Get ready for Accountex London 2024: First speakers announced 

Accountex London is returning in the Spring, on 15-16 May 2024. London’s ExCeL is expected to welcome over ten thousand accounting and finance professionals through its doors. 

The education programme offers up to 16 free CPD hours, and will be held across 13 theatres and 250+ sessions. It will be made up of innovators and thought-leaders from the field and beyond.  

“This is our best programme to date! It covers a wide variety of topics for those in practice or industry, for bookkeepers and those just starting out in their careers – there is something for everybody.” Said Accountex Portfolio Director, Caroline Hobden. 

Here are some programme highlights to look forward to…

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer 2016-2019 and RCK Senior Advisor, Lord Philip Hammond, will be hosting the seminar ‘Forward look – what the future looks like for the UK economy and public finances’. Philip will explore future threats and opportunities for the economy, as well as the part the tax system can play in delivering the solutions. 

Another exciting session is from Julia Penny, Immediate Past President of ICAEW, who will be delivering the seminar ‘Impacts of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023’. This session will cover what the key changes are and how to navigate them.  

Accountex regular Rebecca Benneyworth will be returning to the stage to dive into all things tax, with the session ‘Current topical tax issues’. Rebecca will take visitors on a whistle stop tour of key issues and changes, together with the practical implications and advice prompts for clients. 

Also delving into the world of tax is Sharon Cooke, Tax Technical Director from 20:20 Innovation, as she highlights her ‘Top 10 tax considerations for 2024/25’, which will include practical pointers and key takeaways. 

The Bookkeepers Theatre, sponsored by ICB, will have a programme full of seminars specifically catered to the Bookkeeping community. Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman from The 6 Figure Bookkeeper will be delivering the session ‘How to maximise the software you already have’. The panel will discuss how to automate routine tasks, unlock hidden features, and how to build a micro practice with a smaller team. 

Claire Bartlett, from Arden Bookkeeping will be giving the talk ‘The best kept secret – how bookkeepers can profit from accountants’ disregard for everyday tasks’. Claire will look at the benefits of being involved on a daily level with clients, and how this is setting Bookkeepers apart from Accountants.  

The Accountex team are excited to welcome first time speaker Mhari Aitken, Ethics Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute, to the show for the session ‘Addressing the Real Risks of AI.’ The talk promises to cut through the noise surrounding AI, and will set out what the real risks are, and how to address them. 

After the success of his session at Accountex Summit Manchester, Richard McCann is presenting ‘Audit your mindset: overcoming challenges with the power of ‘iCan’. Here he will draw from his personal journey of healing and growth. The presentation promises to empower audiences, with invaluable insights and practical strategies to conquer challenges and achieve success.

Explore the first part of the programme here. 

Accountex London is taking place at ExCeL on the 15-16 May, 2024. For further information and to book your free ticket, please visit www.accountex.co.uk/london. Use priority code ACX144 when booking. 

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