Date: 1 October 2024
Time: 9 AM - 2 PM
Location: Conrad Dublin

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Customer-led Product Innovation: Experience the ultimate accounting tool that is purposely built by accountants for accountants. Discover the complete suite of QuickBooks Online SKUs - from Ledger to Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, and Advanced - to meet the needs of both your low-complexity and larger clients.

Enhanced QuickBooks Experience: Explore the app ecosystem that elevates your accounting processes and streamlines your workflow.

Discover the Future: QuickBooks is at the forefront of cloud innovation. Whether you're already a user, facing the end-of-life of your current accounting solution, or considering a switch, learn how QuickBooks' cloud solutions can revolutionize your accounting practices.

For Small Business Owners: This is a great chance for your accountants to learn about the latest accounting technology and industry news. Make sure they go!

Lunch and networking: Mingle with peers and industry leaders over lunch.

AGENDA

9:00 AM: Arrival and Registration
Kickstart with refreshments and prepare for an enlightening morning

9:30 AM: Welcome and Introduction with Alex Magill, Senior Sales Manager @ Intuit QuickBooks
Learn about Intuit's plans for Ireland, our worldwide customer support, and our new product features.

9:45 AM: Product & App Showcase with Alex Magill, Senior Sales Manager @ Intuit QuickBooks
Learn about the many features of QuickBooks Online Accountant, including managing clients, taxes, and your business. Discover why the automation and customization delivered by QuickBooks Advanced is a game-changer, and get a look at the newly launched QuickBooks Ledger. Celebrate with us as we highlight our 100 app partners. We will show you the tools available to help your business grow, including a first look at e-invoicing solutions.

10:30 AM: Expert Dialogue: Digitisation and Building a Scalable Firm with Clive Hand @ Bluestone Accounting and Kevin Barry @ Barry Accountants
Hear firsthand from digitalisation and accounting experts on practical strategies for sustainable growth and learn to leverage digital tools to enhance your accounting practice's efficiency and scalability, and become invaluable to your clients.

11:15 AM: Coffee & Refreshment Break

11:30 AM: Industry Update: Compliance and Regulatory updates in Ireland and the EU
Hear from our partner Sovos, discussing everything you need to know about compliance and regulatory updates across Ireland, the UK and EU. 

12:15 PM: Event wrap-up and Lunch
Network with peers and conclude the event with lunch. 

Alex Magill
Senior Sales Manager @ Intuit QuickBooks

Alex Magill leads Accountant Sales teams for international markets within Intuit's Rest of World portfolio. Alex started his career as a business owner, understanding first-hand the deep need to modernize Accounting practices in the workplace. He went on to lead Sales teams for QuickBooks UK during one the most significant regulatory shifts in tax history - Making Tax Digital. Alex is now accelerating adoption in countries across Europe, Africa and Latin America who are undergoing rapid growth and transformational change. Throughout this journey, he has overseen the change management of over 10,000 accountants and bookkeeping firms while converting over 100,000 SMBs to compliant cloud software.

Christiaan Van Der Valk
GM Tax Technology and VP Regulatory at Sovos Compliance

Prior to Christiaan’s role at Sovos, he was President and co-founder of TrustWeaver AB, which Christiaan co-founded in 2001 and which Sovos acquired in 2018. During his 25+ years of experience, Christiaan has served on numerous executive and supervisory boards for European and international businesses and organizations. He was elected a World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Leader for Tomorrow in 2000. Earlier in his career, Christiaan was Deputy Director of Policy and Business Practices at the Paris-based global headquarters of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Among other industry roles, Christiaan is currently Vice Chair of the Global Exchange Network Association (GENA) and Chair of the Digitalization Dialogue of the Inter-American Centre of Tax Administrations (CIAT). He is a French and Dutch dual citizen and holds a law degree from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Clive Hand
Director @ Bluestone Accounting

Clive Hand is an ACCA accountant and owner of Bluestone Accounting. Started in 2020, Bluestone Accounting is an online digital accounting practice providing an outsourced finance function for Small and Medium Enterprises in Ireland and the UK. Clive has spent most of his 20-year career working in industry, understanding and tackling business and accounting challenges from within across various sectors. He now takes this experience and brings it to the wider business community with his online offering from Bluestone Accounting. His passion is to help business owners to build a business that works for them through the use of the right tools, automation, and best practices, to give clarity, confidence, and peace of mind to his clients.

Kevin Barry
Founder @ Barry Accountants and Profit Lab

Founder and Owner of Barry Accountants and Profit Lab, Kevin is a chartered accountant with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. While others may see accounting as a dry and uneventful field, Kevin brings a refreshing approach to his craft. With early training at PWC in Dublin and later Grand Cayman, Kevin's expertise includes Platinum Quickbooks Advisor and business accounting. He has helped countless small businesses transition to online accounting with a 100% success rate. Kevin firmly believes that every business needs to keep their records online, stay up to date with their filings, and maintain open communication with their accounting team. One of Kevin's core tenants is that small businesses can maximize profits by keeping good records, which leads to lower taxes and a more valuable business. He also emphasizes the importance of ongoing training and employee development to help businesses become more efficient and profitable.

Kevin's philosophy of balancing professional work with personal fulfillment is evident in his approach to life. He values positivity, exercise, and taking time off as crucial to effective work performance. This has led to innovative ideas being generated in the most unlikely settings. When it comes to financial management, Kevin goes above and beyond to ensure his clients' success. His wealth of experience combined with strong personal values make him a reliable and trustworthy asset for any small business.

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FAQs

I have specific dietary requirements - can you cater for me?
Yes! On the registration form there is space for you to tell us your dietary needs.

Will there be photographers at the event?
Yes - by attending this corporate event, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform event staff on the day.