 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.
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Supporting People: The Financial Challenges Ahead – 2 March 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. |
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Children’s Services: Introduction to Education Finance – 13 March 2007, London
This seminar is an entry-level, jargon free event which introduces the key issues impacting on the finance function in the education sector. With a mixture of constructive sessions from practitioners and funding and advisory bodies, the seminar aims to explain the new education system and show examples of good practice in local authorities. |
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Local Authority Accounting Conference 2007 – 15 & 16 March, Solihull
This year’s programme will cover the changing relationship between local government and the Audit Commission; changes to accounting for financial instruments; detailed sessions on developments in finance and accounting in Children’s Services, Housing and Social Care; planning and budget monitoring; the 2007 SORP; and 2007 audit issues for local authorities. |
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New Local Government Finance System 2007 for Elected Members – 16 March 2007, London
Sessions for this one-day seminar will include the key features of the revenue finance system, an explanation of how the Dedicated Schools Grant will impact upon education funding and the provision of non-education services, and an update on other current issues including the Comprehensive Spending Review 2007, expanded Lyons Inquiry and the White Paper. |
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Introduction to Central Government Finance – 21 March 2007, London
Aimed at those new to finance in central government, this seminar gives a clear introduction to the main issues impacting on the finance manager in government departments, agencies and NDPBs. |
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Leaders in Finance – 26 to 30 March 2007, University of Warwick
Jointly developed by CIPFA and the Warwick Institute of Governance and Public Management, this event’s distinctive themes are leadership, excellence and delivery – translating the theory into practical results and success on the ground. |
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Local Government Finance: An Introduction to Local Authority Capital Finance, Accounting & the Prudential Code – 28 March, London
This event’s expert speakers will deliver jargon-free, fundamental guidance that will give delegates the facts without unnecessary technical clutter.
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Practical Implementation of Shared Services in the Public Sector – 29 March 2007, London
Intended to bring delegates fully up-to-date with the case for shared services in public services departments, this seminar will provide insight into what financial gains can realistically be achieved by adopting shared services models.
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CIPFA Pensions Conference: Latest Developments in Accounting & Auditing in Public Sector Pensions – 17 April 2007, London
Approached from the perspective of the accounting and auditing practitioner, this conference will review the current issues in public service pensions and provide an up-to-date overview of the public service pensions’ world, with a particular emphasis on accounting, reporting and auditing practice.
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Introduction to Police Finance – 18 April 2007, London
Providing an entry-level platform for those who wish to gain a general overview of how police finance operates, this event will consider current issues arising in the sector, such as the link between performance and allocation of resources, and look at financial flows in the Home Office, Police Authorities and Forces. |
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An Introduction to Social Care Finance – 20 April 2007, London
This introductory event provides a practical and comprehensive overview of the key issues in social care finance and is essential to those new to the sector. With a mixture of practical sessions from practitioners, funding and advisory bodies, the day aims to explain the social care finance system and will draw a comprehensive picture of the latest financial arrangements. |
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The CIPFA 2007 Audit Conference – 25 to 27 April 2007, Newcastle
Taking as its theme ‘Governance – Making it Happen’, this three-day conference offers a unique show-case for all that represents best practice throughout public sector audit. Audit has a crucial role to play in helping to deliver good governance and once again, governance issues are at the top of the agenda in the public services. This conference recognises the issues that auditors face and offers presentations from an impressive panel of leading expert speakers. |
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RSLs Finance for Non-Finance Practitioners – April 2007, London
Following on from last year’s successful RSLs events, this seminar will consider the financial issues that are pertinent within this housing sector and impact on the decision-making process. Delegates will gain valuable insight into the framework within which social housing operates. |
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Further & Higher Education Finance: Partnerships and Alliances – April 2007, London
Timed to complement the publication of CIPFA’s Partnerships and Other Alliances, this event will provide delegates with practical guidance and advice on how F&HE institutions can benefit from successful working partnerships. It will detail the considerations that need to be made when entering a partnership, and will provide insight into how to manage and build on these relationships. |
