Accountex London 2026 gave a clear view of how quickly accounting technology is moving from standalone tools into everyday finance workflows. Artificial intelligence, automation, reporting tools, compliance platforms and workflow systems were all prominent across the event.

Accountex London 2026 offered a clear view of how quickly the finance and accounting role is changing. The event still covered software, tax updates and professional development, but the wider message was more strategic: finance teams are being asked to help businesses make better decisions, not simply report on past performance.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept discussed mainly in technology circles. It is already influencing how people work, how organisations operate and how leaders make decisions.

I don’t often sit down for an hour-long interview, but I recently watched a conversation with Nimsdai Purja that stayed with me. Not because of the mountaineering feats, extraordinary as they are, but because of what it revealed about values, leadership, and decision-making when pressure is real.

We often hear that great leaders delegate, but what if we're delegating the wrong way? A recent article in the Harvard Business Review caught my attention; it challenges some long-held beliefs about time management and leadership. The piece, titled Leaders Shouldn’t Try to Do It All, presents an approach that moves beyond simply prioritizing important tasks.

Xerocon London 2024 buzzed with excitement as Xero unveiled a suite of innovative features designed to revolutionize accounting for small businesses and their advisors. These updates, focused on tax, payments, and payroll, promise to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and enhance compliance management within the Xero platform.

Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated the recent AccountEx 2024 conference in London. From seminars to bustling exhibitor booths, AI was the talk of the event, attended by thousands of accounting and finance professionals. With so much on offer we’ve put together a list of some of our key takeaways from the event.