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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.

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.

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