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View ICAEW Academy's range of CPD virtual classrooms.

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Welcome to ICAEW Academy Virtual Classrooms 2025
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CPD Virtual Classrooms

Summer sale now on! Save 15% on virtual classrooms with code SUMMER25.*

Virtual expert-led training offers an engaging and effective way to learn. Replicate all the benefits of an in-person classroom experience without the expense and time-commitment of travelling to a physical location.

This year's CPD programme consists of more than 100 engaging virtual classrooms, developed for finance professionals by industry-leading subject matter experts. Small group sizes allow a high level of interaction and support.

Virtual classrooms offer opportunities to:

ask questions and receive immediate feedback.
interact with peers.
have content tailored in the moment to meet your specific needs.
practical learning you can implement right away.

Browse the 'Courses by month' tab to browse our 2025 virtual classrooms.

*Discount applies to in-person and virtual classrooms only. Excludes Essentials CPD courses, learning bundles, and any courses (virtual or in-person) delivered in partnership with NEDA or FMI. Offer ends 31 July 2025.

Please see our available courses, by month in the tables below.

Click on any of the dates within the table to be directed to the booking page.

Alternatively, you can view the full programme in PDF format by clicking here.

July

Title	Topic	Date	Description
Capital maintenance - company law and accounting	Corporate reporting	17 July	Gain a clear, practical understanding of the legal and accounting principles governing company equity. Through real-world examples, learn to distinguish equity from liabilities, manage distributable reserves, navigate share buybacks, capital reductions, and more.

September

Title	Topic	Date	Description
Influencing the strategic planning process	Strategy & risk	4 & 5 September	Step beyond the numbers and secure your seat at the strategic decision-making table. This course empowers senior finance professionals to influence and shape organisational strategy using proven models and practical tools. Learn how to make real business impact by contributing meaningfully to your company’s future direction.
Data visualisation - influential analysis	Data & technology	9 & 10 September	Learn how to communicate insights with clarity and influence through powerful data visualisation. This course goes beyond tools to focus on design principles, storytelling techniques and critical thinking, helping you present data that informs decisions and drives action.
Finance business partnering	Communication	9 September - 21 October	In an AI-driven world, strong relationships and valuable commercial insight set you apart. Enhance your finance business partnering skills to turn data into direction, build influence, and deliver real impact. Understand the skills required to be a great business partner and how to apply them.
Group accounting - applying the basic principles	Corporate reporting	11 September	Consolidation can quickly become complex. This course breaks group accounting down into clear, manageable steps. You'll learn how to identify which entities to consolidate and apply IFRS principles, with practical examples.
ESG – how should the financial statements reflect sustainability	Corporate reporting	15 & 24 September	Explore how ESG and sustainability should be reflected in financial statements and annual reports. This session covers legal requirements, ISSB and TCFD standards, and practical implications for accounting and business decisions.
Excel FP & A – system data and automating month-end reporting	Data & technology	16 & 17 September	Transform your Excel skills for faster, smarter financial reporting. Learn how to use data from accounting systems to build streamlined monthly reports and dynamic, insightful management dashboards. Ideal for finance professionals looking to automate FP&A workflows using Excel best practices. Intermediate Excel knowledge required.
Practical business valuation	Corporate finance	16, 17, 23 & 24 September	The context behind a business valuation shapes the most appropriate approach or model to use. Through hands-on Excel case studies, you’ll explore how client needs, deal specifics, and regulatory requirements impact valuations, gaining expert insights in real time.
Advising on a business disposal	Corporate finance	18 & 19 September	Gain a clear understanding of the entire business disposal process and learn how to confidently guide clients. Explore a range of disposal scenarios and gain practical insights to identify key value drivers, prepare essential documentation, and much more.
NED training & certification programme	Corporate governance	23 September	Gain a practical introduction to the NED role. Ideal for current and aspiring non-executive directors, this programme, delivered in partnership with NEDA, covers responsibilities, board dynamics, and corporate governance.
IFRS refresher	Corporate reporting	25 & 26 September	Rebuild your confidence in IFRS with this practical, high-level refresher for finance professionals returning to IFRS reporting or looking to consolidate their foundational knowledge. This course revisits core standards such as IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IFRS 9, along with key IAS topics.
Bring the numbers to life with commercial insight	Communication	25 & 26 September	Bridge the gap between data and strategic decision making, by delivering genuine insights through your reports and presentations. Learn to tell the story behind the numbers and drive impactful business decisions.
Understand your impact - a workshop for women	Leadership	25 & 26 September	How are you currently creating impact? This workshop for women begins by identifying your unique strengths, then guides you to develop a best-practice action plan to apply directly in your role. Enhance your personal profile, strengthen your voice, and drive positive outcomes with confidence and authority.
Business acquisition and due diligence	Corporate finance	29 & 30 September	Equip yourself with the skills to provide value-creating advice at all stages of a business acquisition. Learn to assess deal pricing, address key negotiation issues, and navigate the complexities of share purchase agreements and completion mechanisms.

October

Title	Topic	Date	Description
IFRS update	Corporate reporting	1 October	Stay ahead with the latest IFRS developments. This course covers new and revised standards effective from 2024 onwards, including IFRS 18 and IFRS 19. Designed for finance professionals across all sectors, it also addresses the impact of economic uncertainty and climate change on financial reporting.
Advanced valuation techniques	Corporate finance	2 & 3 October	Tackle the complexities of valuing SMEs and owner-managed businesses. Deepen your understanding of the relationship between cash flows, risk, and financing, equipping you to deliver precise, insightful valuations.
UK GAAP update	Corporate reporting	3 October	Discover the key updates to FRS 102 coming into effect in 2026. This virtual course breaks down the main changes, transitional arrangements, and their practical implications, helping finance professionals stay prepared for the future of UK GAAP.
Confidence with impairments	Corporate reporting	6 October	In today’s uncertain economic and political climate, impairment testing has become more complex and critical. This course offers a practical overview of accounting for impairments under IAS 36 and FRS 102, helping you confidently apply judgement, recognise losses, reverse impairments, and meet disclosure requirements.
FRS 102 refresher	Corporate reporting	6 & 7 October	Gain a clear, practical overview of FRS 102, covering key reporting areas including revenue, leases, financial instruments, and consolidations. Ideal for finance professionals looking to stay up to date and confident in applying UK GAAP across all sectors.
Private equity decoded	Corporate finance	6, 7, 8 & 9 October	Break down complex concepts, jargon, and deal structures to gain a clear understanding of private equity. This course will cover how deals are made, valued, structured, exited, and more.
Excel for business	Data & technology	7 & 8 October	Get more from Excel in your day-to-day work and work smarter, not harder. This course helps finance professionals unlock Excel’s full potential for business analysis, reporting, and collaboration. Explore essential tools, shortcuts, and modern features like Power Query, AI insights, and automation (without VBA).
Audit committee training & update	Corporate governance	9 October	Ideal for Audit Committee members and Chairs, this course strengthens your oversight skills across risk, controls, investigations, and audit. Stay up to date with practical insights and evolving governance expectations.
Become a resilient leader	Leadership	9 & 23 October	Develop the leadership skills and resilience needed to thrive in today’s unpredictable environment. Combining practical techniques, leadership theory, and peer learning to help you adapt your style, sustain your strength, and build resilience within your team. Learn to lead confidently through change and challenge.
The key differences between FRS & IFRS	Corporate reporting	10 October	Learn the most important differences in the accounting policies across key areas like revenue, leases, PPE, and deferred tax. Ideal for professionals working with both frameworks or considering a transition between them.
Finance for non-finance directors	Corporate governance	13 & 14 October	Directors need confidence interpreting finances for board-level scrutiny. This interactive course draws on attendees’ experiences, case studies, and real-world examples to give non-finance board members the conviction to read financial statements, challenge figures, and apply insights to board-level decisions.
Communicating to influence	Communication	14 & 15 October	Learn how to adapt your communication style to different contexts and improve your ability to engage and persuade, whether leading meetings or navigating difficult conversations.
Ransomware readiness	Data & technology	15 October	Ransomware attacks are inevitable. Prepare your organisation with expert strategies to improve resilience, spot threats early, and respond effectively. Build an action plan and learn to promote a strong security culture to protect your business and gain a competitive edge.
IFRS 9 demystifying hedge accounting	Corporate reporting	16 & 17 October	Break down the complexities of hedge accounting and learn when and how to apply it. Ideal for finance professionals in non-financial institutions who want to better understand both the technical and commercial impact of hedging under IFRS.
Introduction to the Charities SORP (FRS 102)	Corporate reporting	20 & 21 October	New to charity finance or need a refresher? This course breaks down the essentials of the Charities SORP (FRS 102), including reporting requirements, fund accounting, and the structure of financial statements. You will also get a forward look at upcoming changes, so you can start preparing now.
Develop and sustain a high-performance finance team	Leadership	21 & 22 October	Equip yourself with the people management skills to build and lead a high-performing finance team. Cover everything from setting aligned objectives and motivating staff to handling challenging conversations with confidence. Learn practical techniques to inspire your team, boost performance, and drive business success.
Understanding commercial contracts, key contract terms, and contract risk management	Strategy & risk	22, 23 & 24 October	Demystify contract law, learn to read and draft key clauses, and manage contract risk. This unique blend of legal expertise and commercial focus empowers you to confidently navigate and influence contracts that protect your organisation’s interests.
Risk management for finance professionals	Strategy & risk	23 October	Gain practical insights into risk management, tailored for senior finance professionals. This course equips you to support and influence board-level risk strategies with confidence, blending expert guidance and real-world case studies. Stand out by building a proactive risk culture that drives smarter decision-making across your organisation.
Month-end in Power BI	Strategy & risk	24 October & 21 November	Designed specifically to revolutionise the month-end close process, learn how to build real-time, interactive financial reports using Power BI. This course emphasises automating reporting to boost accuracy and efficiency while delivering deeper insights. Ideal for those looking to streamline tasks, reduce errors, and empower business partners with actionable data.

November

Title	Topic	Date	Description
UK Takeover Regulation: Principles, Process & Takeover Code	Corporate finance	3 November	This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the UK Takeover Code, guiding you through the key principles, regulatory requirements, and the intricacies of the takeover process. Learn how to apply best practices to ensure compliance and navigate the complexities of public company acquisitions effectively.
Accounting for business combinations & goodwill	Corporate reporting	5 November	Learn how to account for mergers and acquisitions with confidence. This focused course walks you through the principles of business combination accounting under IFRS and FRS 102, and their application. Perfect for finance professionals looking to refresh or deepen their knowledge in this complex area.
Finance business partnering	Communication	5 November - 17 December	In an AI-driven world, strong relationships and valuable commercial insight set you apart. Enhance your finance business partnering skills to turn data into direction, build influence, and deliver real impact. Understand the skills required to be a great business partner and how to apply them.
Measuring ROI on commercial activity	Strategy & risk	6 & 7 November	Learn to measure and influence commercial ROI using practical, proven tools and techniques. This course empowers finance professionals to drive real business impact by partnering confidently with commercial teams. Gain the commercial acumen to turn financial insights into smarter, profit-focused decisions.
FRS 102 refresher	Corporate reporting	7 & 10 November	Gain a clear, practical overview of FRS 102, covering key reporting areas including revenue, leases, financial instruments, and consolidations. Ideal for finance professionals looking to stay up to date and confident in applying UK GAAP across all sectors.
Harnessing the power of Power Pivot	Data & technology	10 & 11 November	Advance your data modelling and reporting skills with Power Pivot and Power BI. This course shows you how to integrate multiple data sources, create custom calculations with DAX, and build interactive dashboards that deliver deeper business insights. Perfect for finance professionals and analysts keen to use powerful tools for dynamic, scalable reporting and strategic decision-making.
Capital maintenance - company law and accounting	Corporate reporting	12 November	Gain a clear, practical understanding of the legal and accounting principles governing company equity. Through real-world examples, learn to distinguish equity from liabilities, manage distributable reserves, navigate share buybacks, capital reductions, and more.
Finance for non-finance managers	Corporate reporting	13 & 14 November	Managers need practical confidence for everyday finance conversations. This interactive course breaks down financial jargon and fundamentals, helping you understand key financial statements, concepts, and performance measures. Build confidence to engage effectively with your finance team and contribute to business success.
Innovating Finance with AI: A guide to digital technologies and their impact	Data & technology	17 November	Discover how AI, automation, and analytics are reshaping finance and how to apply them in your own work. This course helps you turn awareness into action, equipping you to drive innovation, influence change, and champion digital transformation in your organisation.
Power Query: streamline the automation of key business reports	Data & technology	17 & 18 November	Automate time-consuming tasks and transform complex data into clean, actionable insights in seconds. Learn how to connect, shape, and prepare data using Excel’s Power Query tools, freeing up more time for analysis and decision-making. Ideal for finance professionals and analysts looking to boost efficiency and reduce reporting errors.
Business acquisition and due diligence	Corporate finance	18 & 19 November	Equip yourself with the skills to provide value-creating advice at all stages of a business acquisition. Learn to assess deal pricing, address key negotiation issues, and navigate the complexities of share purchase agreements and completion mechanisms.
Corporate Governance for Finance Professionals	Corporate governance	20 November	Ideal for finance teams seeking to enhance board-level impact, this course explores UK corporate governance principles and practical application. Learn about board structures and strategy development, governance frameworks, risk and control, plus emerging issues like ESG, diversity, and evolving governance expectations, all through real-world case studies and expert guidance.
Excel modelling – investment appraisal, valuation and business cases	Data & technology	20 & 21 November	Learn how to make high-impact investment decisions by building flexible, assumption-driven financial models to evaluate business cases and appraise investments. This course focuses on using Excel to forecast key drivers like revenues, costs, and working capital, create dynamic scenario sheets, and apply core valuation techniques
Group accounting - applying the basic principles	Corporate reporting	21 November	Consolidation can quickly become complex. This course breaks group accounting down into clear, manageable steps. You'll learn how to identify which entities to consolidate and apply IFRS principles, with practical examples.
NED training & certification programme	Corporate governance	25 November	Gain a practical introduction to the NED role. Ideal for current and aspiring non-executive directors, this programme, delivered in partnership with NEDA, covers responsibilities, board dynamics, and corporate governance.
Understand your impact - a workshop for women	Leadership	26 & 27 November	How are you currently creating impact? This workshop for women begins by identifying your unique strengths, then guides you to develop a best-practice action plan to apply directly in your role. Enhance your personal profile, strengthen your voice, and drive positive outcomes with confidence and authority.
Bring the numbers to life with commercial insight	Communication	27 & 28 November	Bridge the gap between data and strategic decision making, by delivering genuine insights through your reports and presentations. Learn to tell the story behind the numbers and drive impactful business decisions.

December

Title	Topic	Date	Description
Understanding and preparing for FRS 102	Corporate reporting	1 December	With significant updates coming into effect for accounting periods starting 1 January 2026, this course guides you through key changes to FRS 102. Learn how to navigate new revenue and lease accounting requirements, explore transition options, and gain actionable tips to apply the revised standard and ensure a smooth implementation.
Practical business valuation	Corporate finance	2, 3, 9 & 10 December	The context behind a business valuation shapes the most appropriate approach or model to use. Through hands-on Excel case studies, you’ll explore how client needs, deal specifics, and regulatory requirements impact valuations, gaining expert insights in real time.
Introduction to the Charities SORP (FRS 102)	Corporate reporting	4 & 5 December	New to charity finance or need a refresher? This course breaks down the essentials of the Charities SORP (FRS 102), including reporting requirements, fund accounting, and the structure of financial statements. You will also get a forward look at upcoming changes, so you can start preparing now.
Group accounting - applying the main principles in more complex group relationships	Corporate reporting	5 December	Take your consolidation skills to the next level. Designed for those already familiar with the basics, it explores more complex group scenarios, including foreign subsidiaries, indirect holdings, and changes in ownership, using practical examples and IFRS guidance to deepen your understanding.
Excel for business	Data & technology	8 & 9 December	Get more from Excel in your day-to-day work and work smarter, not harder. This course helps finance professionals unlock Excel’s full potential for business analysis, reporting, and collaboration. Explore essential tools, shortcuts, and modern features like Power Query, AI insights, and automation (without VBA).
Become a resilient leader	Leadership	9 & 16 December	Develop the leadership skills and resilience needed to thrive in today’s unpredictable environment. Combining practical techniques, leadership theory, and peer learning to help you adapt your style, sustain your strength, and build resilience within your team. Learn to lead confidently through change and challenge.
UK GAAP update	Corporate reporting	10 December	Discover the key updates to FRS 102 coming into effect in 2026. This virtual course breaks down the main changes, transitional arrangements, and their practical implications, helping finance professionals stay prepared for the future of UK GAAP.
IFRS update	Corporate reporting	11 December	Stay ahead with the latest IFRS developments. This course covers new and revised standards effective from 2024 onwards, including IFRS 18 and IFRS 19. Designed for finance professionals across all sectors, it also addresses the impact of economic uncertainty and climate change on financial reporting.

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