ACIE - Annual Conference England & Wales
22nd October 2020
Friends Meeting House, Mount St., Manchester
Overview: Join us in Perth to update yourself on all things Independent Examination (IE). This event provides an opportunity to reflect on the contribution Independent Examination makes to good governance and financial transparency. In addition, our workshop programme will give you a chance to update your skills and knowledge, whatever your level of experience.
Who should attend? Anyone who carries out, or who is thinking about carrying out, Independent Examination. This event will also be of interest to Charity Trustees, Treasures and Finance Officers. If you are new to IE, this event is great chance to ‘test the water’ and learn more about the roles and responsibilities of an examiner. If you are already carrying out examinations, this event can help with your CPD, update your knowledge base and refresh your skills. Our event is an excellent opportunity to network with other examiners.
Confirmed speakers include:
Michael Brougham, SORP Committee
Rita Chadha, the Small Charities Commission
Alison Cook, AJC Accountancy
Rachel Cooper, Wellbeck Accountancy
Helen Easton, Operating Accountant, the Charity Commission
Mark Heaton, KM Accountants
Professor John Mohan, University of Birmingham
Amanda Peters, Wycas
Susan Robinson, Kreston Reeves
Lee Stevenson, Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise
Topics include:
· Applying for Full Membership
· Charities and local challenges
· Dealing with Difficult Clients
· Improving the Quality of Accounts
· Governance Toolkit
· Receipts and Payments Accounting
· Regulatory update from the OSCR
· Taking on New Clients
· Taxation
· The needs of Small Charities
· The Role of IE in Governance
