Going into 2026, accounting practices are facing evergreater scrutiny around antimoneylaundering compliance and client identity verification. Firms must not only screen for sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs) and risk factors, but also verify that their clients are who they claim to be. And they must do all this quickly, securely, and in line with regulators’ expectations.
Choosing the right AML software and ID verification solution can be a gamechanger for practices aiming to reduce risk and streamline onboarding. Two popular solutions in the accounting technology space are FigsFlow and GoProposal AML. While both offer compliance features, FigsFlow clearly stands ahead when it comes to integrated workflows, automation and depth of identity verification.
A Snapshot: GoProposal’s AML and ID Verification Capabilities
GoProposal AML provides a structured way to manage antimoneylaundering checks alongside proposals, risk assessments and client onboarding. Its identity verification features include three main check types:
- Basic Check: Screens for PEPs, sanctions, adverse media and confirms address/date of birth based on client data.
- Document Check: Collects and verifies identity documents via a secure web portal and stores them in the client record.
- Biometric Check: Uses mobileapp-based identity verification, including document scans and facial similarity checks, through its integration with Thirdfort.
GoProposal also automates periodic reassessments and ongoing monitoring reminders to keep AML compliance up to date.
While these features represent a solid suite of compliance tools, they essentially bolt AML and identity checks onto a broader proposal and service pricing platform and do not fully unify these in a seamless, automated onboarding workflow.
How FigsFlow Redefines AML and ID Verification for Accounting Practices
FigsFlow takes a fundamentally different approach. Instead of treating AML and ID verification as an add-on, it integrates these features directly into the core client lifecycle. Here’s what sets FigsFlow apart:
- Truly Integrated Workflow:FigsFlowtriggers AML and ID verification once a client accepts a proposal with a legally binding e-signature, eliminating the need to switch systems and the delays that causes.
- Automated Electronic Verification:Instead of relying on manual document inspection,FigsFlow conducts electronic verification against authoritative sources (government databases, credit reference data, sanctions lists) in roughly 30 seconds per client. This is the level of verification regulators expect.
- Complete Automation and Audit Trails:Every step,document uploads, checks, risk assessments, and approvals, is recorded in a complete audit trail. That makes supervision and review by HMRC or other bodies smoother and more defensible.
- AdvisorFocusedRisk Assessment Templates: FigsFlow’s templates follow sector-specific compliance expectations, making risk assessments simpler, faster and more consistent across client types.
- EndtoEndCompliance: Unlike platforms that treat AML and ID verification as separate modules, FigsFlow centralises proposals, engagement letters, secure document collection, AML checks, risk assessment, ongoing monitoring and audit trails in one platform.
SidebySide Comparison: FigsFlow vs GoProposal AML
Here’s a clear view of how the two platforms compare in key areas related to AML and client ID verification:
Feature
FigsFlow
GoProposal AML
Automatic electronic identity verification against authoritative databases
Yes (30second verification)
Yes, via Thirdfort integration but workflow separate
Document collection portal
Secure, guided portal
Secure via Thirdfort
Biometric identity checking
Available within the workflow
Available via Thirdfort app
Sanctions & PEP screening
Automated and continuous
Included
Risk assessment templates
Tailored to accounting client types
Builtin
Complete audit trail with timestamping
Automatic and centralised
Stored in Contact Hub
Integration with proposal & engagement tools
Fully integrated
✗ AML & ID Checks bolton to main system
Ongoing monitoring
Automated alerts and periodic reviews
Annual review prompts
Why FigsFlow Wins for Modern Accounting Practices
Both FigsFlow and GoProposal provide good foundations for AML compliance and identity verification, but FigsFlow elevates the experience from taskbased compliance to automated, clientcentric workflows. Its design reflects the real needs of accounting practices: tight integration across proposal, client onboarding and ongoing compliance, minimal manual intervention, and robust audit capabilities for regulator scrutiny.
Crucially, FigsFlow enables firms to maintain compliance without compromising client experience or internal efficiency, something that fragmented systems or bolton tools struggle to achieve.
