Accountancy ‘shops’ add up to profit for financial business

TaxAssist Accountants was launched Ireland in 2009 by accountants Greg Murphy and Roddy Comyn. Five years on and the franchise has established itself as a key player in the accountancy and tax landscape of Ireland, having joined the ranks of the country’s top 20 accountancy firms. TaxAssist has a network of 25 franchisees nationwide working with more than 5,000 clients.

The business model is simple. Instead of focusing on a few big clients, ...