Welcome to your June Newsletter!
This month concluded with the incredible IAB Awards, leaving attendees with a sense of accomplishment and inspiration. This prestigious event, celebrating excellence in the accounting and finance industry, gathered professionals from various sectors to recognise outstanding achievements and innovations. The atmosphere was vibrant and celebratory, with remarkable speeches, high-profile award presentations, and moments of networking with the industry's finest. The IAB Awards not only honoured the best and brightest but also provided an opportunity to share knowledge, inspire future advancements, and strengthen professional connections.
Sarah began the month in the Middle East with Janet, delving into the market to gain insights into the specific products and educational needs of the region. This exploration aimed to tailor their offerings to better serve the local demands. Upon returning, Sarah immediately immersed herself in the awards process, which she finds particularly rewarding. She loves the judging experience as it provides a unique opportunity to learn how various individuals solve problems and understand their businesses. This process reveals their personalities and showcases their passion for serving their clients effectively.
World’s Ambitious Women in Education to Admire in 2024
Congratulations to our very own Sarah Palmer for her exemplary leadership and innovation in the finance industry, where she has dedicated 20 years to advancing business finance and adapting to emerging technologies. As the CEO of the IAB Group, Sarah empowers finance professionals to navigate the challenges posed by AI and smart apps, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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IAB Manifesto
The IAB Group Manifesto 2024 underscores the necessity of linking education with skills development to boost career prospects and tackle the labour market's skills shortage. Key measures proposed include the introduction of micro-credentials in higher education, increased emphasis on ESG in the finance sector, raising standards in the tax advice market, and enhancing financial literacy in schools. Sarah Palmer, CEO of the IAB, champions these initiatives to ensure finance professionals are prepared for an ever-changing industry.?
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IAB Coffee Morning?
As highlighted at this month’s Coffee Morning to support IAB members in the development of ESG?we offer collaboration with two companies as Member Benefits, the Organisation for Responsible Business (ORB), which educates small businesses on ESG and assists them in setting and achieving their goals and the Eco-Friendly Web Alliance, an initiative that helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint by lowering website emissions. Worth a look in the member benefits area of the IAB website – remember to be logged in as a member to see the full discount!
?Speakers this month were Croner-i on what they provide to you FREE as part of your member benefits package and they introduced a new, bespoke package at a greatly reduced cost.
?Kerry also touched on the payrolling of Benefits In Kind (BIK) and an update on Making Tax Digital (MTD) which created lots of questions. A topic we aim to revisit and keep you updated on.
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Croner-i Webinars
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 2:00pm?
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 2:00pm?