Wednesday, 17 September

The Chatsworth CPD Sessions: Updates, Insights, and the Future of Finance

By AICPA & CIMA

Kick-off the autumn of 2025 with this full-day CPD session, ensuring you and your team have the most up-to-date knowledge before Q4.

Date and time

Location

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House Bakewell DE45 1PP United Kingdom

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Arrival, registration, refreshments

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Welcome from Parrish Pryce-Williams, Area Vice-Chair

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

Recent tax developments

Matthew Wilson, Tax Director @Grant Thornton

In this session, the Grant Thronton team will explore key updates in UK tax, focusing on corporation tax, employment tax, and the growing importance of tax in the ESG agenda. Matthew will be joined b...

10:55 AM - 11:40 AM

Navigating the change ahead: FRS 102 amendments

Richard Olney, CFO Solutions Director @Grant Thornton

The session will include: the changes to revenue and lease accounting, and the key technical points to be aware of; how to approach and plan for the change both for the actual transition and for subs...

11:40 AM - 11:55 AM

Tea & coffee break

11:55 AM - 12:40 PM

Future receivables: A legitimate pushing at the boundaries, or FRA*D?

Dr Richard Bruce, Researcher @University of Sheffield

Richard will examine the growth in importance of Trade Credit Finance, and in particular Supply Chain Finance, since the early 2000s. He will then focus on the initiatives developed by Lex Greensill ...

12:40 PM - 1:20 PM

Buffet lunch

1:20 PM - 2:05 PM

It's growth up North

Duncan Sanford, Director & CIO @MVAM

Chris Yates, CCO, @Abingdon Health group

Discover how the North has been reinventing itself quietly - Duncan Sanford from Mole Valley Asset Management Limited and Chris Yates from Abingdon Health Plc reveal the rise of a powerful multi-sect...

2:05 PM - 2:50 PM

Why AI may not be coming for your job and what you can do to make sure of that

Prof Andy Miah, Chair @University of Salford

Despite widespread anxiety about mass job losses, the real story for how the workforce is being transformed by AI is less about replacement and more about effective AI entanglement. This talk outline...

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM

Official close by Parrish Pryce-Williams, Area Vice-Chair

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Tea & coffee break

3:15 PM

Tour of Chatsworth House & Garden

We invite you on a self-guided tour of the Chatsworth House - home to the Devonshire family, passed down through 17 generations - as well as the Chatsworth Garden, famous for its rich history, waterw...

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Highlights

7 hours, 30 minutes
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

CIMA are thrilled to invite you to one of the most prestigious CPD events of 2025 in the distinguished setting of Chatsworth House, close to Sheffield and within easy reach of Derby and Manchester.

This high-quality in-person event offers networking, lunch and five technical sessions presented by key experts:

Recent tax developments | Matthew Wilson, Tax Director @Grant Thornton
Navigating the changes ahead: FRS 102 amendments | Richard Olney, CFO Solutions Director @Grant Thornton
Future receivables: A legitimate pushing at the boundaries, or FRA*D? | Dr Richard Bruce, Researcher @University of Sheffield
It's growth up North | Duncan Sanford, Director & CIO @ Mole Valley Asset Management Limited; and Chris Yates, President, Abingdon Health USA Inc. & CCO, Abingdon Health group
Why AI may not be coming for your job and what you can do to make sure of that | Prof Andy Miah @University of Salford

Set amidst the natural beauty of the Peak District, Chatsworth House is one of Britain’s most iconic stately homes, renowned for its grand architecture, extensive art collection, and over 100 acres of historic gardens. Once the sessions conclude, you will be able to explore the estate alongside other participants.

Don’t miss out & BOOK NOW—spaces are limited!

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£29 – £55

Sep 17 · 09:30 GMT+1