Agenda revealed for the Virtual Bookkeepers Summit

05/08/2025 - Bookkeepers Summit
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Today we’re excited to reveal the agenda for the ICB Virtual Summit, taking place online on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 November 2025.

Designed for those who can’t join us in London on Monday 17 November – or who want to continue the experience online – the Virtual Summit offers two days of focused, practical, and inspiring content. Tickets are £99 for ICB members and include live and on-demand access. Non-members are very welcome to attend. 

Wednesday 19 November: Software Demo Day 

We kick off with Software Demo Day – a fast-paced showcase of the tools shaping the future of bookkeeping. With demos tailored specifically for bookkeepers, you’ll hear from well-known providers like Xero, Dext, and Sage, as well as newer names including Xenon and Otto. Each session offers a chance to see the software in action, ask questions, and find the right fit for your practice. 

Thursday 20 November: Virtual Summit Day 

Day two mirrors the in-person Summit, with a full programme of talks from leading voices in the profession. It’s your opportunity to refresh your thinking, sharpen your technical knowledge, and feel part of the UK’s biggest bookkeeping community. 

Sessions include: 

  • Keynote with Rachel Harris – financial wellbeing, tax confidence, and the realities of self-employment. 

  • Paul Aplin OBE – with his expert take on the latest tax developments and what the Budget means for bookkeepers. 

  • Money Laundering Regulations – essential updates from ICB’s Professional Standards Team. 

  • Building Better Systems – Natasha Everard and Lara Manton C.MICB share practical approaches to practice efficiency. 

  • Cyber Security Made Simple – Trevor Bradfield (Unity IT) helps you reduce cyber risk with clear next steps. 

  • Social Media That Works – Bev Flanagan returns with practical advice to grow your visibility and attract clients. 

  • ESG Reporting – Penelope Allard FICB PM.Dip and Kathryn Frimmond guide you through creating ESG and Carbon reports. 

  • Volunteering with Purpose – learn how your skills can make a real impact, with Charterpath. 

  • Client Relationships – Ruth Cringle MICB shares best practice for working with neurodivergent clients. 

  • Mental Health & Solo Working – Clare Kendall C.FICB and Laura Murphy C.MICB PM.Dip open up about the challenges and support available. 

  • Making MTD Work – Lee Coombes MICB PM.Dip explains how he’s turned quarterly reporting into a monthly workflow. 

  • Case Study: Start-up Sins – Tim Chilestone C.MICB PM.Dip reflects on lessons learned running a growing practice. 

  • All-Stars Panel – ICB CEO Ami Copeland hosts a discussion on the future of the profession. 

Whether you’re exploring software, looking for technical insight, or want to feel part of something bigger, the Virtual Summit brings the best of ICB to your screen. 

Book your ticket now and be part of a unique two-day event created especially for bookkeepers. 

 

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