ICAEW East of England: Digital and AI insight group | 2026

ICAEW East of England: Digital and AI insight group | 2026

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Virtual
East England
East England Region
Feb
4
Wed
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Dec
4
Fri
12:00
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PM
13:00GMT
Schedule Description: This digital accounting insight group explores the transformative impact of digital technology on accounting practices. Discover how advancements—from
CPD hours: 1 hr
Zoom Passcode: [email protected]

Description

This digital accounting insight group explores the transformative impact of digital technology on accounting practices. Discover how advancements—from new MS Office tools and cloud-based accounting software to cybersecurity measures—are reshaping the profession. Gain key insights into how accountants can adapt and leverage these emerging technologies to thrive in today's dynamic business environment.

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ICAEW East of England: Digital and AI insight group | Practice focused session | 4 December 2026

ICAEW East of England: Digital and AI insight group | Practice focused session | 4 December 2026

No Charge
Available
Virtual
East England
East England Region
Dec
4
Fri
12:00
-
13:00 GMT
Schedule Type Title: Weekdays
Schedule Description: This digital accounting insight group explores the transformative impact of digital technology on accounting practices. Discover how advancements—from
Sessions: 1
Session Hours: 1.00
CPD hours: 1 hr
Zoom Passcode: [email protected]
Virtual
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Description

This digital accounting insight group explores the transformative impact of digital technology on accounting practices. Discover how advancements—from new MS Office tools and cloud-based accounting software to cybersecurity measures—are reshaping the profession. Gain key insights into how accountants can adapt and leverage these emerging technologies to thrive in today's dynamic business environment.

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04/12/2026 | 12:00 - 13:00 Virtual

Event Information | Practice focused session

The group provides an informal and essential forum for ICAEW members to explore the current, emerging, and future technologies impacting the accounting profession.

Group focus | Practical and forward-looking

The group addresses practical issues ranging from everyday tool usage to discussions on leading-edge automations and innovations. We aim to help accountants adapt and leverage emerging technologies to stay ahead in today's dynamic business environment.

Additionally, as innovations like generative language models rapidly develop, we aim to demystify AI and similar tools through grounded, judgment-free debate. We welcome perspectives on how emerging assistive technologies could augment accounting roles in the future.

Potential topics of discussion

  • Impact of generative AI on fraud risk and how controls need to adapt
  • IT resilience and cybersecurity
  • Making improvements in efficiency or service delivery using technology tools (AI-powered or otherwise)
  • AI and related technologies - ethical data use, transparency, and professional responsibility.
  • Emerging approaches to data and AI policies.
  • AI adoption in accounting firms – should it replace junior roles

 

 

 

 

 

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Event Organiser: Lucy Bailey

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Time Session

12:00

Welcome and introductions

12:10

Roundtable discussion

12:50

Further comments and questions

12:55

Key takeaways

13:00

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Tom Hamilton | Chair

Tom is an Audit Director and Responsible Individual (RI) at PEM in Cambridge, with over a decade of experience advising and auditing businesses across the technology sector and other innovative, high growth industries. Tom works closely with founders, finance leaders, and boards, supporting businesses as they scale, navigate regulatory requirements, and adopt robust governance and reporting practices.

He has a strong interest in digital transformation and the practical application of emerging technologies. Tom is a passionate advocate for innovation at PEM, actively driving the adoption of new technologies - particularly data analytics and AI - to enhance audit quality, improve efficiency, and deliver greater insight for clients.

Tom brings a practice focused perspective, helping members cut through the hype and understand how digital and AI tools can be applied responsibly and effectively in real world accountancy and audit environments. He is committed to fostering informed discussion, sharing practical experiences, and supporting ICAEW members as they adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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