10.00 – 12.00 Session 1
CONVERGENCE COUNTDOWN
This session will combine the experiences gained from companies and groups that have already moved to IFRS in the UK with recent developments and proposals such as the IASB’s proposed ‘IFRS for small and medium-sized companies’, and EU proposals for a ‘microcompany’ which would be almost completely unregulated from an accounts and audit perspective.
KEY FEATURES
• the timetable for convergence
• practical problems in moving to IFRS-based GAAP
• key differences from existing UK GAAP
• additional disclosures required in the first year of implementation
• the latest position for small and medium sized companies and the EU’s proposed micro companies.
LECTURER
Charles Gubbins BSc CA, Associate, Kaplan Financial
12.45 – 14.45 Session 2
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPANIES ACT
The Companies Act 2006 became law on 8 November 2006. It is being implemented in stages and should be fully in force by October 2009. This session will be an overview of the key changes.
KEY FEATURES
• changes regarding the company constitution
• abolition of the objects clause
• codification of directors’ duties
• other changes regarding directors
• the practical abolition of private company meetings
• electronic communications
• auditors and their rights
• changes to share capital.
LECTURER
Mike Griffiths LLB LLM ACIArb, Consultant, Lecturer and Writer
15.00 – 17.00 Session 3
INFLUENCING CHANGE
Finance professionals may occupy roles where they are required to help others make improvements to accounting practices, or demonstrate how business improvements can impact favourably on the bottom line. It can be challenging to influence others to willingly accept
change, especially when there is no direct line authority.
KEY FEATURES
• building relationships that give the capacity to influence
• understanding why people welcome or resist change
• a tool for diagnosing an influencing situation
• a model of influence behaviour
• developing your influencing strategy.
LECTURER
Elaine Hynd BA (Hons) ALCM, Consultant, Lumina Consulting
CPD UNITS
Each session is the equivalent of 2 CPD units
FEES
Three conferences £905
Two conferences £640
One conference £330
Individual session £125
Please note that the order in which each session is presented may vary depending on location.
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