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• Webinar: VAT changes

  • When
    Thursday, November 26, 2020
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  A one hour session, in which Alison Cook (ACIE) talks you through an aspect of Independent Examination.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

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

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• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Wednesday, December 09, 2020
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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 9.30 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(Hons) ACA

  Wellbeck Accountancy

  
  

  
  

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• Webinar: Thinking of Becoming an Independent Examiner?

  • When
    Monday, December 14, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  A one hour session, in which Tony Clarke (ACIE, 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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• Building your Independent Examination skills – with the help of the ACIE workbook

  • When
    Tuesday, December 15, 2020
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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 Sarah A. Smith, BSc FCCA FCIE

  
  

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• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Thursday, January 21, 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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 9.30 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(Hons) ACA

  Wellbeck Accountancy

  
  

  
  

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• Webinar: Resilience and Going Concern

  • When
    Thursday, January 28, 2021
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A one hour session, in which Rachel Cooper talks you through an aspect of Independent Examination.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

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

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• Webinar: Receipts and Payments

  • When
    Tuesday, February 09, 2021
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A one hour session, in which Mark Heaton (ACIE) talks you through an aspect of Independent Examination.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

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

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• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Tuesday, February 09, 2021
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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 Sarah A. Smith, BSc FCCA FCIE

  
  

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• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Friday, February 12, 2021
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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 9.30 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(Hons) ACA

  Wellbeck Accountancy

  
  

  
  

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

  • When
    Tuesday, February 16, 2021
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • 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

  
  

  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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• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Wednesday, March 17, 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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 9.30 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(Hons) ACA

  Wellbeck Accountancy

  
  

  
  

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• Webinar: Taking on a New Client.

  • When
    Thursday, March 18, 2021
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (UTC-00:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  A one hour session, in which Alison Cook (ACIE) talks you through an aspect of Independent Examination.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

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

  Show details
• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Tuesday, April 13, 2021
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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 Sarah A. Smith, BSc FCCA FCIE

  
  

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• Webinar: Serious Incident Reporting

  • When
    Monday, April 19, 2021
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A one hour session, in which Susan Robinson (ACIE) talks you through an aspect of Independent Examination.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

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

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• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Thursday, April 22, 2021
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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(Hons) ACA

  Wellbeck Accountancy

  
  

  
  

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• Webinar: How to Read a Set of Accounts for Independent Examination

  • When
    Monday, May 10, 2021
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  A one hour session, in which Fran Taylor (ACIE) talks you through an aspect of Independent Examination.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

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

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• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Friday, May 21, 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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 9.30 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(Hons) ACA

  Wellbeck Accountancy

  
  

  
  

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• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Tuesday, June 15, 2021
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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 Sarah A. Smith, BSc FCCA FCIE

  
  

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• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Wednesday, June 23, 2021
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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(Hons) ACA

  Wellbeck Accountancy

  
  

  
  

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• Webinar: Fraud and Independent Examination

  • When
    Tuesday, June 29, 2021
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  A one hour session, in which Sarah Smith talks you through an aspect of Independent Examination.

  
  

  Format:

  Webinar

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

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• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Thursday, July 15, 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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 9.30 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(Hons) ACA

  Wellbeck Accountancy

  
  

  
  

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• Building your Independent Examination skills

  • When
    Tuesday, July 20, 2021
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Zoom

  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(Hons) ACA

  Wellbeck Accountancy

  
  

  
  

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• ACIE Scotland Conference 2021

  • When
    Thursday, August 26, 2021
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    The Barracks Conference Centre, Stirling FK8 1QZ
  • Spaces left
    95

  Register

  ACIE - Annual Conference Scotland

  26^th August 2021

  The Barracks Conference Centre, Stirling

   

  Overview: Join us in Stirling 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.

  Programme to be announced....

  Due to the ongoing Corona virus Pandemic, while this conference is being planned as on site, provision is being built in for a move to virtual should that be needed.

   

  Sponsors

  
  

  
  

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• ACIE England and Wales Conference 2021

  • When
    Thursday, October 28, 2021
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Kings House Conference Centre, Manchester, M1 7HB
  • Spaces left
    96

  Register

  ACIE - Annual Conference England and Wales

  28th October 2021

  Kings House Conference Centre, Manchester

  
  

  Overview: Join us in Manchester 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.

  Programme to be announced....

  Due to the ongoing Corona virus Pandemic, while this conference is being planned as on site, provision is being built in for a move to virtual should that be needed.

  
  

  Sponsors

  
  

  
  

  
  

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