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Major Events for 2004CIPFA in Wales Annual Public Services Finance ConferencePlease note that the dates for the CIPFA in Wales Public Services Finance Conference are now 18 - 19 November 2004 - venue remains the same. This two day residential event will take place at the Vale of Glamorgan Hotel on the 18-19th November 2004. Building on the success of previous events this conference promises a prestigious line up of invited speakers to present issues of national and strategic importance which impact on the Welsh public sector scene. The conference is aimed at senior public sector managers and decision makers and enables them to focus on the bigger picture. To support the event, an exhibition area has been reserved as well as the opportunity for involvement in workshop sessions, which will form part of the conference programme. Building upon the success of the 2003 event the CIPFA in Wales Annual Dinner will remain a feature of the overall event when a number of distinguished guests will be invited to join the delegates in celebration of another successful year. A corporate brochure will shortly be available outlining opportinities to exhibit, provide workshops and sponsor the Conference. If, in the meantime you would like to learn more about this event and the potential for you to get your company involved please contact either maria.jones@cipfa.org or cynthia.godley@cipfa.org for further details. Northern Ireland Grant Skills Training CIPFA/IPF Northern Ireland is now offering an accredited Grants Skills Training Programme. The innovative course, scheduled to begin in January 2004, is aimed at staff with front-line responsibility for assessing grant applications and managing grant awards and covers a range of finance, finance-related and personal effectiveness modules. Diploma in Public Audit CIPFA/IPF Northern Ireland recently won the contract to deliver the new CIPFA Diploma in Public Audit to Internal Audit trainees in Central Government Departments. This new qualification is an innovative CIPFA qualification which aims to underpin the quality of modern audit services by offering a high standard training and qualification programme for audit practitioners. The Diploma was launched on 3 November with 12 trainees from various Government Departments. CIPFA/IPF Northern Ireland will be starting another programme of training in March 2004 which will be open to trainees from Central Government and across the public sector.  Prime Minister Endorses the Public Servants Initiative
Interested in sponsoring an award? Our awards sponsors are companies with close links to the public sector and all are pleased to publicly demonstrate their support by giving recognition to those among our public servants who have delivered exceptional service. A small number of awards are still available for sponsorship. To learn more about becoming a sponsor and the generous benefits package, call Peter Wright on 020 7543 5731 or email him at peter.wright@publicfinance.org. Want to attend the Awards Ceremony in May 2004? Tickets are available to individuals and organisations who want to enjoy this glittering occasion. Companies wishing to entertain public sector clients will find this appropriate setting an ideal opportunity to cement relationships and enjoy a splendid black-tie event celebrating outstanding achievements. Discounts are available for CIPFA exhibitors and sponsors. For more information, contact Laura Kerr on 020 7543 5872 or email her at laura.kerr@cipfa.org. Don’t forget the timetable: Entry Deadline: 30 November 2003 A small number of the 15 awards are still available for sponsorship. More information is available from Peter Wright on 020 7543 5731 or email peter.wright@publicfinance.co.uk. More information on the awards generally is available on our website
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CIPFA Publications For a copy of the new 2004 publications catalogue or to browse the full list of CIPFA publications, please go to our website: www.cipfa.org.uk/shop. You can download the PDF by clicking here or alternatively email publications@cipfa.org with your name and mailing address and we can send you a copy in the post. Recent publications: Click on a title for further details...
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Finance Public Servants of the Year Awards 2004
Accounting & Auditing Standards: A Public Services Perspective
The CJC Standing Guide to the Commissioning of Local Authority
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