Current picks Aiwyn for network-wide platform overhaul

Current has chosen Aiwyn as its technology partner for its firm network under an agreement covering an organisation with more than USD $600 million in annual revenue.

The accounting group selected Aiwyn after reviewing more than 200 technology vendors against operational and integration requirements. The process focused on open architecture, real-time data across the client lifecycle, support for billing and engagement workflows, and automation that would not erode margins.

Current brings together nearly 30 partner firms and more than 2,000 employees. The partnership is part of a broader effort to move its network onto a single platform, replacing a fragmented mix of systems across firms.

The rollout is set to include Aiwyn's client portal, along with tools for scoping and pricing, project and client set-up, workflow, billing, and collections. Current also plans integrations between Aiwyn and the rest of its technology estate.

Vendor review

The decision offers a view into how large accounting groups are reshaping their technology stacks as they grow through networks of local firms. Standardising core systems has become a priority for consolidators and multi-firm organisations seeking common data, more consistent processes, and tighter operational oversight.

For Current, the review appears to have focused on whether a single supplier could support several functions often handled through separate software products. These include practice management, engagement letters, payments and collections, and links to other tools through application programming interfaces.

Partner firms are expected to gain visibility into client and project economics, digital engagement and e-signature workflows for onboarding, and billing and collections tools designed to reduce manual administrative work. The platform is also intended to connect with a broader technology ecosystem and support AI-enabled workflows.

Steve Stagner outlined the rationale for the move.

"We believe the firm of the future is built by bringing together the right people, the right processes and the right technology," said Steve Stagner, Chief Executive Officer, Current.

"Our firms already have exceptional people and deep client relationships. Our job is to invest for the long term in the processes and technology that help them do their best work and continue to grow. Aiwyn gives us a flexible foundation we can continue building on as our firms, their clients, and the profession evolve," Stagner said.

Platform shift

Accounting firms face growing pressure to modernise internal systems as clients expect faster onboarding, digital communications, and simpler payment processes. At the same time, firms want better data on profitability, staff capacity, and client work to manage margins in a market where talent costs remain high.

Current's aim extends beyond installing another software product. The group described the initiative as a broader effort to build a technology base that can expand over time as its firms and clients change.

"Our goal is much bigger than implementing new software. We are building the technology foundation for the firm of the future," said Tucker Haas, Chief Technology Officer, Current.

"That requires partners who give us the flexibility to keep building, integrating and innovating as technology evolves. Aiwyn gives us an extensible infrastructure that we can build on for years," Haas said.

Current said the approach is intended to preserve local leadership and client relationships within its partner firms while giving them access to shared systems, investment, and infrastructure. That balance has become a defining issue for accounting networks seeking the scale advantages of a larger group without removing the entrepreneurial culture of acquired or affiliated firms.

Aiwyn already works with more than 800 firms. Its software spans payments, practice management, client experience, and tax, placing it among suppliers that help accounting practices consolidate several back-office functions into a single platform.

Market backdrop

Current's choice reflects a broader race among accounting firms to rework how tasks move from client intake to billing and collection. In many firms, those steps still sit across disconnected systems, creating duplicated work, patchy data, and slower cash collection.

Technology suppliers have increasingly pitched end-to-end platforms as an answer to those issues, while firms have become more willing to replace legacy tools if the switch can simplify operations across a growing network. For acquisitive accounting groups, standardisation can also ease post-deal integration and make performance comparisons between offices or partner firms more straightforward.

Justin Adams described the significance of the mandate for Aiwyn.

"Accounting firms are putting a lot of trust in Aiwyn when they choose us to help run such important parts of their business, and we don't take that lightly," said Justin Adams, Chief Executive Officer, Aiwyn.

"Current is building something ambitious, and earning the opportunity to support them across their platform means a great deal to our team. Our job now is simple: listen closely, be a great partner, and deliver every day. We believe the firms that will lead the profession forward are going to combine the relationships and expertise that have always made them great with a better technology foundation. We're proud to help Current build that future," Adams said.