The Finance, Accounting & Bookkeeping Show

08/06/2026

At , we introduced something new: Boardroom Debates, creating a space for open, honest conversations around the challenges, opportunities, and topics shaping our industry 🗨️

The response showed us the value of bringing people together to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and learn from one another.

But these conversations shouldn’t stop when the event ends.

We’re excited to be expanding Boardroom Debates at & beyond FAB, creating more opportunities throughout the year for our community to connect, exchange views, and explore the issues that matter most.

Register your interest to be the first to hear what we have planned: https://www.fab.uk/register-interest 🚀

02/06/2026

Could your clients’ revenue recognition profile change under the new FRS 102?

The new five-step revenue recognition model is now taking effect and may alter when and how income is recognised for some businesses.

In his latest AccountingWEB article, FAB speaker Steven Collings highlights the key areas accountants need to understand, from performance obligations and contract modifications to variable consideration, licences and royalties.

Read the full article: https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tax/hmrc-policy/frs-102-new-revenue-recognition-requirements

The periodic review amendments finalised by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) in March 2024 have begun to take effect.

18/05/2026

⏰ Tick-tock, the countdown is officially ON.

The entry deadline for the Accounting Excellence Awards 2026 is this Wednesday, 20 May! 📅

Whether your team has smashed its goals, your firm has pioneered a new way of working, or you’ve got a bookkeeping superstar who deserves the spotlight, this is your moment to get recognised on the industry's biggest stage. 🏆

Enter here: https://ow.ly/e52k50Z10Bj.

13/05/2026

The most valuable part of an event isn't on the schedule 💡

It's the "in-between" moments. The sit-down, coffee-in-hand conversations where you actually dissect the problems and shifts happening in your specific job role.

AI can give you the data, and big seminars can give you the trends, but they can't replicate the perspective of a peer who has been exactly where you are.

Andy Miller, Fractional CFO at Summit 17, explains why roundtable debates makes FAB stand out. Take a look! 👇

07/05/2026

Most events end when the doors close... FAB doesn’t 👋

The FAB 2026 report is now live, bringing together the trends and market shifts shaping finance, accounting and bookkeeping right now.

Built by the AccountingWEB team, this is more than a post-show recap. It’s a practical 365 view of where the industry is heading next, covering:

• AI and technology transformation
• Regulation and risk
• Growth strategy and talent
• Supplier priorities and market signals
• What to expect over the next 12 to 18 months

Because the real value of FAB goes beyond the show floor ✨

Register your interest for FAB 2027 to access the report and stay connected to the insight shaping the industry year-round: https://www.fab.uk/register-interest

29/04/2026

MTD is coming in strong… but are the deadlines working against the profession? 👊

In this article, Nick Paddenburg, speaker at FAB, highlights a key issue: quarterly submissions due just days after the January self assessment deadline risk overwhelming already stretched firms.

The result?
More pressure, rushed work, and a higher risk of errors.

His take is simple: extend the filing window to three months.

That shift could:
• ease workload bottlenecks
• improve data accuracy
• give clients realistic time to respond

It’s not about changing MTD, it’s about making it workable in practice.

📍Read the full article: https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/community/blogs/nick-paddenburg/give-mtd-deadlines-room-to-breathe

We’re all aware that Making Tax Digital for income tax (MTD) is now upon us, but the current quarterly deadline structure still needs some work as it

27/04/2026

Enter the Accounting Excellence Awards 2026 🏆

Finalists don't just get announced and forgotten. They get visibility, a platform, and access to a community that can genuinely accelerate what they're building.

This is where your work gets seen.
Where your story gets heard.
Where the right people start paying attention.

If you're doing great work, staying invisible isn't a strategy.

Enter the awards. Step forward. Let the industry see what you've built.

Enter here: https://ow.ly/xJLh50YQx4l.

23/04/2026

WE ARE FINALISTS 🎉

FAB 2026 is officially a finalist in the across three major categories:

Large Scale Event of the Year
Event of the Year (over 1000 attendees)
Best UK Conference / Event (over 1000 attendees)

This is a huge moment for the show and everyone behind it.

A massive thank you to our community, speakers, partners, and every single attendee who helped make FAB what it is. This recognition belongs to all of you.

We’re proud, we’re grateful, and we’re only just getting started. Wish us luck! 🤞

21/04/2026

AI was a standout topic at FAB last month and one message was clear: it is already transforming how finance leaders work.

In our session, Automation & AI: The CFO’s Efficiency Revolution, experts shared how to get started and where AI delivers the most value.

The key takeaway? 👇
Treat AI like a junior hire. Train it, give it context, and sense-check the output.

Used well, it can support everything from dashboards to board presentations, helping finance teams move faster and focus on growth.

Read more via AccountingWEB: https://ow.ly/aefr50YNlwX

Artificial intelligence (AI) wasted no time making its mark on the finance profession, with droves of leaders and teams embracing the new technology –

15/04/2026

There’s nothing better than seeing the conversations started at FAB take on a life of their own.

From ideas sparked on the show floor… to real-world learning, implementation, and even brand-new products, it’s exactly why we do what we do.

FAB isn’t just an event. It’s a catalyst.

What started at FAB is still building, growing, and making an impact long after the doors close. We’re here for every step of that journey.

What have you taken forward from FAB? 👇