Over 13–14 May at Excel London, Accountex London is taking place, alongside the first-ever co-located FD Show, a brand-new event dedicated to finance leaders.

The two shows bring together a wide range of software and service suppliers, packed CPD-accredited education programmes, and exciting features and networking opportunities.

Visitors will also be able to meet the ACCA team on stand 160 at Accountex, and stand 235 at the FD Show, to hear about the latest finance career opportunities and get their questions answered by the experts.

The CPD-accredited seminar programme boasts 250+ sessions across 13 theatres and features 400+ speakers over two days.

Designed to address the real challenges professionals face daily, the Accountex programme spans critical topics including upskilling, AI, talent and leadership from a range of speakers, including a mathematician, business strategist and 7x Emmy award-winning comedy writer.

The FD Show theatres include a Case Study Stage, which will offer invaluable training opportunities and insight into industry developments. Themes include economic insights including strategic action, career development, how to achieve a successful ERP transformation, from Excel to AI agents and much, much more, ensuring attendees leave equipped with actionable insights to take back to the office.

The ACCA Thinkers Theatre is returning this year and will be providing practical career guidance and deep dives into the future of accounting and finance.

Highlights include:

Practising certificates: Why they matter and how to get it right
13 May, 10.20am
Graeme Brown, Licensing Compliance Officer, and Radha Garg, Technical Consultant, ACCA
Start your day at Accountex with this discussion on the importance of holding an ACCA practising certificate. The experts will outline the benefits and responsibilities that come with it. This includes regulatory requirements, professional credibility protection against liability and disciplinary action.

From practitioner to practice owner: Making the leap with confidence
13 May, 1.20pm
Ifat Jhugroo, Director, Jonny Stead, Director, Sleigh & Story, and Steve Cox, CEO, The AIR Network, CEO.
Hear from practice owners Jonny and Ifat about the journey from becoming practitioners to owning their practice. Including the benefits versus risks, challenges and compliance essentials.

Keeping pace with AML: Current expectations and what’s coming next
14 May, 10.20am
David Potts, Director of Policy & Regulation, AIA; Steven Armstrong, AML Lead, and Wesley Walsh, Head of AML & Operations, ACCA.
This session will take a deep dive into why anti-money laundering compliance is critical for accounting firms. It will go beyond the basics to explore AML controls and risk-based approaches and provide practical advice and best practices for implementing robust AML frameworks.

Planning your exit: Strategies for a smooth transition from practice ownership
14 May, 12.20pm
Bridget Foley, Member Advocacy Manager, ACCA; Chloe Britnell, CTO & Partner, Peter Jarman, Partner, PJCO; and Shiv Shah, Chief Growth Officer, TC Group
Every practice owner will exit someday, whether by choice or circumstance. In this session, the expert panel will explore the key considerations for planning an exit, what to think about, and how to prepare effectively.

Balancing the books without burning out: Prioritising personal and team wellbeing in practice
14 May, 2.20pm
Ffion Hargood and Shamaas Mohamed, both medical doctors and co-founders of Husu; George Tsounias, Early Careers Manager, and Jade Ingham-Mulliner, Member Engagement Manager, ACCA
Accounting is about precision and deadlines, and the pressure can affect people’s health. This seminar will focus on the importance of well-being, from avoiding burnout, to how pressure affects the brain and decision making. Visitors will leave with practical strategies and tools to maintain mental and physical health.

Register for your free ticket to Accountex London and the FD Show