NOVEMBER 2025
London, United Kingdom. On November 16 – 20, 2025, Global Finance Week in London took place in London together with ICB Global & ICFM Global and partners. This annual week is dedicated to international bookkeeping n the world, which was held with bright events from ICB UK and partners, and gathered at The Queen Elizabeth II Center for the annual Global Bookkeepers Summit 2025: world-renowned experts in specialized industries, members of professional organisations, company leaders and the best representatives of their profession from all countries together with the global community International Network ICB Global & ICFM Global and partners, which is present in 168 countries of the world.
For the biggest accounting event of the year, whether you join the Summit in person, online, or both, all registered attendees have access to a dedicated virtual app to connect with other bookkeepers, accountants, experts, finance professionals, speakers and attendees via personal chat, live chat and video call.
Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London:
16 November: Networking with Predsummit, a reception and networking event that provided an opportunity to network with fellow bookkeepers, accountants, finance professionals, experts, auditors, tutors, as well as ICB UK’s software and training partners ahead of the main events of Global Finance Week.
17 November: The Bookkeeper’s Summit live and in person. Meetings with long-standing and new friends in the bookkeeping, accounting and finance, business and economics fields, as well as a separate professional exhibition from partners: professional companies and organisations that presented a wide range of their services; VIP meetings were held, new news and professional skills, advice, experience and inspiration were received from amazing thought leaders, speakers, experts who took to the main stage of the Summit 2025.
We welcomed a record 650 people to the Centre QEII for a day of hands-on learning, sharing experiences, skills, know-how, communication… and networking.
We loved seeing ICB members take to the stage, including Chi Yun (Sam) Wai, MICB and Helen Rogers, who shared practical pricing strategies; Claire Mannall shared her story and Helen Bower C.FICB PM.Dip gave a brilliant session on gold standard accounting skills.
We were also joined by industry favourites Emma Jones, Rebecca Benniworth and the inspirational Gary Turner, along with many well-known figures and experts from professional bodies.
Video about Summit 2025
But the learning for participants didn’t stop there.
On November 19-20, our virtual Summit brought 36 more sessions, giving ample time to cover the topics that truly shape practice everywhere.
If you joined us in person, remember that your participating clients include access to all virtual content now available in the Summit 2025 app for the next three months.
The 2025 Bookkeepers Summit was the largest event in ICB’s history, and it was all thanks to YOU – our incredible global community.
Over 600 people came together to learn, share and celebrate.
With 30 software vendors and inspiring sessions on pricing, business growth, artificial intelligence and practical skills, Summit 2025 demonstrated that ICB and the accounting, finance, business and economics sectors are constantly evolving and achieving new results with sustainable financial growth.
Thank you to all our speakers who came to share their experiences and to all the event participants.
LUCA Awards 2025 – the day ended with the annual LUCA Awards gala reception, where the winners of this award were announced – the Luca Paciuli statuette, which is the “Oscar” of the financial world.
Honoring the winners for their achievements, contributions, excellence in the professional field, and their amazing stories in the profession – Luca Awards nominees and participants from many countries around the world.
Read who won the Luca Awards 2025 in the following news.
https://www.bookkeeperssummit.com/
On November 20, 2025, in the House of Lords, Parliament of the United Kingdom: a VIP meeting for the top management of ICB Global & ICFM Global was held with special guests, VIP influencers and representatives – official delegates from different countries.
We are grateful to all the organizers, partners, experts, and event participants for the opportunity to be with ICB Global & ICFM Global.
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ICB Global: ICB & ICFM has its representatives in 168 countries. 5200 examination centers in the world. 299 000 students and members in the world.
ICB Global and its international Board of Directors manage the ICB & ICFM Institutes.
Organisations which accredit or recognise ICB Global or its constituent organisations include: Accredited by the Commonwealth of Nations;
International Association for Accounting, Education & Research (IAAER);
The Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervisors (OPBAS), the ICB is designated as a registered supervisory body;
Australian Taxation Office (ATO);
New Zealand Inland Revenue Approved Advisor;
Official approval for the coat of arms from the Royal House of Heraldry;
His Majesty’s Treasure (HMT – UK);
His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC – UK);
Member of the Genesis Group Council in the UK Parliament on professional knowledge of the financial sector;
Member of the Committee on International Educational Standards for Accounting Education (IAESB);
Advisor to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Small and Medium Business UK;
Cooperation with The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI UK);
Has many other advisory powers and co-ordinator functions with recognition in the UK and in 56 The Commonwealth countries;
Cooperation and partnership with government bodies in many countries of the world.
Head office in London.
Did you know that the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers ICB UK is the only professional bookkeepers organisation that has an official charter and is accredited by 56 countries of The Commonwealth
Did you know that ICB UK level courses are not only about obtaining a British Certificate and knowledge, but also an opportunity to get practice in the best companies.
Human capital is the main asset.
British Business Education
ICB UK certification programs for bookkeepers.
ICFM UK qualification programs for top management.
ICB Global is registered in England under 05722167 as a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation.
Founding Royal Patron HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO CD KStJ.
ICB Global has registered in excess of 299, 000 students and members across 168 countries. It hosts the annual Bookkeepers Summit which takes place each year in London.
It also holds the prestigious annual LUCA Awards which recognises excellence in bookkeeping, finance, software, accounting, strategy, HR, the best companies and employers, risk management, audit and internal audit.
Several ICFM Ukraine and other countries nominees have been awarded LUCAs, most of whom have travelled to London to be presented personally with this highest accolade by HRH Prince Michael.
ICB Global operates The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) registered in England under 03274864 as a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation and The Institute of Certified Financial Managers (ICFM) registered in England under 05871159 as a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation.
The ICB syllabus is based on the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) within each country and the ICFM syllabus is based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
