Future focus

This online event aims to support members, our wider communities and students look to the future. The programme covers economics, sustainability and the future of audit, as well as technology, tax and good mental health. The event also provides supporting content and opportunities for networking with your peers.

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Free for members

Virtually Live is free to access for ICAEW Chartered Accountants, students and members of our wider communities, both live and on demand after the event.

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Forward thinking

Sessions on post-COVID and Brexit recovery, audit reform, tax developments and the impact of digitalisation on the profession.

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Independent insight

Considered insight from respected experts chosen for their understanding of the key issues facing the profession.

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Supporting partners

Virtually Live is supported by partners who will be providing expert insights on the key issues affecting the profession.

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Further resources

Access additional articles and recordings exploring the issues being discussed in our programme.

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Virtual networking

New for 2021 we are providing sessions to enable delegates to meet and share their experiences.

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Highlights from our programme

15 June

Post-COVID recovery - international viewpoints What will our global economies look like when the pandemic is over, and how will we get there? What business models and working practices are here to stay? Panellists include: Julie Brown, CFO of Burberry, Jacqueline Chan, CFO and MD DBS Bank, based in Hong Kong and Ronan Dunne, CEO Verizon Consumer, in the US.: Keynote

The economics of biodiversity Panellists including HM Treasury's Emily McKenzie and Paul Johnson CBE, from the Institute of Fiscal Studies, discuss The Dasgupta Review - an independent, global review on the economics of biodiversity, published by the UK government in February 2021.: Panel

16 June

Governance and audit reform Sir Jon Thompson, Chief Executive of the Financial Reporting Council, will be providing the keynote speech reflecting on the future of audit.: Keynote

Tax update Renowned tax-expert and speaker, Rebecca Benneyworth will be providing an update on developments in tax policy and practice in her inimitable style.: Technical

17 June

Hooking up to the machine Sophie Hackford is a futurist and talks about complex technologies in glorious technicolour. She will discuss how we live, transact and work in a robot world.: Keynote

Building an inclusive mental health culture The brilliant Nick Elston returns to delve into how team and company culture can drive positive mental health at times when productivity and motivation is low. This session will help equip you with more tools to support colleagues, team members and clients through difficult times.: Leadership

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Accountants of COVID ICAEW members will be sharing their experiences of working through the pandemic and its impact on their work and clients.: On demand

Diversity in governance: getting younger NEDs on board Boardrooms make influential decisions, but do they reflect society and understand intergenerational challenges? James McMillan, NED and Chair of Stockport Credit Union, discusses building a generationally diverse board and balancing the need for experienced minds with new skills and perspectives.: On demand

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Our speakers

Emily McKenzie Head of Evidence and Policy, Economics of Biodiversity, HM Treasury

Emily is Head of Evidence and Policy for the Economics of Biodiversity independent review team based at HM Treasury. Previously she worked on England’s new Environmental Land Management scheme at Defra and as Chief Adviser for Economics and Sustainability in WWF’s Global Science team. She is a member of ICAEW’s Sustainability Committee.

Paul Johnson CBE Director of the IFS

Paul has been Director of the IFS since January 2011. He is also visiting professor in the Department of Economics at University College London. He has worked and published extensively on the economics of public policy and was awarded a CBE for services to the social sciences and economics in 2018.

Sir Jon Thompson CEO, Financial Reporting Council

Prior to joining the FRC Jon was the CEO of HMRC and before that Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence. Jon has had a lengthy finance career including as Director General, Finance at the MoD, Director General, Corporate Services at the Department for Education and Finance Director of Ofsted. Before joining the Civil Service he held roles in the public and corporate sectors.

I found the programme engaging and informative. I especially liked the ability to attend remotely and choose the sessions that were tailored for me."

Attendee ICAEW Virtually Live 2020