We’re honored to share that Filed has been selected for the 2025 AICPA and CPA.com Startup Accelerator. The program backs high-potential startups reshaping the future of accounting, and we’re proud to be among them.
This milestone reflects the heart of our mission: building AI systems that understand how tax professionals actually think, work, and deliver.
Built for the Profession First
We’ve said it from day one—AI isn’t about bells and whistles. It’s about removing friction where it hurts most. Intake chaos. Manual rework. Bottlenecks that slow firms down when every hour counts.
Filed was built to reduce that drag and return control to the professionals who carry tax season year after year.
“We’re not here to disrupt for the sake of it,” said Filed co-founder and CEO Leroy Kerry. “We’re here to help firms reclaim time and control without giving up the systems, standards, or judgment they’ve built their reputations on.”
That clarity of purpose is what stood out to the AICPA and CPA.com team. Filed was selected for our commitment to trust, security, and real-world adoption—especially within small and mid-sized firms.
What This Means for Filed
Joining the accelerator opens doors to a network of advisors, firm leaders, and experts who are shaping the profession. Their insights are already pushing our thinking forward.
“We’ve had the chance to sit with voices we wouldn’t have otherwise met,” said co-founder Atul Ramachandran. “It’s accelerated our thinking, challenged our assumptions, and sharpened our roadmap.”
Designed for How Firms Actually Work
Filed isn’t built for theory. It’s built for practice.
Our AI extracts data from source documents, reasons through firm-specific tax logic, and enters data into your existing tax software. The result is a review-ready return that fits how your team already operates.
As firms review, their feedback trains the system to get smarter over time. Their playbook becomes part of the workflow.
For smaller firms, Filed often replaces offshore or seasonal prep help. For larger teams, it transforms prep into a streamlined, high-quality engine for advisory and CAS work.
“Whether you’re a three-person shop or a multi-office firm, the goal is the same—fewer bottlenecks, better prep, and more time for the work only professionals can do,” said Kerry.
About the AICPA and CPA.com Startup Accelerator
The AICPA and CPA.com Startup Accelerator supports early-stage companies advancing the future of accounting and finance. Participants receive strategic mentorship, exposure, and access to industry leaders across the profession.