Day one at Accountex London 2026 ✔️
A huge thank you to everyone who visited the First Intuition stand and joined us in Theatre 12 today. It’s been brilliant to see so many conversations focused on the future of the profession, from talent and leadership to funding, progression, and the changing skills employers need.
As well as having so many of you come up and tell us how much you love studying and working with FI!
Some of today’s highlights included:
🔹Accountancy Unlocked: The Trends Transforming the Profession in 2026
🔹Salary Benchmarks & Employee Expectations Revealed
🔹Why People Stay – and Why They Leave: The Employee Experience
🔹FutureReady Finance: Harnessing Multigenerational Strengths
One theme that came through consistently across the day: the profession is evolving quickly, and employers are increasingly focused not just on technical capability, but on leadership, communication, adaptability, and long-term talent development.
We are looking forward to another full day today, including sessions on:
➡️ Developing high-potential talent
➡️ Leadership capability in accountancy firms
➡️ Cybersecurity and AI
➡️ Tackling the talent shortage across the profession
If you are at Accountex today, come and find the First Intuition team at our stand or join us in Theatre 12.
Not sure what you want to do next?
Our FREE Accountancy Academy is a simple way to explore whether accountancy or finance could be right for you.
You’ll learn about:
• Careers in accountancy
• How to get started
• Study routes explained clearly
• Advice from real employers
Designed to help young people make informed decisions about their future.
Find out more and register via our website: LINK IN BIO
At First Intuition, we believe personal development is a key part of every learner’s journey.
Part of our programmes is built around four core pillars designed to help learners grow both professionally and personally:
🔹 DEVELOP - Ensure learners can continue as professionals contributing to society.
🔹 PROMOTE - Opportunities for all to thrive.
🔹 ENABLE - Recognise and address risks to wellbeing. Recognise and address dangers from online.
🔹 SUPPORT - Readiness for what’s next, be that the next level of qualification, a career change, or promotion.
Our topics for May and June are inclusion, leadership, and career progression. Find out more information in the carousel.
Not sure whether to sit an ACCA mock exam? In this short video, we explain why mocks are such a valuable part of your study journey, and why it’s always worth giving it a go, even if you don’t feel fully prepared. ✏️
From getting familiar with real exam formats and refining your timing, to receiving tailored tutor feedback and building confidence, mock exams are one of the most effective ways to prepare for the real thing.
Did you know? According to our ACCA March 2026 pass rates, students who sat 2 mock exams achieved an 80% pass rate, compared to 74% for those who sat 1 mock and 65% for those who didn’t sit any. Sitting a mock exam really makes a difference.🌟
🔗 For more information on why you should sit a mock exam, head to our blog: LINK IN BIO
Good luck to everyone sitting a CIMA May Case Study over the next couple of weeks.🤞
Remember to keep your answers clear and structured, make your point, use key buzzwords, and justify it using the PEEL approach to maximise marks.
For more expert insight, listen to our podcast episode Maximising Marks: Top Tips from an Exam Marker for additional guidance and exam advice.
🔗You can listen to the full episode via Podbean, Spotify, Apple Music, and more: LINK IN BIO
We’re proud to share that First Intuition was Highly Commended at The Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2026 in the Best Apprenticeship in Professional Services category.
A fantastic recognition of the impact our apprenticeships are having across the accountancy profession, developing confident, work-ready individuals and supporting employers to grow strong future talent.
Thank you to the First Intuition Yorkshire and Humber team for representing FI at the awards.
We’ve written a blog sharing more about this achievement. Click the link in bio to find out more.
A big well done to our teams and learners who make this possible every day 👏
Mock exams aren’t just a 'nice to have', they make a real difference.
First Intuition's latest statistics from the ACCA March 2026 sitting show:
• 2 mocks = 80% pass rate
• 1 mock = 74% pass rate
• 0 mocks = 65% pass rate
That’s a clear gap between students who practice under exam conditions and those who don’t.
At FI, our mocks are designed to sharpen your technique, highlight where you can improve, and build the confidence you need for exam day.
If you’re sitting in June, now’s the time to start.
Find out why mock exams are key to success on the FI Hub, link in bio.
Not long to go until Accountex London 2026.
Our Policy Director, Gareth, is already counting down the days, and we couldn’t be more excited to be back at ExCeL London on 13-14 May with the First Intuition Talent Theatre.
Join us for two days of expert insight, valuable CPD, and fantastic networking with fellow talent professionals.
📍 Theatre 12 📍 Stand 1941
Make sure you register now at accountex.co.uk. To find out more, head to our website: LINK IN BIO
At FI, continuous improvement starts with listening.🎧️
For over 10 years, we’ve partnered with Feefo to gather honest feedback from our learners, helping us shape better experiences every day.
Now, we’re taking that one step further. Through Feefo’s Treefo initiative, a tree will be planted for every review a student leaves. 🌱
We’re proud that this commitment to listening and acting on what we hear has been recognised through Feefo’s Trusted Service Awards. It’s a reflection of the experiences our learners share and the standards we continue to hold ourselves to.
Hear what our students have to say: LINK IN BIO
#FeefoTreefo #ESG #EnvironmentalImpact #WherePeopleCount
Looking for some extra ICAEW revision ahead of your exams? Our Preparation Sessions start this week. Sign up to secure your place.
We’re running FREE sessions for both Professional and Advanced level exams, designed to help you approach your revision with clarity and confidence.
What you can expect:
• Focus on key areas across the syllabus
• Guidance from experienced FI tutors
• Practical exam technique advice
• The opportunity to ask questions
• Structured support for your final preparation
🕔 Sessions run from 5:00-6:30pm (online via Teams)
📩 Register in advance to receive your joining link, using the link in bio.
Register now for our free AAT Revision Sessions.💡
Keep your AAT studies moving with short, focused support from our expert tutors, designed to build confidence across key topics and strengthen your exam preparation.
These sessions are completely free, and you can sign up for different sessions on our website or catch up on recordings if you can’t attend live.
🔗Sign up now for upcoming sessions and add them to your calendar: LINK IN BIO
Good luck to our ICAEW Professional Level students receiving their results today.🤞
We know how much work has gone into getting to this point. These exams aren’t about perfection in one sitting, they’re about consistent progress over time. Whatever your result, take a moment to reflect and focus on your next exam or resit.
Don't think about what you can't control. Take note of the feedback and act on it, stay consistent, and keep moving forward.🚀
