The Institute of Financial Accountants

IFA Quarterly Highlights – October - December 2024 🌟 We had an action-packed winter, connecting with our members, students, and the wider accounting and finance community across the globe! 🌍 Check out the latest from the IFA in our quarterly newsletter: ✅ Regional networking success: Hosted dynamic events in the UAE and UK, fostering invaluable connections. 📅 #Student #employability sessions delivered by our team 🎙️ The Middle East conference Discover more about the IFA and membership at https://bit.ly/4cO0Us4 #IFAHappenings #AccountingCommunity #GlobalConnections Jonathan Barber | Hayley Blackman | Kyle Baker-Kemp | Ian Hornsey FFA FAIA | Duncan Walker FFA, FIPA | Ermal Krutani FFA FAIA | Bill McGregor | Robin Murray | Mujibur Rahman | Paul Flowers | Alan van Wyk | Gavin W. | Alii Aqbour Chowdhury | CHRISTIAN NYANOR OHENE | Olanrewaju Sharafa [BSc, MSc (London), ACG, FCA, AFA, AAIA] | Sulman Ihsan | Farshath Jamal | Saqib Iqbal | Abdul Shakoor CMA, FFA-UK, LLB

[ #Free event] Find a regional #networking event near you. Book to secure your place: 20 MAR - Northern Ireland - https://smpl.is/a1tjt 03 APR - Southwest of England and Wales - https://smpl.is/a09r0 03 APR - Midlands - https://smpl.is/a09r2 10 APR - Northern England - https://smpl.is/a09r0 17 APR - Scotland - https://smpl.is/a09qy 22 APR - Northern England - https://smpl.is/a09r3 28 APR - Eastern England - https://smpl.is/a09r1

New identity verification requirements are coming into effect this year as part of a significant overhaul of the UK's company registration system. The reforms introduce layers of security to combat fraud and clean up the company register. Here’s what accountants can do to prepare. https://smpl.is/a2ld2 #CompaniesHouseReforms #CompanyRegistration #ECCTA

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Anti-money regulations require accounting practices to have robust processes and verification tools in places. We examine whether these AML software tools are worth the investment. https://smpl.is/a2kaa #AML #AccountingSoftware #AntiMoneyLaundering

Join us for this insightful event which is sure to change your everyday working routines and processes. Book now: https://smpl.is/a020j #accounting #sme #finance

From deepfakes of executives to super-smart malware, here are four ways cyber scams are becoming more sophisticated. We look at practical steps for accountants to protect themselves and their clients. https://smpl.is/a2ka6 #Cybersecurity #Cyberscams #AI

📚 Have look at the latest issue of UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) SARs In Action Magazine which can also be found on the National Crime Agency (NCA) website 🚀https://lnkd.in/exQMdUss Jonathan Barber | Bill Bewes | Tim Pinkney | Clara Robinson | Sara Moras | Mizanur Rahman | David Erichsen MICA Int Dip (AML/CTF) | Ian Hornsey FFA FAIA | Duncan Walker FFA, FIPA | Ermal Krutani FFA FAIA | Bill McGregor | Robin Murray | Mujibur Rahman | Paul Flowers | Alan van Wyk | Gavin W. | Alii Aqbour Chowdhury | CHRISTIAN NYANOR OHENE | Olanrewaju Sharafa [BSc, MSc (London), ACG, FCA, AFA, AAIA] | Sulman Ihsan | Farshath Jamal | Saqib Iqbal | Abdul Shakoor CMA, FFA-UK, LLB

Life is full of overheads - and everyday expenses can add up fast. As an IFA member, it’s easy to make your money go much, much further. Find out how much you could save if you became a member by logging into IFA Privileges and using our Savings Calculator: https://smpl.is/a1nm5

In an era of rapid technological growth and rising client expectations, professional growth has never been more critical for UK accountants. Apply these hacks to master new skills and build strong client relationships. https://smpl.is/a2ka8 #ClientManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #FutureAccountancySkills