Duncan Hardy, BKL’s Chief Digital Officer, was a speaker at The Alternative Accountancy Tech Summit on 6-7 March 2025.
Alternative Events organised the summit, which was designed for IT directors, CIOs, CTOs, heads of innovation, IT partners and managers working in leading UK accountancy practices.
Duncan has over 20 years’ experience in senior IT leadership roles within both SMEs and FTSE 100 multinationals. He joined BKL in 2019, becoming our first CDO.
One Day One of the summit, Duncan took part in Future of Tax Research with AI: Key Considerations and Outlook for 2025.
As AI reshapes the tax and accounting landscape, firms must adapt to new tools and methodologies that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making. This session explores how AI is transforming tax research, enabling firms to scale expertise, streamline compliance, and provide higher-value advisory services.
We will examine the evolving role of human judgment in AI-assisted workflows, ethical and regulatory considerations, and what firms should anticipate in the coming years. By understanding the opportunities and challenges of AI-driven tax research, practitioners can position themselves at the forefront of industry innovation while maintaining trust, compliance, and professional integrity.
On Day Two of the summit, Duncan took part in Talent showcase: the accountancy tech X-Factor.
Get ready for an electrifying session that puts tech talent in the spotlight!
In this dynamic showcase inspired by the hit TV show “The X Factor”, we’ll be unveiling the extraordinary skills and unique talents within the accountancy technology community.
Each guest will present one solution or approach they have introduced in their team or department to transform the firm. Guests will share success stories from the front lines of tech and innovation, who has come up with a winning approach? And what approach or product delivers demonstrable benefits? Each guest will present one solution or approach they have introduced that has made a difference to the business.
Our chair will provide constructive feedback, and the audience will have their say in determining who possesses the ultimate accountancy tech “X Factor” and choose the winner.
Day One of the summit was shared with Day One of The Alternative Accountancy Tech Summit, where our CEO Lee Brook was a keynote speaker.
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