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.
HK$5,250 +VAT
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 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.
What’s Covered
Technical updates in
- Tax
- Spring Statement & Autumn Budget
- Ethics
- UK & Irish GAAP
- IFRS
- Real World Forecasting
Professional updates in
- Excel
- Business Continuity
- Leadership Skills
- Writing Basics: Grammar and Style
- The Accountant as Company Secretary
- Global trends
- Artificial Intelligence
Quick updates in
- News and commentary on events in and around the profession as they happen

Valerie Morgan-Townsend –
Some of the subject don’t apply to me being a small accountancy practice
Joanne Hegarty –
Great course giving a thorough update on relevant topics.
Jennine Boon –
I like the ease of use and being able to choose courses
Wai Wing Li –
Very good, and easy to enroll, study. very efficient.
Nicola Olson –
good mix of topics
Mona Cabral –
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, 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 (and not only) work under. Looking forward to 2026 update! 😉
Shaniqua Osbourne –
Very informative
Elaine O`Donnell –
Excellent
Stuart Holloway –
Varied mix of topics but would prefer to be able to pick and choose.
Priteshbhai Patel –
Its cover most of subject
Martin Murray –
The program has been an interestingly different approach to CPD and and generally more engaging. However from a technical viewpoint the traditional courses with a pre-prepared set of notes and examples in relation to tax in particular are a missing element. More video content would be better than just reading 90% of material, also get through content quicker.
Christine Suzanne Bunting –
I actually enjoyed this and learned a lot!
Kevin McAllister –
Provided good quality updates on a number of topics and definitely assisted in keeping up to date with what is happening in the world of accountancy. Gave structure in manageable monthly units.
Paul Mackle –
Perfect for the time challenged finance director!
Antoinette Mulcahy –
Always up to date, relevant, topical. Delivered in a very user friendly format by experts. Look forward to another year interacting with the team at Accountingcpd. Well done all.
Clare Keaveny –
I liked that the topics covered were varied but also very relevant, and generally, were interesting topics.
Krisztian Merkl –
The context covers all that is needed to stay professionally up to date. The way the course is scheduled is well thought through. Highly recommended.
Anna Bombik –
Content, presentation and variety of resources. Dynamic and user friendly. Good modules on Excel new functions.
Petra Machackova –
I like the overview and the scale of presented topics. There is always something new to learn or look at the “old” topic from a different angle.
Colette Quilliam –
Easy to use, relevant, keeps up to date on important changes in standards
Monika James –
Great
Eleftherios Solomou –
Covering many areas and to the point.
Helen Sach –
This is an excellent way to keep up to date with changes to legislation, technical skills and key information for an accountant. Bring on the 2026 programme.
David Selfe –
The level of detail and interaction was about right.
Mariachiara Gasparri –
Really great programme as every year.
James Clarke –
I enjoyed using AccountingCPD for my CPD requirements in 2025. I have used them for a number of years now and I will be using them again in 2026, and beyond.
Patrick Herbert –
Relevant training at an individuals own pace.
Jenny Carroll –
Good broad range of interesting topics
Chin Wy kiong –
A good summary course for participants who lack time.
Lin Qiu –
very useful course.
Paul Cleary –
I found the programme very interesting and helpful
Jennifer Mallender –
I use this mainly to stay updated with tax issues.
Catia Vieira –
Informative and easy to follow.
Fiona Timmons –
Excellent topics covered. The split for 5 hour and 4 hour sessions and a cut off of October is more flexible,
Mark Cronin –
The excel piece of the courses does not work well in this format. Excel training should be treated as a separate course.
Callum Al-nawab –
Really wide ranging and diverse course that remains interesting and challenging throughout. Great way of updating knowledge on a wide range of areas
Zi Xian Law –
It a good leaning platform for me.
Geraint Bowen –
Excellent way of getting updates and refreshing knowledge in various areas during course of year.
Cathy Dorrian –
I really enjoyed the articles which were very current and relevant to things happening in general. Also, the Excel modules were useful and well presented.
Debra Barretto –
Excellent – the modules are informative and give practical examples. The bites and news articles give you just enough to let you know if you need to look at an additional course on the subject. It’s great to learn at your own pace when you are able to fit it in. Always feel as though I have learnt something new and can’t wait for the next month.
Neil Sanders –
My role as a Finance Business Partner is more about being involved in the business and strategic decisions. This course has a lot about auditing and accounting standards changes and new introductions. It covers a broad range of topics and it is good to keep updated in all areas, but sometimes topics aren’t wholly relevant to my day to day job
Bob Higton –
Mostly good. Some modules just far too specific to such a small minority, or angled too much at those in accounting practice
Moira Keefe –
Relevant, comprehensive information supplied in a timely easy to access manner
Andrew Sciberras –
Fantastic way to complete the CPE gradually during the year
Andrew Colderwood –
Overall I thought it was good. I think there were elements that just make me feel that I’m glad I’m out of the Corporate World and maybe as a result the loss of a star is harsh.
Neal Whitehead –
Excellent, informative and up to date!
Mark Austin –
It is a really good course and very informative and easy to digest
Caroline Glasgow –
This is an excellent roundup and assists me in keeping up to date on areas that I am not involved in on a day to daty basis.
Donald Stuart –
The programme was very informative and well structured, i would most certanly use it again, as i do every year
Denis J Collins –
Great year of learning. The bits were extremely helpful, well done. Also, great to see you added Mindfulness, empathy as accountants are not robots.
Thomas Thompson –
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.
Albert Cassidy –
No brainer. Provides a solid relevant and valuable update at a reasonable price. It’s been my core CPD for almost 10 years.
Rhianen Godfrey Cass –
Great annual course
Joyce Kearney –
It has helped me to stay up to date as well as to consider future learning needs
Martin Murphy –
Excellent service
Frederic Baudouin –
Meet expectations. Interesting courses delivered in a format that suits me.
Olivier Foucault –
VERY GOOD CPD, VERY OBJECTIVE
David Budge –
Provided an excellent mix of relevant issues appropriate to the accounting workplace
Joanne Dowling –
Very informative, interactive and interesting
Sean Mason –
Great course. I will complete again next year
Adam Cox –
Create course.
Peter Tuff –
Fantastic informative and educational program, keeping you up to date!
Peadar Corbally –
Good broad range of things that covers all bases
Mark Austin –
Very good and useful to have drip fed throughout the year
Hayley McClintock –
Very timely and informative
Joanne Hegarty –
Good update on current issues
Jeffrey Bowman –
Very good subjects
Maria Janusz –
It would be much more motivational to have more videos as opposed to just reading text on screen. It is very difficult to enjoy this course as it is very much like reading a book. I would much rather have some more examples, exercises, interactions or a general more varied content.
Phil Stephenson –
Did what was required
Jack Farrelly –
It was very practical.
Louise Bromwich –
Hi , generally good and self paced helpful for a busy professional parent, that cannot commit to specific times. Some more video’s especially on topics like new excel featues would be useful. More insightful than words and snips of pictures. Starting part way through the year it was a bit challenging to catch up and some of the economic updates had become irrelevant (but not a fault of the course).
Samantha Field –
Content easily accessible and easy to work through.
Jugdeo Naginlal Modi –
I am satisfied with the coverage of the subjects covered, in particular with the development in technology. Also, the accessibility of the course materials to my convenience is very helpful. It does help a lot to provide CPD material
Aleisha Hyde –
🙂
Angela Politis –
Really enjoyable range of topics and mix of learning types. Was really happy by the bonus content all around AI – very relevant. Highly recommend this update programme.
Frank Myers –
Some topics do not go deep enough and there is insufficient time allocated to others. Some more explanations are required for XL techniques. Assumptions are made that all are familiar with XL.
Christine Blachford –
A great course, lots of detail and a variety of topics throughout the year.
Jamie Summerton –
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Martin Murphy –
Excellent course
Kevin Bates –
Great course logging all the hours required for annual ACA compliance while covering a range of relevant topics. Technical, practical, economic and emerging trends are all covered.
Jenny Doig –
Extensive and well rounded CPD & updates
Holly Bamford –
Really useful resource that makes completing meaningful CPD easy.
Elaine O`Donnell –
It’s so easy and great to use on the go! Very informative and helpful
Jonathan Fourie –
Overall, very good and helpful. The topics were varied, but relevant. Increased focus on AI was great and I would urge continued focus in this area as it develops.
Siew Huang Ang –
Good updates
Nigel Clarke –
An excellent program covering a wide range of subject matter. The course covers key skills/knowledge articles to keep these up to date and also looks into subjects/skills that the reader may want to develop further.
Graeme Johnson –
Should have started earlier in the year.
Moses Dawodu –
Perfect for your yearly CPD
Tomoko Ueta –
Subjects we learn are up to date and topical, they prompt me to think and apply in my own work, technically, culturally and ethically.
Philip McCabe –
Very worthwhile with a great range of topics and easily worked through at one’s own pace and choice of time slot. Also very good value for money. The range include Excel spreadsheet innovations, economic trends and political factors in world economy, AI developments and trends, Ethics in AI, Budget updates, Accounting updates, workplace issues such as racism, bullying and inherent bias, as well as dealing with burnout and personal health in a pressure environment.
Sharon McPherson-Case –
The course is very detailed and at the end of each program there is a test for knowledge check. The courses in the program have stimulated my critical thinking and have emphasized the importance of being adaptable to change.
Grazyna Kilian –
good overview of accounting, audit & economic changes
Richard Giles –
Several of the excel examples and quiz answers did not seem correct to me and there was no-one to approach to clarify. Several of the video transcripts were nonsensical in places.
Kerry Campling –
Easy to navigate at your own pace, up to date topics covered and informative. Explains current thinking in important areas
Jennifer Mallender –
these programs give enough detail to allow the user to decide whether an area needs further investigation also giving a well rounded view of changes occurring in the accounting profession.
John James –
Easy to use and some good topics covered
Philip Kevan –
Most of the subjects relevant and well covered.
Mariachiara Gasparri –
Really useful as always
Callum Al-nawab –
The course is well structured an engaging. It gives a broad overview of multiple topics and factors in real-time information (October budget etc). This is my third year of completing the update programme and I would definitely recommend this to friends and colleagues.
Heath Davis –
I really like the format and content of the course. It allows me to access and work through the content at any time which gives me full flexibility. The content was interesting and very relevant to current times, particularly the content about AI and automation. This specific area is developing so rapidly it is important that the accounting professional bodies support accountants with education and other information resources. Very well done. Thank you.
Patrick Herbert –
Contemporary issues focused on in the programme and a flexible approach for students to complete it.
Nabeel Ashfaq –
Good
Nyree Lewis –
Well presented and informative
Ian Sandbach –
Great set of modules, an interesting range of topics were discussed in an informative and interactive way.
Kenneth E J Chedzey –
A far reaching and comprehensive update that provided me with many insights, skills and knowledge that ensures that my competency as an accountant is maintained at an appropriate level.
Thomas Guerrine –
great course,
Tara Power –
more tax updates please
Ann-Marie Phillips –
Lots of content and variety
Mark Cronin –
It is a substantial course with a broad range of topics catering for both industry and practice professionals. It gives good outlines and summaries to topics and is something that can be referenced back to when delving into topics from a more detailed point of view.
Dan Hartnett –
Excellent course
Jeffrey Bowman –
A very good summary of topics
Donald Stuart –
Very well presented and always kept up to date with the latest legislation and guidance. I would recommend using the programme every year
Anastasia Olkhovskaia –
Great course embracing a lot of topics concerning the accountant profession
Keng Yat Chan –
Relevant topics. Helps to keep me updated throughout the year. The bonus contents on AI were useful.
Bee Ling Florence Tay –
This programme covers a wide range of topics. However, there are some areas which does not seems stir my interest and i tend to spend a lot of time getting through that topics
Norman Halliday –
Excellent course with true, industry relevant articles and learning modules.
Yuen Yuin Cheah –
It is a well rounded course with various topics bundled into one.
Andrea Robertson –
Excellent course that helps to keep a good breadth of information up to date in the fast changing world of finance
Ann White –
Good but too much excel
Gursharan Bhogal –
excellent, loved the tax updates
Paula Edwards –
I was expecting a little bit more technical content but overall the course challenged me and provided me with a good understanding of current developments
Melanie Rousseaux –
Overall very good program, well thought and explained, various topics from technical to soft skills to professional trends. Great to have topics throughout the year and flexibility to complete at our rhythm. I will definitively sign up again for this type of program in the future.
Caroline Glasgow –
Overall a good varieties of subjects that you may not ordinarily choose to study, so overall excellent as keeping us all up to date.
Sara Buchanan –
Broad course content means it is interesting but not always relevant to my role. Enjoyed the course.
Thomas Thompson –
it is a great way of making sure you do an amount of CPD every month, the subjects may not be relevant to your position, but they are relevant to the industry, and I know how workloads take up time that CPD seems to build up to the end of the year
Tracy Needham –
It’s a great way to get the CPD for the year completed. I like the way each month some modules are released. So getting CPD completed is not so overwhelming.
David Woodcock –
excellent
Kevin Steel –
Always a good course, will subscribe again next year
Dimitar Donev –
What a great and fun way to keep up to date with the various news and updates, awesome.
Matthew Bryen –
Very good course covering a wide variety of current topics.
Colin Byrne –
Very good content as per usual – I have completed this course for a number of years now.
Moira Keefe –
an excellent program covering a variety of topics delivered over a period of time that makes it very easy to complete in a timely manner
Albert Cassidy –
Excellent wide scope course which provides all of the mandatory CPD hours you need. I have been doing it for a number of years and intend to continue. Highly recommend it.
Jorawar Singh Johl –
Easy to use and provides all of the verifiable CPD needed for the year!
Neal Whitehead –
Really useful and informative, good subject matter giving refreshers, updates as well as new learnings!
Eloisa Rodriguez –
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Leo Ho –
A lot of topic were not relevant to my work. Next time I would choose the specific problem instead of doing this similar problem again. As I did feel a bit waste of time doing something really not worth my attention. e.g. We are in England, but why we learn something just for Scotland?
Karina Ostapchenko –
I liked this course as it had a very broad range of topics and was designed in a great way to be able to pick up modules when I had time. The bitesize topics are only 15min, so it was easy to fit it in on the busy days, while the 45min courses I left for days when I had more time or weekends.
Nicolette Hills –
Really interesting topics that cover a vast number of subjects. The way the material is presented is really engaging and does not make it feel like I am clocking up CPD hours. I particularly like the mix of short videos and the quizzes to understand your knowledge as well as the case studies. The CPD reflection report is brilliant – it includes a summary of each of the topics and allows for the addition of your own notes. Will be applying for this next year as well.
Ajay Haulkhory –
Excellent course material
Vishal Mistry –
Very useful
Liza Ko –
Too dry
Yemmy Elizabeth Carrera Granada –
Very good course
Graham Wilkinson –
Useful for maintaining CPD, good breadth of subject matter.
Graham Wilkinson –
Useful for maintaining CPD, good breadth of subject matter.
Chung Kei Matthew Ng –
Good.
Ashley Boyd –
Very useful and keeps users up to date on current affairs in bite size pieces so it never becomes too heavy
Parimal Desai –
great course
Emma Stevens –
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Jade Hutchinson –
Essential for those using the unit route of CPD
Jonathan Fourie –
Good start to the programme. Felt the content starting dropping in quality at the back end of the year.
Christine Blachford –
Really good course, great structure, and themes
Millie Watling –
Easy to follow, varied courses
Susan Kings –
I really found the course a useful way to do my CPD
Nicholas Perrott –
This was a worthwhile programme covering a broad range of subjects. Some subjects were harder than others and not all were particularly relevant to me, but That is the nature of it. It is important to at least be aware of issues affecting other people as any learning is valuable.
Antoinette Mulcahy –
Topics chosen are excellent and depth is neither too shallow or too deep. Timing of topics is perfect especially after budgets or statements. Use of speakers and authors who are top experts in their field. Not all hard skills, soft skills also included which are most relevant and frequently get overlooked. Well done Alan and team.
John James –
Enjoyed it and found it stimulating and useful
Grazyna Kilian –
I really enjoyed the corse. Good balance of IFRS/ market trends/ soft skills development/ technical (excel) knowledge as well as financial models.
Cidalia Almeida –
Diversity of topics is great, very up to date with burning topics. Content presented in a concise, meaningful and pragmatic way. It gives you ideas to improve or apply something to your day-to-day activities. Highly recommend it.
Sarah Houghton –
Pretty good overall, enjoyed completing the modules and I like this method of training. There was some repetition across the modules. I really enjoyed the LAMBDA module – more Excel or other application training would be welcome
Jennifer Mallender –
i learnt a lot more than i expected and am happy with the outcomes
Fiona Page –
Very good course that covers a great range of topics. I really enjoyed the global updates
Helen Sach –
I have enjoyed this course as it has given me a broad spectrum of CPD subjects which is broken up into manageable chunks. I quite often do this work on train journeys to my clients and I also draw on this information regularly when presenting or participating in meetings. I will be signing up again for 2024.
Abosede Dada –
Its a quick way of updating your knowledge especially when you are too busy at work to take time out to study. The study is done at the most convenient time for you.
Mariachiara Gasparri –
The pathway always provides a great help in keepin me updated on a lot of interesting topics that evolve during the year. Really great training.
Esther Jordan –
I really enjoy the programmes because they have a lot of variety and highlight important changes in IFRS and it gets me to think about government proposals for future inclusions / exclusions to the budget. It’s a good all rounder that keeps you engaged
Martin Murphy –
Excellent delivery of content and easy to review
Philip Kevan –
Most areas were of interest and relevant to me.
Marc Baxter –
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Monika Ludwicka –
Perfect Course
Donald Stuart –
Very informative and always up to date with the latest tax rules. Will certainly recommend the course
Claudine Olney –
Having a regular 2 hours per month really boosts CPD ability. Being able to do it at your own convenience means there is no excuse not to complete the annual requirement.
Annette Robinson –
Gave clear explanations of areas covered, although some aspects did seem to be detailed in more than one topic.
Steve Lynch –
I always use the programme and it never fails to deliver.
Hristina Kaikova –
Very useful program
Lynne Stoten –
A Broad Range of Topic, but I think some of the topics where repetitive of another similar topic. Would like to see more technical topics from difference areas of FRS102 even if it something that is going be subject to a pending change in guidance.
Deborah Stothard –
A good course that had a lot of useful updates and information but also quite a bit that did not feel relevant to someone in a smaller practice.
Damien Lohan –
Great course, very informative with current topics
Andrew Gepp –
I have used Accounting CPD for many years now to meet the ACCA CPD requirements as I like the mix of subjects and the way that they deal with updates in the profession. I would recommend them to other ACCA members.
Callum Al-nawab –
The course is set out really well and I like how I can complete it on my computer or on my mobile. It’s easily accessible and the content is interesting, even when some of the content is dry.
Ope Igbinyemi –
I enjoyed the broad range of topics and the relevance of them over the course of the period. My preference would be for the course to be spread over a 10/11 month period to allow one month off for CPD reflection.
Adyy Sabbubeh –
Great program so insightful
Deirdre O’Sullivan –
Encouraging to have the modules in bite sizes and relevant to the times of year any announcements were made Plenty variety
Jenny Carroll –
Great way to keep up to date with CPD
Elizabeth Fennell –
I do love being able to build up CPD hours in this manner as it makes it more achievable. They link topics really well with what is going on at the time. This year it felt like there was too much budget / Autumn Statement but that’s only from my perspective and going on prior years programmes.
Ian Sandbach –
This was much more straightforward than last year and I would recommend others to complete this course in order to support their CPD requirements.
Albert Cassidy –
Great course – a little more emphasis on the accountant in a small to middle size company would make it even better.
Nicola Hall –
Some great sections. This course really does over us accountants that work in industry. FYI! A few typos in the content.
Lisa McBurney –
Some modules are irrelevant to my role/sector. Can feel repetitive at times.
Andrew Colderwood –
I think the programme is a great all round update and I have been doing it for several years now. I thought there were a few errors and difficult to follow examples in this year’s programme which I don’t recall as much of in the past.
Fiona Timmons –
Have signed up for this programme since pre-covid. I’ve found it very useful and keeps me disciplined over the year, rather than last minute CPD hours towards end of the year. The modules pick areas of topic and I enjoy reading the bytes that typically cover off areas in current business news cycle. I also enjoy the mix of technical accounting and management skills topics in each monthly module. Will certainly be signing up again for 2024.
Dimitrios Daimoglou –
Covers a wide range of topics, always with a strong focus on accountancy profession. Well delivered material, organised in bite-size units.
Uttumdunna Corea –
An Excellent coverage of Topics this past year which covered technical changes in IFRS, HR matters important to an organisation,Technology changes, Behavioural matters important to an executive and Global economic scenarios which are relevant. A very well rounded programme of CPD.
Pamela Seesahai –
excellent material & relatable current events that impact everyone globally. Manageable topics especially the time factor for each topic. Will recommend .
Eva Fehervari –
It is so broad and interesting, very good materials.
Ewa Karabanik –
I really liked the programme, some of the subject were less relevant in my correct role but all were very good and important to know/learn.
Norman Halliday –
Excellent course, with a broad range of both technical and legislative modules. User friendly and flexible to manage relevant CPD throughout the year.
Melindah Lesego Setlhodi –
Highly informative and I recommend it to all accountants
Denis J Collins –
Another great year of topics
Kgaolo Lolo Meshack –
1000
Yudhari De Silva –
This is a very helpful tool to easily collect our CPD hours while gathering enormous amount of knowledge on different aspects of finance, business, and current and rapid changes in the field.
Terri Battison –
Some subjects relative to my role
Sarah Armstrong –
The range of subject is a little limited. Also I completed 5 hours and certificate say 4 hours 55 minutes and I have no idea why?
Colm Conlon –
Well done to everyone in accounting cpd a very interesting course/update, enjoyed it immensely
Mogomotsi Mogapi –
helpful to me
Christine Dove –
Good mixture of topics and those that weren’t fully relevant were still interesting to learn
Alison Marr –
Loved it, have already. Great for keeping up to date with changes each month
Stavroula Sikalia –