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Finance Committee training

Finance Committee Training

This programme is written specially for those Trustees, Governors, Elected Members and Non Executive Directors that have a role in scrutinizing and holding to account where significant sums of public money are involved.

It is designed to encourage and empower Finance Committee members by highlighting the key role of these committees and their members.

What will I gain from this course?

The Scottish Public Sector is facing unprecedented financial pressure and scrutiny and the role of the objective non-executive scrutineer is increasingly vital.

This programme will explore how individuals in this non-executive role can play a key part in holding officials to account by showing good governance and clear challenge in regard of material financial transactions across the Scottish Public Sector.

Course Programme:

Registration	09.30 - 10.00
Session One	Introductions
Session Two	General context ? the increasing need for scrutiny in Scotland?s public services
Session Three	Public Sector Finance context ? what are the challenges we face; if 2010/11 is tough, how will we cope with 2011/12
Session Four	Governance ? what is it? What does good governance look like?
Session Five	Establishing a finance committee
Session Six	Case study introduction
Session Seven	Financial Strategy ? understanding the need for and mechanics of a finance strategy
Session Eight	Terminology
Session Nine	Bridge between principles and practice ? addressing a case study
Session Ten	Summary ? drawing together the learning of the day and points forward for future learning
Close	16.30

In-house delivery

CIPFA Scotland delivers Strategic In-House Training Courses to meet the cumulating challenges of the elected members.

For details of In-house or tailored and customised training courses for elected members please contact: james.duncan@cipfa.org.uk
or call on 0131 550 7530