CPD Blitz 2023

Our popular CPD Blitz series returns in 2023 with three in person events and 2 virtual events, tailored for their respective jurisdictions. Attracting 10 CPD hours per event these sessions have been carefully curated to ensure participants receive the latest technical updates in financial and sustainability reporting, taxation and company law. A pre-recorded boxset of additional material is available to all participants after the event, covering diverse topics such as AI, cybersecurity, company valuations, company secretarial updates and more.

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ROI dates

23 November - Cork (In person)

Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, 9:30am – 1:30pm

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7 December - Dublin (In person)

CA House, 9:30am – 1:30pm

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14 December - ROI (Virtual)

9.30am -1.30pm

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NI dates

30 November - Belfast (In person)

Grand Central hotel 9-15 Bedford St, Belfast BT2 7FF

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13 December - NI (Virtual)

9.30am - 1.30pm

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Russell Beck
Keynote Speaker
Director, author and joint founder of ImagineThinkDo Limited

An acknowledged thought leader, Russell draws on a diverse background having worked as an engineering project-leader in 25 countries, as European Head of Talent for Yahoo!, as Managing Director of a £120 million talent outsourcing business and Global Head of consulting for a £4 billion recruitment business.

Consults with leadership teams delivering keynotes interactive workshops and internationally accredited development programmes.
Regularly interviewed for articles in the Financial Times and the Institute of Leadership.

Agenda

On demand sessions:

The future of the world of work
Keynote speaker: Russell Beck, Director of ImagineThinkDo limited
The world is changing, and changing far faster than we realise. Our businesses are threatened and have opportunities like never before. At the same time, increased life expectancy means we need to consider a 50- or 60-year career, yet AI and robots are challenging the very nature of work. How is all this compatible? This session will put this into context and give tangible ways in which you can future proof your business.

Financial Reporting Update - Robert Kirk, Ulster University and Brian Murphy, Deloitte
Hear the most recent important updates in financial reporting under FRS and IFRS and cast an eye on upcoming financial reporting developments in 2024.

Company Law Update (ROI) - John Darby, Consultant Solicitor
John will be delivering a whistle-stop tour of the most important developments and changes in company law over the last 12 months.

Company Law Update (NI) - Nick Compton BL: Barrister at Law
This session will outline key updates in company law in recent months and what we might expect in the near future. Topics to be covered include: reform to Companies House and the Register of Companies, the expanding scope of an "employee" under the Companies Act, the role of sustainability and the test for allocating partnership profits.

Taxation Update (ROI) - Morna Canty-Ahern founder Brass Tax Consultancy
Morna will deliver a whistlestop session on the latest developments and updates across the main tax headings in 2023.

Taxation Update (NI) - Tom Penman: Baker Tilly MM
This session will provide an overview of recent taxation updates from HMRC along with real-life examples of proper implementation and practice.

Sustainability Reporting Update - Catherine Duggan, Head of Sustainability, Financial Services Advisory, Grant Thornton and Dr Louise Gorman, Assistant Professor in Finance at Trinity College Dublin
Get up to date with the latest developments in sustainability reporting at this fast-paced session which will cover the forthcoming requirements of reporting standards internationally, and insights into developing and implementing necessary reporting systems. Emerging assurance considerations will also be considered along with the future evolution of the sustainability reporting landscape.

Company Secretarial Update (ROI) - Salvador Nash, Principal and Head of company secretarial KPMG Ireland
All the key updates from the CRO in 2023, with a look to potential changes in 2024.

Customs Update Session - Tony Buckley, CEO Anthony Buckley Consulting
Important recap of recent changes in Customs procedures and operations.

AI in Excel 365 an overview - Damian O'Neill, Director professional.ie
Overview of the integration of AI technology into Excel.

Cyberthreats for SMEs - Tony Hughes, Cyber security and technology risk expert
A ‘real-world session’, focusing on current cyberthreats facing small and medium entities.

Boost your LinkedIn presence: Tips from an expert for Chartered Accountants - Maryrose Lyons, AI course creator and founder of Brightspark
How to harness the power of LinkedIn.

Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ROI) - Crona Clohisey, Public Policy and Tax Leader, Chartered Accountants Ireland
A timely update on the current status and possible developments in Revenue’s plans for Enhanced Reporting Requirements.

Company Valuations - Dr Louise Gorman, Assistant Professor in Finance, Trinity College Dublin
An overview of company valuation models with some practical examples.

AI Beginner's Bootcamp: How to stop delaying using and start doing - Maryrose Lyons, AI course creator and founder of Brightspark
An overview of early adoption of AI technologies.

How SMEs can adapt to Sustainability - Susan Rossney, Sustainability Officer, Chartered Accountants Ireland
A practical session on how SMEs can adopt positive sustainability policies and procedures.

Managing Stakeholders - James McSporran, founder McSporran Leadership Development
Real world examples and practical tips on managing diverse and multiple stakeholders.

Insolvency Update - Brian Hegarty, Managing Director HCA Chartered Accountants & HCA Business Recovery
Designed for professionals who deal with financial restructuring and recovery, the course provides up-to-date knowledge and practical skills essential for navigating the complex landscape of insolvency.

Tax update - Iain Lundie, Director HCA Chartered Accountants
Participants will learn how to effectively manage client compliance while optimizing tax planning strategies.

Speakers

John Darby
Speaker
Solicitor - Honours BCL law degree, University College Dublin with diplomas in European Law from Universite des Sciences Sociales, Toulouse and University of Amsterdam.

Has practised in-house with Diageo plc, Bord Gais Eireann and the Coca-Cola Company.
Frequent speaker in the areas of corporate and company law and lecturer on the Law Society’s Professional Course on Business Law and its Diploma Courses on Company Law and Corporate Governance.

Maryrose Lyons
Speaker
AI course creator

Maryrose is the Founder of Brightspark and the Institute of AI Studies, where she leverages her expertise to help businesses thrive in the evolving digital landscape.
Prior to founding Brightspark, Maryrose worked for Bank of Ireland Private Banking and served as a Board member of DrinkAware (Ireland).

Brian Murphy
Speaker
Brian is a partner in Audit and Assurance in Deloitte. Brian has over 14 years experience providing audit and advisory services to a wide range of sectors, including retail, manufacturing. construction/real estate, engineering, hospitality and technology.

Lecturers and presents on a wide range of topics including audit, financial accounting reporting and finance on behalf of Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Past Chair of the Leinster Society and current Chair of CA Support.

Dympna Cassidy
Speaker
Dympna is a Director in the Financial Reporting Advisory team within the audit and assurance practice in Deloitte. Dympna has over 12 years’ experience providing audit and advisory services with a focus on:

Providing CPD and training sessions on a wide range of accounting topics in various industries.
Supporting with the interpretation and application of accounting guidance.

Dr Louise Gorman
Speaker
Assistant Professor in Finance at Trinity College Dublin

Louise has lectured and researched in the areas of accounting, finance, corporate governance and sustainability reporting.
Louise is a non-executive director and regularly contributes to publications and events in the areas of corporate governance and sustainability at national and international level in the academic and professional communities.

Robert Kirk
Speaker
Emeritus Professor of Financial Reporting at Ulster University

Has lectured extensively within Ireland and Great Britain on accounting standards to diverse organisations such as British Gas Plc, British Aerospace Plc, NATO, Bank of Ireland, John Laing Plc, Deloitte and Reed International Plc.

Lectures on IFRS standards to major companies in Cyprus, United States, Bahrain, South Africa, Zambia and Ghana. He has published 15 books on the subject in Ireland and GB.

Morna Canty-Ahern
Speaker
Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Consultant, Assistant Lecturer in Taxation with Technology University of Shannon Midwest

Significant experience in the Finance sector, having started her career in practice, she has worked for several high-profile companies across the public and private sector.

Set up boutique tax firm Brass Tax Consultancy in 2017 based in the Midwest

Catherine Duggan
Speaker
Head of Sustainability, Financial Services Advisory, Grant Thornton

Senior energy/sustainability specialist with 15 years global experience. Prior to joining GT, Catherine worked for 13 years with FTSE listed Tullow Oil, holding both technical and non-technical roles with responsibility for portfolio management, business performance and risk

Holds a Ph.D. in Geology from Trinity College Dublin, a science integral to the understanding of climate change, a Business Sustainability Management qualification from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and is a GRI certified sustainability professional

CPD Blitz 2023

ROI dates

23 November - Cork (In person)

7 December - Dublin (In person)

14 December - ROI (Virtual)

NI dates

30 November - Belfast (In person)

13 December - NI (Virtual)

Agenda

On demand sessions:

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