Accountex – The National Accountancy Exhibition & Conference, has released its first preview of new exhibitors and show theatres for 2017.
Firmly established as the flagship event in the accounting calendar, and enjoying the active support of all the relevant industry associations and training bodies, Accountex will return to London ExCeL next year on 10-11 May.
Accountex 2017 will be its biggest edition yet. Thanks to a 24% increase in unique visitors for 2016, the show floor has been expanded to accommodate 200 exhibiting companies and offer increased capacity theatres for its 180+ CPD accredited Keynotes, seminars, panel sessions, and interactive workshops.
The latest innovations, services and solutions will be on show – covering everything from accounting software, making tax digital, technology, training, cloud, pensions, and payroll, to money laundering, auto enrolment, and government updates; plus every other subject relevant to the modern accountant.
New exhibitors include Mode Print Solutions, Accoa, Spotcap UK, Base Practice Support, 9SPOKES, ITM, Hibob, KPMG, Foretagsplatsen, Debt Collection Services, Magicube, Onion Reporting Software, Smart Search UK, White Rose Finance, Excelsious, Citrus HR, MyDocSafe, Capium, Fin-eX, Consulting, Willow Pay, Compleat Software, Postlethwaite, Mint Trio, PG Mutual, X-Vat, and Klyant.
They join returning big names like Sage, Thomson Reuters, Iris, Taxcalc, Xero, Intuit, and Exact. Plus, AML250 Tax Network, Free Agent Central, Ross Martin, Abbey Tax, Nest Corporation, GoCardless, Benchmark International, Ocrex, Brightpay, Webexpenses, Swat UK, Bloomsbury Professional, Expensify, ITESOFT, Jumpstart (Scotland), My Digital Accounts, NOW: Pensions, Practice Ignition, Qtac Solutions, Zoho Corporation, Nomisma Solution, Draycir, Kingsland Business Recovery, and Inform Direct.
The ‘go to’ show for inspiring content
Running alongside the exhibition is Accountex’s comprehensive free multi-theatre seminar programme. The 2017 line-up, currently being developed by a dedicated new steering committee formed of key influencers from across the UK’s accounting profession, is set to be unveiled over the coming months. It’s expected to include big name speakers from the likes of HRMC, Sage, Xero and 2020 Innovation.
Returning theatres, all boasting increased capacity for 2017, include Accounting in Business, Practice Growth, How to, Tax, Cloud, Firm of the future, Technology, Sales & Marketing Workshop, and Keynote. New additions include the Digital Innovation Theatre, Accountants in Practice Theatre and The Financial Directors Forum.
“Many companies, particularly SMEs, rely on their accountants for more than their financial expertise. They are trusted and influential advisors helping CEOs and MDs to navigate the complexities of modern business,” says Accountex’s event director Zoe Lacey-Cooper.
“In these times of economic uncertainty, particularly around the implications of Brexit and its impact on accounting, tax and business legislation, it’s never been more important for accountants – these trusted business advisors – to be fully-prepared for the changes ahead.
“At Accountex we’re working more closely than ever with influential players in the accounting profession to ensure that the show continues to offer the most up-to-date and relevant seminar content across all theatres, as well as all the latest products and services from leading suppliers.
“Our visitors will benefit from real-time insight and essential solutions and guidance from their fellow professionals and industry leaders, while equipping themselves with all the tools they need to provide the best all-round accountancy service possible,” she says.
Save the date for 2017
Brilliant, important, fun and relevant – were just some of the words visitors used to describe the 2016 show. 2017 promises more of the same, with nearly 7,000 attendees expected to pack the aisles. Among them will be the country’s top accountants, sole practitioners, bookkeepers, finance directors, MDs, accounts managers, tax professionals, and senior IT decision-makers from working in practice, business, industry, banking and financial services, education, and the public sector.
“There was so much to listen to and learn about that I was spoilt for choice. I’d recommend Accountex as a must do for anyone that is serious about growing their practice,” says Kandeepan Espirial, assistant manager at PKF Little John LLP.
For further information, and to pre-register to attend next year, please visit www.accountex.co.uk/register-your-interest.
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