Accountex Summit Manchester returns for the fourth year on 12 October 2022 at Manchester Central.
The exhibition is set to welcome over 1500 attendees, including accountants, finance directors and bookkeepers from all over the north of the country.
More than 100 software and service suppliers will be exhibiting, including Sage, Xero, Wolters Kluwer, Dext, IRIS, FreeAgent, and Intuit Quickbooks. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the teams behind the brands and get 1-on-1 demos, find new solutions and learn practical tips.
“We can’t wait to bring you our best Accountex Summit Manchester yet! We’ve got an even bigger show this year and it’s set to be unmissable.” said Accountex Porfolio Director, Caroline Hobden. “It’s a great opportunity to reunite the community, and keep up-to-date with the changing technology, legislation and regulation. And, with the introduction of home working for so many firms post covid, our shows are essential meeting places for teams to come together, whilst immersing themselves in all thing’s accountancy and finance. ”
A 2021 visitor, Heather Palmer, Director at Ascot Bookkeeping Accounting Ltd said “This was my first time visiting Accountex Summit Manchester and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. The atmosphere was incredible, and the quality of exhibitors was first class. Can’t wait for 2022!”
Visitors will also gain 8 CPD hours through the free CPD-accredited seminars led by 50+ experts, defining the future of accountancy and finance. The education programme is held across four theatres that will host 32 seminars, discussing everything from Making Tax Digital to staff retention and mindset.
A taster of the Seminar Programme…
- Taxation of Companies and Preparing for Fundamental Change in 2023
Sharon Cooke, Technical Director, 2020 Innovation
In this session, attendees will prepare to revisit some older concepts in preparation for the new corporation tax regime from April 2023. Should political events change the corporation tax horizon, a topical round up of the latest corporation tax measures will also be given.
- Social Mobility: The Secret Weapon in the Talent War?
James Lizars, Founder and CEO, Thrive Accountants and Zoe Whitman, Business Coach and Mentor.
Hosted by the ACCA, this panel will look at how to attract and retain talent and how creating opportunities via social mobility can help.
- Making Tax Digital – Our Journey and What You Can Do Now To Be Ready for 2024
Richard Fowler, Deputy Director MTD Customer Readiness and External Stakeholders, HMRC
Agents and their customers will be affected by one of the biggest changes to taxation for over thirty years. HMRC will share their progress to date and their roadmap as they move towards mandation for April 2024.
- From Fearful to Fabulous – How Overcoming Obstacles and Fear Can Revolutionise Your Life
Vicki Boddice, Director, Boddice Accounting Ltd. Tim Compton, Social Advocacy Manager, Sage. Kelli Dooren-Millott, Captain, Accounting Pirates. Francesca Tricarico, Managing Director, Future Cloud Accounting Limited.
In this session, the panel will discuss their personal experiences of overcoming various obstacles, both physical and mental. The session will be perfect for any accountant who has considered setting up their own business but has not had the courage to make that leap as well as auxiliary services to the industry where focusing on the positives results in excellent relationships being built.
Accountex Summit Manchester opens at Manchester Central from 9am-5pm on Wednesday 12 October. To register for your free ticket, please click here.