Returning to accountancy: Building confidence and embracing change

This event was recorded on 13 July 2026

Overview:

Are you returning to accountancy after a break?

Would you like to refresh your knowledge and rebuild your confidence before taking the next step in your career?

This supportive and practical programme is designed to help you do exactly that—giving you the space to refresh your knowledge, develop key skills, and regain the confidence you need to fulfil your potential and achieve your goals.

The course is delivered across four focused sessions. You can choose to attend individual sessions based on your needs or book the full programme at a discounted price.

View the full series here: Returning to accountancy CPD series

Change is an inevitable part of working life, sometimes exciting, sometimes challenging. This session is designed to help you navigate change with confidence, so you can adapt smoothly and make the most of new opportunities.

In the first part of the session, you’ll explore how change may impact your role and uncover the potential benefits it can bring. You’ll gain insight into your natural reactions to change and learn practical strategies to manage them effectively. With a focus on building a positive mindset, you’ll develop the confidence to navigate uncertainty, strengthen working relationships, and turn change into an opportunity for growth and learning.

The second part of the session focuses on building your personal confidence, particularly if you’ve ever experienced impostor syndrome, those moments of self-doubt that hold you back from speaking up or seizing opportunities. You’ll learn how to challenge limiting beliefs, build emotional courage, and present yourself with greater clarity and impact.

By the end of the session, you will be equipped to:

• Understand and manage your response to change
• Identify opportunities within change and approach them with confidence
• Maintain strong, productive relationships during periods of transition
• Overcome self-doubt and build lasting self-confidence
• Communicate your value effectively and enhance your professional presence

Whether you're preparing for an interview, delivering a presentation, or stepping into new challenges at work, this session will give you the tools and confidence to move forward with purpose.

Kay Thompson Barker

Kay is a highly respected People and Culture Consultant, who has designed and delivered Executive, Leadership, Talent and Management Development Programmes for many organisations. A member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and the British Psychological Society, she has extensive experience in leadership, performance and career coaching, and is a qualified psychometric test use

3 CPD units

ACCA members can use this learning to meet their CPD requirements provided it is relevant to their career. If the event contributes to general knowledge and skills, it should be recorded as non-verifiable CPD. If the learning can be applied in the workplace, it will contribute to verifiable CPD.

1 hour of learning = 1 unit of CPD.

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If you wish to view or download handout materials, before starting the webinar, they will also be available through your document library on https://events.accaglobal.com

This event is organised by ACCA UK Continuous Learning Team.

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