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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.
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The
CIPFA Social Care Finance 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. |
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Local Authority Accounting: 2006 SORP &
BVACOP - 11
July, York & 18
July, London
 The
SORP and BVACOP 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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If you would like to view the programme for
any of the above conferences and seminars click on the event
title or email courses@cipfa.org
to request a hard copy. Information on how to book attendance
on any of CIPFA’s events can be found on CIPFA
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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 training courses listed
below please click
here.
- 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 Small Projects
- On Board
- Performance Measurement Using the Balanced Scorecard
- Process Mapping and Process Benchmarking
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