The Finance, Accounting & Bookkeeping Show

The official photos are in, and we’re still reflecting on an incredible evening at the AEO Awards 2026. ✨

Behind every award is a story, and for us, this one represents a huge amount of ambition, teamwork, and transformation.

The judges recognised for the impact of its evolution, from a complete commercial turnaround to creating a show built around stronger connections, higher-value audiences, and meaningful exhibitor outcomes.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped turn a bold vision into reality.

We listened. You asked. We delivered.

Today marked the first FAB Leaders’ Network session, bringing together senior finance and practice leaders for open, honest peer-to-peer conversations.

The idea came straight from conversations at . Leaders wanted more time, more depth, and a space to share challenges and ideas with others navigating the same landscape.

That’s exactly what the first session created: a room full of insight, discussion, and shared experience.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined and contributed so openly. This is just the beginning.

At , we introduced something new: Boardroom Debates, creating a space for open, honest conversations around the challenges, opportunities, and topics shaping our industry 🗨️

The response showed us the value of bringing people together to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and learn from one another.

But these conversations shouldn’t stop when the event ends.

We’re excited to be expanding Boardroom Debates at & beyond FAB, creating more opportunities throughout the year for our community to connect, exchange views, and explore the issues that matter most.

Register your interest to be the first to hear what we have planned: https://www.fab.uk/register-interest 🚀

Could your clients’ revenue recognition profile change under the new FRS 102?

The new five-step revenue recognition model is now taking effect and may alter when and how income is recognised for some businesses.

In his latest AccountingWEB article, FAB speaker Steven Collings highlights the key areas accountants need to understand, from performance obligations and contract modifications to variable consideration, licences and royalties.

Read the full article: https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tax/hmrc-policy/frs-102-new-revenue-recognition-requirements

FRS 102: New revenue recognition requirements The periodic review amendments finalised by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) in March 2024 have begun to take effect.

⏰ Tick-tock, the countdown is officially ON.

The entry deadline for the Accounting Excellence Awards 2026 is this Wednesday, 20 May! 📅

Whether your team has smashed its goals, your firm has pioneered a new way of working, or you’ve got a bookkeeping superstar who deserves the spotlight, this is your moment to get recognised on the industry's biggest stage. 🏆

Enter here: https://ow.ly/e52k50Z10Bj.

Most events end when the doors close... FAB doesn’t 👋

The FAB 2026 report is now live, bringing together the trends and market shifts shaping finance, accounting and bookkeeping right now.

Built by the AccountingWEB team, this is more than a post-show recap. It’s a practical 365 view of where the industry is heading next, covering:

• AI and technology transformation
• Regulation and risk
• Growth strategy and talent
• Supplier priorities and market signals
• What to expect over the next 12 to 18 months

Because the real value of FAB goes beyond the show floor ✨

Register your interest for FAB 2027 to access the report and stay connected to the insight shaping the industry year-round: https://www.fab.uk/register-interest

MTD is coming in strong… but are the deadlines working against the profession? 👊

In this article, Nick Paddenburg, speaker at FAB, highlights a key issue: quarterly submissions due just days after the January self assessment deadline risk overwhelming already stretched firms.

The result?
More pressure, rushed work, and a higher risk of errors.

His take is simple: extend the filing window to three months.

That shift could:
• ease workload bottlenecks
• improve data accuracy
• give clients realistic time to respond

It’s not about changing MTD, it’s about making it workable in practice.

📍Read the full article: https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/community/blogs/nick-paddenburg/give-mtd-deadlines-room-to-breathe

Give MTD deadlines room to breathe We’re all aware that Making Tax Digital for income tax (MTD) is now upon us, but the current quarterly deadline structure still needs some work as it

Enter the Accounting Excellence Awards 2026 🏆

Finalists don't just get announced and forgotten. They get visibility, a platform, and access to a community that can genuinely accelerate what they're building.

This is where your work gets seen.
Where your story gets heard.
Where the right people start paying attention.

If you're doing great work, staying invisible isn't a strategy.

Enter the awards. Step forward. Let the industry see what you've built.

Enter here: https://ow.ly/xJLh50YQx4l.

WE ARE FINALISTS 🎉

FAB 2026 is officially a finalist in the across three major categories:

Large Scale Event of the Year
Event of the Year (over 1000 attendees)
Best UK Conference / Event (over 1000 attendees)

This is a huge moment for the show and everyone behind it.

A massive thank you to our community, speakers, partners, and every single attendee who helped make FAB what it is. This recognition belongs to all of you.

We’re proud, we’re grateful, and we’re only just getting started. Wish us luck! 🤞