Insights & Updates for Modern Accounting

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Stay informed with expert insights and the latest updates from Active. From industry trends to product enhancements, our blog keeps you up to date on everything you need to know.

How Active’s two-way bookkeeping integrations cut year-end workload in half

See how Active’s two-way integrations with Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent reduce rekeying, minimise errors, and speed up year-end workpapers workflows.

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.

5 must-have workflow factors when scaling your accounting firm

We’ve highlighted five workflow and workpapers elements that are essential when your strategic goal for 2026 is to scale the business and grow the firm.

The AVN PItchfest

Watch Active feature in the AVN 2025 Pitchfest, in collaboration with Accounting Influencers.

Lessons from the Frontline: Avoiding Post-Merger Tech Tangles

Mergers in accountancy are accelerating, but many firms underestimate the challenge of integrating people, processes, and technology once the deal is done. In this article, experts share practical lessons on aligning systems, securing team buy-in, and scaling without disruption.

The value of broadening your firm's management accounting services

Increasingly, business clients expect drilled-down management reporting from their accounting partner. As a firm, you’ll be used to providing management accounts to a number of your major clients – helping them to manage their finances more deeply and with greater insight.

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