Announcing the 2025 Karbon Excellence Awards Finalists

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., USA

• Tashly Consulting, Australia

• System Six Bookkeeping, USA

• 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, USA

• Syncopate CPA Professional Corporation, Canada

• Seth and Alexander, USA

• Ho Withers & Associates, Australia

• Leskun & Son Accounting, Canada

• Plan Tax, Australia

• Indinero Inc, USA

• 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, USA

• New Wave Business Solutions Pty Ltd, Australia

• Protea Financial, USA

• Locmans Advisors, Australia

• Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, Canada

• Jani CPA Ltd., Canada

• HD Growth Partners, USA

• Inspire Accountants, Australia

• Candella Accounting and Advisory Services, USA

Karbon Excellence Award for Connectivity

Recognizes a firm driving connectivity and openness through technology, automation, and integrated solutions.

Finalists:

• Performance Financial, LLC, USA

• TreyBridge Accountants, UK

• Grenier Group Chartered Professional Accountant Inc., Canada

• CKM Financial Services, Inc, USA

• System Six Bookkeeping, USA

• 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, USA

• LiveCA, Canada

• GrowthLab Financial, USA

• 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, USA

• BNA CPAs & Advisors, USA

• Ell Evan Bookkeeping, UK

• HD Growth Partners, USA

• 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., USA

• Plan Tax, Australia

• Sunny Coast Accountants, Canada

• Acctivate Business Accountants, Australia

• Leelyn Smith, USA

Karbon Excellence Award for Practice Excellence

Recognizes a firm delivering extraordinary outcomes through leadership, innovation, and sustained growth.

Finalists:

• Ask The Boss, UK

• Ho Withers & Associates, Australia

• Badger CPA, USA

• YBL, Canada

• Sunny Coast Accountants, Australia

• MAD Wealth, Australia

• Tukel, Inc., USA

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.