Accounting and Finance Startup Accelerator Now Open to Applicants

Early-stage companies are invited to apply for the AICPA and CPA.com program by Nov. 30

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and CPA.com are accepting applications for the 2025 Startup Accelerator program, which supports the growth of early-stage companies worldwide to help advance the accounting and finance profession. Startup companies focused on accounting, tax, fintech, regulatory technology, or educational solutions that leverage emerging technologies for accounting and finance teams are encouraged to apply.

Selected applicants will receive access to strategic advice and business insights from program advisory board members, AICPA and CPA.com leaders, and experts with extensive experience across entrepreneurship, technology startups, accounting and finance. Participants will also receive a $25,000 grant and exposure at top events hosted by the AICPA & CIMA and CPA.com.

“The guidance and feedback from the AICPA and CPA.com's advisors, specialists, employees and customers has been invaluable in refining our product, messaging and go-to-market strategies for the US,” said Brendan Roberts, CEO of Aider, a member of the 2024 cohort. “We have formed friendships with the talented cohort of fellow accelerators, and the collaborative environment has accelerated our progress and opened partnerships. I highly recommend this program to any startup looking to scale and succeed in accounting and finance.”

Applications for the 2025 accelerator program are open until Nov. 30, 2024. The chosen cohort will be featured next summer at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE, the largest U.S.-based conference for CPAs, and at the Digital CPA conference later in the year.

“Technology is the great equalizer that can empower firms and finance teams of all sizes to elevate the quality and value of services delivered,” said Erik Asgeirsson, president and CEO, CPA.com. “We’re excited to welcome the next wave of innovative solutions partners into the 2025 Startup Accelerator program as part of our efforts to enable how finance and accounting teams embrace transformational technologies and strategies to position for ongoing success.”

To be eligible for consideration, companies must meet the following criteria:

• Focus on accounting, tax, fintech, regulatory technology or educational solutions
• Leverage innovative technology such as artificial intelligence in their solution
• A functional product with active users
• Be at seed or pre-Series A stage (some exceptions may apply)

For additional information about the program, please reach out to Vendela Hale at vendela.hale@hq.cpa.com. CPA.com and the AICPA are also hosting a webinar Oct. 3, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET with the startup companies representing the 2024 cohort to discuss emerging technologies and their impact on the accounting profession.

To apply for the 2025 cohort, please visit the accelerator program page at accelerator.cpa.com.