December 17, 2025

2025: A YEAR OF TRANSFORMATION AND MOMENTUM FOR ACTIVE

As I look back on 2025, one word stands out: growth. This year has been nothing short of transformative for our team, our platform, and the way we serve our clients.

We started the year as a provider of workpapers only. Since then, we’ve evolved into a full compliance solution. Through extensive research, feedback and client engagement, we discovered that large firms need more than just workpapers; they need integrated, end-to-end systems.

Leveraging our extensively used reporting platform (in Australia), we moved quickly to bring statutory accounts into the UK market. In one year, we achieved what many software companies would take a decade to deliver. The result? Ledger & Reporting. Our Accounts submission platform that firms can trust for compliance and reporting at scale.

PRODUCT INNOVATION

Looking back, one of our proudest achievements this year has been striking the right balance between power and functionality. Early in the year, we delivered a major UI overhaul. Alongside this, workflow improvements such as journal automation and bulk document upload have helped firms save time and reduce complexity.

Integrations have also been key. We’ve strengthened connectivity with direct HMRC VAT lodgement imports and Companies House submissions for iXBRL-tagged accounts, while expanding partnerships with CloudCapcha, iManage, Karbon, and FYI Elite. Our collaboration with AlphaTax sets the stage for tax integrations, and we’re preparing a FreeAgent connection which will go live in February.  

These enhancements reflect our commitment to listening, learning, and delivering solutions that truly make a difference.

SCALING PEOPLE AND PURPOSE

This year, we’ve grown rapidly, bringing in exceptional talent and strengthening our expertise. Our team now includes many experienced accountants, and we’ve gone above and beyond to hire the best people, those who share our vision for transforming the industry.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and their dedication ensures we deliver consistently for our clients.

LISTENING AND LEADING

2025 was also a year of listening through roundtables and client engagement sessions. We've got two ears and one mouth, and that's the order we’ve been using it this year.

We’ve been able to gain invaluable insights into the challenges firms face - from mergers and acquisitions to the shift away from desktop systems. These conversations have shaped our roadmap and reinforced our belief that cloud technology is the future of compliance.

LOOKING AHEAD

While this year was about bringing accounts into our platform, next year is about unlocking new possibilities. We’re investing in AI-driven efficiencies and empowering firms to leverage their data for informed decision-making. Workpapers and Accounts are just the beginning.  

We’ve achieved a great deal in 2025: expanded our platform, built client trust, and grown a team that’s second to none. But the real story is what comes next.

Oh, and if you’re missing one of our famous flip flops, reach out, and I’ll send you the other one.  

Let’s start 2026 on the right foot.

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