Manchester | 19 November

Please note this is a FACE-TO-FACE event taking place in the UK.

CPD hours will only be granted to those attending in person.

Please do not register if you are unable to attend.

Join your IFA Regional Ambassador, Robin Murray, for the upcoming IFA Northern England Regional Networking Event.

We are delighted to be joined by:

  • Lenny Barry, HMRC, who will provide an update on MTD.
  • Conor Renshaw, Head of Economic Crime & MLRO, Xeinadin Group, delivering a talk on Tax Evasion, the Corporate Offence, and the Expanding Regulatory Net. This session will explore how the Criminal Finances Act 2017 continues to reshape accountability for firms and advisers, what “reasonable prevention procedures” look like in practice, and how to protect both clients and your business.
  • Sean Smith, Sage, presenting MTD for Income Tax: Make Sure You’re Ready. With MTD becoming mandatory within six months for sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000, this session will refresh the legislation, outline strategies, and showcase compliant software and tools, including the Sage MTD Agent.
  • Ash Rahman, Account Manager, Capium, who will demonstrate how Capium can transform your practice and streamline the way you work.
  • Alessandro Sidoli, Partner & Insolvency Practitioner, Xeinadin Group, providing a Corporate Recovery update.

This event combines regulatory updates, practical guidance, and technology insights to ensure accountants are fully prepared for upcoming changes. The sessions are suitable for all levels of experience and will provide actionable insights to help you stay compliant, efficient, and ahead of industry developments.

Open to non-members, we encourage you to bring your colleagues and if you have your own professional contacts, please consider inviting them along as well.

 

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Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm (arrival from 5:30pm)
Price: Free
CPD hours: 2.5

Location: 

Xeinadin
100 Barbirolli Square
Manchester M2 3BD

Refreshments will be available. To help us cater appropriately it is important you register

About the speaker:

Lenny Barry

Lenny Barry, HMRC

Lenny is an experienced engagement manager having worked on Making Tax Digital since 2018.

He worked extensively with agents on MTD for VAT and is now immersed in readiness work for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. 

 

Sean Smith, Sage Sean Smith (2)Senior Product Advocate

A former accountant, Sean is highly passionate about client experience and strives to help firms create seamless client journeys, using frictionless technology to deliver the best client experiences. Sean has spent the past 8 years working with a range of accounting technology firms helping practices manage change.

 

Ash Rahman, Capium Account ManagerAsh Rahman (3) 

Ash Rahman, Account Manager at Capium for nearly 3 years. Ash has more than 3 years of knowledge and experience in the accounting industry. He is an expert in Capium’s products, and conducts demos, onboarding, customer support and sales activities.

 

Conor Renshaw, Head of Economic Crime & MLRO, Xeinadin Group.

Conor Renshaw is the Head of Economic Crime and MLRO at Xeinadin Group, where he leads the firm’s anti-money laundering and economic crime framework across the UK and Ireland. He oversees policy development, risk management, investigations, and regulatory engagement.

With a background spanning financial crime compliance, professional services, and law enforcement, Conor brings extensive expertise in tackling economic crime and strengthening organisational resilience against financial threats.