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Hedge Accounting Under IFRS 9: What You Need to Know

September 25, 2026 at 10:27 AM

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How does hedge accounting work under IFRS 9, and what criteria need to be met?

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#IFRS9 #HedgeAccounting #IFRS #FinancialInstruments #FinancialReporting #AccountingCPD

2026-27 Update: CFO Issues - AccountingCPD

September 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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Stay ahead of the issues shaping the CFO agenda for 2026–27.

Explore global uncertainty, IFRS developments, AI and effective governance in our latest course.

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#CFO #AccountingCPD #IFRS

Explore the key issues facing CFOs in 2026-27, including global trends, IFRS developments, AI-supported communication, governance and organisational resilience

3 Tips for Pivot Tables in Excel

September 17, 2026 at 8:23 AM

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Making partner requires more than technical expertise.

Our new course, Transitioning to Partner, by Helen Tuddenham, explores how to make the step up with confidence.
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#AccountingCPD #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #AccountingCareers #CPDforAccountants

September 22, 2026 at 9:34 AM

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In this video Alan Murray shares 3 practical PivotTable tips to make data analysis easier. Learn how to customise your fields layout, implement data slicers, and convert PivotTables to formulas. youtu.be/OtqO7U2Z6v0

#excel #powerpivot #pivottable #dataanalysis #accountancy

February 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM

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What’s changing with nature-related disclosures under IFRS Sustainability Standards?

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#IFRS #SustainabilityReporting #ISSB #FinancialReporting #AccountingCPD

Cost Optimisation Explained: Reduce Waste, Increase Value

August 10, 2026 at 11:04 AM

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Effective cost optimisation isn't about spending less at all costs - it's about identifying waste, improving efficiency, and investing in the areas that create the most value.

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#CostOptimisation #BusinessStrategy #FinanceLeadership #AccountingCPD

Is John Healey an Economist? And Why Does Nobody Seem to Care? - AccountingCPD

June 23, 2026 at 8:26 AM

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Me: Does John Healey have a background in economics?

Google: No, John Healey does not have an academic or professional background as a trained economist.

That's all right then. Nothing to worry about.

Is John Healey an economist? We compare his credentials with Rachel Reeves and ask why a Chancellor’s qualifications seem to matter more for some than others.

September 13, 2026 at 1:52 PM

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Excel just got smarter. In this quick explainer, we break down how AI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT are changing the way we use Excel.

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#Excel #AIinExcel #Copilot #ChatGPT #AccountingCPD #FinanceAutomation #ExcelTips #PowerQuery #ExcelFormulas

AI in Excel Explained

Is Rachel Reeves an Economist?

October 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM

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Despite all the misogynistic “Rachel from accounts” insults, it seems that Rachel Reeves is the most qualified chancellor we’ve had

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Alan Nelson answers one of the most frequently searched terms that lead people to accountingcpd. Is Rachel Reeves an economist?

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February 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM

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📰 What can accountants learn from ethics in the news?📰

Stories of scandals and cheating are always in the news, but it can often be hard to relate to them.

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What can accountants learn from ethics in the news?

Three Skills Every Leader Needs

November 18, 2024 at 3:52 PM

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What makes a great leader in today’s world of work?

In this short explainer, we explore the three essential skills every leader needs: commercial acumen, adaptability, and inclusive leadership.

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#LeadershipSkills #Accounting #FinanceLeadership #CPDforAccountants #Accountant

What Is Zero Base Budgeting?

November 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM

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In this video John Taylor discusses zero-based budgeting and how it can be used within organisations to drive improvement and reduce inefficiency.

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#budgeting #zerobasedbudget #cpd #accountant #accounting #accountancy

How are companies reporting on ESG?

December 9, 2024 at 1:40 PM

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Accountants may find themselves increasingly tasked with tackling compliance and reporting related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

In this video Michael Harris explains how companies are reporting on ESG. youtu.be/wOZJnin0o38

#ESG #sustainabilityreporting #accountancy

Is Rachel Reeves an Economist?

January 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM

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Alan Nelson answers a frequently asked search term "Is Rachel Reeves an economist?"
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#rachelreeves #chancelloroftheexchequer #ukpolitics #economics #economist

Alan Nelson answers one of the most frequently searched terms that lead people to accountingcpd. Is Rachel Reeves an economist?

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January 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM

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Accountants aren’t always seen as world changers, but they can have a significant impact on society.

In this video, economist Jim Power explains how accountants can influence businesses, economies, and decision-making for the better.

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#Accounting #ESG

How Can Accountants Change The World?

How to Lead Without Technical Expertise

May 5, 2026 at 11:06 AM

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You don’t need to be a tech guru to lead with confidence.

In this short clip, Julia Penny shares practical methods to help you lead effectively without getting lost in the jargon.

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#Leadership #Accounting #Accountancy #Accountant #LeadershipSkills

Webinar: The Year Ahead in Accounting

September 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM

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🚨FREE CPD🚨We've released a free edition of our monthly Lunch & Learn Webinar aimed at accountants in practice. We explore current accounting challenges and emerging trends for 2025 with Julia Penny and Steve Collings. youtu.be/Y0rghFHWAjg

🌍 Why is the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Important?

January 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM

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🌍 Why is the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Important?

In this short video, author Ross Maynard explores the history of environmental legislation and explains why the GGP is essential for global organisations, and for accountants. youtu.be/9DGSKMWIt0w

#GreenhouseGasProtocol #Sustainability #ESG

Learn how to use ChatGPT and Copilot to speed up and simplify your Excel work, from cleaning data and writing formulas to generating insights.

June 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM

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ChatGPT and Copilot are transforming how we work in Excel, this course shows you exactly how to make the most of them.

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#AccountingCPD #ExcelAI #ChatGPT #Copilot #ExcelTraining #SpreadsheetSkills #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #Accounting #Accountant #Excel #AI

AI Tools in Excel

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July 31, 2025 at 9:03 AM

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🚨 NEW CPD🚨 bit.ly/4nZmG2b

From forecasting under uncertainty to the ethics of AI, today’s finance leaders must adapt fast, without losing sight of trust, integrity, or agility.

#AccountingCPD #CFO #ChiefFinancialOfficer #FinanceLeadership #CPD #Accounting

2025-26 Update: CFO Issues

Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the key trends and challenges facing CFOs today. This course explores forecasting, agility, AI, ethics and more.

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October 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM

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What counts as art? Is your moat taxable? And can your dog technically be your colleague?

This week, The Briefcase takes a trip around the world through some wonderfully strange tax disputes.

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#Accounting #Tax #AccountingLife

6 Very Difficult Questions Tax Tribunals Have Been Faced With - AccountingCPD

Discover six bizarre real tax tribunal cases from around the world, involving moss-covered bathtubs, accidental treasure, home offices, working dogs and more.

Where Should Finance Teams Start With AI?

September 18, 2026 at 10:38 AM

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Where Should Finance Teams Start With AI?

In this video, we explore some of the accounting processes where AI can make an impact.

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#AIinAccounting #Accounting #Finance #ArtificialIntelligence #AccountingCPD

The Briefcase #59: Are You Solving the Wrong Problem? - AccountingCPD

September 14, 2026 at 11:07 AM

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What if the problem you’re solving isn’t actually the problem?

This week, The Briefcase looks at getting beyond the symptoms, finding the root cause and working out which problems are actually worth solving.

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#Accounting #AccountingLife

Learn how accountants can solve the right problems by defining the real issue, finding root causes, questioning assumptions and testing practical solutions.

Excel Features Everyone Forgets Exist - AccountingCPD

September 11, 2026 at 10:48 AM

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How many Excel features are hiding in plain sight?

This week, The Briefcase digs into some of Excel’s lesser-known features that could save you time, prevent mistakes and occasionally rescue you from spreadsheet-induced despair.

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#Excel #Accounting

Discover six overlooked Excel features that can save accountants time, reduce errors and make spreadsheets easier to manage, from Go To Special to Speak Cells.