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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
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Developments in RSLs Finance– 19 October, London
This is the essential update for RSLs and ALMOs staff on the latest regulatory developments and new initiatives within the social housing arena and their financial implications. |
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CIPFA Seminar for Elected Members on the New Local Government Finance System 2007– 19 October, London
This seminar will focus on the significant aspects of the revenue finance system, including an explanation of how the Dedicated Schools Grant impacts upon education funding and the provision of non-education services. It will also update on other current issues including the Comprehensive Spending Review 2007. |
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The CIPFA Treasury Management Conference – 30 October, London
The central theme of this event is managing treasury risk and achieving good governance. It will explore the current and forthcoming policy and operational areas for local government treasury management practitioners. |
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Developments in Police Finance – 1 November, London
Designed to provide a comprehensive insight into the financial issues driving the police agenda, this event will present a clear perspective on many of the current issues of the day. In addition, it will enable delegates to realise the contributions that a collaborative approach to policing can make, and how financial and efficiency gains can be reaped. |
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CIPFA in Wales Annual Conference 2007 – 15 to 16 November, Venue Cymru, Llandudno
This year’s conference will reflect on the challenges brought about by the introduction of a coalition government in Cardiff Bay. The event will provide an opportunity for delegates to consider the issues as they affect their own organisations and their personal contribution to shaping and delivering services over the foreseeable future. Further details about the conference programme will be circulated shortly. Visit www.cipfa.org.uk/wales to keep up to date. |
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The CIPFA Corporate Governance Conference: Good Governance and Leadership – Is the Chief Executive Ready for the Mandatory Statement? 22 November, London
From 2008 it will be a requirement for authorities to publish an annual governance statement. This conference will enable local and police authority practitioners to examine the good practice approaches to governance that are pertinent to their organisation and consider solutions to governance challenges. |
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The Prudential Code in Practice: The Essential Practitioner’s Guide and Look to the Future – 29 November, London
The CIPFA Prudential Code has introduced significant new freedoms, and responsibilities, for local government. The increased ability to pursue capital or revenue options can lead to major opportunities. How this development can be best exploited will form the focus of the day, with practical examples from local government practitioners and advisers. |
Social Care Finance: Budget Issues in 2008 for Adult and Children’s Services – 10 December, London
The CIPFA Local Government Funding Seminar – 13 December
A Technical Audit Update – 13 December, London
Further Developments in Local Authority Housing Finance – December
An Introduction to Treasury Management in Local Government – January 2008, 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 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. |
CIPFA Performance Improvement Network: Workshops on Local Area Agreements, November
In this series of practical workshops the Performance Improvement Network will be taking a timely look at the way local and multi-area agreements are developing, with a particular focus on how performance management arrangements will need to adapt.
Information Governance Update 2007
This series of events will bring you up to date with all the developments, offering solutions and best practice examples.
Leadership Skills for Managers – 2006 to 2007, Edinburgh & Glasgow
For more information and to book click here
CIPFA Certificate in Investigative Practice Qualification (CCIP)
For more information and to book click here
Better Governance Forum
Risk Management for (Nearly) Beginners – 30 October, Chester
Auditing in a Risk Managed Environment – 15 November, Bristol
For more information and to book click here
Open Book Accounting and Housing Services – 5 November, London, 7 November, Manchester, 13 November, York and 14 November, Birmingham
This unique event will draw on case studies to explore in detail exactly what OBA involves: when to use it and when not to; how to use it; which risks to avoid and which aspects of best practice to adapt to your own organisation, and finally how to maximise the value obtained from these types of partnership agreements. Visit www.cipfanetworks.net/housing for further details.
Contract Management & Monitoring in the Public Sector –7 November, York and 21 November, London
This practical workshop presented by CIPFA PIN Training is designed for all staff responsible for managing and monitoring contracted services.
Managing your Procurement: Intensive two-day training course – 28-29 November, York
This intensive and practical two-day workshop will equip senior procurement professionals with the knowledge to develop, plan and lead procurement departments and help meet their organisation’s efficiency challenges. |
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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 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
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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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