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• Applying for Full Membership

  • When
    Friday, May 27, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Jurys Inn Glasgow, 80 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, G1 4QG

  Register

  ACIE Fellow Chris Smith will take you through the process of applying for Full Membership, supporting  you to understand the standards of accounting required, and avoid the common pitfalls.

  This course does not guarantee  that your application will be accepted, but we hope that it will increase the likelihood of success.

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• Webinar: Zakat, Islamic Charities and a need for demonstrating transparency and accountability.

  • When
    Wednesday, June 01, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Over recent years, faith-inspired charities have been joined in the 'appeal for Zakat' funds' across the sector by Barnardo's, Oxfam, UNHCR etc. How does SORP and annual reporting relate to the Zakat? What is Zakat? - led by Javed Akhtar, FCCA, DChA, MSc.
  

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

  
  

  Javed Akhtar began his career with Accenture and over the past decade has served as a Finance Director for major INGO's. He is now a freelance consultant / finance director working to enhance charities financial governance and reporting.

  
  

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• Webinar: Resilience and Going Concern

  • When
    Wednesday, June 15, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A one hour session, in which Rachel Cooper discussed how to examine a charity's resilience and assess its position as a going concern.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

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• Building your Independent Examination skills: England & Wales

  • When
    Wednesday, June 29, 2022
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  The course will be facilitated through Zoom using and informal ‘lecture’ style & practical workshop sessions with plenty of opportunity for the exchange of ideas and experience. 
  

  Prior to the course and starting at 1:45 there will be a 15 min optional session covering the online tools and techniques we will be using to familiarise participants who are unused to online meetings.

  This course uses a case study, practical exercises and brings in your experience covering key areas of concern in Independent Examination:

  • Materiality and risk
  • Adequacy of records
  • Vouching & analytical review
  • Qualification of reports

   

  We will look at the above areas of concern alongside the ACIE workbook so you understand how this resource can support your IE practice.  We are aiming to build confidence in your practice.

  You’ll get most out of the session if you complete the small amount of pre-course work requested – familiarising yourself with the case study and sending in any burning questions you would like to address during the session.

  This course is for people with knowledge of charity accounting who are new to, or have some experience of independent examinations and are looking to develop their practice. 

  The course is open to members and non-members. 

  Delivered by Rachel Cooper, BSc ACA, Wellbeck Accounting, 

  
  

  
  

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• Webinar: Serious Incident Reporting

  • When
    Wednesday, July 06, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A one hour session, in which Susan Robinson, BA FCA MCMI FCIE DChA,  discusses what to report, and when to report it.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

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• Welcome to BTCSoftware’s Charity Accounts Solution

  • When
    Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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  Guest Webinar from BTCSoftware.

  BTCSoftware work with many organisations within the Charity Sector, this webinar is designed to show you how BTCSoftware can support you with charity compliance.
  

  Tim Pearce (Head of Sales)

  Dan Keane (Technical Sales Manager)

  
  

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• Webinar: Receipts and Payments

  • When
    Wednesday, July 20, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A one hour session, in which Mark Heaton, FCCA FCIE DChA,  takes you through R&P accounts for Independent Examiners.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

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• Building your Independent Examination skills: England & Wales

  • When
    Wednesday, July 27, 2022
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    On Line
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  This course uses a case study, practical exercises and brings in your experience covering key areas of concern in Independent Examination:

  • Materiality and risk
  • Adequacy of records
  • Vouching & analytical review
  • Qualification of reports

   

  We will look at the above areas of concern alongside the ACIE workbook so you understand how this resource can support your IE practice.  We are aiming to build confidence in your practice.

  You’ll get most out of the session if you complete the small amount of pre-course work requested – familiarising yourself with the case study and sending in any burning questions you would like to address during the session.

  This course is for people with knowledge of charity accounting who are new to, or have some experience of independent examinations and are looking to develop their practice. 

  Delivered by Sarah A. Smith

  
  

  
  

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• Webinar: Charity Trading

  • When
    Wednesday, August 03, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A one hour session, in which Full Member Howard Sanderson will take you through the intricacies of examining Charity Trading.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

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• Webinar: Reserves

  • When
    Wednesday, August 17, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  A one hour session, in which Chris Smith, FCIE,  talks you through the latest issues around reserves and charity finance.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

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• Webinar: Accounting Issues Facing Small Charities

  • When
    Wednesday, September 07, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A one hour session, in which Brian Seaton of Small Charities Support discusses some of the  accounting issues facing small charities

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

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• Webinar: Thinking of Becoming an Independent Examiner?

  • When
    Wednesday, September 21, 2022
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  A one hour session, in which Tony Clarke (CPA, NI) talks you through the role of an Independent Examiner

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

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• Association of Charity Independent Examiners: UK Wide Conference 2022

  • When
    Thursday, September 22, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    On-Line

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  ACIE - Annual Conference

  UK Wide

  Online

  Recovering from Covid, financial implications and ways to support small charities through Independent Examination.

  2022 is presenting new challenges. Covid is still with us, and we are once more meeting with you on line.

  This year’s conference aims to reach all parts of the UK during these continued challenging times. The content includes areas to assist Examiners with their work whilst also recognising charities may be turning to Examiners, as an advisor, for help on other related matters.  We hope the topics provide you with additional insight to enhance the work you do for the benefit of Examiners and charities alike.

  We will have updates from the OSCR, the Charity Commission, and for the first time, from the Charity Commission, Northern Ireland.

  The conference this year will consist of a series of 20 minute talks with 10 minute Q&As.

  Speakers also include Margaret Birse, of Tangram Accounting (Fraud); Elaine Crichton of Inspiring Scotland (on accounting issues facing small charities); Tamara Hibberly of VAT People, Ian Allsop (columnist for Charity Finance) and Stephen Hendy of Data Developments discussing a software project to support and engage small charities with Independent Examination.

  There will be opportunities to network, and we are also providing attendees with the opportunity to put questions to a panel of specialists.  All questions must be submitted in advance of the Conference to ensure you are provided with the most helpful and informative responses.  The event will end with a networking session, where delegates can meet with other members, to find out what’s happening in their region.

  
  

  

                        

  

               

  
  

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• Webinar: Different forms of external scrutiny of not for profit organisations

  • When
    Wednesday, October 05, 2022
  •  
    12:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  A one hour session, in which Mark Heaton, FCCA FCIE DChA,  discusses different forms of external scrutiny of not for profit organisations.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

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• Building your Independent Examination skills: Scotland

  • When
    Wednesday, October 12, 2022
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    7

  Register

  The course will be facilitated through Zoom using and informal ‘lecture’ style & practical workshop sessions with plenty of opportunity for the exchange of ideas and experience. 
  

  Prior to the course and starting at 1:45 there will be a 15 min optional session covering the online tools and techniques we will be using to familiarise participants who are unused to online meetings.

  This course uses a case study, practical exercises and brings in your experience covering key areas of concern in Independent Examination:

  • Materiality and risk
  • Adequacy of records
  • Vouching & analytical review
  • Qualification of reports

   

  We will look at the above areas of concern alongside the ACIE workbook so you understand how this resource can support your IE practice.  We are aiming to build confidence in your practice.

  You’ll get most out of the session if you complete the small amount of pre-course work requested – familiarising yourself with the case study and sending in any burning questions you would like to address during the session.

  This course is for people with knowledge of charity accounting who are new to, or have some experience of independent examinations and are looking to develop their practice. 

  The course is open to members and non-members. 

  Delivered by Rachel Cooper.

  
  

  
  

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• Applying for Full Membership

  • When
    Friday, October 21, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    London (venue tbc)

  Register

  ACIE Fellow Chris Smith will take you through the process of applying for Full Membership, supporting  you to understand the standards of accounting required, and avoid the common pitfalls.

  This course does not guarantee  that your application will be accepted, but we hope that it will increase the likelihood of success.

  Show details
• Webinar: A SORP for Mosques and Islamic Charities.

  • When
    Wednesday, November 02, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A one hour session, in which Shahida Siddique of FaithStar LLP discusses a project to generate a SORP like document  for Mosques and Islamic charities.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

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• Webinar: VAT Changes

  • When
    Wednesday, November 09, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A one hour session, in which Alison Cook, BSc BFP FCA,  talks you through the latest VAT changes.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

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• Accruals Accounting for Charities (Scotland)

  • When
    Wednesday, November 16, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Glasgow-venue tbc

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  This workshop is for people with knowledge of charity accounting who wish to extend their expertise in Accruals accounting for charities.

  The workshop is open to members and non-members. 

  Delivered by Margaret Birse, IACPA, MSc, FCIE

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Accruals Accounting for Charities (E&W)

  • When
    Wednesday, November 23, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Leeds-venue tbc

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  This workshop is for people with knowledge of charity accounting who wish to extend their expertise in Accruals accounting for charities.

  The workshop is open to members and non-members. 

  Delivered by Sarah A. Smith, BSc FCCA FCIE

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Receipts and Payments Accounts for Charities (England & Wales)

  • When
    Wednesday, November 30, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Leeds-venue tbc

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  This workshop  will the cover the legislative requirements which apply to Receipts and Payments accounts, practical issues, and where problems may arise.

  With Rachel Cooper, BSc ACA, Wellbeck Accounting.

  
  

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• Webinar: Thinking of Becoming an Independent Examiner?

  • When
    Wednesday, December 07, 2022
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  A one hour session, in which Tony Clarke (CPA, NI) talks you through the role of an Independent Examiner

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

  A 20-30 minutes talk, followed by Q&A.

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