Accountex Summit Manchester will feature a lineup of more than 120 software and service providers, including big names such as FreeAgent, Intuit Quickbooks, IRIS, Sage, Wolters Kluwer, and Xero.

Attendees will have the chance to meet the teams, experience tailored demonstrations and discover invaluable insights.

“For the past three years, I have attended Accountex, and every year I discover a new software solution to enhance my business. This enables me to save time and increase my capacity to serve more clients.” Commented visitor, Mandy Crossley, Director/Accountant for MC Accounting & Business Solutions.

The CPD-accredited seminar programme boasts 60+ industry-leading speakers, covering a wide range of topics, including AI, tax, branding, cyber security, Companies House Reform, cryptocurrencies, employee engagement and AML. With sessions held across four theatres, attendees will gain access to thought leaders and experts shaping the future of the profession.

“We're really excited to release the full programme, we've got some incredible speakers from across the profession and beyond. Attendees will leave with a renewed passion for their jobs, and actions to put into practice!” said Accountex Portfolio Director, Caroline Hobden.

Below is a taster of the programme…

• ‍Labouring the point; Tax and accounting change
  

Dave Norris, Technical Director (Audit & Compliance), 20:20 Innovation

With change around every corner, Dave Norris will review the likely tax, accounting and compliance horizon under the new Labour government. He will set out the actions that 20:20 Innovation is recommending that accountants take, to ensure that their practice is strategically positioned to thrive in 2025 and beyond.‍

• ‍The generation game. Getting the best from each generation within changing finance teams

Becky Glover, Finance Director, Yutree Insurance Ltd

This session will delve into the nuanced differences between generations, such as Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers, and their impact on the finance function. This talk will provide strategies for fostering cross-generational collaboration, while preparing for further shifts in the finance department as new generations enter the workforce.

• ‍Companies House accounts reform key changes
  

Helen Morris, Service Manager; Henry Vaile, Principal Policy Advisor & Carl Palfrey, Lead Business Analyst, Companies House

An overview of Companies House reform, including the key changes for accounts and latest developments in implementing the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

• ‍Get a day back in your calendar - every week!
  

Paul Holbrook, Chief Time Rebel, Diary Detox Limited

Learn the benefits and concepts behind the Diary Detox® method that saves time and improves productivity.

Don’t miss the full programme which will go live at the end of July.