https://www.bdo.co.uk/ Events en-GB https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/events/north-west-annual-technical-update https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/events/north-west-annual-technical-update Thank you for joining us for the North West Annual Technical Update on 7 October. We look forward to sharing practical insights on the economic, tax, audit and AI developments shaping the future of finance. Please review the agenda and speaker information below, and use the link provided to submit any questions for our team.   Today's agenda 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast and registration 09:00 - 09:05 Welcome and opening remarks 09:05 - 09:35 Economic Outlook & Regionalisation Trends - GC Insight 09:35 - 10:05 Audit & Financial Reporting Update 10:05 - 10:35 Adopting AI: Practical opportunities for business 10:35 - 11:05 Tax Update: Key developments and implications 11:05 - 11:15 Closing remarks 11:15 - 12:00 Peer discussions and liaison with BDO specialists   General housekeeping Connect to the venue wifi - Username: Salford Stadium Public  No fire alarm is expected today.   Have a question? Ask our speakers a question and we’ll endeavour to answer during the event or follow up after the event.  Complete the form   Meet our speakers Hear from BDO specialists across tax, audit, accounting and advisory. Economic Outlook Richard Jeffrey National Director | GC Insights 07739 310316 Richard.Jeffery@gcinsight.co.uk LinkedIn Financial Reporting Raeesa Arbee AQD Senior Manager | BDO 0113 204 1214 Raeesa.Arbee@bdo.co.uk   AI Adoption Catherine Wilks Partner | BDO +44 (0)7352 744 881 Catherine.Wilks@bdo.co.uk LinkedIn Tax Update Roshni Patel Director | BDO 07583 016 176 roshni.patel@bdo.co.uk LinkedIn Employment Tax Laurence Simms Director | BDO 07583 242 431 laurence.simms@bdo.co.uk LinkedIn   Request a meeting Continue the conversation with us. If you would like to explore any of the topics discussed at the North West Annual Technical Update, or book a meeting following the Budget to discuss the potential impact on your business. Request a meeting here Alternatively, browse our BDO people directory or meet our wider Manchester team. With specialists across a broad range of services and sectors, we can help connect you with the right person for your business.   Event Feedback We would be delighted if you could provide feedback on todays event. Please follow the link below to complete our short form. Feedback form   Key Links Attend our events and webinars Register for the BDO Budget webinar on 29 October 2026 Events and webinars hub - BDO Financial Reporting Update Webinar Series   Subscribe to our key publications On Top of Tax newsletter On top of Tax trends newsletter Indirect Tax newsletter Corporate Reporting Spotlight newsletter   Latest thought leadership  2026 Budget insights VAT and other indirect taxes changes in 2026 Tax compliance dates and deadlines Sustainability reporting requirements and regulations for UK companies ESRS-40a; shaping the future of CSRD reporting for Non-EU Groups 2026 Innovate to Grow Report - Insights from 500 of the UK’s leading innovators.   Download the slides