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The CIPFA Education & Training Centre (CETC) has added a new course to its schedule of professional qualification courses. The bespoke course has been tailored to the needs of external audit firms who required a solution to the problem of their trainees taking study leave and sitting exams in June – the busiest time of the year for the firms.
The solution is a three-year programme that revolves around the December exam sitting with students starting courses each year in February and studying throughout the year. Gary Gilbert, Head of CETC explains more: “The trainees sat two modules last December; they will study four modules this year followed by five modules in 2009. The programme will be completed with the modules for the Final Test of Professional Competence in June 2010, the only occasion when exams will be sat at that time. The course will be taught on a block release basis throughout the year with an intensive revision period before the December exams. This course is completely different from any of the others that CETC offers and we’re sure that it will alleviate the problems firms faced whilst still enabling students to pass in the same time frame.”
The course starts at CETC South East on February 25. For more information call 0207 403 4300 or email enquiries@cetc,org.uk.
19 February 2008, Edinburgh
This is a one-day workshop that discusses the adoption of IFRS through the Treasury IFReM and identifies the key standards impacting the public sector such as financial statements, tangible fixed assets, stocks and WIP and liabilities. Workshop participants will also work though a comprehensive case study that covers the practical implementation of IFRS.
20 February 2008, Edinburgh
This course will provide an overview of local government finance by explaining how funding is received, legislative requirements and the terminology associated with revenue and expenditure.
25 February 2008, Edinburgh
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the sustainability agenda for the public sector, including potential financial efficiencies and performance measurement as well as an opportunity to share experience from the private sector.
13th & 14th March 2008, Aviemore
Bookings are now being taken for the Scottish Annual Conference. Please visit www.cipfascotland.org.uk/conference for more information.
CIPFA in NORTHERN IRELAND |
5 February 2008, The Mount Conference Centre, Belfast
CIFPA Northern Ireland is delighted to welcome three renowned experts from across the UK to provide their views on how organisations can meet the challenges of the sustainable development agenda. The Speakers are: Professor Stuart Green, Director of Innovative Construction Research Centre at the University of Reading; Shaun McCarthy, Director of Action Sustainability; and Crispin Burridge, Sustainability Manager at Marks and Spencer.
A Step by Step Guide, Belfast, 12 & 13 February and 26 & 27 February 2008
The introduction of IFRS is an issue that all public bodies (particularly central government and health) need to consider sooner rather than later. The earlier the new reporting requirements are addressed, the smoother the transition!
18 February 2008, venue to be confirmed
Some six months after devolved government was restored to Northern Ireland, the Executive agreed its first draft ‘Programme for Government’ and a draft budget for the period 2008 to 2011 that is influenced by the need for greater efficiencies and value for money from public expenditure. In this session, Richard Pengelly from the Department of Finance and Personnel, will provide an update on the Government’s budget process and will highlight future spending priorities.
February 2008
Becoming professionally qualified with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is one of the best career decisions you will make. The professional qualification is delivered through learning materials which students study in their own time. In addition, CIPFA Northern Ireland provides added value learning. Tuition classes, revision classes and mock examinations start again in February 2008 in preparation for June 2008 examinations.
February 2008
The Senior Executive Programme is aimed at Chief Executives, Directors and other senior executives in the public sector that wish to strengthen leadership and manage effective change in public services. This programme is based upon the Institute of Director's highly successful and respected private sector Diploma in Company Direction but contains a public sector slant. Successful completion of the programme will not only equip executives with leadership and associated skills, but will also give an accredited award that can lead to Chartered Director status.
For further details on the Senior Executive Programme, please contact Steve Mungavin at steve.mungavin@cipfa.org/028 9026 6770.
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND POLICY ASSOCIATION NEWS |
Nick Clegg MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats began this series with his “Beyond liberty” Event (28th January 2008):
2008 could be a momentous year for the Liberal Democrats. In Nick Clegg they have a new leader who has committed to reaching out beyond the two-party system and reinvigorating liberal values. Some of the priorities are clear already – concentrating on bread and butter issues like support for families and tackling the inequalities in modern society. In particular, Clegg has focused on the importance of opportunity and social mobility, and has spoken about ensuring that these aims are pursued through the education system.
But does this form the basis of a distinctively liberal agenda? Is there a place for a liberal approach in the 21st century? And what is the contribution of liberalism to a modern, vibrant democracy?
Continuing with:
Bi-Annual Sunningdale Accountability Lecture, “The Act of Union 1707—the next 300 years.”
29 January 2008, RSA, 8 John Adam Street, London WC2
Speaker: Professor Robert Hazell, Director of the Constitution Unit, University College London
Tomorrow’s Councillors
7 February 2008, CIPFA, 3 Robert Street, London WC2
Speaker: Dame Jane Roberts, Chair of the Councillors Commission
Constitutional Reform
6 March 2008, BT Centre, 81 Newgate Street, London EC1
Speaker: Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke QC MP
Chair: Sir David Normington, Permanent Secretary, Home Office
PMPA lectures are free of charge and open to members and non-members.
For more information on all these events email info.pmpa@cipfa.org or call Janet Grauberg on 020 7543 5683.
Access Audit Commission research which examines council use of strategic service-delivery partnerships (SSPs) and the associated benefits and challenges of this form of partnership working.
www.improvementnetwork.gov.uk/imp/core/page.do?pageId=1059681
 One of CIPFA’s primary awards,
the Cliff Nicholson Award
recognises innovation and
excellence in public sector audit.
The award provides an excellent
opportunity for audit to
demonstrate the valuable
contribution it can make, of
particular significance given the
current focus on better
governance and better use of
resources. Entries will be
judged by past CIPFA president,
Cliff Nicholson, with the help of
the Audit Panel.
Further details and the entry form can be found on the
audit panel website at www.cipfa.org.uk/panels/audit or from marc.teiman@cipfa.org
The closing date for entries is 22 February 2008.
Management Accounting for Non Governmental Organisations (Mango) needs your help to raise much needed funds for their work strengthening the financial management of Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
Visit www.mango.org.uk to find out about running the 2008 London Marathon (13th April) in their name.
CIPFA and HM Treasury are collaborating to put on an invitation-only conference focusing on World Class Financial Management on Wednesday, 13 February at the QEII Conference Centre in Westminster. The conference will also mark the launch of a major pan-public services survey of directors of finance which is being led by the CIPFA Public Services Directors of Finance Panel.
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