Welcome to the 20:20 Innovation webinar series. The themes of the webinars are a mix of general and technical topics to suit the needs of all Russell Bedford members. You can access the webinars either live or through the recorded version, with no limit.
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Adaptability in a Changing Environment - 4th March
1pm to 2pm GMT - Sharon Critchlow
This ever-changing world of new technology and complex issues can leave us feeling burned out and overwhelmed, but it doesn’t have to be like this.
In this session we will look at a framework for approaching change and spotting opportunities, consider how to enhance your growth mindset, and positioning yourself, your team and your clients to gain maximum benefit from change.
This is for everyone who works in the accounting profession
Advising Businesses - How to Be a Better Listener - 8th April
1pm to 2pm BST - John Borland
Listening is one of the most underrated, yet powerful skills at our disposal and one we all use every single day.
This webinar will empower attendees to greatly improve their listening skills through being aware of their current abilities and understanding how to move to deeper levels of listening.
For anyone who is leading teams or engaging with clients at any level of the business.
Management - Flexi and Hybrid Teams - 14th April
12pm to 1pm BST - Heather Elkington
Managers from all teams will leave this session with a toolkit of strategies to set clear expectations, track progress effectively, and build a collaborative team culture that works well remotely and in-office. Attendees will learn specific frameworks to improve communication streams, establish accountability, and support their team’s productivity.
Partners, managers, and team leaders (both technical and non-technical) in an accountancy practice who oversee flexible or hybrid teams and seek practical tools for maintaining team productivity, alignment, and accountability.
Management - Developing Your Leadership Style - 10th July
1pm to 2pm BST - John Borland
This webinar will enable attendees to be aware of their own natural disposition and the strengths and weaknesses of their leadership styles, whilst also understanding other alternative styles and how to use them more effectively.
Anyone who is in a leadership or management role at any level, but particularly those that are new to leadership or haven’t had any formal training.
Accountancy knowledge is not required for this webinar and the contents are relevant whether managing accountants or other role types.
Emotional Intelligence in the Modern Workplace - 15th July
1pm to 2pm BST - Sharon Critchlow
In these times of fast-paced technological change and increasingly poor mental health in the workforce, an Emotional Intelligence focus provides a way forward for your business. In this session we will highlight how to improve your own emotional intelligence and use these skills to increase your own happiness as well as influence others. Having a greater awareness and empathy for your teams and your clients is the key to success in the modern workplace.
Everyone who wants to grow their communication skills, learn ways to approach issues without confrontation and increase their influence.
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Recruitment and Retention - Strategies for 2025 - 24th April 2025
12pm to 1pm BST - Rachel Harris
We know that recruitment and retention continues to be a challenge faced by many accountancy practices. The time has come to do things differently. In this webinar, Rachel Harris, owner of accountancy firm striveX, explains what she does to not only maintain a healthy talent pipeline but also have a waiting list of candidates wanting to work for her firm.
This webinar will give you a solid understanding of the new & emerging recruitment trends for 2025. You will learn how to develop high-level recruitment strategies to implement in your practice.
You will understand the importance of and leave with actionable steps to enhance your employer branding and candidate experience.
Partners, managers & HR professionals in accounting firms who are looking to refresh their approach to talent and recruitment in 2025.
Marketing Your Firm in 2025 - Why and How - 19th May
1pm to 2pm BST - Dave Goodyear
This webinar will provide marketing insight, information and practical examples on how firms can use the latest technology, along with the core principles of marketing, to help a practice take its marketing function to the next level.
This is for marketeers and anyone responsible for the marketing function in an accountancy firm.
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ISQM - How to Effectively Manage Audit Quality - 27th February
10am to 12pm GMT - John Selwood
The session will help improve your understanding of how to establish and monitor audit quality management systems, through lessons learned from the implementation of the standards in 2022 and the subsequent monitoring and remediation work.
The course will use feedback from QAD and cold file reviews to help firms of all sizes to better refine their systems of quality management.
This update is for all senior auditors, in all sizes of firms, particularly those responsible for the firm’s quality management systems.
IFRS Refresher - 3rd April
12pm to 1pm BST - Clare Jones
This webinar will be beneficial for attendees wanting to refresh their technical knowledge on IFRS. It will cover relevant accounting treatments, challenges in application and presentation and disclosure requirements for topical IFRSs.
Partners, managers and seniors in practice who need to remain technically knowledgeable in IFRS to support their clients.
Auditor Judgement - How to Make the Right Decisions - 23rd June
12pm to 1pm BST - John Selwood
The session will help auditors make better decisions, understand what processes enable this and produce documentation that better withstands regulatory scrutiny.
This session is for experienced auditors - including audit seniors, managers and partners - of all sizes of audited entities.
Audit (ISA) Update and Refresher - 2nd July
12pm to 1pm BST - Clare Jones
This webinar will keep attendees up to date on the latest changes in audit. It will provide knowledge of the latest revisions to ISAs and the current projects by the IAASB. This will support auditors in preparation for their upcoming audits.
This webinar is recommended for all auditors, including audit seniors, managers, directors and partners who need to stay up to date on the latest audit requirements.
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International Tax Refresher - Spring - 12th March
12pm to 1:30pm GMT - Jeremy Mindell
This webinar will update attendees’ knowledge on international tax developments. In particular, the likely further coordination of international tax policies across Western economies and beyond.
Partners, directors, managers and other staff that deal with international corporate or employment tax issues.
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Starting Your AI Journey (Spring) - 4th February
1pm to 2pm GMT - Billie Mcloughlin
This webinar has been designed to introduce accountants to Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundamentals. We will consider the distinction between AI and automation and how you can prepare for effective AI adoption in your accountancy practice.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of AI, machine learning, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and how these technologies can transform accounting processes and industry standards.
Any practitioners who are in the infancy of using AI in their firm or are yet to adopt advanced technologies such as RPA.
Microsoft 365 - The Hidden Apps that Boost Productivity - 6th May
1pm to 2pm BST - Rebecca Williams
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to identify and utilise key hidden apps within Microsoft 365 that will help accountants to explode productivity.
Partners, managers and teams in practice who want to boost their productivity with the use of hidden and lesser-known apps with Microsoft 365.
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Cybersecurity for Accountancy Practices in 2025 - 11th February
10am to 12pm GMT - Andy Larkum
This webinar will explain some of the emerging cyber security threats and actions you should be taking to address them. We will also discuss how AI is changing the threat landscape, and some of the “silent dangers” of using AI in the workplace.
Practice owners, partners and managers in practice who need to stay current in Governance, Risk and Compliance and be aware of risks arising from cybersecurity.