International conference 2026 | 10 November

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The international conference online covers a broad range of internationally relevant topics chosen to meet the needs of those working in micro and small to medium-sized enterprises and accountancy practices. The educational sessions are presented by respected industry specialists.

Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time: 9:20 - 15:00hrs (GMT)
CPD hours: 6 (verifiable)

Delivery: online Zoom

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"The conference was very well structured and informed. All the speakers were exceptionally good."
Thambirajah Yogarajah FFA FIPA on IFA International Conference 2025

Prices:

IFA member & affiliate: Regular rate £75
Non-member: Regular rate £95
IFA Direct & university embedded student: £35
CPD hours: 6 (verifiable)

Agenda:

Time 

Topics

9:20 - 9:30

Opening remarks – Jonathan Barber, IFA

9:30 - 10:20

Criminal minds

Neil Howells, WM Regional Cyber Crime Unit

10:20 - 10:30

Short break

10:30 - 11:20

Understanding burnout

Tamryn Dicks, Pharsyde Solutions

11:20 - 12:10

Global Market Outlook

Abbas Owainati, Charles Stanley

12:10 - 13:00

Lunch break 

13:00 – 13:50 

Accounting for risks

Clara Robinson, IFA

13:50 – 14:00

Short break 

14:00 – 14:50

Recruitment trends in 2026 and what SMEs should be aware of

Andrew RobertsonAndrew Robertson, GAAPweb

14:50 – 15:00

Closing remarks 

15:00

Conference closes