Accountant's Update Programme 2026 (UK Business)
Staying ahead of the game and on top of developments in accounting and finance is more important than ever in these uncertain times. This programme offers updates on UK tax, financial reporting, and regulation, and will help you to develop your professional and technical skills for the future.
Programme Features
- 22 verifiable CPD hours across the year
- Facilitator to help you keep on track
- New content every month
- Topical news impacting accountants
- Complete at your own pace
- Verifiable CPD Certificate on completion
About this Programme
Employers and business advisers enter 2026 facing continued pressure. Rising costs, changes to VAT and business rates, and a shifting regulatory landscape are creating real challenges for finance teams - while global instability and trade uncertainty add to the complexity.
Businesses need the expert and trusted advice of their finance professionals more than ever. By understanding the business environment and staying abreast of regulatory changes, you can help your organisation stay agile and resilient.
The Accountant's Update Programme 2026 covers essential updates on UK tax, GAAP, and regulation. It will also support your development by tackling topical issues such as ethics and AI in accounting.
Complete all your 2026 CPD over 11 months, and stay informed, up to date and confident in your role.
How it works
Learn through a combination of articles, videos, bite-size news and quizzes
Complete your CPD reflection after each module
Your CPD Certificate is stored securely until you need it
Look inside
Technical Updates
In-depth coverage of the latest developments in tax, financial reporting and regulation.
Professional Updates
Hear what our team of experts have to say about the future of the profession and the skills you’ll need.
Quick Updates
If it happens, you'll know about it. Don't miss a thing with our regular briefings and updates on key topical news.
CPD Support
Your facilitator will e-mail you each month to introduce the learning, and to cajole and encourage you. You can log on and complete the learning whenever it is convenient for you.
Reviews
There is always something of relevance, in two hour bits so you can fit them into your lifestyle, without needing to spend days working on them. You can slowly build up your CPD month by month, instead of finding yourself with a huge task at the end of the year.
Thomas Thompson
No brainer. Provides a solid relevant and valuable update at a reasonable price. It's been my core CPD for almost 10 years.
Albert Cassidy
Great programme, incorporating relevant info on latest developments. Very useful to have not only updates regarding accounting standards, but also everything else around global economy, UK Gov budget and items that can affect business operations. Appreciated the module about mental health and wellbeing, very important considering the pressure most of accountants work under. Looking forward to 2026 update!
Mona Cabral