Tag Archive for: education

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Sarah's View: A New Chapter for the IAB, and Your Moment to Shine

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer introduces the new IAB website and Leo, our chatbot, and invites members to enter the LCCI SME London Business Awards before 12 October.
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New Member Benefit: AccountingCPD

From 5 October 2026, all IAB members get AccountingCPD, with 1,500+ learning resources, plus changes to IAB CPD rules: verifiable CPD only.
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More Than a Grade: Building Skills That Lead Somewhere

The Government’s new V Levels, including Finance and Accounting from September 2027, put vocational education on equal footing with A Levels. IAB argues a qualification should open a career, not just record a grade, and sets out how…
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Annual International Accounting Forum 2026

Reflections from the CEO panel at the Annual International Accounting Forum 2026, and the themes that dominated conversations on stage and afterwards.
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CIAP Programme Reaches Major Milestone as First Students Sit Examinations

The first cohort of students has sat the Certified International Accounting Professional (CIAP) examinations, a significant milestone for one of the IAB’s most ambitious international education initiatives.
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The IAB and Company Protection 2026 Workshop Series

The IAB and Company Protection 2026 workshop series for members. Registration is free and includes a welcome pack and Hub Link access.
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AI in Finance Education: Between Detection and Evolution

As AI becomes more sophisticated, awarding bodies face difficult questions about assessment. How finance education can move beyond simply detecting AI use.
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Bookkeepers and Accountants Must Stay Alert to Everyday Money Laundering

Money laundering is not just a big-city crime. Why bookkeepers and accountants serving local clients need to recognise the warning signs hiding in plain sight.
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Reconnect, Recharge, and Belong: Attend IAB Ambassador Meetups in Your Area This Summer

Working for yourself can be a lonely road. Reconnect and recharge with fellow members at IAB Ambassador meetups in your area this summer.