CIMA and CPA.com Deliver Future-Focused Insights to Accountex London and the FD Show 

Artificial intelligence and the transformation of accounting and finance practice areas shape discussions 

Accountex and the FD Show are delighted to announce that thought leaders from CPA.com and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) are participating in this year’s Accountex and the FD Show, taking place at Excel London on the 13-14 May 2026. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with the profession’s most forward-thinking organisations, gaining access to expert insights, strategies and resources that are helping firms of all sizes evolve, innovate and stay ahead of a rapidly changing business landscape. Together, CIMA and CPA.com, an affiliate of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), bring an exceptional depth of knowledge and experience to this year’s shows, offering attendees a rare opportunity to engage with organisations that are actively shaping the profession. 

“We’re really excited to be working with CIMA and CPA.com! These are the organisations driving real change across accounting and finance, and we can’t wait to welcome them. We know our visitors will leave those conversations with plenty of insight,” said Accountex Portfolio Director Caroline Hobden. 

CIMA – Stand 340, The FD Show 

Founded in 1919, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA®) is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. Its members and candidates operate in more than 150 countries and territories, working at the heart of business – in industry, commerce, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. At the FD Show, CIMA will be on hand to share their expertise and insight with finance professionals navigating a rapidly evolving landscape. 

CPA.com – Stand 360, Accountex 

CPA.com is the trusted partner in accounting and finance transformation, enabling firms and finance teams to evolve and innovate across audit, tax and advisory services. It delivers leading-edge strategies, resources and technologies to help firms and finance teams of all sizes stay ahead of a rapidly changing marketplace, deliver more value to clients, and position for long-term success. CPA.com is an affiliate of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).  

Education sessions 

Erik Asgeirsson, president and CEO of CPA.com will be taking to the Accountex stage to deliver his highly anticipated session: AI, Tech and Transformation of the Practice Areas. AI is not just changing the profession – it is redefining it. As firms move beyond automation to intelligence-driven operations, new opportunities are emerging to elevate client service, expand advisory capabilities and reimagine how work gets done. Drawing on insights from U.S. accounting firms, Erik will be sharing how leading firms are harnessing AI and innovative business strategies to drive transformation, unlock growth and build future-ready practices in an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment. 

Next door at the FD Show, Ash Noah, CPA, FCMA, CGMA, Managing Director at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, will be delivering the seminar: The Future of Finance is Human: Human-Led, AI-Enabled. The future finance function will be human-led and AI-enabled – guiding businesses and governing intelligent systems.
As AI becomes embedded across enterprises, finance leaders must strengthen Business Guidance, supporting strategic decision-making and enterprise value creation, while enabling Business Governance, ensuring the integrity, accountability, and transparency of AI-enabled decision systems. Ash will explore how these two pillars evolve in the AI-enabled enterprise and the capability shifts finance professionals must make to remain effective and relevant in the future. 

Ash will also be hosting: A Fireside Chat – The CFO Mandate of the Frontier Firm. Drawing on real-world experience, this fireside conversation explores how the CFO’s role is evolving in organisations operating at the frontier of AI-enabled enterprise. As intelligent systems become embedded across marketing, sales, and operational decision-making, finance is playing a central role in shaping how resources are allocated, how performance is measured, and how value is created. 

Accountex London and the FD Show are taking place at Excel on the 13-14 May 2026. You can register for your free ticket here.

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