Resources for accountants and bookkeepers

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Guides and tools for you and your clients

A collection of articles and tools to help keep you and your clients informed and up to date.

Webinar recordings and videos

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Self Assessment simplified: prep early, stress less

Self Assessment season might seem far away, but it’s never too early to start preparing! Watch this CPD-accredited webinar, led by Gem Malek from FreeAgent.

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Growth masterclass: how to find, keep and grow small business clients

Watch this CPD-accredited webinar to dive into how to really get to know your clients, pick the right communication tools and personalise your marketing to make a big impact.

How to build the right tech stack to maximise practice success

Watch this CPD-accredited webinar to learn how to choose the right digital tools for your practice, no matter its size.

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FreeAgent fundamentals for accountants and bookkeepers

In this video, FreeAgent’s Kris Sawford, Sammie Hussain and Eoin McNamara present an overview of FreeAgent accounting software.

Going green: sustainability strategies for accountants and bookkeepers

Watch this CPD-accredited webinar to explore how practices can unlock the benefits of sustainable accounting.

New tax year: how to build a powerful digital toolkit

In this video, FreeAgent's Dave Norwell is joined by Zoe Simmons (Kernow Accountancy) and Chris Roxburgh (Mettle) to discuss how digital tools can help you achieve your practice goals.

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New tax year resolutions: nailing your practice strategy

In this video, Tony Stevenson is joined by Will Farnell (Farnell Clarke) and Nick-Heawood Ferriter (Wright Vigar) to discuss tips for developing your practice strategy for 2024.

How accountants and bookkeepers can leverage AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in the accounting industry. Watch this webinar to learn how to harness AI benefits for your practice and tackle AI security risks.

The future of accountancy: trends for 2024

FreeAgent's Tony Stevenson and a panel of experts discuss the biggest lessons from 2023 and the top accounting trends to look forward to in 2024.

Self Assessment: tech strategies for hassle-free filing

Watch this CPD-accredited webinar to prepare your practice and clients for Self Assessment. You'll discover the best digital tools and how to use automation to gather key information from clients.

How FreeAgent’s Syft integration can help uncover valuable client insights

Discover how practices can use FreeAgent's integration with Syft to create reports and uncover insights about their clients.

Self Assessment: finding the right pricing strategy

Watch this CPD-accredited webinar to discover how practices can manage pricing for Self Assessment and beyond, hosted by FreeAgent's Gem Malek.

Self Assessment: how to get ahead of the game

It’s never too early to think about Self Assessment! If you’d like to sail smoothly through the busiest period of the year, watch this CPD-accredited webinar, hosted by Tony Stevenson FCA.

Beyond the buzz: how accountants and bookkeepers can leverage AI

Watch this CPD-accredited webinar to discover what developments in artificial intelligence (AI) mean for the accounting industry and how to harness the benefits for your practice.

Expert panel: the fruitful future of bookkeeping

FreeAgent’s Gem Malek hosted speakers from the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, The 6 Figure Bookkeeper and Wild Bookkeeping for a discussion on industry trends, evolving ways of working and the impact of technology.

The key ingredients for a healthy onboarding process

Rob Gardiner from FreeAgent was joined by Jo Wood from The 6 Figure Bookkeeper to discuss the importance of a smooth onboarding process and how to get your clients off to a great start.

Prepare your bookkeeping practice to flourish

Tony Stevenson was joined by Penelope Allard (Wild Bookkeeping) and Mark Farrington (Spiral Bookkeeping) to share how to sow the seeds for future success and grow your practice.

Squeeze the most out of your practice processes

If you’d like to improve efficiency for both you and your clients, then hear Tony Stevenson (FreeAgent), Christine Aplin (Caplin Bookkeeping) and Linda Owen (LMO Bookkeeping) discuss how to get the most out of your practice processes.

Boosting immunity to the cost of living crisis

In this CPD-accredited session, our expert bookkeeping panel discuss tips for making your practice as resilient as possible in the face of rising costs and high inflation.

How to help your clients embrace digitalisation

Technology has changed the accounting industry, but are your smaller clients along for the ride? Watch this CPD-accredited webinar for practical tips on how practices have helped smaller clients embrace digitalisation.

How to support your clients through the cost of living crisis

With clients facing rising energy costs and high inflation, your support is more important than ever. Watch this webinar recording to discover tips to lighten the load for your clients.

New tax year: spring clean your practice processes

From onboarding to pricing, watch this CPD-accredited webinar recording to help you prepare for the year ahead and improve efficiency for both you and your clients.

MTD for ITSA delay: keep your clients on the digital path

Feeling unsure about your next steps following the delay to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA)? Watch this webinar recording for practical tips on how to keep your clients on the digital path and adapt your practice's strategy.

The future of accountancy: trends to watch out for in 2023

FreeAgent's Tony Stevenson and a panel of experts discuss the biggest lessons from 2022 and the top accounting trends to look forward to in 2023.

Self Assessment 2023 and beyond: how to set your practice up for success

Watch this CPD-accredited webinar in which our panelists share the valuable lessons they've learned when it comes to nailing Self Assessment season.

MTD for ITSA: how to support your smallest clients

FreeAgent’s Ruth Mutasa, Chris Roxburgh (Mettle), Ryan Millward (Millward, May & Co) and Stewart Smith (NatWest Business) discuss how to support your smallest clients ahead of MTD for ITSA.

Growth masterclass: how to scale your practice for MTD

Small business owners are facing a cost of living crisis, coupled with the impending introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA). In this webinar recording, our expert panel discuss how these challenges present a growth opportunity for practices.

Panel: what does the future hold for bookkeepers?

FreeAgent’s Head of Partner Sales, Kevin Lord, is joined by Ami Copeland (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers), Joanne Birtwistle (AccountingWEB) and Zoe Whitman FCCA (The 6 Figure Bookkeeper) for an insightful discussion on the future of the industry and the opportunities for bookkeepers.

Kick-start your own bookkeeping business

Watch Chiara Rizzo from FreeAgent, Ami Copeland from the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Linda Owen MICB of LMO Bookkeeping and hear their top tips for starting a bookkeeping practice.

The key ingredients for practice growth

Watch FreeAgent’s Gem Malek along with Jo Wood FICB PM Dip and Zoe Whitman FCCA from The 6 Figure Bookkeeper to learn how to scale up and drive the growth of your practice.

Freshen up your practice processes

When is the right time to implement or review processes for your bookkeeping practice? FreeAgent’s host Tony Stevenson is joined by Dext’s Katie Hoare, AccountancyManager’s Jonathan Stobart, Satago’s Leigh Stallard and Safe Hands Bookkeeping's Jason Dalton, who share their top tips for revitalising your practice systems.

Boost your self-worth and shake up your pricing

Are you charging enough? Watch Ruth Mutasa, Senior Account Manager at FreeAgent, and Christine Aplin C.MICB PM.Dip of Caplin Bookkeeping to discover how to value your services as a bookkeeper and demonstrate this to clients.

Show your clients the ropes: getting started with digital record keeping

This recording featuring FreeAgent’s Kris Sawford gives you all the gear you need to get your clients ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD).

Campfire chat: communicating with clients about MTD

In this webinar recording, we chat to David Ross from FairBalance Accounting about how to communicate with your clients about Making Tax Digital (MTD).

How to spring-clean your practice processes for the new tax year

The new tax year is the perfect time to polish your practice processes. Ruth Mutasa and Anna Nikolovska explore how you can make your practice more efficient for the year ahead.

How to win back time with the FreeAgent mobile app

With Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) soon requiring self-employed business owners and landlords to keep digital business records, it’s a great time to introduce these clients to the FreeAgent mobile app.

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