Accountants in practice and business are moving from policy debates to real‑world impact. In this live, half‑day conference, you’ll get clear guidance on governance and the EU AI landscape then see how to turn that into everyday productivity with practical tools and examples.

Hear the latest audit and IAASA developments, discover how AI is transforming audit practice, and gain insights from a real‑world controls‑failure case study. Two expert panel discussions will delve into audit innovation, culture, clients, and change—giving you practical takeaways to strengthen your firm in the year ahead.

With the audit busy season upon us, the Practice Consulting Team are going to focus on the key auditing issues to be mindful of for the 2025-year end audits for SMEs in the UK & Ireland. How to continue to adhere to your Quality Management/ISQM requirements will also be a focus.

The growth in the size of the charity sector, combined with several highly publicised scandals, has increased its visibility and public scrutiny, with calls for improved accountability. The charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) interprets financial reporting standards and generally accepted accounting practice in the UK and Ireland. As these have changed, the SORP had to be updated. A new SORP was published on 31 October 2025 and applies to accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2026.

The Essential Practice Update provides essential CPD for accountants working in practice. This full-day seminar is an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth guidance on key technical topics from knowledgeable subject matter experts.