IFA Conference & Awards | 25 June 2026

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Join fellow accounting and finance professionals for a focused one‑day conference designed specifically for those working with micro, small, and medium‑sized enterprises. The programme brings together expert speakers, key tax updates, regulatory changes and practical insights to help you stay ahead of change, strengthen your advisory skills, and connect with peers across the profession.

Why attend:

  • Essential tax updates helping you and your clients navigate key changes
  • Updates from Compaines House and HMRC
  • Cyber awareness esstentials to protect your data at home and work 
  • Valuable networking opportunities with peers, members, and external advisers
  • IFA member awards and celebratory reception recognising outstanding member achievements

Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Time: 9:00 to 17:00hrs with awards reception 17:15 to 19:00 hrs (UK time)
Format: In person
CPD hours: 8

Where: 
Royal College of Physicians
11 St Andrews Place Regent's Park
London NW1 4LE

Prices: 

IFA members & affiliates: Early bird: £145 | Regular: £170
Non-member: Early bird: £170 | Regular: £190
IFA Direct & university embedded students: Early bird: £62.50 | Regular: £87.50

Early bird offer ends Wednesday 15 April 2026

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Agenda

Time Topics

9:15am - 9:30am 

Opening remarks and welcome –  IFA 

9:30am - 10:30am 

Transformation: HMRC’s vision for better customer service 

Myrtle Lloyd, Chief Customer Officer, and Director General for Customer Services, HMRC  

10:30am - 11:00am 

IPA Group update  

Andrew Conway, CEO, IPA Group 

11:00am - 11:25am 

Morning break 

11:30am - 12:45pm 

Cyber awareness essentials: protecting your data at work and home 

Simon Baker, Cyber Crime Unit, Metropolitan Police 

12:45pm - 1:15pm 

Sponsor session 

1:15pm - 2:05pm 

Lunch 

2:10pm - 3:10pm 

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023): an implementation update 

Henry Vaile, Principal Policy Advisor for Accounts & Reporting, Companies House 

3:10pm - 3:35pm 

Afternoon break 

3:40pm - 4:40pm 

Helping clients navigate change: key tax developments for 2026  

Rebecca Bennyworth MBE BSc FCA 

4:40pm - 4:55pm 

Closing remarks 

4:55pm - 5:15pm 

IFA Awards ceremony  

5:15pm - 7:00pm 

Celebratory reception 

  "The sessions were highly insightful and delivered clearly. Each talk offered valuable perspectives and practical lessons that are very relevant and will influence my approach to work in the future.

I also appreciated the chance to network with colleagues and participate in meaningful conversations. Overall, it was a truly rewarding experience. Thanks to the organisers and everyone involved for organising such a well-run and memorable conference."  

IFA Conference delegate 2025