice, where scale, specialisation, and consistent quality can be achieved through collaborative rather than traditional hierarchical structures.

Judges commended the firm's achievement: "Our judges praised Xeinadin for its outstanding ability to unify diverse small practices into a cohesive national tax team, demonstrating both breadth and depth in service delivery. The firm's commitment to excellence is reflected in their strong gender balance in senior leadership, as well as their innovative approach to internal collaboration. The National Tax Team model stands out for its ability to tackle complex transactions while maintaining consistency across the country. The integration of technology, successful tax events, and a clear focus on future capability make this submission a true benchmark in the field, with measurable impact on both clients and the industry."

The award reflects Xeinadin's multifaceted approach to building high-performing tax capability. Gender balance in senior leadership positions demonstrates commitment to inclusive practice development. Investment in technology integration enhances operational efficiency while maintaining the personalised client service that defines quality tax advisory. Structured tax events and knowledge-sharing initiatives build team capability and position the firm as a thought leader within the tax profession.

The National Tax Team model's ability to maintain consistency across the country while accommodating local market knowledge reflects sophisticated practice management and clear cultural alignment across member practices. This integration of diverse practices into a unified capability demonstrates how strategic collaboration drives competitive advantage and enables firms to compete for complex, high-value instructions.

Xeinadin's recognition establishes a benchmark for tax team excellence as the profession looks ahead to 2027, where teams will continue advancing standards in collaboration, technology integration, and the development of future tax leadership capability.

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