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SUMMARY:Why accountants are prime targets: Upping your cyber resilience
DESCRIPTION:This session dives into the surge of cyber attacks on accounting firms and how criminals exploit vulnerabilities. Dan will unveil practical steps every accountant can take to reduce their risk from common cyber threats and build more robust protection for client data security. Don’t miss this essential session for safeguarding your firm and your clients.
URL:https://accountexmanchester.com/event/why-accountants-are-prime-targets-upping-your-cyber-resilience/
LOCATION:Theatre 1
CATEGORIES:AI & Machine Learning,Cloud,Cyber-Security,GDPR,Regulation & Legislation,Software & Technology
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SUMMARY:The Gen Z approach to innovating your practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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. \nShe 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. \n 
URL:https://accountexmanchester.com/event/the-gen-z-approach-to-innovating-your-practice/
LOCATION:Theatre 1
CATEGORIES:Practice Management
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T150000
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SUMMARY:Succeeding in the R&D enquiry landscape – a senior ex-HMRC Inspector’s perspective…
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion led by Nigel Adams\, Managing Director at Ad Valorem Group for an in-depth overview of the ever-changing landscape of R&D Tax Credits. This session aims to give a specialist perspective of R&D tax credits from an ex-HMRC inspector and a regulator’s perspective. The panel will discuss:\n• The current climate and where we stand to date;\n• HMRC’s approach with R&D enquiries;\n• Their charter & responsibility in relation to R&D tax credits;\n• Structuring enquiries in a manner that is befitting of the BEIS/DSIT guidelines;\n• The perspective of the regulatory bodies in the ACCA and ATT on what they are seeing from an industry perspective and the challenges they are facing;\n• What is the way forward for R&D tax credits?
URL:https://accountexmanchester.com/event/succeeding-in-the-rd-enquiry-landscape-a-senior-ex-hmrc-inspectors-perspective/
LOCATION:Theatre 1
CATEGORIES:Tax / VAT/MTD / Legislation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T131500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T140000
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SUMMARY:The generation game.  Getting the best from each generation within changing finance teams
DESCRIPTION:This session delves into the nuanced differences between generations\, such as Gen Z\, Millennials\, Gen X\, and Baby Boomers\, and their impact on the finance function. \nThis insightful talk explores how each generation brings its unique perspectives\, values\, and approaches to the table\, shaping the culture\, operations\, and future trajectory of finance departments. From the digital natives of Gen Z to the seasoned veterans of the Baby Boomer generation\, understanding and effectively leveraging the strengths of each cohort is essential for fostering collaboration and driving organisational success. \nThis talk will provide strategies for fostering cross-generational collaboration\, knowledge sharing\, and mentorship within finance teams to bridge the generation gap\, while also anticipating and preparing for further shifts in the finance department as new generations enter the workforce and technology continues to evolve. \n*Please note this session will not have BSL interpreters present.
URL:https://accountexmanchester.com/event/the-generation-game-getting-the-best-from-each-generation-within-changing-finance-teams/
LOCATION:Theatre 1
CATEGORIES:Motivation and Leadership,Recruitment & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T030723
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T081749Z
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SUMMARY:To niche or not to niche!
DESCRIPTION:Join the session “To Niche or Not to Niche” as an expert panel explores the benefits of specialising in a specific area within your accounting practice. Discover how niching can lead to increased profitability\, enhanced credibility\, and stronger client relationships. Learn about targeted marketing strategies and the potential challenges of focusing on a particular market segment. This session will provide valuable insights on how niching can help your practice grow and thrive in a competitive landscape.\n*Please note this session will not have BSL interpreters present.
URL:https://accountexmanchester.com/event/to-niche-or-not-to-niche/
LOCATION:Theatre 1
CATEGORIES:Bookkeeping,Motivation and Leadership,Progressive Practice,Scaling / Practice Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260914T030723
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SUMMARY:The secrets of a successful bookkeeper
DESCRIPTION:A panel of bookkeeper superstars chaired by ICB will be sharing their practical advice and inspiring insights. They will share their experiences and take questions on all aspects of running a practice – including managing difficult clients\, pricing\, software and finding new business. The session will also include time for an “Ask me Anything” section\, so come prepared with your questions!
URL:https://accountexmanchester.com/event/the-secrets-of-a-successful-bookkeeper/
LOCATION:Theatre 1
CATEGORIES:Bookkeeping
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260914T030723
CREATED:20240813T094753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T101458Z
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SUMMARY:How to remove yourself from the day to day running of your firm
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://accountexmanchester.com/event/how-to-remove-yourself-from-the-day-to-day-running-of-your-firm/
LOCATION:Theatre 1
CATEGORIES:Practice Management,Scaling / Practice Growth
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T100000
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SUMMARY:Decoding difficult people - How to avoid expensive mistakes and build great working relationships
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging presentation\, author and executive coach Nick Robinson draws on his new book\, The 9 Types of Difficult People. He explores practical strategies to avoid costly mistakes and quickly improve workplace relationships and team dynamics by understanding and managing difficult people and their behaviours.\nKey Benefits:\n	– Discover why people become difficult at work and what to tackle first\n	– Face up to the cost of difficult behaviours: to the organisation\, its customers and its people\n	– Learn how to turn things around\, positively and with empathy and build great working relationships and team dynamics.
URL:https://accountexmanchester.com/event/decoding-difficult-people-how-to-avoid-expensive-mistakes-and-build-great-working-relationships/
LOCATION:Theatre 1
CATEGORIES:Employee Engagement / Retention and Turnover / Upskilling,Motivation and Leadership,Recruitment & Training
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