What’s in store FOR YOU at FAB 2025

The Festival of Accounting & Bookkeeping (FAB) 2025 couldn’t be better timed. Taking place just weeks before the new tax year begins, it is the ultimate event to gear up for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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The 2025 programme is now live and it really is packed with interactive workshops, actionable takeaways, and networking opportunities that truly speak to the needs of accountants in business, practice, and bookkeeping. With 16 CPD points available across the two days, every session counts towards your professional development.

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What’s the line-up?

Here are a few highlights that will set you up for success in 2025:

• New Tax Year - Need to Know Changes: The Autumn Budget introduced significant changes, raising important questions for the months ahead. As the new tax year approaches, this session will highlight the key measures coming into effect and provide practical insights on how they will shape businesses of all sizes. Gain the clarity you need to prepare your clients and your business for what’s next.

• MTD with HMRC: With April 2025 marking the start of the MTD ITSA public beta, and mandatory adoption set for 2026, this keynote session from HMRC will provide the updates, strategies, and tools you need to prepare.

• Rebecca Benneyworth’s Essential Tax Update: Renowned tax expert Rebecca Benneyworth will run you through the big changes for businesses and individuals, breaking them down so you can hit the ground running in the new tax year.

• Technical updates: Stay ahead of the curve with sessions such as the latest on the government’s consultation into e-invoicing or VAT technical updates, giving you practical strategies for compliance.

• AI in Accounting: What’s hype and what’s real? This session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping accounting and bookkeeping today, with practical applications you can implement now.

Go for growth

This isn’t just another conference — it’s a festival of insights, innovation, and practical solutions. FAB combines the essentials of compliance with actionable strategies for growth and business development. With a programme designed to inspire, educate, and empower, you’ll gain the insights and tools you need to drive your business forward and prepare for future opportunities.

From interactive workshops and live Q&As to thought-provoking panels, FAB delivers solutions to your challenges while helping you network with like-minded professionals.

Don’t miss your chance to claim up to 16 CPD points while building the knowledge, skills, and confidence to tackle 2025 with ease.

Join us at FAB 2025 for workshops, panels, and genuine networking opportunities designed to help you succeed. Secure your ticket now and be part of the action on 12–13 March!