Announcing the 2026 Karbon Excellence Awards Shortlisted Finalists

Four years into the Karbon Excellence Awards, and accounting firms across the globe continue to raise the bar.

What began as a way to spotlight standout firms in the Karbon community has growth into a celebration of modern accounting leadership. And every year, the Karbon Excellence Awards continues to expand in participation and ambition.

This year, over 600 accounting firms were nominated from 7 countries, showcasing the depth of innovation, purpose, and impact happening throughout Karbon firms.

After reviewing all the nominations, Karbon is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Karbon Excellence Awards. These awards honor firms that are championing sustainability, diversity, culture, connectivity, AI innovation, client experience, technology, and leadership.

Karbon Excellence Award for Sustainability

Recognizes firms leading with purpose and responsibility, making a measurable impact through community engagement, ethical practices, and environmental stewardship.

Shortlisted finalists

• Protea Financial LLC, United States of America

• Wild Bookkeeping Ltd, United Kingdom

• Portt & Co, United Kingdom

• Leelyn Smith, United States of America

• DL Accounts Ltd, United Kingdom

• MAD Wealth, Australia

Karbon Excellence Award for Diversity & Authenticity

Recognizes firms championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the accounting profession in ways that are genuine, approachable, and inspiring to others.

Shortlisted finalists

• Nextcellent Consulting LLC, United States of America

• Liz is All Biz, United States of America

• BPM LLP, United States of America

• Abbadi Professional Corporation, Canada

• Premier Group, United States of America

• Syncopate CPA Professional Corporation, Canada

Karbon Excellence Award for Balance & Culture

Recognizes firms fostering healthy work habits, team motivation, and a culture of balance and belonging that empowers their people to thrive.

Shortlisted finalists

• Ookkee, United Kingdom

• Pursuit CPA, Canada

• Blueprint Accounting, Canada

• Bechtel CPA, United States of America

• LiveCA LLP, Canada

• Blackwood Bookkeeping Solutions Pty Ltd, Australia

• Protea Financial LLC, United States of America

Karbon Excellence Award for Connectivity

Recognizes firms enhancing collaboration and transparency through innovative use of technology, automation, and integrated systems that connect teams and clients.

Shortlisted finalists

• Chaney & Associates, United States of America

• Bement & Company, United States of America

• Hiline, United States of America

• Accounts All Sorted, Australia

• Bright Line Financial Services Inc., Canada

• Indinero, United States of America

• Air Accounting, Australia

• Iridium, South Africa

Karbon Excellence Award for AI Innovation

Recognizes firms embracing AI to transform workflows, elevate client experiences, and lead the accounting profession into the future.

Shortlisted finalists

• Fridman & Associates, Inc., United States of America

• GrowthLab Financial, United States of America

• Hiline, United States of America

• HD Growth Partners, United States of America

• Hot Toast Consulting Pty Ltd, Australia

• BPM LLP, United States of America

• Novii CPA, United States of America

Karbon Excellence Award for Client Excellence

Recognizes firms delivering exceptional service though innovation, trusted relationships, and consistent, measurable results that drive long-term success.

Shortlisted finalists

• Fridman & Associates, Inc., United States of America

• Acctivate Business Accountants, Australia

• Propeller Advisory, Australia

• RidgeWood CPA Inc., Canada

• BPM LLP, United States of America

• Blackwood Bookkeeping Solutions Pty Ltd, Australia

Karbon Excellence Award for Breakthrough Firm of the Year

Recognizes firms that have implemented Karbon within the past year (on or after January 1, 2025) and demonstrated remarkable results across innovation, operations, team culture, and client outcomes.

Shortlisted finalists

• Elevate Financial, Canada

• Birch & Co Limited, New Zealand

• Bement & Company, United States of America

• Blubooks, Canada

• Centurion Firm, United States of America

• Shapes, United Kingdom

Karbon Excellence Award for Practice Excellence

Recognizes firms achieving extraordinary outcomes through visionary leadership, innovation, and sustained success that set new standards of excellence in the profession.

Shortlisted finalists

• HD Growth Partners, United States of America

• Ookkee, United Kingdom

• Blueprint Accounting, Canada

• YBL, Canada

• Accounts All Sorted, Australia

• Protea Financial LLC, United States of America

• BNA CPAs & Advisors, United States of America

• Hawkins Priday Ltd, United Kingdom

• Novii CPA, United States of America

• Hiline, United States of America

What happens next?

The judging panel now moves into the final stage of review before announcing this year's winners on June 2, 2026.

To every firm that submitted a nomination: thank you. The work you're doing each and every day is shaping the future of accounting.

To the 2026 finalists: congratulaitons. You set the standard for excellence, and Karbon is proud to support your team's continued growth and journey.