COURSES

Professional development

COURSES

Professional development

Income Tax Refresher and Update

Online Live, 18 November 2026
or 23 April 2027 

Designed for professionals who need to apply tax rules confidently and accurately, this course provides a practical overview of key tax rates, allowances and compliance requirements for individuals and businesses. It will help you stay compliant and prepared for the challenges of modern tax practice.

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IFRS Developments – an Essential Guide

Online Live, 25 November

This two-hour IFRS Developments course provides finance professionals with a clear, practical update on the latest IFRS changes, effective dates and agenda decisions. Stay ahead of emerging amendments and understand the IASB’s future direction to ensure fully compliant, high‑quality reporting.

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Mastering the FRS 102 Second Review: Your 2026 Roadmap

Online Live, 26 November

This essential course for those involved in the preparation and audit of financial statements prepared under FRS 102 or FRS 105 considers the reasons for the changes introduced, the detail of the significant changes made and examines the transitional arrangements for the adoption of the revised standard.

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How to be More Confident 

Online Live, 27 November 2026
or 8 January 2027

Confidence can reduce hesitation and procrastination, leading to better outcomes and higher performance. On this practical course, learn to overcome confidence blockers, build emotional intelligence and develop a strong physical presence to show up with impact in any professional setting.

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Cyber Security – Protection Strategies for Your Business

Online Live, 1 and 3 December 2026
or 2 and 4 February 2027

This course offers a clear and accessible introduction to the complex world of cyber security. Grounded in real-world examples, the session delivers practical advice, actionable tips and expert recommendations to help participants enhance their digital safety and reduce the risk of future cyber threats.

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An Introduction to the Audit of Pension Schemes

Online Live, 2 December

Gain a practical introduction to the audit of pension schemes, covering scheme structures, reporting requirements and key audit risks. Ideal for auditors new to pension scheme audits or seeking a refresher in this area, it offers essential knowledge to build confidence and competence quickly.

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Adding Value Beyond the Numbers: Management Accounting Update 

Online Live, 10 December

Drawing on the latest guidance and research, this course explores the future role of finance, including business partnering, human skills, cost transformation, the effective use of technology, thriving in uncertainty and measuring what truly drives business value.

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Charity Financial Reporting Update   

Online Live, 11 December

Get a clear and practical update on the latest developments to the Charities SORP and what they mean for your financial reporting on this half-day course. Gain essential insights into proposed changes, complex accounting areas and the wider external factors shaping charity strategy and disclosures.

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For the full list of upcoming live CPD courses, please visit CPD training courses

SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSES

An Introduction to Project Management

Length: 2 hours

More and more accountants are being asked to contribute within a project environment. This course provides a basic outline of the project management role, how to structure a project, the project governance structure and some of the tools available to help manage the process.

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Assertiveness

Length: 1 hour

Becoming more assertive can be immensely beneficial to everyone. This course will help you feel more confident, enhance your self-esteem, increase your ability to deal with difficult people and stressful situations, as well as making you happier, healthier and more professional.

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Finance Business Partnering in the Digital Age  

Length: 1 hour

Use a new generation of tools, now becoming available to finance, to augment your technical skills. This short module will provide you with a bite-sized explanation of the impact of digital and will allow you to reflect on the shape of a future business partner role.

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Time Management for Professionals   

Length: 1 hour

This practical course will demonstrate how to work more effectively and efficiently so that you can get more work done in less time and improve your productivity. It will also help you to achieve a less stressful and more enjoyable way of working. 

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For more information on any of our on-demand course titles, please email ldicas@bpp.com with the subject line “On-demand course enquiry” and course title(s)