Posted by Angelica Garcia
Jan 02, 2025
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2025 is here, and staying on top of the latest accounting trends is more important than ever. A great way to keep up? Attending an accounting conference that would not only count towards your CPD points but would also increase your knowledge of the profession.
Why Attend Accounting Conferences?
Accounting conferences offer professional accountants the chance to get valuable insights from industry experts. It’s also an ideal place to expand your network and personally try out the latest technology and tools that can be useful in your practice.
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Top Accounting Conferences to Attend in 2025
Keep your industry knowledge in tip-top shape by attending these top conferences in 2025. Whether you're looking for free events or paid opportunities, these gatherings will help you expand your expertise and connect with industry leaders.
1. SMSF Association National Conference 2025
When: February 19-21, 2025
Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre
The SMSF Association National Conference 2025 is a must-attend event for professionals in the self-managed super fund (SMSF) space. Over three days, you’ll have the chance to learn about the latest updates in SMSF rules, investment strategies, and practical tips to improve your work.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Key Sessions: Hear from top industry experts as they share simple and clear advice on how to handle tricky SMSF issues.
- Hands-On Workshops: Join activities where you can practice solving real-world challenges with other professionals.
- Networking: Meet people like you—accountants, advisers, and SMSF specialists—and grow your circle of professional contacts.
This event is a great way to learn, meet people, and stay ahead in your field. If you want to learn more, check out the details here.
2. Festival of Accounting and Bookkeeping
When: March 12-13, 2025
Where: Birmingham, UK
Why Attend:
This two-day event is a great chance for accounting professionals to learn and connect. You’ll hear from industry experts, join hands-on workshops, and participate in panel discussions about the trends and challenges accountants face today. The event also dives into new tools and technologies that can make your work easier and more efficient. To learn more, visit the full details here.
3. ACT Public Practice Forum 2025
When: March 6, 2025
Where: 69 Canberra Avenue, Kingston, ACT 2604, Australia
Why Attend: This forum focuses on the challenges and opportunities accountants face today. It’s a great place to hear practical advice and meet others in the profession. To learn, you may check out the details here.
4. Accounting & Business Expo
When: March 12-13, 2025
Where: International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney, Australia
Why Attend: This is Australia’s biggest event for accountants and finance leaders. It’s packed with sessions on new tools, strategies to make your work more efficient and potential partners that can be a great help for your firm. To learn more, see the full details here.
5. Digital Accountancy Show 2025
When: April 1-2, 2025
Where: Evolution London, Queenstown Rd, Chelsea Brg, London SW11 4NJ
Why Attend: This 2-day event powered by XERO is centered around guiding accountants, bookkeepers and finance professionals on the latest trends in accountancy.
Attendees can also look forward to a rich lineup of activities, including:
- Thought leadership sessions featuring insights from industry experts.
- Tech discussions on cutting-edge tools shaping the future of accounting.
- How-to workshops to enhance practical skills.
- Demo rooms where participants can explore the latest software and solutions.
- Knowledge-sharing tables to network and exchange ideas with peers.
- Networking opportunities to connect with fellow professionals and expand your practice.
To learn more, you may visit the full details here.
6. Accountex London 2025
When: May 14-15, 2025
Where: ExCeL London, UK
Why Attend: This conference is one of the largest accounting events in London, bringing together over 295 top fintech companies and more than 11,000 attendees.
If you’re looking to expand your knowledge about the accounting industry, this is the perfect place for you. During the two-day event, you get to choose from over 160 seminars and even attend software demos. Attending Accountex London is also a good way to earn your much-needed CPD points. To learn more, you may check out the details here.
7. TAXPOSIUM
When: July 21-23, 2025
Where: Las Vegas
Why Attend: This event is a unique opportunity for accounting professionals to connect with leading tax law experts and IRS representatives.
On top of this, you'll also gain valuable insights on the latest changes in tax law from some of the industry's most respected experts. To learn more, you may check out the details here.
How to Make the Most of Accounting Conferences
Aside from knowing the top accounting events for 2025, you might be wondering “Are accounting conferences and networking events worth it?”
In our opinion, of course, it’s worth attending these events — but only if you have a plan in place to make the most of your time there.
Here are some tips for making the most of accounting conferences:
1. Set Clear Goals
The first thing to keep in mind is you must clearly know what you hope to achieve with your chosen conference. Do you want to learn more about a specific topic? Do you want to find potential clients or partners? Once you set your expectations, it will be easier for you to plan your time at the event.
2. Research the Speakers
To make sure if the event is worth your time, do some research on the speakers and their topics before attending.
This way, you can get a sense of their expertise and what they will be talking about at the event. If you find that the speaker is not relevant to what you want to achieve, then it may be best to skip this event altogether.
3. Bring a Business Card
Another way to make the most of networking opportunities is to create and always have your business cards on hand. This is a great tool to showcase who you are, what you do, and open doors to valuable opportunities for both you and your organization.
4. Be Prepared to Talk
When networking at an event, you must also have something interesting to say about you or your organization. This could be anything from how long you’ve been in practice to what makes your current role unique. Doing this not only builds your reputation but also enhances your business connections, leading to more opportunities in the future.
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The Bottom Line
Accounting conferences offer a lot of value for business owners, industry leaders, and professionals in the accounting industry. Whether you want to learn new skills, expand your network, attending one of these conferences can be a great way to do it.
At D&V Philippines, we know how valuable attending these events can be. That’s why we’re excited about the chance to meet and connect with accounting professionals and finance leaders like you at these events. We’re also attending the Accounting Business Expo at Sydney — we hope to see you there if you’re also attending!
If you’re looking for professional support to help manage your firm’s growth, we’d love to know more about it. Schedule a free consultation with us today.
You can also visit our website to find out what our clients say about us and download our whitepaper, Finding the Right Talents: D&V Philippines’ Solutions to Modern Accounting Firms to find out how we can be a reliable back-office accounting support for your firm.
