Format
This course will be delivered in person on Thursday 28 November from 9:30am to 1:30pm . In addition, participants will receive additional pre-recorded "on demand" Videos. The boxset of all sessions including the live session will be delivered to participants after the course.
Further information including joining instruction will be emailed to you a few days before the event
Who should attend
This course is suitable for accountants, and other business professionals, at all levels and from all sectors, given the scope and fast-moving pace of the sessions
Course overview
Keynote speaker: Professor Joe Peppard (Academic Director at the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, University College Dublin)
“Beyond the Hype – Getting Real with AI” to include:
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The realities of artificial intelligence, cutting through the hype to assess what AI can truly deliver today.
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Using real-world examples, we’ll look at businesses that have effectively implemented AI to achieve specific goals and measurable returns.
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A key focus will be the importance of responsible AI strategies—balancing innovation with ethics and compliance.
Financial Reporting Update: Dympna Cassidy, Deloitte
Sustainability Reporting Update: Dr. Louise Gorman, Trinity College Dublin
Company Law Update: Anna Deery, Solicitor
Taxation Update: Tom Penman, Baker Tilly MM
Additional content
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Assessing Company Performance through Financial Statement Analysis - Speaker: Dr. Louise Gorman, Company: Trinity College Dublin
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A Detailed Guide to IFRS 18 - Speaker: Dr. Louise Gorman, Company: Trinity College Dublin
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Sustainability – Everything You Need to Know but Are Afraid to Ask! - Speaker: Susan Rossney, Company: Chartered Accountants Ireland
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Critical Thinking - An Introduction to Cognitive Bias and Strategies to Combat It - Speaker: Jayson Moran, Company: N/A
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Deep Dive on BIK's - Speaker: James Bradley, Company:
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Pension Auto-Enrolment - Speaker: Stephen Lowry, Company: Chartered Accountants Ireland
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EU AI Act - Speaker: Keith Power, Company: PwC
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Being Your Own Advocate at Work - Speaker: Antje Derks, Company: Chartered Accountants Worldwide
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Data/Data Analytics
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Making Tax Digital
Key learning outcomes
Appreciate the key Financial Reporting, CSRD, Company Law and Taxation issues affecting their businesses and organisations over the last 12 months, with an eye on proposed prospective changes.
Key Event Details:
Location: Europa Hotel, Belfast
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
CPD Credit: 4 hours (delegates can claim an additional 6 hours structured CPD by watching the pre-recorded sessions)
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