Public sector webinars

Accounting for Leases Under the Government FreM

Featuring: Prof. Robert Kirk, Emeritus Professor of Financial Reporting, Ulster University
Recorded: January 2025

This 90-minute talk will concentrate largely on the very important and controversial changes that have been implemented in the financial year 2023-24, arising from IFRS 16 Leases, on accounting for leases in the public sector.

Public Sector Blitz

Featuring: David Sterling, Rodney Allen, Gina McIntyre, Claire Thomson and Roisin Loughran
Recorded: March 2024

The Move to Five Case Model

Featuring: Leah Montgomery, Department of Health
Recorded: March 2023

The Five Case Model is the approach for developing business cases recommended by HM Treasury, the Welsh Government and the UK Office of Government Commerce. It has been widely used across central government departments and public sector organisations over the last 10 years.

Delivering Transformation in the Public Sector

Featuring: Paul Duffy, Deputy Secretary at the Department of Finance
Recorded: February 2023

What do successful transformation programmes within the public sector have in common? While the substance of these programmes tend to be very different, there are common themes that you need to get right and certain behaviours that really matter.

Tourism - a Path to Recovery

Featuring: Dr. Peter Bolan and John McGrillen
Recorded: June 2022

Tourism is a significant driver for Northern Ireland. It generates wealth, jobs, exports, civic pride and innovation. The total contribution of tourism to Northern Ireland has been estimated at £ 2 billion and 52,000 jobs, accounting for 6.6% of our economy, and one job in every 15.

The role of Trustees and Board Members

Featuring: Eileen Mullan and David Bleakney
Recorded: May 2022