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UKEB 2026 Conference

Conference

Date 10 July 2026
Time 08:30 hrs
Location Canary Wharf, London

The inaugural UKEB conference is an invitation only event and will bring together stakeholders to explore key accounting issues relevant to the UK. The conference will provide the opportunity for open, cross stakeholder dialogue, and networking. Participants insights will directly inform and contribute to the UKEB’s ongoing work.

Steve Cooper, author of the influential “The Footnotes Analyst” and former IASB Board member is the keynote speaker and there will also be an expert panel discussing the future of accounting.

Attendees will also participate in focused workshops covering current accounting issues including Intangibles, the Statement of Cash Flows, the IASB’s Fourth Agenda Consultation and Provisions.

The day will also provide ample opportunities to network with UKEB Board and advisory group members and international stakeholders.

Agenda

  • 08:30 hrs

    Registration

  • 09:30 hrs

    Welcome

  • 09:40 hrs

    UKEB update

  • 10:15 hrs

    Keynote presentation

  • 11:15 hrs

    Workshops:

    Intangibles

    Statement of Cash Flows and Related Matters

  • 13:30 hrs

    Workshops:

    IASB Fourth Agenda Consultation

    Provisions – Targeted Improvements

  • 15:00 hrs

    Horizon-scanning and panel discussion

  • 15:50 hrs

    Audience Q&A with UKEB Chair and UKEB Technical Director

  • 16:20 hrs

    Closing remarks

  • 16:30 hrs

    Post-conference networking event

People

Steve Cooper

Steve Cooper

Steve Cooper completed a 10-year term as a board member of the IASB in 2017. Prior to that he was a Managing Director in the equities division of UBS. Steve’s earlier career includes auditing and corporate finance. He qualified as an accountant in 1983.

Steve is now an independent analyst, writes The Footnotes …

Steve Cooper completed a 10-year term as a board member of the IASB in 2017. Prior to that he was a Managing Director in the equities division of UBS.  Steve’s earlier career includes auditing and corporate finance. He qualified as an accountant in 1983.

Steve is now an independent analyst, writes The Footnotes Analyst blog, and provides consulting and education services for investors. He is also a member of the ICAEW financial reporting committee.