Westcotts invites you to an engaging and informative morning of accounting, tax, and topical updates, designed to support finance professionals and business owners.

Topics covered

Financial Reporting & Auditing Standards Update – Peter Lomax

Tax-Efficient Staff Incentives & VAT Pitfalls – Ian Pring

A practical overview with actionable strategies: VAT pitfalls – a practical overview of some of the most common VAT pitfalls businesses face and offers actionable strategies to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and avoid costly mistakes – Becky Hayes

Economic Update – discussing local economic and labour market indicators as well the growth opportunities in regional infrastructure projects – David Hancock (Exeter Innovation)

Investigations and Director Disqualifications – What an IP is being asked to review and how directors can mitigate risk – Jon Mitchell

Information security risks of AI in business – As businesses increasingly adopt AI-based tools, new and evolving security risks emerge. This session explores the key risks associated with AI in the workplace and offers practical guidance to stay safe while maximising the benefits of these technologies – Pete Lannon (Assure Technical)

Corporate Finance: State of the Nation – A fast paced summary of current trends in the mid-market including; growth areas, the influence of private equity, business valuation metrics, the deal landscape and tips on strategic planning if you are contemplating a deal now or in the future – Will Mudd