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.

New in Active: Accounts production, from trial balance to Companies House

Active has just released Accounts production: connect accounts and work papers with FRS 102, FRS 102 1A, FRS 105, LLP and sole trader accounts production, and file direct to Companies House.

How PEM is bringing more consistency and visibility to workpapers with Active

For growing accounting firms, workpapers are rarely just workpapers. They sit at the centre of review, training, client service, management accounts, journals and team collaboration. When those workpapers live across Excel files, SharePoint folders, email trails and individual ways of working, the admin can quickly become a burden.

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.

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