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Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom 2007: A Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) (Book)

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Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom 2007: A Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) (CD-ROM)

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Councillors’ Guide to Local Government Finance 2007 Fully Revised Edition (Book)

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Councillors’ Guide to Local Government Finance 2007 Fully Revised Edition (CD-ROM)

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Delivering Good Governance in Local Government: Framework

Delivering Good Governance in Local Government: Guidance Note

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Guide to Relative Needs Formulae 2007/2008

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Supporting People: The Essential Guide for Finance Practitioners (Fully Revised Fourth Edition 2007) (Book)

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Supporting People: The Essential Guide for Finance Practitioners (Fully Revised Fourth Edition 2007) (CD-ROM)

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The CJC Guide to Service Sharing and Economies of Scale

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Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom: A Statement of Recommended Practice – Disclosure Checklist for 2006/2007 Accounts

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Local Authority Financial Administration Services: Emerging Trends in the Context of Shared Services

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To view the programme for any of the events, click on the 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 the CIPFA Shop

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CIPFA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2007 – 12-14 June, Bournemouth International Centre
The CIPFA annual conference – one of the largest events in the public services calendar – offers a bold and imaginative programme of distinguished speakers covering everything from governance to globalisation and service delivery to demography. Hear the issues surrounding the public services over the next decade openly discussed and debated by the people who will be defining the problems and designing the solutions.

 EVENT OF THE MONTH

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CIPFA/ISACA IT Audit & Security Update 2007: Emerging Compliance Requirements – 20 & 21 June, Birmingham
This joint CIPFA/ISACA update will address current and emerging IS/IT audit issues and should appeal to all those responsible for managing IT audit as well as to Information Security practitioners across the public services and the private sector.

Accounting for Financial Instruments in Local Government – 27 June, London
Following CIPFA’s very successful event in February we are delighted to repeat this highly topical one day seminar. This event will examine the proposals and their impact, with major contributions from a range of other legislative and accounting standards experts.

CIPFA Seminar for Elected Members on the New Local Government Finance System 2007 – 6 July, London
Designed for councillors, this will be of particular benefit to recently elected members and those wishing to update their knowledge of current issues likely to affect the new local government finance system.

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CIPFA Local Authority Accounting: 2007 SORP & BVACOP – 6 July, York & 17 July, London
The SORP and BVACOP provide the main framework for local government’s accounting activity throughout the year. This event is your opportunity to get a first-hand, technical briefing on changes to the codes, both proposed and actual, delivered by leading practitioners and other experts.

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An Introduction to Local Authority Housing and its Finances – 10 July, London
An entry-level event which is suitable for recently qualified accountants and those new to the sector who need to gain an understanding of the main drivers in managing local authority housing finance.

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An Introduction to Treasury Management in Local Government – 12 July, London
Covering all the current issues impacting on the treasury management function, this seminar is a jargon-free one-day event designed to familiarise delegates with the key issues surrounding treasury management in local government.

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Unused Potential: Time for a New Look at Local Authority Income – 17 July, London
Investigating the financial practicalities of income generation, this event for finance and service managers looks at how authorities can make the most of existing and new income sources.

The CIPFA Better Governance Forum Annual Conference: The Road to Good Governance – What the future holds! – 18 October, Wembley Stadium
Details and booking forms are available at www.cipfanetworks.net/governance/events. For further details, please contact mohamed.hans@ipf.co.uk

An Introduction to Contract Audit – 6 September, London

Contract Audit – Practitioners’ Update – 7 September, London

Children’s Services: Coping with the financial challenges when developing integrated strategies – 13 September, London

The CIPFA Health Finance Conference – 5 October, London

The CIPFA Central Government Finance Conference 2007 – Growing Financial Capability10 October, London

The CIPFA Treasury Management Conference – 30 October, London

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 sherine.morgan@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 sherine.morgan@cipfa.org. We welcome your comments.


Leadership Skills for Managers – 2006 to 2007, Edinburgh & Glasgow

CIPFA Performance Improvement Network (PIN) workshops
Shared Services – The Practical Issues, 3 July (London), 4 July (York) & 10 July (Birmingham)

CIPFA Treasury Management Forum (third series of workshops)
Focusing on Best Treasury Management Practices – various dates in May/June 2007 – Birmingham, London & Manchester

CIPFA Health Advisory Network
Service Line Reporting (SLR) and the link with Patient Level Costing (PLC) – 20 June, Manchester & 5 July, London

CIPFA Certificate in Investigative Practice Qualification (CCIP)
For more information and to book click here


To review the comprehensive programme of training courses offered by CIPFA, and to book online go to www.cipfa.org.uk/shop

TIS Online

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.

SIS Training

The CIPFA Statistical Information Service (SIS) is running a series of statistical training sessions in 2007, 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.

New Forum

The CIPFA Training and Development Forum for Service Managers (TDF-SM) is designed to support service managers in meeting their responsibilities for delivering effective financial management alongside their service delivery role. For further information about this timely and relevant new forum, please visit www.cipfanetworks.net/training/tdfsm/about or contact Susan Sloman at susan.sloman@ipf.co.uk.

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