Announcing the 2025 Karbon Excellence Awards Finalists
The 2025 Karbon Excellence Awards shortlist has been announced, recognizing standout firms across eight categories for their leadership, innovation, and impact.
The shortlisted finalists are here.
After reviewing all the nominations from around the world, Karbon is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Karbon Excellence Awards. These awards honor firms that are not only using Karbon to run a more efficient and connected practice, but also raising the bar for culture, client experience, technology, and purpose-driven leadership.
With over 500 nominations submitted across eight categories—this year including a new AI Innovation category—it’s clear that Karbon firms are doing work that matters.
The 2025 Karbon Excellence Awards finalists
Karbon Excellence Award for Sustainability
Recognizes a firm leading in sustainability through purposeful practices, community impact, and environmental responsibility.
Finalists:
Beato, Pimentel & Associates P.A., US
Tashly Consulting, Australia
System Six Bookkeeping, US
True North Accounting Okotoks Professional Corporation, Canada
Hot Toast, Australia
Leskun & Son Accounting, Canada
Accountimize Inc, Canada
MAD Wealth, Australia
Karbon Excellence Award for Diversity & Authenticity
Recognizes a firm championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that’s authentic, approachable, and impactful.
Finalists:
Luminary Tax Advisors, US
Syncopate CPA Professional Corporation, Canada
Seth and Alexander, US
Ho Withers & Associates, Australia
Leskun & Son Accounting, Canada
Plantax, Australia
Indinero Inc, US
Accountimize Inc, Canada
Sayer Vincent, UK
Karbon Excellence Award for Balance & Culture
Recognizes a firm promoting work-life balance, healthy habits, and team motivation through innovative workplace practices.
Finalists:
Willow Virtual CFO, US
New Wave Business Solutions Pty Ltd, Australia
Protea Financial, US
Locmans Advisors, Australia
Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, Canada
Jani CPA Ltd., Canada
HD Growth Partners, US
Inspire Accountants, Australia
Candella Accounting and Advisory Services, US
Karbon Excellence Award for Connectivity
Recognizes a firm driving connectivity and openness through technology, automation, and integrated solutions.
Finalists:
Performance Financial, LLC, US
TreyBridge Accountants, UK
Grenier Group Chartered Professional Accountant Inc., Canada
CKM Financial Services, Inc, US
System Six Bookkeeping, US
True North Accounting Okotoks Professional Corporation, Canada
Hot Toast, Australia
Tidier Books, Canada
Jade Consulting Inc., Canada
Karbon Excellence Award for AI Innovation
Recognizes a firm embracing AI to improve workflows, enhance client experience, and lead the accounting profession forward.
Finalists:
Around Finance, Ireland
Blueprint Accounting, Canada
Seth and Alexander, US
LiveCA, Canada
GrowthLab Financial, US
Capex CPA, Canada
YBL, Canada
+MORE Group, New Zealand
Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, Canada
Karbon Excellence Award for Client Excellence
Recognizes a firm demonstrating leadership, innovation, and a strong commitment to client service excellence.
Finalists:
Around Finance, Ireland
Acquire Strategic Accounting, Australia
Acctivate Business Accountants, Australia
Caldwell Consulting and Training, US
BNA CPAs & Advisors, US
Ell Evan Bookkeeping, UK
HD Growth Partners, US
Trendsight, Australia
Tino-Gaetani & Carusi CPAs, Canada
Karbon Excellence Award for Breakthrough Firm of the Year
Recognizes a firm that achieved standout results in its first year using Karbon, across innovation, operations, and impact.
Finalists:
RidgeWood CPA Inc., Canada
TreyBridge Accountants, UK
Grenier Group Chartered Professional Accountant Inc., Canada
Clearline CPA, Canada
Paprika Partners Inc., US
Plan Tax, Australia
Sunny Coast Accountants, Canada
Leelyn Smith, US
Karbon Excellence Award for Practice Excellence
Recognizes a firm delivering extraordinary outcomes through leadership, innovation, and sustained growth.
Finalists:
Ask The Boss, United Kingdom
Ho Withers & Associates, Australia
Badger CPA, US
YBL, Canada
Sunny Coast Accountants, Canada
MAD Wealth, Australia
Tukel, Inc., United States
What’s next?
Winners will be awarded on June 3, 2025.
To every firm that submitted a nomination: thank you. All of your progress and contributions to the industry are worth celebrating. This year’s entries prove just how strong, passionate, and forward-thinking the community really is.