Make tax season less taxing: Strategies for success
As we approach the busy tax season, it is crucial to get ahead and stay prepared. With just four months remaining, now is the time to ensure your tax filings are on track. This year presents unique challenges and opportunities: Chancellor of Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, will deliver her first annual Labour Party budget on October 30, 2024; HMRC’s Making Tax Digital initiative is progressing; and the Economic Crime Act introduces new compliance requirements for publicly listed companies.
In this panel discussion, industry experts will share practical strategies and innovative solutions to help you navigate these changes effectively. Learn how to manage last-minute client submissions, leverage technology for enhanced efficiency, overcome compliance hurdles, and stay ahead – even during busy season.
Turning AML compliance disasters into triumphs
David and Sophie will share real-world stories of AML non-compliance, highlighting common pitfalls and how easily they can be addressed. With practical tips and insights, this session will empower you to achieve success in your AML compliance efforts.
The future of FMS in a world driven by AI
The future of FMS in a world driven by AI: Where FMS is headed, and how AI is solving real life problems today. This is a discussion led by Nick Williams, UK Product Director at Intuit, and a panel of accounting professionals with strong opinions on the application of technology in the industry.
The Gen Z approach to innovating your practice
Seeking freedom and flexibility, Grace Hardy started her accounting practice ‘Hardy accounting’ at 21 after gaining her qualification during an apprenticeship. She now advocates for entrepreneurship and speaks out about her journey to inspire other young people to start their own businesses.
In this inspiring session, Grace will share her journey from apprentice to CEO and discuss some of the innovative solutions she has adopted that have helped her business to grow and thrive.
She has just launched the ‘unconventional’ podcast in which she talks to people who have taken unconventional routes in life and has been shortlisted for the breakout star of the year at the accounting excellence awards.
The pursuit of global environmental sustainability
Sustainability can come in many forms and can be added to our accountancy and bookkeeping practices and/or to your clients businesses. With an aim for Net Zero by 2050, we do not have that long to make big changes.
With four different angles from four amazing people in this sustainability space, find out different ways that you can bring sustainability into your business, so that you can make changes to help the environment.
Adding sustainability to your business will result in your business having a more sustainable future prospect.
An update from HMRC
Jonathan Athow, Director General of Customer Strategy and Tax Design at HMRC, will talk about HMRC’s aims and ambitions for the future of digital services, and provide an update on the Making Tax Digital programme as a major transformation project. Jonathan will also discuss how HMRC will manage short-term pressures in the digital space and look at some potential risks and opportunities in digital.
How to use AI and emerging tech to help you reach your purpose
Kat Bond, Xero Head of Partner Consulting & Success, will walk you through some of the exciting new initiatives in technology that will drive the accounting and bookkeeping industry forward in the next three years. Get insight into how you can leverage the right tech that will help you and your clients achieve your ambitions. You’ll also get a view of Xero’s business strategy and the strategic priorities that support you to deliver on your purpose.
How to remove yourself from the day to day running of your firm
Are you a practice owner who feels overwhelmed by the daily operations of your firm? Do you wish you could focus more on strategic growth and less on the day to day tasks? Join Rachel Harris for this highly requested keynote session where we will explore the six essential steps to remove yourself from the day-to-day running of your practice.
AI is not the future; how it’s transforming the Accounting profession today
According to the recent report commissioned by Sage and ACCA, accountants and bookkeepers are feeling optimistic when it comes to AI. 61% of responders believe AI will create more opportunities than risks and 68% are confident on how they will adapt.
From enhancing client communication to automating routine tasks and generating data insights to improve cashflow; AI is set to become a driving force within the profession, unlocking significant value to the UK Economy (potentially adding £2bn over the next 3 years).
But what does that mean for accountants? In this session, Sage will present their vision for where audit, assurances and trust are continuous, not locked monthly cycles. A future where accountants can access real-time, up-to-date information on business performance that fosters more strategic decision making.