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16th International Accounting Forum – sign up to attend
On 25 June 2026, senior leaders from across accounting, audit and advisory will gather in London for the 16th International Accounting Forum at London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London, UK. Co-hosted by International Accounting Bulletin and The Accountant publications, IAF is a senior-level strategy Forum designed for decision makers seeking clarity, confidence, and competitive advantage. Join IAB and The Accountant’s teams, CEOs, CFOs, managing partners, and heads of audit, advisory, tax, digital and talent for a day of insight, benchmarking and high-value networking. Register here
Following the day’s Forum, the gala awards dinner is also held in the evening of 25 June 2026, conferring Awards across fifteen categories.
IAB’s May 2026 edition explores a profession undergoing rapid transformation, with leadership, technology, talent, and workplace culture all reshaping the future of accounting and advisory services.
Steve Heathcote, CEO, PrimeGlobal outlines how the association’s Strategy 2030 is responding to growing demands from member firms for measurable value, collaboration, and support for growth. In a related case study, Heathcote examines how PrimeGlobal's “Ready for Business” strategy is helping firms strengthen advisory and corporate finance capabilities as AI and automation disrupt traditional accounting models.
In the C-Suite Q&A, I speak with Jason Parker, CEO of Parker Russell international, about the network's evolution and positioning within the global accounting landscape.
Talent and generational change remain key themes. Dan Miller, founder of Young Professionals UK and a candidate on BBC One’s The Apprentice, analyses a new Gen Z survey on the organisations young people most aspire to join after leaving school. Isobel Rimmer, founder of Masterclass Training and author of Present with Presence, explores how firms can bridge communication gaps between Gen Z professionals and senior partners.
Technology and compliance also feature strongly. Judette van Niekerk of Comparesoft examines how finance teams are integrating carbon data into ERP systems as sustainability reporting moves closer to assurance standards, while experts at Xero warn many SMEs remain under-prepared for Making Tax Digital for income tax.
Elsewhere, Helen Wada discusses the growing importance of coaching-led leadership, while ICAS experts examine elements of health and well-being for women and the impact of stigma surrounding menstruation, menopause, and miscarriage in the profession.
This issue also includes a rankings report and table for KSA and further tables for the UAE and Turkey. There is also the usual news roundup.
I look forward to welcoming you to IAFA 2026.
Zoya Malik
editor-in-chief