============================================================ CIPFA Courses, Conferences and Publications E-newsletter - JUNE 2006 ============================================================ Issue 15 – June 2006 The main 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 register their interest at http://www.cipfa.org.uk/shop_subscribe.cfm ============================================================ Recent publications ******************* Children's Trusts: The Essential Financial Management Companion (2006) Councillors' Guide to Local Government Finance 2006 Fully Revised Edition (2006) (Book) Councillors' Guide to Local Government Finance 2006 Fully Revised Edition (2006) (CD-ROM) Supporting People: The Essential Guide for Finance Practitioners (Fully Revised Third Edition 2006) (2006) (Book) Supporting People: The Essential Guide for Finance Practitioners (Fully Revised Third Edition 2006) (2006) (CD-ROM) Sustainability: A Reporting Framework for the Public Services (2006) Treasury Management in the Public Services: Guidance Notes for Local Authorities including Police Authorities and Fire Authorities (Fully Revised Second Edition 2006) (2006) 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 ************************ Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom 2006: A Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) (2006) (Book) Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom 2006: A Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) (2006) (CD-ROM) Dedicated Schools Grant: A Concise and Practical Guide (2006) Driving Service Improvement: Why Finance Matters - A Service Manager's Briefing on Financial Management (2006) The Excellent Internal Auditor (2006) (Publication date August 2006) Guide to Central Government Finance and Financial Management (Fully Revised Second Edition 2006) (2006) (Publication date August 2006) Guide to Relative Needs Formulae 2006/2007 (2006) 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 ********************************** The CIPFA/ISACA IT Audit Update - 5 & 6 July - Birmingham ---------------------------------------------------------- This major event will provide a valuable update on current IT audit issues and should appeal to all those responsible for managing IT audit as well as to practitioners across both the public and private sectors. Designed as two linked days, delegates may choose to attend either or both days. The CIPFA Social Care Conference 2006 - 6 & 7 July - Southampton ---------------------------------------------------------------- The theme for the event this year is ‘Social Care in Transition’. It will be chaired by Richard Harbord, renowned Chairman of CIPFA’s Social Services Panel, and the programme has been designed by the Panel’s social care finance experts who lead CIPFA’s work in this area. CIPFA Local Authority Accounting: 2006 SORP & BVACOP - 11 July, York & 18 July, London ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The SORP and BVACOP codes provide the main framework for local government’s accounting activity throughout the year. This course is your opportunity to get a first-hand technical briefing on changes, both proposed and actual, to the codes, delivered by leading practitioners and other experts. The New Local Government Finance System 2006/2007 for Elected Members - 14 July - London ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This seminar is designed especially for elected members and will be of particular benefit to newly elected councillors, and those who have taken on responsibility for the finance portfolio and wish to update their knowledge of current issues. The speakers – Anna Capaldi and Tony Travers – are acknowledged experts in this field. **EVENT OF THE MONTH** Central Government Finance Developments 2006: Achieving Best Practice in Financial Management - 14 July - London --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This seminar will present those attending with key information regarding technical issues and management of central government finance. Picking up on the concerns surrounding the Departmental Capability Reviews, policy setters and experienced practitioners will give advice on how to provide best value in this huge sector. Introduction to RSLs Finance - 8 September - Birmingham ------------------------------------------------------- This seminar will offer topical presentations which will provide an overall perspective of RSLs finance. It will look at key issues of housing finance highlighting all areas of housing financial structures and their operation within the general housing framework. It offers a clear-cut picture of the financial framework within which housing operates. Delegates will gain knowledge of essential tools and techniques useful for their everyday practice and have the opportunity to network with colleagues and other stakeholders. Children's Services: Meeting the Financial, Strategic and Operational Challenges - 26 September - London ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This event will provide a rounded view of the latest developments in children’s services policy and practices. It will give delegates the opportunity to take a look at the bigger picture as well as gleaning practical advice on current technical issues affecting the workplace. The CIPFA Health Finance Conference 2006: Achieving High Performance Organisations - 6 October - London ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2006 has been a particularly difficult year for many organisations within the NHS. Nonetheless, many parts of the NHS have transformed themselves into high performance organisations, with others continuing to approach this goal. The conference will address the key issues facing the NHS, sharing examples of best practice and examining the facts behind the headlines. ******************************************************************** 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 or email courses@cipfa.org to request a hard copy. ******************************************************************** Forthcoming Training Courses **************************** Essentials of Governance - 7 & 8 September - Edinburgh ------------------------------------------------------- This comprehensive two-day training course has been designed for managers or board members with responsibility in health, education, housing, social work, criminal justice and other publicly funded services. It offers participants a unique opportunity to comprehensively consider the foundations of good governance and determine practical steps to achieve good governance in their own organisation. Scrutiny for Elected Members - 26 September - Glasgow ----------------------------------------------------- This concise half-day course clarifies the role and remit of elected members in relation to scrutiny. It considers the context in which scrutiny is expected and examines the practical issues that support or hinder effective scrutiny. Leadership Skills for Managers - Autumn 2006 - Edinburgh & Glasgow ------------------------------------------------------------------- To enable managers to gain leadership skills, CIPFA in Scotland is offering a comprehensive series of training courses. There is a straightforward assessment process following the training, and successful candidates receive an introductory diploma as evidence of skills acquisition. 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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