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Further Developments in Local Authority Housing Finance – 12 December, London
This event is designed to encourage participants to consider the challenges posed by developing trends and budget pressures, particularly with reference to their impact on the finance function and service provision. Topics to be covered include Homes for the Future; Self Financing; accounting issues; and developments in the Supporting People initiative. |
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CIPFA Technical Audit Update – 13 December, London
The object of this update is to highlight recent developments and to provide an insight into key practices that enable greater effectiveness across the management of the audit function. Guidance will be provided on the range of tools and approaches that are instrumental in the development and management of systems, and also on the recent changes in good governance recommendations and their implications for internal audit. |
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CIPFA Local Government Funding Seminar – 13 December, London
The Comprehensive Spending Review 2007 has set the spending envelope and grant settlement for authorities for 2008/09 to 2010/11. This seminar will look in-depth at what the settlement means for authorities and offers the opportunity to hear the views of a range of high profile speakers. It will also cover other key developments, for example, the final report of the Lyons Inquiry and the indications of what the future might hold under Gordon Brown. |
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An Introduction to Treasury Management for Local Government – 24 January, London
This day is designed for those who would like to understand the fundamentals of treasury management but have limited experience of the subject. Delegates who attend can expect to learn about the law, the principles and best practice considerations of treasury management; how treasury managers deal in the markets; and their relationships with banks, fund managers and brokers. |
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Supporting People – 1 February, London
This event examines how authorities can continue to fund and manage housing-related support against a changing financial landscape. From April 2009, Supporting People resources will most likely cease to be ring-fenced and will be subsumed in the new area-based grant funding local area agreements. The day will cover the new financial arrangements and the ways in which Supporting People services can be maintained and developed, and how you can ensure services are financially sustainable. |
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The CIPFA Sustainability Conference – 27 February, London
Sustainability is an increasingly important concept in both the public and private sectors. Many organisations now have sustainability strategies setting out excellent intentions, but they often lack the systems, tools and skills to fully implement them. There is no simple, consistent reporting framework that enables stakeholders to assess delivery. This conference aims to help participants improve their sustainability performance by providing them with comprehensive guidance and examples of best practice. |
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An Introduction to Local Authority Capital Finance, Accounting and the Prudential Code – 29 February, London
This seminar is intended as an introduction to the system of local government capital finance in England and Wales and the CIPFA Prudential Code. Topics will include the background to the current system of local authority capital finance; financial planning and option appraisal; corporate governance and the role of the chief financial officer; and the prudential indicators. |
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An Introduction to Local Government Finance – 14 March, London
This practical seminar traces the development of local government finance, setting it in the context of the politics of the time and how successive governments have sought to control local authorities and their tax raising powers. As such, it will be of interest to finance and non-finance professionals alike. |
The CIPFA Local Authority Accounting Conference -
6 & 7 March 2008, Ashford International Hotel, Kent
2nd CIPFA Shared Services in the Public Sector Conference -
March 2008, London
The CIPFA Audit Conference -
23 to 25 April 2008, Southampton
The CIPFA Capital Conference -
15 May 2008, London
CIPFA in Scotland 2008 Events - CIPFA in Scotland would like to thank all of our delegates and members for supporting us throughout 2007. We are currently putting together the programme for our 2008 events and training courses. Updates are being made on a daily basis on our website www.cipfascotland.org.uk/events.cfm so please keep an eye out this December for workshops and seminars that are relevant to you and your organisation. If you have any questions about our courses, please do not hesitate to contact us via email (scotland@cipfa.org.uk) or by phone (0131 551 2100). We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year. |
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEAK AT A CIPFA EVENT?
We are interested in hearing from members and colleagues who would like to speak at CIPFA conferences and seminars. If you would like the opportunity to help raise standards amongst finance practitioners in public services, whilst enhancing your profile and developing your CV, and if you are keen to share your knowledge and commitment to good practice, please get in touch.
If you would like to get involved, please send a brief email to kirsten.ewald@cipfa.org outlining your background and the topics which you are able to cover. Please note that presenting at any CIPFA event can count towards your CPD. |
LOOKING FOR AN EVENT?
CIPFA is committed to running events for public service finance practitioners that meet their learning and networking requirements. If you have a suggestion for seminars and conferences on our future programmes, please email kirsten.ewald@cipfa.org. We welcome your comments. |
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The CIPFA Technical Information Service (TIS) provides a comprehensive summary of the financial, legislative, administrative and strategic background to the public services. Click here to view this month's updates to the 32 TISonline information streams or email tis@ipf.co.uk for more information about TISonline.
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The CIPFA Statistical Information Service (SIS) is running a series of statistical training sessions, aimed at anyone who has to explain or present numbers within their organisation. For further information please contact Hannah Matthews on 020 8667 1144 or email numberstraining@ipf.co.uk or look at www.cipfastats.net
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