Meet the 2025 Karbon Excellence Awards Winners

After hundreds of nominations and a shortlist that showcased the very best of the accounting profession, the 2025 Karbon Excellence Awards winners have officially been announced.

More than 500 nominations were submitted by Karbon firms from across the globe. These awards celebrate firms that aren’t just using Karbon to build more connected, efficient practices, but are also shaping the future of the profession through leadership, service, culture, sustainability, and innovation.

Congratulations to this year’s winners:

Karbon Excellence Award for Sustainability

Recognizes a firm leading in sustainability through purposeful practices, community impact, and environmental responsibility.

Winner: MAD Wealth, Australia

MAD Wealth has embedded sustainability into its core operations. Over the past year, the firm launched carbon accounting services, offset 150% of its emissions, and certified its entire team in carbon accounting. Sustainability insights are now standard in every client engagement, demonstrating a holistic commitment to environmental responsibility and community impact.

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.

Winner: Sayer Vincent, UK

Sayer Vincent fosters an inclusive culture where neurodiverse team members and those with health challenges feel genuinely supported. The firm’s open approach to recruitment welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and nontraditional paths. With mental health training, clear accommodations, and a focus on honest feedback, Sayer Vincent creates an environment where people can thrive.

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.

Winner: HD Growth Partners, USA

HD Growth Partners has prioritized flexibility and career progression. Through its “Level Up” program, team members take ownership of their development, supported by asynchronous collaboration and a 94% employee retention rate. The result is a workplace built on trust, autonomy, and purpose.

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.

Winner: Jade Consulting Inc., Canada

As a fully virtual firm, Jade Consulting uses integrated technology and automation-first processes to streamline collaboration and enhance operational transparency. Their tech-driven approach enables consistent, high-quality service and strong team connectivity.

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.

Winners: +MORE Group, New Zealand and YBL, Canada

+MORE Group is driving efficiency through a well-governed approach to AI. Their proprietary bot, Rosie, blends automation with human insight to handle repetitive tasks and free the team for high-value advisory work. A clear AI policy underpins their innovation and reinforces their leadership in responsible adoption.

YBL uses AI to deliver faster, smarter, and more human service. By shifting from reactive to proactive and streamlining workflows, the firm has achieved 30% faster month-end closes, 25% fewer client emails, and higher client satisfaction. YBL shows how AI can amplify, not replace, their team’s impact.

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.

Winner: Tino-Gaetani & Carusi CPAs, Canada

Tino-Gaetani & Carusi CPAs delivers standout client service through strategic touchpoints and education-driven support. From proactive planning meetings to their Entrepreneur Coaching Program, they go beyond the numbers to empower clients and build lasting advisory relationships.

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.

Winner: Clearline CPA, Canada

Since implementing Karbon in 2024, Clearline CPA has shown transformative progress. Through a collaborative, team-led approach, they standardized workflows and built scalable systems, enhancing service delivery and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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.

Winner: Tukel, Inc., United States

This year’s major award goes to Tukel, Inc., for delivering end-to-end accounting services through a highly automated, client-first model built for scale. With 20-30% annual growth, no client churn due to dissatisfaction, and a strong commitment to community, education, and peer support, Tukel Inc. reflects what sustainable excellence can look like in accounting.

Finalists:

• Ask The Boss, UK

• Ho Withers & Associates, Australia

• Badger CPA, USA

• YBL, Canada

• Sunny Coast Accountants, Australia

• MAD Wealth, Australia

• Tukel, Inc., USA

This year’s Karbon Excellence Awards winners embody the progress, creativity, and commitment that define the Karbon community.

Thank you to every firm that submitted a nomination. Your work and dedication to excellence reflect the strength and innovation driving the profession forward.