Channel Islands Conference 2026

Overview:

Join the annual ACCA Channel Islands Conference and explore the key issues facing finance professionals in the region. Update your knowledge, earn up to 21 CPD units, and gain insights from expert speakers.

The programme blends technical, compliance, professional development, and technology topics to support the evolving role of today’s accountant.

Sessions can be booked individually, or you can attend the full conference at a discounted rate. To view the individual sessions, please click here.

Conference schedule:

Day one: Mon 22 June
Session one (09:30-11:00): AI as a co-worker
Session two (11:30-13:00): Financial reporting - IFRS update
Session three (14:00-15:30): Risk management essential skills

Day two: Tue 23 June
Session one (09:30-11:00): UK tax update
Session two (11:30-13:00): Financial reporting - UK GAAP update
Session three (14:00-15:30): Solving formula problems in Excel

Day three: Wed 24 June
Session one (09:30-11:00): Goal mapping for success
Session two (11:30-13:00): Guernsey law update
Session three (14:00-15:30): Essential ways to deal with challenge & change

Day four: Thurs 25 June
Session one (09:30-11:00): Difficult conversations in finance
Session two (11:30-13:00): Jersey tax update
Session three (14:00-15:30): Jersey law update

Day five: Fri 26 June
Session one (09:30-11:00): Guernsey tax update
Session two (11:30-13:00): Auditing for fraud

Overview:

“AI will not replace people but people who can use AI will replace people who can’t.” This course helps accountants navigate AI’s integration into the workplace with confidence and clarity. It explores how humans and AI can work together effectively and tackles the risks of informal adoption to develop a strategy for long-term success.

Learning outcomes:

• Build a practical, co-working mindset that treats AI as a collaborative partner in your team.
• Identify current risks, challenges, and opportunities in implementing AI across organisational processes.

Speaker: David Culley

Overview:

Designed to keep you up to speed with new and forthcoming changes to accounting standards, this update course will ensure that you continue to adhere to the very best industry practices.

We will look at recently issued amendments and consider their practical implications. We will also do some ‘horizon watching’ looking at projects on the IASB workplan.

Speaker: Helen Kerrigan

Overview

To equip managers and directors with a greater awareness of their offshore “risk universe” to support the identification of potential vulnerabilities of their client structures and products. The session will begin to help them assess objectively the adequacy of their organisation’s existing risk management controls and practices in order that they can begin to make recommendations and enhancements as appropriate.

Key features:

• Global Risk Trends
• Appreciating your “Risk Universe”
• Driver, influencers and the need for compliance
• Defining Risk v. Risk Management
• Risk Management Architecture
• Key Roles and Responsibilities for Risk Management
• Identifying risks in your business environment
• Tips to manage and monitor
• Potential consequences of failure

Speaker: Jo French

Overview:

A very practical session, outlining the main recent changes in UK taxation, including:

• The taxation of directors and employees in the UK, and tax efficient benefits in kind
• Corporation tax update and planning
• UK personal tax update
• The company capital allowances regime, and the allowances available
• Tax changes in the last year that affect UK businesses
• UK capital gains tax, SDLT and inheritance tax refresher and planning
• UK VAT changes
• Case studies and general overview

Speaker: Tim Palmer

Overview:

The periodic review of UK GAAP amendments became mandatory for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. This session will highlight common challenges in applying the amendments in practice as well as considering transitional arrangements.

Speaker: Helen Kerrigan

Overview:

We’ve all been there. A formula that worked yesterday suddenly returns an error. A number does not quite look right. Or worse, everything looks fine, but something is off and you cannot see why.

This practical workshop is designed for accountants and analysts who want to get better at diagnosing and fixing formula problems in Excel. Rather than focusing on individual functions, the session is about building a clear, logical approach to troubleshooting so you can stay in control when things go wrong.

You will learn how to break formulas apart, understand what Excel is doing, and spot issues. Along the way, we will also look at simple techniques that make your formulas easier to read, easier to check, and far less likely to go wrong in the first place.Key features covered:

• Understanding and fixing common errors
  What errors like #REF!, #VALUE!, and #SPILL! are really telling you, and how to resolve them without guesswork.
• Breaking down complex formulas
  How to step through calculations, simplify logic, and make sense of formulas that have become a bit… complicated.
• Auditing and debugging techniques
  Practical ways to check your work, including tracing precedents, finding overwritten formulas, reviewing formulas across a sheet, and more.
• Improving formula design
  Simple ways to build clearer, more reliable formulas using modern Excel features such as LET and dynamic arrays.

By the end of the session, you will have a structured approach to troubleshooting formulas and the confidence to deal with problems quickly, without staring at your screen wondering what Excel is thinking.

Speaker: Alan Murray

Overview:

Do you agree that stress-free success is something you’d like? Do you also agree that it can seem unattainable for all but a few? Now’s your chance to discover the secret for yourself...

• How would your life, career and business be if you could:
• Have the secret to being in the top 3-4% of achievers?
• Know how to achieve what you set out to do?
• Know the best way to set truly compelling, achievable goals?
• Be totally motivated in all that you do?
• Have a clear step by step plan?
• Have a tool to use again and again with effective results?

This enlightening session explains why traditional goal-setting methods are often doomed to fail and gives your professionals the tool which is helping millions of individuals worldwide, from all walks of life, and is being used by companies such as BT and Microsoft to achieve accelerated success time and again.

By the end of this event, delegates will be able to:

• Take control of their plans with compelling goals
• Design the outcomes they desire and deserve
• Start each day motivated, excited and clear about their way forward

Not only does this course support your team in designing their own personal development plans, the Goal Mapping principles apply equally to day to day operations and management success.

Speaker: Nikki Wild

Overview:

In an informative and engaging presentation, Chris Hards will highlight a range of interesting legal developments of which ACCA members in Guernsey will wish to be aware.

Speaker: Chris Hards (Ogier)

Overview

Aim of this highly interactive & practical training sessio, delegates will learn to embrace change and challenge with a positive mindset and identify the many opportunities and benefits that can arise!

By the end of this fabulous Masterclass, you will know how to:

• Identify and anticipate the signs of challenge and change
• Understand change and create a positive vision and mindset
• Plan for change and the celebration of all that’s new
• Prepare positively and identify opportunities
• Effectively make the transition and implement the changes
• Manage fear and resistance
• Communicate effectively
• Always have a ‘change ready’ mindset

Speaker: Ann Lucas

Overview:

Does your role involve difficult conversations with colleagues, clients or others? Maybe you need to address cost pressures, implement process changes, raise concerns around risk, or give feedback on behaviours that impact team and business performance?

This workshop equips you with essential skills to engage in high-quality conversations, especially when interacting with emotionally charged or stressed individuals. You’ll learn how to challenge others, speak up, ask pointed questions, and provide constructive feedback in a way that leads to better outcomes for you and your business.

You will gain the tools to:

• Understand and overcome key barriers to effective communication
• Adopt behaviours that encourage constructive dialogue
• Make use of practical frameworks to prepare for real-life challenging conversations and navigate emotional interactions with resilience

By the end of the workshop, you’ll be better equipped to handle emotionally charged conversations with confidence and effectiveness, building stronger connections and relationships even in difficult situations

Speaker: Kay Thompson-Barker

Overview:

Stay updated on the latest Jersey tax issues and key developments of the last 12 months.

During this session you’ll be updated on:

• The latest Jersey tax issues
• Key developments of the last 12 months and their implications

Speaker: Zaeem Youssouf

Overview:

This Jersey law update session provides a concise overview of the most recent legal developments affecting the island. It will highlight key legislative changes, significant developments, and regulatory updates across core practice areas. Attendees will gain practical insights into how these developments may impact clients, compliance obligations, and day-to-day practice

Speaker: Neil McCarroll

Guernsey tax update:

Stay updated on the latest Guernsey tax issues and key developments of the last 12 months.

During this session you’ll be updated on:

• The latest Guernsey tax issues
• Key developments of the last 12 months and their implications

Speaker: Mark Savage (BDO Guernsey)

Overview:

Fraud is evolving. Are you keeping up? This session equips you with the insight and practical tools needed to stay ahead in today’s high-risk environment. Dive into the mindset of modern fraudsters, uncover common schemes, and learn how to conduct robust fraud risk assessments that actually work in practice. From strengthening internal controls to deploying effective detection techniques, this course bridges the gap between theory and real-world application.

Key features covered:

• fraudster behaviour & common techniques
• fraud risk assessment
• internal controls & risk mitigation
• fraud detection techniques
• auditor responsibilities vs. management responsibilities
• building a fraud response plan
• cyber fraud & digital threats
• future trends in fraud prevention

Speaker: Darren Leiser

Course materials:

The webinar handout material will be available on the webinar platform when you log in to view, 15 minutes before the live webinar start.

If you wish to view or download handout materials, before the day of the webinar, they will also be available through your document library on https://events.accaglobal.com.

Fee:

668 GBP + VAT per delegate

Please note: If you're unable to attend the live webinar, a recording will be available on demand within 24 hours. You'll have access to the sessions for a full 12 months.

CPD units:

21 CPD units

ACCA members can use this learning to meet their CPD requirements provided it is relevant to their career. If the event contributes to general knowledge and skills, it should be recorded as non-verifiable CPD. If the learning can be applied in the workplace, it will contribute to verifiable CPD.

1 hour of learning = 1 unit of CPD.

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