Company law, AML, financial reporting, practice growth and a next-day Autumn Budget review – all in one week.

CPD Fest UK 2026 returns from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 October 2026. Over three focused days, nine of the UK's leading practitioners and trainers will take you through the changes that matter most to accountants and tax advisers right now.

Each day has its own theme, so you can join for the full festival or pick the day that fits your practice. And with the Autumn Budget due on Wednesday 28 October, Day 3 puts you in the room with Rebecca Benneyworth, Peter Rayney and Barry Jefferd the very next morning to unpack what it means for you and your clients.

The Programme

Day 1 – The Essential Advisors' Mix (Tuesday 27 October)

10:00 – Shareholders' Unanimous, Informal Consent: How Duomatic Developments Can Protect Your Clients Company law solicitor David Impey explains the Duomatic Principle – when informal, unanimous shareholder decisions count as valid – including its conditions, exceptions and the latest case law.

12:00 – HMRC's New AML Manual: The Focus for Accountants David Winch of MLRO Support Ltd walks through HMRC's new anti-money laundering guidance: what has changed, what applies to all supervised businesses, the specific guidance for ASPs and TCSPs, and what it means in practice.

14:30 – Financial Reporting: Preparing for 2027 Lindsay Webber of OmniPro Strategic Solutions gets you ready for the FRS 102 changes to leasing (Section 20) and revenue recognition (Section 23), transition options, Companies House reform and FRS 101 updates.

Day 2 – The Practice Management Masterclass (Wednesday 28 October)

10:00 – Found, Chosen, Recommended: A Marketing Masterclass for Professional Firms Callum Macrae of JE Consulting covers your firm's digital footprint, using your culture to attract talent, and generative engine optimisation (GEO) – how to be found in AI-driven search.

12:00 – The AI-Powered Practice: The Accountants Growth Formula, Rewired Des O'Neill of CPDStore, OmniPro and ProfitPro shares a six-step success path, where AI can help your practice, where its limits are, and a 90-day plan to put it into action.

14:30 – Find Your Voice Under Pressure Nick Elston of Forging People Ltd helps you communicate with confidence under pressure: managing nerves, speaking up in meetings and handling difficult client conversations.

Day 3 – The Autumn Taxation Essentials (Thursday 29 October)

10:00 – Rebecca Benneyworth Autumn Budget Review 2026 The morning after the Budget, Rebecca Benneyworth reviews the key measures and their first implications for practitioners, businesses and individuals.

12:00 – Succession Planning for the Owner-managed Company After Recent Finance Acts Peter Rayney of Peter Rayney Tax Consulting covers Business Property Relief changes, succession strategies, trusts, family investment companies, company purchase of own shares and the Budget 2026 points to watch.

14:30 – Capital Taxes Update: Current Developments, Reliefs and Practical Planning Barry Jefferd of George Hay Chartered Accountants closes the festival with the Budget's impact on Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax, succession and wealth planning, and significant transactions.

Who Should Attend

CPD Fest UK is built for accountants, tax advisers, bookkeepers, auditors and financial controllers in practice and in industry – especially those advising owner-managed businesses.

• Stay compliant with HMRC's new AML guidance and the FRS 102 changes coming in 2027.
• Get the Budget, fast – expert analysis the morning after it lands, ready for client conversations.
• Grow your practice with practical sessions on marketing, AI and confident communication.
• Learn from the best – nine respected speakers, with detailed note packs to keep.
• Bank your CPD – up to 18 hours in a single week.

CPD Club members attend free. For £329, CPD Club gives you unlimited access to conferences, webinars and courses – including all of CPD Fest UK 2026 – plus detailed course materials and new per-minute CPD tracking.

CPD Fest UK starts on Tuesday 27 October. Book your place now and make this the week you get ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPD Fest UK 2026?

CPD Fest UK 2026 is a three-day CPD event from CPDStore for accountants and tax advisers. It features nine two-hour sessions across company law, AML, financial reporting, practice management and tax.

When is CPD Fest UK 2026?

CPD Fest UK 2026 runs from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 October 2026. Sessions start at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:30 each day.

How many CPD hours can I earn at CPD Fest UK 2026?

You can earn up to 18 CPD hours by attending all three days. Each day carries 6 CPD hours, and each session carries 2 CPD hours.

How much does CPD Fest UK 2026 cost?

The full event costs £380 plus VAT, and a single day costs £140 plus VAT. CPD Club members attend free.

Is CPD Fest UK 2026 free for CPD Club members?

Yes. CPD Club members get the full event, and every individual day, at no extra cost. CPD Club costs £329 plus VAT and includes unlimited conferences, webinars and courses.

Can I attend just one day of CPD Fest UK?

Yes. Each day can be booked on its own for £140 plus VAT: Day 1 is The Essential Advisors' Mix, Day 2 is The Practice Management Masterclass and Day 3 is The Autumn Taxation Essentials.

Does CPD Fest UK 2026 cover the Autumn Budget?

Yes. Day 3 on Thursday 29 October opens with Rebecca Benneyworth's Autumn Budget Review 2026, the morning after the Budget is due. Peter Rayney and Barry Jefferd follow with succession planning and capital taxes sessions that cover the Budget's impact.

Who is speaking at CPD Fest UK 2026?

The speakers are David Impey, David Winch, Lindsay Webber, Callum Macrae, Des O'Neill, Nick Elston, Rebecca Benneyworth, Peter Rayney and Barry Jefferd.

Who should attend CPD Fest UK 2026?

CPD Fest UK 2026 is for accountants, tax advisers, bookkeepers, auditors and financial controllers, in practice or in industry. It is especially relevant to those advising owner-managed businesses.

What is included with a CPD Fest UK ticket?

Every ticket includes all sessions on the days booked and detailed note packs for each session.

The contents of this article are meant as a guide only and are not a substitute for professional advice. The author/s accept no responsibility for any action taken, or refrained from, as a result of the material contained in this document. Specific advice should be obtained before acting or refraining from acting, in connection with the matters dealt with in this article. The information at the time of publishing was accurate and could be subject to final changes.