Our FD Update courses take place every 6 months and are designed to keep your technical knowledge up to date & help you comply with the ever-changing regulatory environment in the worlds of Financial Reporting and Tax; whilst also highlighting points which can be used in practice.

Agenda

1. Economic update:  Professor Joe Nellis will provide an economic update on the UK’s competitiveness, assessing key strengths and challenges, and comparing performance with other established global economies.
2. Corporate & International Tax:  Beverley Scott & Jonathan Dowding will provide insights into key developments in corporate and international tax, including debt financing strategies, Pillar 2 implementation, implications of a potential US–UK trade deal, and evolving EU tax reforms.
3. VAT, Customs & Tariffs: Alison Horner and Andrew Thurston will deliver an update on VAT, customs, and tariffs, covering the impact of US trade policies such as the Trump-era tariffs, post-Brexit tax traps, and practical implications for cross-border trade and supply chain management.
4. Employment Tax: Richard Maitland will provide an update on employment tax, highlighting changes in reporting requirements for employee benefits, key upcoming deadlines, and practical guidance to ensure compliance.
5. Global Mobility: James Smith, Head of Global Mobility at MHA will share an overview of global mobility, covering trends in remote working and international hires, key compliance obligations, and common pitfalls for employers to avoid.
6. Audit & Reporting Standards:  Neil Parsons and Bronwen de Abreu will provide an update on audit, accounts, and financial reporting standards, including the latest developments in FRS and UK GAAP, along with insights on modern audit tools and analytics that can uncover hidden risks, enhance reporting accuracy, and deliver actionable insights and inform business decisions.
7. Panel Discussion & Q&A

Who should attend?

Our FD Courses are designed to meet the needs of Finance Directors and CFO's where good all-round knowledge of financial reporting, governance and tax is a necessity, and will be particularly relevant to those using IFRS and slightly larger entities using UK GAAP, either under FRS101 or FRS102.

Fees:

These course are free of charge for Finance Directors, CFO’s and Business Owners; however, places are limited. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

CPD:

3 hours

Book you place here:  MHA | Finance Directors Update webinar – September 2025