IFA Conference & Awards | 26 June 2025
Join us for the 2025 IFA Conference, held at the grade 1 listed Royal College of Physicians building in Regent's Park, London
With IFA members in mind our one-day IFA Conference is especially curated to cater to professionals working in or with micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Expert-led sessions offer opportunities to enhance your professional skills and network and connect with colleagues and external advisers.
Why attend?
- Tailored one-day sessions covering key topics relevant to accounting and finance professionals.
- Key business updates to stay up-to-date with industry changes, regulations, and emerging trends.
- Ample networking opportunities to connect with like-minded peers, members, and external advisers.
- NEW IFA member awards and drinks reception celebrating member achievements.
Where:
Royal College of Physicians
11 St Andrews Place Regent's Park
London NW1 4LE
When:
Thursday 26 June 2025
Price:
IFA members & affiliates: £165
Non-member: £190
IFA Direct & university embedded students: £87.50
Feedback from our last year's delegates
"The bar was raised yet again."
"Well organised and excellent audience participation."
| Time | Topics |
| 9:15am - 9:30am |
Opening remarks and welcome IFA |
| 9:30am - 10:00am |
Group-wide update Andrew Conway, CEO, Institute of Public Accountants |
| 10:00am - 11:15am |
Breaking the communication barrier: transforming accountant-Client relationships Shane Lukas, AVN Inspiring Accountants |
| 11:15am - 11:45am |
Morning break |
| 11:45am - 12:45pm |
Quicker payments: thriving businesses Liz Barclay, Office of the Small Business Commissioner |
| 12:45pm - 1:15pm |
The IFA/IPA Group Benevolent Fund – supporting people in need Ian Clark, The IFA/IPA Group Benevolent Fund |
| 1:15pm - 2:05pm |
Lunch |
| 2:05pm - 3:05pm |
Leading with impact: from business operator to strategic leader Michelle Howard, Michelle Howard Consulting Ltd |
| 3:05pm - 3:35pm |
Afternoon break |
| 3:35pm - 4:35pm |
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – getting ready! Lenny Barry, HMRC |
|
4:35pm - 4:50pm |
Closing remarks |
|
4:50pm - 5:15pm |
Awards ceremony |
| 5:15pm - 7:00pm |
Drinks reception |
