============================================================ CIPFA Courses, Conferences and Publications E-newsletter - DECEMBER 2006 ============================================================ Issue 18 – December 2006 The prime aim of this briefing service is to keep you informed of new and forthcoming publications and events. Further information on each title, and events with published programmes, is available by clicking on the link to the CIPFA shop. Thank you once again for subscribing to this free e-newsletter service – we hope it will be of continuing interest to you. If you know of a colleague who might be interested in receiving future issues of this newsletter, why not forward this edition to them and suggest they email mia.spencer@cipfa.org to be added to the mailing list ============================================================ Recent publications ******************* Balance Sheet Management in the Public Services: A Framework for Good Practice CIPFA Pensions Panel: Guide to Stock Lending by Local Authority Pension Funds (Issue No. 8, October 2006) Code of Practice for Internal Audit in Local Government in the United Kingdom 2006 Contract Procedure Rules The Excellent Internal Auditor: A Good Practice Guide to Skills and Competencies A Good Practice Guide to the Financial Management of Housing Benefit in England (Fully Revised Fourth Edition 2006) (Book) A Good Practice Guide to the Financial Management of Housing Benefit in England (Fully Revised Fourth Edition 2006) (CD-ROM) Guide to Central Government Finance and Financial Management (Fully Revised Second Edition 2006) Integrated Planning: An Overview of Approaches An Introductory Guide to Housing Finance in England (Fully Revised Third Edition 2006) (Book) An Introductory Guide to Housing Finance in England (Fully Revised Third Edition 2006) (CD-ROM) Standing Guide to the Commissioning of Local Authority Work and Services Sustainability: A Reporting Framework for the Public Services For further information on any of the above titles, please visit the online CIPFA Shop at http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/catalog/1021 Forthcoming publications ************************ Best Value Accounting Code of Practice 2006 Partnerships and Other Alliances: Case Studies from the Further and Higher Education Sector (Publication date January 2007) Systems Based Auditing Control Matrices: Series 5 Further details will be available shortly in the CIPFA Shop: http://www.cipfa.org.uk/shop ----------------------------------------------------------- To view the full range of CIPFA books that fall under the following categories, please click the appropriate link: - Accounting http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1004 - Auditing http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1005 - Best Value and Competition http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1006 - Budgeting http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1007 - Capital Finance and Borrowing http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1008 - Central Government http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1033 - Corporate Governance http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1043 - Education Finance http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1009 - Financial Management http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1010 - Health and Social Services http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1012 - Housing http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1013 - Information Technology http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1014 - Local Government http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1015 - Procurement and Commissioning http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1032 - Public Management and Policy Association http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1016 CIPFA bestsellers list ********************** Please click here to view CIPFA’s current best selling publications: http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1019 Forthcoming Conferences & Seminars ********************************** Introduction to Treasury Management in Local Government – 24 January 2007, London This intensive jargon-free event will inform and familiarise delegates with the key issues that impact on the treasury management function in local government. Topics covered will include the law, the principles and best practice considerations of the subject, how it’s organised and managed, how treasury managers deal in the markets, what their relationships are with banks, brokers and fund managers, and what the current issues are. The CIPFA Sustainability Conference – 6 February 2007, London Following the publication of CIPFA’s Sustainability: A Reporting Framework for the Public Service we are pleased to present the CIPFA Sustainability Conference bringing together experts and practitioners to discuss the most critical and pertinent issues surrounding sustainability. Supporting People: The Financial Challenges Ahead – February 2007, London In August 2006, the DCLG set out its next steps following the Sustainable Communities: Supporting Independence consultation. These steps outline key shifts in the supporting people agenda. The focus of this practical seminar will be to examine and discuss the most recent developments in Supporting People initiatives. Accounting for Financial Instruments in Local Government – February 2007, London The CIPFA/LASAAC Joint Committee is currently consulting on significant changes in the way local government will account in future for financial instruments following the adoption of the new accounting standards by the sector. This highly topical one-day event will examine the proposals and their impact from a practitioner perspective. CIPFA in Scotland Annual Conference – 1 & 2 March 2007, Glasgow Driving Public Value is the theme of the 2007 annual conference and exhibition. The programme features Mark Moore, architect of the Creating Public Value concept along with Will Hutton, Chief Executive, The Work Foundation; Dr David Levy, Controller of Public Policy, BBC Strategy; and Mark Serwotka, General Secretary, Public and Commercial Services Union. Read the full programme. Financial Management and Reporting in the NHS – A Technical Update – March 2007, London CIPFA’s essential technical update is shaped to provide finance staff with an insight into the ways in which departments can meet the financial challenges posed by restructure, and how they can improve the quality and usefulness of reported information. The event will also offer practical guidance on the accounting and reporting techniques that are pivotal to enabling NHS organisations to sustain financial balance in the new landscape. Practical Implementation of Shared Services in the Public Sector – March 2007, London This invaluable event will update delegates on the case for shared services, and will give practical informed guidance as to what financial gains can realistically be achieved by adopting shared services models. ******************************************************************** If you would like to view the programme for any of the above conferences and seminars visit http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1031 http://www.cipfa.org.uk/scotland or email courses@cipfa.org to request a hard copy. ******************************************************************** Forthcoming Training Courses **************************** Leadership Skills for Managers – 2006 to 2007, Edinburgh & Glasgow (http://www.cipfa.org.uk/scotland/introductory_executive_diploma_in_management.cfm) For further information on any of the courses listed below please visit: http://secure.cipfa.org.uk/cgi-bin/CIPFA.storefront/EN/Catalog/1031 - Accounting Standards for the Public Sector - Basic Bookkeeping - Choosing and Using Strategic Performance Indicators - Contract Audit - Economic Appraisal and Developing a Business Case - Effective Audit Committees - Essentials for Project Management - European Funding Regulations - Finance for Non-Financial Managers - Fraud Awareness for Grants Officers - Grant Funding in the Public Sector - Introduction to Internal Audit - Managing Quality, Risk and Communication in Projects - Managing Small Projects - On Board - Performance Measurement Using the Balanced Scorecard - Process Mapping and Process Benchmarking ********************************************************** Attending CIPFA courses and conferences and reading our publications can count towards your Continuing Professional Development. 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