CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Monday, May 28, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim Participants will develop their coaching skills and learn how to use the psychology of recognition and non-financial reward to encourage great performance from their staff.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
How to write in half the time with double the impact. The ability to write clear, concise and professional business letters, e-mails and reports is a critical business skill. However, many people find the prospect of writing a time-consuming and often overwhelming task. Many drafts end up in the bin and managers waste precious time editing and re-writing.
CPD Hours: 3:30
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim This course will deal with the pension issues confronting accountants in industry.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim Effective presentation skills are critical to success in all forms of business. This course will give you the opportunity to enhance your presentation skills so that you present with clarity, competence and confidence.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
In an increasingly competitive market-place, the ability to build strong client relationships is vital. Participants will develop a better knowledge of how to understand and communicate with potential and current clients. They will leave the course with practical tips and ideas to build their confidence and skills when interacting with clients, thereby enhancing the client relationship.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim This course will enable participants develop their skills in how to manage staff performance and encourage employee “buy-in”, and will receive useful tips on maximising the potential of their team, particularly in the current economic climate.
CPD Hours: 3:30
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim The course will highlight the key recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure considerations involved in accounting for the employer’s pension promise to employees in financial statements prepared under the Companies Acts framework - UK/Irish Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (Irish/UK GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Overview NAMA is now playing a central role in our economy. But the role of NAMA is evolving all the time, under the influence of difficult markets and a changing political background. Understanding what it is doing and why it is doing it is of critical importance to those dealing with NAMA.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim The course is primarily aimed at small and medium sized enterprises seeking to enhance or even considering setting up a Risk Management Process for the first time. It will also help those not directly involved in the process to understand the benefits and issues of an Enterprise Risk Management function.
CPD Hours: 3:30
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Friday, June 29, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim This course is aimed at providing an update on recent tax and VAT developments and other tax hot topics.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
This course gives detailed guidance on cutting costs while still maintaining customer services in all key respects, which is crucial following several years of poor economic performance in Ireland as there have been sharp reductions in activity and profitability levels. This has made cost reduction and control absolutely central to effective management strategy.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Monday, September 10, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
This course will enable participants develop their skills in how to manage staff performance and encourage employee “buy-in”, and will receive useful tips on maximising the potential of their team, particularly in the current economic climate.
CPD Hours: 3:30
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim This course will introduce participants to the requirements of the five new IFRSs issued by the IASB in 12 May 2011: 1. IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements 2. IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements 3. IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in other Entities 4. IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements (2011) 5. IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Jount Ventures (2011)
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim In an increasingly competitive market-place, the ability to build strong client relationships is vital. Participants will develop a better knowledge of how to understand and communicate with potential and current clients. They will leave the course with practical tips and ideas to build their confidence and skills when interacting with clients, thereby enhancing the client relationship.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
The course aims to improve your delegation skills so that the jobs you delegate are completed to the standard you expect within the timeframe you expect. You will also learn how to give effective feedback, which is key to effective delegation.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim This course will enhance your communication skills and improve your effectiveness when communicating with clients, staff, customers etc. It will assist you in identifying another’s preferred style and how to flex your own style to ensure enhanced understanding
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course The course is primarily aimed at small and medium sized enterprises seeking to enhance the existing control environment. It will also help those not directly involved in the process to understand the benefits and issues arising from an enhanced control environment.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Overview This programme is for finance professionals who want to understand more about treasury risks, how they are identified and tools used to manage these risks. The course looks at how these risks can manifest themselves in organisations and looks at the cost of failure to manage these risks appropriately. The focus of the course will be on the practical issues arising in this area with some tips to their resolution and will be based on the types of issues that we have experienced in dealing with Irish corporates of all sizes over the past few years.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
This course will give you the tools to better understand your ‘key strenghts’ and you will learn tips and techniques on how to positively influences those around you. Your Profile/Brand is shaped by how you present yourself publicly and this is something you can control. Decide on how you would like people to see you and work on creating that image.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim The ability to write clear, concise and professional business letters, e-mails and reports is a critical business skill. However, many people find the prospect of writing a time-consuming and often overwhelming task. Many drafts end up in the bin and managers waste precious time editing and re-writing. This course will give you the confidence and skills to help you draft documents much faster and write persuasively and effectively.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Overview This course gives detailed guidance on cutting costs while still maintaining customer services in all key respects, which is crucial following several years of poor economic performance in Ireland as there have been sharp reductions in activity and profitability levels. This has made cost reduction and control absolutely central to effective management strategy.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim The course aims to improve your delegation skills so that the jobs you delegate are completed to the standard you expect within the timeframe you expect. You will also learn how to give effective feedback, which is key to effective delegation.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim Following several years of poor economic performance in Ireland, there have been sharp reductions in activity levels, profitability levels, valuation levels and – most importantly – in cash flow. With businesses under greater pressure than ever, this course gives detailed guidance on business recovery and asset disposal.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
This course will enhance your communication skills and improve your effectiveness when communicating with clients, staff, customers etc. It will assist you in identifying another’s preferred style and how to flex your own style to ensure enhanced understanding.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim This course will provide guidance on how to improve debt collection procedures. Participants will be able to complete a collection programme with increased confidence and will have acquired many new ideas for immediate use.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, October 25, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Overview This course gives detailed guidance on corporate restructuring and turnaround. Following several years of poor economic performance in Ireland, there have been sharp reductions in activity levels, profitability levels, valuation levels and – most importantly – in cash flow. This has put many businesses under acute financial pressure, so understanding the critical steps to corporate restructuring and turnaround is essential.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim The internet and the digital age have created access to a near infinite volume of information. The publication of business books, research, journals, websites and blogs is growing exponentially. Along with this growth has come the pressure to stay up-to-date and on top of this information overload. This course will help you double your reading speed with better comprehension.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, November 08, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course aim The aim of the course is to allow you to use the most precious resource you have – time – in a more effective manner to achieve maximum effect.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course Aim The course is primarily aimed at small and medium sized enterprises seeking to outsource, enhance or even considering setting up an internal audit function. It will also help those not directly involved in the process to understand the role and benefit of internal audit. To review internal audit standards and professional guidelines
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Participants will develop their coaching skills and learn how to use the psychology of recognition and non-financial reward to encourage great performance from their staff.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, November 22, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Following on from the huge success of last year’s Chartered Accountants Northwest Blitz we are looking forward to bringing professional updates directly to you again in 2012 with our ‘ one-stop CPD workshop’ nationwide tour. The intensive one-day programme, taking place at a number of regional centres across the country, will cover a variety of topics that reflect the working environment and challenges that Chartered Accountants face in the current tough economic climate.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, November 22, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course aim The course aims to enhance your negotiation skills so you can negotiate better outcomes whilst at the same time respecting and enhancing your relationship with the other party.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
The internet and the digital age have created access to a near infinite volume of information. The publication of business books, research, journals, websites and blogs is growing exponentially. Along with this growth has come the pressure to stay up-to-date and on top of this information overload. This course will help you double your reading speed with better comprehension.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, December 06, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
The course aims to enhance your negotiation skills so you can negotiate better outcomes whilst at the same time respecting and enhancing your relationship with the other party.
CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 9:30:00 AM
Summary:
Course The course is aimed at those working in the internal audit role and will help them develop an effective methodology. It will also help those not directly involved in the process to understand the activities of internal audit.