Finance Directors Hub
Welcome to our FD Hub, your central resource for staying ahead in a fast-changing financial and regulatory landscape.
Your central hub for Finance Director updates and resources
Welcome to our FD Hub, your central resource for staying ahead in a fast-changing financial and regulatory landscape.
Designed specifically for Finance Directors and CFOs, the hub brings together expertly crafted insights on the issues that matter most, from technical updates and tax developments to reporting standards, governance and compliance updates.
You can explore our comprehensive library of past Finance Director Update Courses, access supporting materials, and download key documentation and guidance designed to keep your technical knowledge up to date and help you make informed decisions.
We’ve even included useful links to all of the key websites, including the FRC, HMRC, ICAEW, CIPP, ACCA and AAT - to name a few acronyms!
Use the hub to catch up on the latest insights, revisit past sessions and ensure you remain fully equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities facing today’s finance leaders.
FD Update Courses
Explore our archive of Finance Director Update Courses from 2023 onwards. Each course is available on-demand, by session, allowing you to revisit the full agenda or dip into the topics most relevant to you: from financial reporting and tax to audit, employment law and beyond.
Watch 2025's sessions on demand:
Our November 2025 Finance Directors Update Course is now available to watch on demand.
Our September 2025 Finance Directors Update Course is now available to watch on demand.
Introduction - Chris Danes, Chairperson
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Economic update - Professor Joe Nellis, Economic Adviser
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Corporate & International Tax - Beverley Scott, Tax Partner & Jonathan Dowding, International Tax Director
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VAT, Customs & Tariffs - Alison Horner, VAT Partner & Andrew Thurston, Customs Duty & Indirect Tax Consultant
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Employment Tax update - Richard Maitland, Employment Tax Partner
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Global Mobility - James Smith, Global Mobility Partner
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Audit, Accounts and Financial Reporting Standards update - Neil Parsons, Financial Reporting Director & Bronwen de Abreu, Audit Data & Analytics Director
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Full panel
Full detailsOur February 2025 Finance Directors Update Course is now available to watch on demand.
Introduction - Chris Danes, Chairperson
Chris sets out details of the full course, as well as his insights into the current business and economic environment.
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Employment Tax- Richard Maitland, Employment Tax Partner
Richard provides a roundup on key employment tax developments, focused on tax and payroll compliance.
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Corporate Tax - Beverley Scott, Tax Partner
Beverley's session provides a summary of the key announcements from the Autumn Statement.
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International Tax - Jonathan Dowding, Tax Director
Jonathan sets out international tax considerations, focussed on recent developments on global and domestic tax and tariff announcements.
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Transfer Pricing - Chris Liu, Partner
Chris set out Transfer Pricing rules, methodologies and international tax considerations for inter-company transactions.
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VAT & Tax Governance - Robin Prince, VAT & Indirect Tax Partner
Robin covers VAT and Tax Governance matters, including HMRC guidelines for VAT compliance and the control environment.
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Research & Development (R&D) - Jay Desai, Senior R&D Tax Manager
Jay provides a summary of recent first tier tribunal decisions on R&D compliance.
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Audit, Accounts and Financial Standards - Neil Parsons, Financial Reporting Director
Neil provides an update on changes to company law affecting financial reporting.
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Q&A
Questions & answers, along with full panel discussion
Full detailsWatch 2024's sessions on demand:
Our September 2024 Finance Directors Update Course is available to watch on demand.
Introduction - Chris Danes, Chairperson
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Employment Tax – Richard Maitland, Employment Tax Partner
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Corporate Tax – Beverly Scott, Corporate Tax Partner
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International Tax – Jonathan Dowding, Tax Director
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VAT & Tax Governance – Robin Prince, VAT & Indirect Tax Partner
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Audit, Accounts and Financial Standards – Carlison Morris, Financial Reporting Partner
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Research & Development (R&D) – Kanika Mishra Pathak, R&D Tax Director
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Accounting and ESG – Mark Lumsdon-Taylor, Partner & Head of Sustainability ESG, and Tim Dee-McCullough, Sustainability & ESG Technical Director
Full detailsOur February 2024 Finance Directors Update Course is available to watch on demand.
Introduction - Chris Danes, Chairperson
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Employment Tax - Richard Maitland, Employment Tax Partner
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Corporate Tax - Beverley Scott, Tax Partner
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International Tax - Chris Liu, International Tax Partner & Jonathan Dowding, Tax Director
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VAT - Alison Horner & Robin Prince, VAT & Indirect Tax Partners
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Audit, Accounts and Financial Standards - Neil Parsons, Financial Reporting Director
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Interaction of ESG matters on reporting requirements - Tim Dee-McCullough, Sustainability & ESG Technical Director
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Research & Development (R&D) - Jay Bhatti, Senior R&D Tax Manager
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Q&A - Full Panel discussion
Full detailsWatch 2023's sessions on demand:
Our September 2023 Finance Directors Update Course is now available to watch on demand.
Introduction - Bob Trunchion, Chairperson
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VAT - Jonathan Main, VAT Partner
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Tax - Beverley Scott, Tax Partner
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Audit, Accounts and Financial Standards - Carlison Morris, Partner - Financial Services Assurance
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ESG Audit considerations - Mark Lumsdon-Taylor, Partner & ESG Specialist
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Q&A - Full Panel discussion
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Technical Updates
External Standards & Guidance
This section brings together key externally published resources from authoritative bodies such as HMRC, OECD, IFRS and others. It provides Finance Directors with direct access to official manuals, technical frameworks, and global standards that inform tax, accounting, and financial reporting practices. These materials are curated to support compliance, strategic decision-making, and staying aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.
Pillar Two Guidance for international businesses
HMRC Guidance
This manual covers Multinational Top-up Tax (MTT) and Domestic Top-up Tax (DTT). MTT is the UK's implementation of the Income Inclusion Rule and Undertaxed Profits Rule. These are widely known as the GloBE rules, as set out in the OECD's Pillar Two Model Rules. DTT is the UK's implementation of a Qualifying Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT), which applies the Pillar Two rules to UK entities.
OECD Guidance
The GloBE Rules provide for a co-ordinated system of taxation that imposes a top-up tax on profits arising in a jurisdiction whenever the effective tax rate, determined on a jurisdictional basis, is below the minimum rate. This publication delineates the scope and sets out the operative provisions and definitions of the GloBE Rules. These rules are intended to be implemented as part of a common approach and to be brought into domestic legislation as from 2022.
Useful links
Financial Reporting Council (FRC)
The UK’s regulator for auditors, accountants, and actuaries, promoting transparency and integrity in business through high-quality corporate governance and reporting. Financial Reporting Council
IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
A set of global accounting standards developed by the IFRS Foundation and the IASB to bring consistency, transparency, and comparability to financial statements worldwide. IFRS
ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
A professional membership organisation supporting chartered accountants through education, training, and advocacy, with a focus on ethics and excellence in accountancy. ICAEW
ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland)
A global professional membership organisation and business network for Chartered Accountants, offering training, support, and thought leadership. ICAS
HMRC (His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs)
The UK’s tax, payments and customs authority. HMRC
Companies House
The UK’s official registrar of companies, responsible for incorporating and dissolving companies, and maintaining public records of corporate information. Companies House
Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
The UK’s leading professional body for payroll, pensions, and reward professionals, offering training, qualifications, and policy guidance. Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals
ACCA
The global body for professional accountants. ACCA
