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Colm McCarthy to speak at CIPFA conference
 Colm McCarthy, economist and author of the controversial report into public spending cuts in Ireland, is to speak at CIPFA annual conference.
The McCarthy report recommended cuts of 8.5% through 17,000 job losses, closures and mergers of public bodies, and a raft of other measures to restore Ireland's public finances. In this keynote speech, McCarthy will draw out lessons for the UK on the Irish experience of cuts and reform.
Taking place in Harrogate from 8-10 June, CIPFA conference also features speeches from Charles Kennedy and political broadcasters Nick Robinson and Cathy Newman.
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Revision courses now booking for CIPFA students
The CIPFA Education and Training Centre are running their popular revision courses once again this May. Utilising revision materials and standard exam questions, these courses will significantly boost your chances of success. Students who study at the Centre tend to achieve higher pass rates than the national average. |
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LAAP Bulletins
The Local Authority Accounting Panel has recently issued the following bulletins:
LAAP 84 - Closure of the 2009/10 Accounts and Related Matters - The Panel has issued this bulletin to highlight areas that may cause authorities difficulties when closing the 2009/10 accounts.
LAAP 85 - Senior Officer Remuneration - The Panel is issuing this bulletin to provide guidance to local authorities on disclosure requirements for senior officer remuneration. These requirements, which are included in the Accounts and Audit Regulations, were recently amended with effect from 31 March 2010. |
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Public Finance: Preparing for power
Next PM, please take note: whichever way you cut it, Whitehall is going to need a radical shake-up to cope with the upheavals ahead. The Institute for Government has got a to-do list. Simon Parker reports. |
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