Baker Tilly (South Africa) wins top honours as Digital Practice Champion at Xero Awards 2025

Baker Tilly (South Africa) has been named Digital Practice Champion at the Xero Awards South Africa 2025, earning one of Xero’s most prestigious recognitions for innovation, digital excellence and transformative leadership.

Xero is a cloud-based accounting platform built for small and medium-sized businesses, yet powerful enough to support larger organisations seeking flexible, scalable financial management online.

The award celebrates firms that reimagine what’s possible through technology, transforming how they operate, collaborate and serve clients in the digital era. Baker Tilly (South Africa’s) achievement highlights its bold digital vision, cutting-edge adoption of Xero and its app ecosystem, and unwavering commitment to client success.

“This award is a testament to how our people are shaping the future of accounting through innovation and collaboration,” said Mynhardt Kitshoff, chairperson at Baker Tilly (South Africa).

“What makes this recognition truly special is that it reflects the power of collaboration within our South African network. By working together, Baker Tilly Greenwoods, Baker Tilly Morrison Murray, and Baker Tilly Johannesburg have shown how a united vision and shared resources can deliver results that set new standards in our profession.

“We’re not just adopting technology, we’re redefining how we work, advise and deliver measurable value across an entire practice.” said Driaan Byleveldt, partner at Baker Tilly Greenwoods.

The Digital Practice Champion award honours firms that:

• embed Xero and its ecosystem to drive firm-wide transformation and efficiency
• harness digital tools to elevate client service and advisory impact
• lead clients with confidence and clarity through digital change.

Baker Tilly (South Africa’s) recognition underscores its commitment to combine expertise with digital agility, empowering both its teams and clients to thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.