Explore our theatre schedule and book now for Accountex London 2025
The world’s largest accounting and finance expo, Accountex London is returning to Excel on 14-15 May 2025. More than 11,500 attendees from around the world are expected to reunite, after the 2024 show was hailed the biggest show in Accountex history.
Attendees will have the chance to reconnect with existing suppliers, learn about the latest product launches, and explore new solutions to streamline their business processes and reduce time and costs.
The CPD-accredited seminar programme comprises 250-plus seminars across 13 theatres. Programme themes incorporate everything that affects accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals in and out of the office. Topics include practice growth strategies and developments in AI to ESG, AML and Making Tax Digital updates from HMRC.
The ACCA Thinkers Theatre will be hosting two full days of seminar sessions. Visitors will also be able to meet the ACCA team at their stand, hear about the latest finance career opportunities and get their questions answered by the experts (Stand 130).
The ACCA Thinkers Theatre highlights
- ACCA Practising Certificate masterclass
10am, 14 May
Graeme Brown, licensing compliance officer, and Radha Garg, technical consultant, ACCA
The ACCA authorisation team will explore why it’s important to have a practising certificate and how to go about gaining one. - Talent trends: exploring the UK response to the biggest talent survey across the profession
2pm, 14 May
Gemma Gathercole, strategic engagement lead, and Joe Fitzsimons, senior manager – policy and insights, ACCA
This session dives into the responses from the ACCA’s Global Talent Trends Survey, and attitudes around issues such as job mobility, AI and the cost-of-living crisis. - Economic outlook and financial foresight: what accountants need to know
10am, 15 May
Glenn Collins, head of technical and strategic engagement, Jonathan Ashworth, chief economist, ACCA; and Paul Surtees, CEO and co-founder, Capitalise
The trio will focus on economic trends, forecasting and the implications for accountants in areas including financial planning, risk management and strategic decision-making. - Pathways to ACCA: unlocking opportunities for students and employers
2pm, 15 May
Rob Alder, head of apprenticeships, and Sayali Panse, business relationships manager, ACCA
The journey to becoming ACCA-qualified has never been more diverse, with multiple pathways now available, including apprenticeships, university degrees, college diplomas and the AAT route. This session will demystify these options, providing valuable insights for both aspiring accountants and employers looking to attract and develop talent. - Think ahead: have you got the skills for tomorrow’s accountancy profession?
3pm, 15 May
Fiona MacPhee, business development lead – practice, and Tim Sutcliffe, business development manager, ACCA
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the accounting profession faces an increasingly complex set of challenges, from emerging technologies and data-driven decision-making to growing demands for sustainability and regulatory compliance. This seminar will focus on the importance of continuously expanding skill sets to meet these challenges head-on.
At the end of day one of Accountex at 5pm, join the ACCA team at the theatre for refreshments and networking.
Accountex London will take place at Excel on 14-15 May 2025.
