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The Future of UK & Irish GAAP - CCAB-I Public Forum

CPD Hours: 2
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
Chartered Accountants Ireland, in conjunction with the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland (CCAB-I), is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposals of the UK's Accounting Standards Board (ASB) regarding the Future of Irish and UK GAAP.  Michelle Sansom, Project Director at the ASB, will present on the board's up-to-date proposals.  Additional presentations on different aspects of the proposals by a distinguished panel of speakers will follow.  A question and answer session will conclude the event.

The Role of the Pension Scheme Trustees

CPD Hours: 3:30
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
Course Aim This course will focus on the position of trustees both the Theoretical Framework and the practical implications involved in being a pension trustee.

Top Tips for Managing People (NI)

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, March 07, 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.

Motivational Management - Enable Your Employees to Excel

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Monday, March 12, 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.

The Big Issues option 1- A vital accounting, audit & tax update for general practitioners

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
Course Aim This vital update provides partners and staff in practice with an overview of the key issues in audit planning, key financial statement areas and an update on dealing with Revenue Audits. Examples and practical guidance will be provided throughout. This course has been designed specifically for members in practice and will keep you up to date on key topics in Audit, Accounting and Tax.

Practical Debt Collection

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, March 21, 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.

Creating a Positive Profile: The Key to Success

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, March 29, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
Course Aim 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.

Recent Developments in Pensions

CPD Hours: 3:30
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Friday, March 30, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
Course Aim This course will address the recent developments in taxation and in the regulatory field. It is intended to serve as an update on these issues.

Effective MS Excel to Assist Your Audit

CPD Hours: 3
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Friday, March 30, 2012 2:00:00 PM

Summary:
Course Description Although many auditors and accountants consider themselves experts in using MS Excel, most are self-taught and do not use MS Excel to its full potential. The course is designed to improve productivity in the use of MS Excel in the workplace, turning those hour-like tasks into minute tasks.

Report Writing for Accountants - How to write in half the time with double the impact

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Monday, April 16, 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.

Maximising Your Potential for Success

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, April 19, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
  Course Overview The course will show you how Maximise your Potential for Success by identifying stretching goals for personal success and gives you the tools and techniques to ensure that you maintain focus and motivation to achieve these goals. You will also receive tips for achieving work-life balance and you will learn techniques to help you survive under pressure, develop mental resilience and make a positive first impression with those you meet through work.

The Big Issues option 2- A vital accounting, audit & tax update for general practitioners

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Monday, April 23, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
Course Aim This vital update provides partners and staff in practice with an overview of the key areas of audit Fieldwork, key financial statement areas, and an update on VAT and some Income Tax issues. Examples and practical guidance will be provided throughout.

Maximising your Potential for Success (NI)

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
The course will show you how to Maximise your Potential for Success by identifying stretching goals for personal success and gives you the tools and techniques to ensure that you maintain focus and motivation to achieve these goals.

Maximising your use of TASBooks

CPD Hours: 3
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, April 26, 2012 2:00:00 PM

Summary:
Course Aim The main aim of the course is to provide increased knowledge to users of TASBooks software. The course will concentrate on the more important elements, functions and modules of the software, which will allow the accountant to get more accurate and reliable reporting information.

Advanced Reading Techniques

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Monday, May 14, 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.

Stress is killing your business!

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
Course Outline Your personal success, career success and the success of the business or firm you work in, is being massively compromised by STRESS! Put simply stress costs you and your business time and money. The good news; using proven techniques and methods, EVERYONE can learn to manage stress and more importantly channel that energy to a productive and rewarding end. In this highly interactive and up-tempo workshop you’ll learn the secrets that top athletes, executives and entrepreneurs use to manage and control stress.

Report Writing for Accountants (NI)

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.

The Finance Director and Pensions

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.

Advising on Pensions - The Pensions Clinic

CPD Hours: 3
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 2:00:00 PM

Summary:
Course Aim This is aimed at accountants in practice who currently offer advice on pensions as part of their business.

The Big Issues summary - A vital accounting, auditing and tax summary update for the general practitioner.

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Monday, June 11, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
Course Aim This vital update provides partners and staff in practice with an overview of the key topical issues in audit, key financial statement areas and a general update on taxation matters. Examples and practical guidance will be provided throughout. This course has been designed specifically for members in practice and will keep you up to date on key topics in Audit, Accounting and Tax.

Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances

CPD Hours: 3:30
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Monday, June 11, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
Course Aim Joint ventures and strategic alliances are increasingly common, as many organisations look towards various partnering arrangements, especially as they try to break into foreign markets. This course provides an overview of the challenges (and potential responses) in managing joint ventures and strategic alliances.

Essential Presentation Skills

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.

Know what makes your Clients tick- Building Strong Client Relationships (NI)

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.

Top Tips for Managing People

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.

Going Into Practice

CPD Hours: 7:30
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Monday, June 25, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
Course Aim This course is aimed at Chartered Accountants who are actually going into practice and is also for those who simply want to know more about the topic, before deciding what to do. The course covers a wide range of knowledge from practice management, audit and investment business regulations, rules of professional conduct, audit and practice certificate requirements to clients’ money and anti-money laundering.

Preparing for the Auditor

CPD Hours: 3
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 2:00:00 PM

Summary:
Course Aim The course will cover how to prepare for an annual audit, what’s required when your auditor comes and also aims to provide some practical tips that will help the audit process run more smoothly. It will also give an overview of current best audit practice applying to small and medium enterprises.

The Big Issues Option 3 - A vital accounting, audit and tax update for the general practitioner

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, June 28, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:
Course Aim This comprehensive update provides partners and staff in practice with an overview of the key issues on audit Completion, key financial statement areas and an update on Capital Gains Tax and Capital Acquisition Tax issues. Examples and practical guidance will be provided throughout.

Building Strong Client Relationships

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.

Successful Delegation- Become an Effective Supervisor/Manager (NI)

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.

Effective Communication - The Key to Success

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

Making Cloud Computing work for your Business

CPD Hours: 3
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Monday, September 24, 2012 9:30:00 AM

Summary:

Creating a Positive Profile: The Key to Success (NI)

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.

Successful Delegation - Become an Effective Supervisor/Manager

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.

Effective Communication- The Key to Success (NI)

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.

Time Management & Personal Productivity

CPD Hours: 7
Learning Mode: Classroom based
Next available date: Thursday, November 08, 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.

Negotiation Skills for Better Outcomes

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.

Advanced Reading Techniques (NI)

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.

Negotiation Skills for Better Outcomes (NI)

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.

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