Name: Inspire Tour 2022
Start: 30/04/2022 11:00 PM +00:00
End: 30/05/2022 11:00 PM +00:00

Sage has supported UK accountants and bookkeepers for over 38 years. Whatever you and your clients need - from bookkeeping to payroll, accounts production and tax to payments - we&rsquo;ve got the technology and the people to help you succeed. We'll help you unlock the benefits of automated bookkeeping and payroll software and become a digital-first practice.
Today, our UK team serves more than 15,000 accountancy and bookkeeping practices and their one million clients across the UK. We recognise the vital role you play in helping businesses to survive and thrive, and we&rsquo;re here to help you succeed with the latest technology, the best support and our dedicated team in these challenging times.

Sage

Hello and welcome to the 2022 Inspire Tour! We're so glad you're here.
If you're not yet a member of ICB, chat to our team about the benefits of joining. Bookkeepers trust us as their professional membership body because we care.
We support, promote, inform and connect bookkeepers across the world and provide a globally respected benchmark for the bookkeeping profession.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Becoming an ICB member is the best way to differentiate yourself as a professional bookkeeper anywhere in the world. Our community is uniquely welcoming and engaged and members enjoy strong on-going professional support, technical, legal and tax advice, and exclusive discounts on business and personal shopping.
In the UK we run over 200 events a year both on and offline to make it&nbsp;fun and easy to meet other bookkeepers, make friends, and stay motivated.

AutoEntry automates data entry by accurately capturing all of your invoices, receipts, expenses and statements into your accounting solution.&nbsp;
- Better data leads to better conversations With less time spent on data entry and chasing documents, you&rsquo;ll have more time to focus on analysis and relationships with clients.Real time data will help you catch good news and bad news for your clients early on; whether that&rsquo;s misfiling, good opportunities or something else.&nbsp;

AutoEntry 

FreeAgent is a UK-based award-winning online accounting software designed specifically for small business owners and their accountants and bookkeepers. With over 100,000 active users, FreeAgent&rsquo;s powerful end-to-end accounting functionality simplifies the admin associated with your small business clients and gives you the robust features and proactive alerts that your practice needs.

FreeAgent

Garry Carter opens the virtual Inspire Tour!&nbsp;
Find out what's in store for bookkeepers and why you're going to be more in-demand than ever, with ICB co-founder Garry Carter&nbsp;

Garry Carter

An Inspiring Welcome from Garry Carter

A practical look at AML from the bookkeeper's persepective, with downloads and an AML Online demo from ICB director of professional standards (and former practising member), Lucy Brown FICB.

Lucy Brown

Mike Jardine

AML Workshop

Wellbeing Practitioner, Maria Jeffers, will be discussing mental resilience and sharing strategies for coping with stress and challenges. This is going to leave you feeling better!
If you enjoy this taster session let us know as we would like to run a series of mindet workshops for members over the coming months to support you in all aspects of your work.

Maria Jeffers

Developing Resilience and Positivity

One hour with no scheduled sessions to:
<ul>
<li>visit the Exhibition to meet your next favourite app and pick up some points</li>
<li>take a seat at a table in the Lounge for a short chat with some friendly folk</li>
<li>join one of the breakout Rooms to chat in-depth with ICB, our sponsors and speakers</li>
<li>take part in the Contests for the chance to win a prize</li>
<li>post on the Event Feed to meet the community and tell us how you're feeling</li>
<li>set up a 1-to-1 video Meeting with another attendee or one of the amazing exhibitors</li>
<li>visit the Agenda page and start to block out your Schedule</li>
<li>oh, and eat!</li>
</ul>

SESSION BREAK FOR SOCIALISING AND LUNCH

FreeAgent Demo

Building a 100-day plan to prepare yourself and your clients for MTD ITSA. A highly practical and illuminating session from the UK's leading expert on Making Tax Digital, Chris Downing, Director of Sage Product Management for Bookkeepers and former practising accountant.

Chris Downing

Preparing for MTD ITSA

Join Jacquie Mount CFICB for an interactive session. Jacquie will provide an update on the changes that are required for the payment of tax for businesses who run an accounting year that does not coincide with the tax year.&nbsp;
These changes are required to be made before the start of April 2024 which is when MTD for ITSA commences.

Jacquie Mount

MTD - Change of basis

Don't rush off. After a busy day put your mingle where it matters. We'll be in the in the lounge with a warm welcome.

Agenda

Speakers15 Speakers

ICB Team

Garry Carter

Della Hudson

Lucy Brown

Mike Jardine

Jacquie Mount

David Ralph

Paul Slevin

Caryl Gibson

Michael Johnson

Nicola Payne

Chris Downing

Keith Elliott

Maria Jeffers

Ami Copeland

Booth4 Booth

Sage

ICB

AutoEntry

FreeAgent

Agenda

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ICB Team

Garry Carter

Della Hudson

Lucy Brown

Mike Jardine

Jacquie Mount

David Ralph

Paul Slevin

Caryl Gibson

Michael Johnson

Nicola Payne

Chris Downing

Keith Elliott

Maria Jeffers

Ami Copeland

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Sage

ICB

AutoEntry

FreeAgent

Speakers15 Speakers

Booth4 Booth