The Digital Accountancy Forum 4th October 2018 | London

08:00-09:00 Morning refreshments and registration

09:00-09:10 Welcome address from the chair: Sylvia Wei Yen Tsen, Executive Director, Knowledge, Technology and Operations, International Federation of Accountants

SESSION ONE: Changes to the sector with digital transformation and technology enablers

09:10-09.30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Bringing accounting into the digital age: further updates

Current digital adoption and challenges

Key developments and innovations in technologies

How to retain your competitive edge in the current market Andrew Harding FCMA CGMA, Chief Executive, Management Accounting at Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA-CIMA)

09:30-09:50 Marrying machines to humanity

Automation of services in accounting and the effect on the businesses

With the rise of automation of processes in auditing what roles and responsibilities might be threatened and could become redundant?

Changes of skills to deal with innovation and the correlation between human skills and technology

Role of auditor and accountant in the age of automation Mark Edmondson, CEO & President, Inflo

09:50-10:10 Transforming in the digital age

What are the key emerging technology trends?

How do they affect our profession?

What's the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence? Chris Potter, Assurance Transformation partner, PwC

10:10-10:30 Nurturing technological innovation and adoption within your firm:

Creating a culture of innovation in your organisation

Adopting new ways of working with technology partners

How to maintain momentum with technological advances

Work smarter, not faster Danny Gal, Chief Revenue Officer, Validis

10:30-11:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: Digital transformation in accountancy and shifting business models

Latest trends, developments and challenges in accountancy through the lenses of digital change. Shift from compliance to advisory

How operating models are affected by the technological revolution and how we can take advantage of it

Exploring the future of the partnership model

How to become a multidisciplinary company in today’s environment Moderator: Sylvia Wei Yen Tsen, Executive Director, Knowledge, Technology and Operations, International Federation of Accountants Andrew Harding FCMA CGMA, Chief Executive, Management Accounting at Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA-CIMA) Mark Edmondson, CEO & President, Inflo Chris Potter, Assurance Transformation partner, PwC Danny Gal, Chief Revenue Officer, Validis

11:00-11:30 Networking Coffee Break

SESSION TWO: Strategic Automation roadmaps

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Chair: Martin Bissett, Founder, The Upward Spiral Partnership Ltd

11:30-11:50 Examining machine learning and its role in bringing value to your business

How machine learning works in real life and how to apply it? Where do you need human judgement?

How to future proof your practices with the technology and ensure that it works effectively

Case study Katie Canell, UK Audit Innovation Lead, Deloitte

11:50-12:15 Going Digital: Understanding the impact of digitalisation on small accountancy firms

From ETB to print outs

From in-house to outsource back to In-house

From double entry to compliance to advisory

Driven by all things digital Tony Margaritelli, Chairman, The Institute of Certified Practising Accountants (ICPA)

12:15–12:35 Getting on Blockchain – hype or reality for auditing and reporting

Blockchain’s benefits and the concerns

ICOs/ Crypto/ Tokenisation – what’s the big deal o IPOs in the space, fund raised by ICOs and market cap of tokens o What are the problems being solved and for who

ICOs/ Crypto/ Tokenisation – Regulatory uncertainty (including accounting) stifling innovation

Implications of Blockchain for accountancy, audit and reporting Matthew Baker, Senior Manager, Global Blockchain Assurance, EY

12:35-13:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: Deep dive into the implementation of disruptive technology within the industry

Understanding the opportunities of technologies like Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Robotic Process Automation and Blockchain

Acknowledging the direct impact induced by these technologies

Best practice to overcome potential barriers to achieve successful implementation

Brainstorming what the future will look like Moderator: Martin Bissett, Founder, The Upward Spiral Partnership Ltd Katie Canell, UK Audit Innovation Lead, Deloitte Philip Fitz-Gerald, Director, Financial Reporting Lab, Financial Reporting Council Matthew Baker, Senior Manager, Global Blockchain Assurance, EY

13:00–14:00 Networking lunch

SESSION THREE: Data and Security

Chair: Markus Kammueller, Global Head of Transformation, BDO International Ltd

14:00–14:20 Tax in a digital world of accountancy

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How MTD is changing the way businesses operate in a real market

How to stay relevant and ahead of the game

Latest developments and concerns Alex Davis, Business Development Manager, Intuit QuickBooks

14:20-14:40 How data is transforming the end to end audit

Leveraging data to understand risk and culture in our clients

Using data to predict the future for key judgements

Presenting conclusions with live audit data Matthew Campbell , Audit Technology Director, KPMG

14:40-15:00 Cloud adoption: Latest trends and developments

Implementing cloud approach and adding a competitive edge to your auditing services

How to effectively store data on cloud

Private vs open source – best way in tackling security concerns Sinead McHale, CEO, Satago

15:00-15:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: The power of data: Creating real business value through your data strategy

Uncovering potential of your data assets. Understanding how to use data to your advantage and ways to bring data together in a coherent manner

Assessing best strategies to monetise data for different size of businesses

Leveraging latest technology and making sense of your data

Delivering better service to your client with proper data management techniques Alex Davis, Business Development Manager, Intuit QuickBooks Matthew Campbell , Audit Technology Director, KPMG

Simon Bulleyment, Chief Information Officer, haysmacintyre Sinead McHale, CEO, Satago

15:30-16:00 Networking Coffee Break

SESSION FOUR: Future of the Accounting Profession

Chair Chair’s opening remarks: Jamie Lyon, Interim Director - Professional Insights, ACCA

16:00-16:20 Learning from current trends to predict future ones

Big data in Chinese businesses – international perspectives

Digitalisation of tax – international perspectives

Comparing FinTech in Singapore and the UK – what makes a good hub Richard Anning, Head of the IT Faculty, ICAEW

16:20-16:40 How automation is changing accountancy firms: challenges and opportunities

How automation is shaping the financial industry

Potential and restrictions of automation technologies in accountancy

Learning from other sectors in the market on the impact of automation on business Speaker tbc

16:40-17:20 PANEL DISCUSSION: Future of the profession and developing the next generation of accountants

How professional bodies can ensure that the next generation has suitable skills

Attracting and retaining millennial talent

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Is the current curriculum up-to-date and upgraded?

Essential skills to ensure you are competitive at a personal and company level

Adapting your qualifications to stay current and “fresh” Moderator: Jamie Lyon, Interim Director - Professional Insights, ACCA Martin Bissett, Founder, The Upward Spiral Partnership Ltd Matthew Campbell , Audit Technology Director, KPMG Jeanne Boillet, Global Assurance Innovation Leader, EY Peggy Gondo, Assurance Transformation partner, PwC

17:20-17:30 Chair’s closing remarks

18:30–22:00 Drinks reception and awards gala dinner