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Bright's virtual conference

Registration closes on 7th October

It's free to join us for this exciting event, but you need to be quick. Registration closes at midday on 7th October!

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Spotlight sessions

Clare Dowling - IE

Auto Enrolment for Ireland

Clare Dowling, Department of Social Protection

MTD team HMRC - UK

Making Tax Digital Update

The Making Tax Digital Team, HMRC

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09:00 - 09:15

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Jon Stobart - both

09:15 - 09:30

Welcome to the Bright Virtual Conference

Jonathan Stobart, Brand, Content & Communications Manager, Bright

Rachel Harris - both regions

09:30 - 10:30

How to step out of the day-to-day running of your practice

Rachel Harris, Strivex

Martin Hunt - IE
David Winch - UK

10:30 - 11:30

Enhanced Reporting Requirements in IE - A Revenue Information Session

Martin Hunt, Revenue

10:30 - 11:30

Navigating around the AML sinkholes

David Winch, Director, MLRO Support Ltd

Clare Dowling - IE
MTD team HMRC - UK

11:30 - 12:30

Auto-enrolment for Ireland

Clare Dowling, DSP

11:30 - 12:30

Making Tax Digital update

The Making Tax Digital Team, HMRC

break

12:30 - 13:30

Break

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Zoe Whitman - Both

13:30 - 14:30

Moving from hourly pricing to fixed pricing

Zoe Whitman, The 6 Figure Bookkeeper

Revenue - IE
Sarah Smith - UK

14:30 - 15:30

Payroll compliance in Ireland

Cathal McKenna and Mick McCrohan, Revenue

14:30 - 15:30

UK payroll legislation update

Sarah Smith, Policy and Research Officer, CIPP

Des ONeill - both

15:30 - 16:30

Seven steps to making 2025 your best year yet

Des O'Neill, OmniPro

Jon Stobart - both

16:30 - 17:00

Closing remarks

Jonathan Stobart, Brand, Content & Communications Manager, Bright

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17:00 onward

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Bright is thrilled to announce an exciting new, free, virtual accounting conference for the UK and Ireland.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, 10th October 2024, and join us for the Bright Virtual Conference - a day filled with engaging sessions from industry experts discussing legislation, government, and tips for practicing accountants.

For the first time, we are transporting you to our Interactive Virtual Conference venue. Here’s what awaits you:

  • Digital exhibitions: Engage with exhibitors at our dynamic virtual exhibition.
  • Insightful presentations: Experience topical conversations and debates during our captivating digital accounting conference sessions.
  • Innovative solutions: Find cutting-edge software and hear about the latest developments for accounting and bookkeeping.

And the best part? Your delegate ticket is free! It includes access to all conference activities and our extraordinary lineup of speakers from the UK and Ireland.

What topics will be covered?
We’ll have real world experts in financial accounting, legislation and practice management to talk about their experiences, bring you key legislative updates, give practical tips and more.
How much does it cost to attend?
The Virtual Conference is completely free, meaning that you will get to attend a full day of sessions for free! This event is free for accounting firms who wish to gain more industry knowledge, providing valuable insights and expert sessions at no cost. Join us for an enriching and cost-free professional experience!
Will I get a CPD certificate?
No, the sessions are not CPD UK approved, so a CPD Certificate will not be provided. However, attending the conference is still a great way to improve your continuing professional development, offering valuable insights and knowledge that can enhance your professional skills and expertise.
Who is this conference for?
If you’re looking for professional development and learning opportunities and more information on topics affecting accounting firms then this virtual accounting conference is for you. There’s something for everyone in accounting, tax, finance, payroll and bookkeeping in both the UK and Ireland. 
Will I get a ticket?

No ticket is needed, but registration is essential! We will be in contact nearer the time to share the joining instructions and the link to enter the Virtual Conference venue environment. Stay tuned for further details!

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Will the virtual conference be recorded?

No, the virtual conference will not be recorded. Not all sessions have recording permissions, so it is vital to attend on the day to get the most out of the sessions. Make sure to join us live to benefit fully from the conference!