Format
This session will be delivered via Zoom
on Thursday 23 April 2026 from
9am
to 1pm. The Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the course is due to take place.
Who should attend
This course is suitable primarily for
accountants in practice who act as the reporting accountant for solicitors in Northern
Ireland.
Course overview
Topics to be covered during this focused session will include:
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Summary of the reporting accountant’s responsibilities in
relation to their solicitor clients
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Key risks associated with these assignments and the common
errors in conducting such assurance engagements
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Reporting to the Law Society of Northern Ireland and their
expectations at this time
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From engagement planning through to reporting, how best to use
the new Institute Solicitors Accounts Regulations Toolkit for Northern Ireland
and other guidance materials available in this
area.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able
to:
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Better understand the reporting accountant’s responsibilities
for these clients
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Be better equipped to prepare a compliant file
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Avoid common mistakes
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Develop an approach to tackling such regulated clients
generallycourse is in planning, more details to follow
If you have any questions regarding this or any other CPD course or
requirements, please feel free to contact the team here or call us at (+353) 01 523 3930
Members who joined Chartered Accountants Ireland following 1 September 2024,
please continue to book on the CPA Portal here to ensure you receive your membership
discount