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ICAEW Member Social in Frankfurt: Networking with Helen Pierpoint

Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Location: Standard Chartered Bank AG, TaunusTurm, Taunustor 1, Floor 15, 60310 Frankfurt am Main

 

ICAEW members are invited to an informal networking session, kindly hosted by Standard Chartered Bank. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with Helen Pierpoint, ICAEW’s Audit & Assurance Technical Manager, who will be in Frankfurt for the IAASB June meeting.

 

Helen is eager to meet with local members for an engaging discussion and to provide updates on the Audit & Assurance Faculty’s work, including:

  • The latest developments in audit and emerging technologies, with a focus on AI
  • Upcoming changes to auditing standards

This is a wonderful chance to catch up with other ICAEW members in the region, share insights, and strengthen professional connections in a relaxed setting.

 

How to Register:

To secure your place, please register by emailing Katrijn Van Vaerenbergh at katrijn.vanvaerenbergh@icaew.com.

 

We look forward to seeing ICAEW members for an evening of insightful conversation and networking!

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Registrations Now Open for the 92nd AGiG Seminar – Join Us in Frankfurt!

Dear AGiG Members and Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the 92nd AGiG Seminar, taking place on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at the Novotel Frankfurt City, Lise-Meitner-Straße 2, 60486 Frankfurt am Main. This event is your opportunity to connect with leading voices in finance and sustainability, earn valuable CPD credits, and network with professionals from across Germany.

 

Why Attend?
The 92nd AGiG Seminar is designed to provide you with the latest insights and practical knowledge in finance, sustainability, and career development. Whether you want to stay ahead of industry trends, explore the future of sustainability reporting, or gain unorthodox career advice, this seminar has something for everyone.

 

🌟 Highlights of Our Speaker Line-Up
We are honored to host a diverse and inspiring group of speakers:

  • Kevin Forscht (Infineon) — Risk Management and its Financial Implications
  • Malgorzata Stelmach-Hansson (Cloud Software Group) — Am I Heading Where I Want to Get? Unorthodox Career Advice for Finance Professionals
  • Dr. Dirk Voeste (Volkswagen) — regenerate+: Volkswagen Groups Sustainability Strategy to drive Impact
  • Bryan Esterly & Regina K. Schüller (ISSB) — Global Sustainability Reporting: Where We Are Now – and What’s Next

A detailed agenda is available on our website. Please note that the agenda is subject to change.


🍷 Pre-Seminar Dinner – 20 May 2026
As part of our tradition, we invite you to join us for a pre-seminar dinner. Details about the dinner location will be shared at a later date.

We will gather at 18:00 in the hotel lobby before walking to the restaurant together. Places are limited, so early registration is essential.


📝 Registration and Accommodation
➡️ Reserve your place today!

Seminar Fees:

Members: €105
Non-members/guests: €125
Retired/unemployed members/students: €65
Pre-seminar event only: €55
Online participation (21 May only): €50

Cancellations:

If you register and then have to cancel, please do so by 14 May 2026 at the latest, as we must provide final numbers to the hotel and restaurant. Late cancellations after this date will be charged in full.

Accommodation:

We’ve secured a special rate at the Novotel Frankfurt City for attendees. Rooms are limited, so don’t delay!


Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Event
This seminar promises to be inspiring, practical, and highly relevant—an experience no AGiG member should miss. Whether you’re seeking professional growth, networking opportunities, or fresh perspectives, the 92nd AGiG Seminar delivers.
Register now to secure your spot!

We look forward to welcoming you to Frankfurt in May.

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91st AGIG Seminar featured in ACCA Magazine

The 91st AGIG seminar in Frankfurt from past November, was featured in the latest issue of ACCA’s Accounting and Business Magazine (February 2026), highlighting that the event brought together finance professionals across Germany to tackle the profession’s biggest challenges.

The article highlights the importance for accountants to navigate change and adapt and harness technology, as Alistair Brisbourne (ACCA’s head of technology research) explored in his presentation: AI’s impact in “Will AI Replace Accountants? Hype vs. Reality”.

Sessions on digital business and soft skills (e.g., “Presenting with Impact”) highlighted the need for both technical and interpersonal growth for the accounting professionals to stay relevant. As underlined in the article, networking remains at the core of the AGIG seminars. From the pre-event dinner to interactive discussions, the seminars foster peer connections, offering a space to share insights and solutions.

Read more here.

 

#ACCA #Accounting #Change #AI

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AI-Driven Accounting – Lunchtime Regional Event in Munich | 26 February 2026

We are delighted to announce our next AGiG regional event in Munich, hosted in collaboration with the BCCG and PwC. Join us for an insightful afternoon focused on the future of accounting.

Event Highlights:

  • Networking Lunch: Connect with peers and industry experts.
  • Expert Talk: Sylvia Weidinger and Tim Dilmaghani Khameneh from PwC will present on “AI-Driven Accounting Processes: Opportunities, Risks, and Real-World Experience”.
  • Date & Time: 26 February 2026, 12:00–14:30.
  • Location: PwC Munich Office, Bernhard-Wicki-Str. 8, 80636 Munich

Participation Notes:

  • There will be limited space for the event. Registrations will be on a first come, first served basis.
  • We kindly request that, if you need to cancel, you do so no later than 19 February so that your place can be offered to someone else.
  • Please note that photographs and footage might be taken at this event, which will be used for marketing and publicity in our publications, and our website and in our social media channels. Please contact us, if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this.
  • In order to enable access to the PwC office, each participant will receive an email from PwC in advance of the event containing a QR code, which can be scanned at the check-in terminals upon arrival. Participants’ details will be shared with PwC solely for this purpose.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how AI is transforming accounting!

Register Now or contact us for more information.

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A “New Year’s“ evening with HSBC Germany: Fiscal to the Rescue? – BCCG event in Düsseldorf 13.01.2026

Dear members, the BCCG’s annual economic forecast event is planned in Düsseldorf on 13 January 2026 in the evening. As an AGiG member you are automatically entitled to take part paying the reduced the member rate. We recommend you book as early as possible as the event gets booked out quickly.

A “New Year’s“ evening with HSBC Germany: Fiscal to the Rescue?

Date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Time: at 18:30 h CET
Location: Industrie-Club, Elberfelder Str. 6, 40213 Düsseldorf

Admission Fee:
15 € Members

In order to access the reduced member participation rate:
Please register here for the BCCG-event.
On the event page, click on “Tickets” and then click on “Enter promotional code.” There you can now enter the code “2026_DUSS_BCCG” and click on “Apply”. When you fill out your details we would be grateful if you please put “AGiG” either alone or together with your own company name where it asks for “Unternehmen”.

Unfortunately, a subsequent adjustment of the participant fee is not possible.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Germany is one of the most powerful international business networks in Germany, and the largest British-German business association in Europe. BCCG has around 600 members and 5,000 personal contacts that are active in business and bilateral trade. For more information about the organisation, please visit the BCCG website.

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Registrations Now Open for the 91st AGiG Seminar – Join Us in Frankfurt!

Dear AGiG Members and Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the 91st AGiG Seminar, taking place on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at the Hotel Novotel, Lise-Meitner-Straße 2, 60486 Frankfurt. This event is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, earn valuable CPD credits, and network with professionals from across Germany.

 

Why Attend?
The 91st AGiG Seminar is designed to provide you with the latest insights and practical knowledge in finance, business, and innovation. Whether you want to stay ahead of industry trends, explore the impact of AI on accounting, or refine your presentation skills, this seminar has something for everyone.

 

🌟 Highlights of Our Speaker Line-Up
We are honored to host a diverse and inspiring group of speakers, including:

  • Fabian Spielberger – Founder of mydealz, CEO of Atolls Communities
    Topic: “From Student Startup to E-Commerce Success”
  • Ian Selby – AICPA / CIMA
    Topic: “The Future of Finance”
  • Alistair Brisbourne – ACCA
    Topic: “Will AI Replace Accountants? Hype versus Reality”
  • Tatiana Hargasova – KPMG
    Topic: “Presenting with Impact”
  • Marie Doescher – AlixPartners
    Topic: “Fraud – Real Life Experiences”

A detailed agenda is available on our website. Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

 

🍷 Pre-Seminar Dinner – 12 November 2025

As part of our tradition, we invite you to join us for a welcoming dinner at Restaurante Andalucia, Konrad-Broßwitz-Str. 41, Frankfurt. We will meet at 18:30 in the hotel lobby before walking to the restaurant together. Places are limited, so early registration is essential.

📝 Registration and Accommodation
➡️ Reserve your place today!

  • Seminar Hotel Rate: We’ve secured a special rate of €125.00 (including breakfast) for attendees.
  • Deadline: Registration closes on 6 November 2025. After this date, cancellations will be charged in full.
  • First-Come, First-Served: Rooms and dinner seats are limited, so don’t delay!

 

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Event

This seminar promises to be inspiring, practical, and highly relevant—an experience no AGiG member should miss. Whether you’re seeking professional growth, networking opportunities, or fresh perspectives, the 91st AGiG Seminar delivers.

Register now to secure your spot!

We look forward to welcoming you to Frankfurt in November.

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A Night to Remember: Honouring Passion and Vision

A successful event and inspiring discussions

Two weeks ago, the event in Berlin on The Power of Financial Storytelling: Transforming Data into Strategic Insights for Integrated Performance Management, proved once again that finance is about far more than numbers—it’s about crafting narratives that build trust, align strategy, and create value. The outstanding panel included Raymond Gann and Björn Blank, both AGIG committee members, whose contributions sparked both practical insights and inspiring discussions. The event itself was a testament to the .

 

Honouring a long-standing commitment to the finance profession

During this highly successful event in Berlin, AICPA & CIMA had the distinct honour of awarding the to Raymond Gann—a true founding father of the AGIG (Accountants Group in Germany), which he helped establish in 1980. As a long-standing member of the committee, Raymond’s influence has been foundational to our community’s growth and vibrancy.

His wide network and unwavering dedication have enriched our seminars with insightful speakers on a vast array of topics, ensuring our events remain both relevant and inspiring. Over more than two decades, Raymond’s passion and support have been instrumental in .

The CIMA Plaque is one of the highest recognition awards bestowed by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). It is typically presented to individuals who have made , the institute, or the broader accounting community. The plaque signifies exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to and supporting CIMA’s mission and values.

 

Raymond Gann receiving the CIMA Plaque