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Directory of qualifi cations, courses and conferences for the public sector

learning and development 2015

message from ourchief executive

Welcome to CIPFAs directory of qualifi cations, courses and conferences.

Public services in the UK and abroad continue to face unprecedented challenges. Theeffects of the continued global economic downturn, austerity measures in the UK and Europe and the need to transform the way public services are delivered, meansthatpractitioners need to sharpen their skills, learn new methodologies and applytheir expertise in different and innovative ways.

As the only professional accountancy body exclusively for people in public nance, we understand these market challenges and are committed to providing the best training and development tools to support practitioners at all levels of public service, throughouttheir careers.

So whether you are considering becoming a Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA)or are already quali ed and looking to expand your skills and capabilities, youwill nd what you need in this directory. Our purpose and our passion are to make sure that you and your team are equipped and trained to the highest possible standard to operate in an everchanging work environment.

Our members, and the organisations that they serve, are the focus of our work but we welcome all public nance practitioners who wish to excel in their roles.

We look forward to working with you in 2015.

Rob WhitemanCIPFA Chief Executive

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contentsINTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

OUR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE . . . . . . . . . . 6

CIPFA TRAINING HELPING TO TRANSFORM THE PUBLIC SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CPFA QUALIFICATIONS TO KICK START YOUR CAREER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CIPFA Professional Quali cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CIPFA International Public Financial Management (IPFM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CIPFA Public Audit Quali cation (PAQ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SHORT COURSES TO INSPIRE YOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Commercial skills courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Audit and assurance courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Financial management courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Financial reporting courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Governance and risk courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

People and professional development courses . . . . . . . . 37

Performance improvement and ef ciency courses . . . . 40

Property courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Public sector reform courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

ACCREDITED TRAINING TO GROW YOUR SKILLS . . . . . . . 56

Better Business Cases Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Better Business Cases Practitioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Certi cate in Contract Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Certi cate in Corporate Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Certi cate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (Cert IPSAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

CIPFA Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

CIPFA Accredited Counter Fraud Technician . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Future Leaders Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Leadership Academy for Serving and Aspiring CFOs. . . . 67

Certi cate in Investigative Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

PRINCE2 e-Accredited Training Programme . . . . . . . . . . . 69

CONFERENCES THAT EXPLORE THE LATEST ISSUES . . . . 70

CIPFA Annual Conference and Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

CIPFA Academies Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

CIPFA Annual Procurement Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

CIPFA Asset Management Planning Conference . . . . . . . 73

CIPFA Audit Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

CIPFA Capital and Treasury Management Conference . . 74

CIPFA Central Government Technical AccountingConferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

CIPFA Governance Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

CIPFA Health and Social Care Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

CIPFA HRA Reforms Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

CIPFA Insurance Summit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

CIPFA Internal Audit Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

CIPFA IT Audit Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

CIPFA Local Government Accounting Conferences . . . . . 78

CIPFA Northern Ireland Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

CIPFA Northern Ireland Annual Executive PA Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

CIPFA Northern Ireland Annual Governance Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

CIPFA Pensions Network Annual Conference . . . . . . . . . . 80

CIPFA Police Reform: The Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

CIPFA Procurement and Contract Audit Seminar . . . . . . . 81

CIPFA Scotland Annual Governance Seminar . . . . . . . . . . 82

CIPFA Scotland Public Finance Conference. . . . . . . . . . . . 82

CIPFA Treasury Management Network Conference . . . . . 83

MEET OUR EXPERTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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To win the global race, Britain needs an exceptional civil service with strong commercial acumen. We need the best, most cost-effective public services in theworld.

Francis Maude MP, Minister for the Cabinet Of ce

Many thanks again for coming here to deliver the workshop. I was really pleased with the way it went and how the delegates engaged with the material. They obviously got a lot from the course and enjoyed it.

Pat Hallums, Finance Systems Support Team, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

of our students strongly recommend / recommend the CIPFA Professional Quali cation We believe that a CIPFA quali cation and membership of the Institute are a foundation of a successful andful llingcareerin public nance.

CIPFA delivered over 500 programmes and courses in 2014

public nance practitioners bene ted from CIPFA training in 2014

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of our students believed CIPFA membership / quali cation positively helped them through their career The strength of our quali cation and its reputation forquality underpin everything that we do. The perception of its worthacross the sector and the worldis essential toCIPFA.

CIPFAs is the only quali cation offered by NHS England andScotlandfor their nance management scheme

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our learning anddevelopment expertise

Our internationally recognised quali cations, training and lifelong learning solutions are considered standard-setting and industry-de ning across the public services.

Whether youre starting a new career in public nance, building on experience or advancing even further, wehave the right training and quali cations.

We run a comprehensive learning and development programme for CIPFA members, students and otherprofessionals alongside an extensive series of conferences. Depending on time, budget and content, you have an extensive range of topics, training types and exible delivery methods to choose from.

Technical knowledge

CIPFAs knowledge of public nance management, accountability and governance is second to none. Themajority of our short courses are practitioner led, making them a vital source of technical information, practical tips and legislative developments, helping you to drive performance and deliver essential services within budgetary constraints.

Commercial skills

Across the public services, there is a drive towards different models of service provision. Organisations are entering into new partnership arrangements and joint ventures and they are sharing services and engaging with private sector contractors.

Complementing our technical short courses, we offer commercial skills training. Topics range from business partnering to contract management, commissioning best practice and negotiation skills. These exible programmes are designed to boost you and your teams con dence and commercial acumen. Go to page 20 formore details.

Leadership and management skills

Now more than ever, managers across the public services need the skills, knowledge and personal abilities to effectively lead and manage their teams. Our Leadership Academy for aspiring and current chief nancial of cers and our Future Leaders Academy for lower level managers are rooted in the public sector. Find out how they can help you and your team progress to the next level on pages 66 and 67.

CIPFAs fl exible in-house training programme gave us the ability to offer relevant, cost-effective and high quality CPD training across our service. The content and delivery was excellent, we would recommend CIPFA to our public sector colleagues.

Sarah Rapson, Business Support Manager, Resources Directorate, Cornwall County Council


Tailored programmes to suit your needs

Our accredited programmes and short courses cover a comprehensive range of topics but if you dont seetheexact training your team needs in this directory then commission us to produce a totally bespoke, uniqueprogramme for you and your organisation.

We can also tailor some of our existing short and accredited training courses to suit your speci c needs. Delivered on-site, this service includes our courses on:

Developing a Better Business Case

New Models of Service Delivery and Sharing Services

Service Re-Engineering

Effective Service Costing and Financial Modelling

Commissioning Public Services in a Commercial Environment

Negotiating Outsourcing and Joint Ventures with the Private Sector

Contract Management

Marketing your Services

Business Partnering Making the Transition

Save time and money by training in-house

The majority of the short and accredited training courses described in this directory can be delivered in-house, at your location, saving you valuable time and money. The training is cost-effective and offers true and measurable returns on investment by changing behaviours in the workplace. Look for the in-house symbol, as shown here.

To nd out more about how CIPFA can support your organisations learning development needs, contactthetraining team on +44 (0)20 7543 5600


CIPFAtraining

Recognised for our unique, unbeatable expertise and in-depth sector knowledge, CIPFAis helping to deliver real change across all areas of public service.

The number one choice for the health sector

The CIPFA Professional Quali cation is now the preferred choice of professional quali cation for all nance graduates on the NHS Leadership Academy (England) and NHS Scotland Graduate Programmes.

With a proven track record for producing top calibre, future leaders we can deliver a blend of classroom, face-to-face and online learning for the NHS Graduate Scheme participants. This will give them the rst-class skills and knowledge they need to tackle the enormous demographic and budget pressures faced by the NHS.

The CIPFA Professional Quali cation is also now the preferred choice for graduates on the core Healthcare FinancialManagement Associations (HFMA) regional Graduate Programmes.

For more information, visit www.cipfa.org/health

Nurturing talent through apprenticeships

In 2014, we launched our Finance Apprenticeship Scheme, an innovative training programme for young people. It enables employers to cultivate new talent within their organisations while the apprentices gain invaluable on-the-job experience as they study for their professional accountancy quali cation.

CIPFA manages all recruitment, selection, HR and payroll matters, leaving employers to focus on growing thenext generation of public nance managers.

For more information, visit www.cipfa.org/apprenticeships

Helping to transform the public services

I realise now how much I have gained and learned from completing the Future Leaders Academy programme. Having to compile the portfolio was a really good wayto embed learning too.

Christine Golding, Chief Accountant (Financial Services), Essex County Council


Best practice initiative for academies

With the increasing expansion and maturity of the academies sector, good governance and nancial stewardship is more important than ever. In 2014, we launched a one-stop-shop resource for governing bodiesand nance of cers working in academies.

Known as the Academies Hub and delivered via the CIPFA website, it brings together all the guidance, support and training academies need to tackle the nancial management, business and governance issues they face.

The information provided by the Hub will help ensure that academies are nancially accountable and sustainable and that they remain well-managed and nancially viable.

For more information, visit www.cipfa.org/academies

Creating a counter fraud profession

Public services fraud currently costs the taxpayer an estimated 21bn a year. Protecting the public pursethrough the prevention, detection and recovery of fraud is a constant and ever growing challenge.

To lead and co-ordinate the ght against fraud and corruption across the public services, we launched the CIPFA Counter Fraud Centre (CCFC) in 2014 and have developed two new specialist quali cations the CIPFA Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (CACFS) and the CIPFA Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (CACFT).

The quali cations focus on economic crime and are accredited by the University of Portsmouths Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board. They demonstrate our commitment to strengthening the public services capacity for combatting fraud and corruption at all levels.

For more information, go to pages 64 and 65 and visit www.cipfa.org/counterfraudcentre

The public sector has to adapt fast to changes in the external environment,abackground in public nance can give you the skills you need to carve outaninteresting and varied career.

Yakimi Carson CPFA, Director, Planning, Information and Performance, Arts Council England, UK

CPFA quali cations to kick start your career

A career in public nancial management gives you the chance to play a central part in changing lives. You will help ensure that public money is raised and spent with thehighest degree of openness, and that the design and delivery of services meets the needs of individuals and society in a cost-effective way.

As the only accountancy body in the world specialising in the public services, we offer three internationally recognised quali cations that enable you to use the Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA) designation, including our benchmark Professional Quali cation.

Each one goes beyond technical accounting skills to include business, strategy andleadership, making them globally renowned by governments, donors, students andpublic nance professionals.

CIPFA is a founder member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), and a member of the UK Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB).

CIPFA Professional Quali cation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CIPFA International Public Financial Management (IPFM) quali cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CIPFA Public Audit Quali cation (PAQ) . . . . . . . . . 16


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CIPFA Professional Qualifi cation

Our Professional Quali cation is the global gold standard accountancy quali cation. It is designed for public nance practitioners starting out in their careers, as well as those already working in leadership positions worldwide, enabling them to gain CPFA status (Chartered Public Finance Accountant) and becomeaCIPFAmember.

The CIPFA Professional Quali cation goes beyond technical accounting skills to include business, strategyand leadership, making it globally renowned. On completion, you will have the skills to effectively lead andcontribute towards macro decisions. Youll also have the knowledge and insight to perform as an all roundstrategic business partner.

Course structure and contentThe CIPFA Professional Quali cation has three stages with twelve modules. It is assessed through exams andaprogramme of relevant workplace experience. You can enter the quali cation at various points depending on your existing skills and quali cations.

The three stages:

1. Professional Certifi cate the fundamentals of accounting, nancial reporting and auditing and an introduction to the key role that nance professionals play in enabling business decisions.

2. Professional Diploma the knowledge and commercial skills needed by nance professionals to be effective business partners and innovators, covering a wide range of disciplines.

3. Strategic level the leadership role of nance professionals in relation to public service strategy and nancial management, emphasising the range of approaches to public services integration andcollaboration.

Who is the qualifi cation aimed at?It is suitable for those with a range of quali cations, from graduates, AAT quali eds, part and fully quali ed accountants and mature entrants.

Course durationYou can qualify in as little as six months if you are already ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS or ICAI quali ed. If you are not quali ed, it typically takes two to three years to complete.

Study methodsOur courses are designed so that you can complete them using the method that best suits you. Youcanchoosefrom:

classroom-based learning

online learning

distance learning.

When can I enrol?There are various enrolment options, dependent on your method of study. The key dates are February andAugust.

Price Dependent on study method costs range from 3,303 to 14,573


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For more information including syllabus, study support, costs and the answers to frequently asked questions visit www.cipfa.org/newpq or contact one of our Student Advisors to discuss your circumstances and requirements: T: +44 (0)20 7543 5600 E: [email protected]

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Strategic Public Finance Sources of public fi nance Service integration strategies Finance leadership Performance evaluation Business cases

Strategic Case Study Critical evaluation Decision making Integration Leadership Professional judgment

Public Service Financial Reporting

Financial reporting frameworks Public services fi nancial

statements Consolidated accounts Interpreting fi nancial statements

Taxation Corporation Tax VAT Income taxes Local taxation

Corporate Governance and Law Corporate governance UK legal systems Business law Public administration law

Business and Change Management

Commissioning Contract management Project management Change implementation

Strategy and Policy Development

Stakeholder engagement Competitive advantage Collaboration strategies Organisational confi guration

Financial Management Sources of fi nance Treasury management Capital project appraisal Working capital management

Financial Accounting Professional ethics Accounting concepts Double-entry bookkeeping Introductory fi nancial

statements

Management Accounting Management information Costing methods Costing applications Budgeting

Company Financial Reporting

IFRS application Financial statements preparation Group accounts Interpreting fi nancial statements

Audit and Assurance Risk assessment Audit testing Audit evidence External and internal audit

FULL CHARTERED PUBLIC FINANCE ACCOUNTANT (CPFA) MEMBERSHIP

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

AFFILIATE MEMBER

PROFESSIONALDIPLOMA

Enabler and Innovator

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EXEMPTIONSAAT Level 4 MembersExempt from (subject to conditions)

Qualifi ed AccountantsNeed to take just two modules

IIA MembersOnly need to take three modules


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CIPFA International Public Financial Management (IPFM)

The CIPFA International Public Financial Management (IPFM) suite of quali cations focuses on the wide rangeof commercial skills needed by public nance practitioners.

Completion of the IPFM quali cations leads to Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA) status and demonstrates your global nance skills across both public service and private sector roles.

Course structure and contentThe CIPFA International Public Financial Management (IPFM) suite consists of four quali cations:

Certifi cate in International Public Financial Management (Cert IPFM) 2 modules*An introduction to the fundamentals of PFM, nancial accounting and management accounting and provides skills to prepare accounting records according to international standards.

Diploma in International Public Financial Management (Dip IPFM) 4 modules*Learning is focused on audit and assurance, public sector nancial reporting, managing nance and managing organisations in a public sector context and the skills acquired are valued in organisationalsettings.

Advanced Diploma in International Public Financial Management (Adv Dip IPFM) 4 modules* Explores what governance means for a public sector organisation, how it relates to public policy, and drives PFM, where government gets its money from, and ways in which strategy in the public sector differs from theprivate sector.

Professional Qualifi cation in International Public Financial Management (PQ IPFM) 2 modules* This stage is based on testing the knowledge and skills gained up to this point, focused on the application andunderstanding of knowledge gained.

*Each module is assessed by a written exam in June and December.

Who are the qualifi cations aimed at?The CIPFA global suite of quali cations is ideal for:

people who want work in or currently work in public sector nance to gain relevant skills and knowledge, aswell as global recognition as a Chartered Public Finance Accountant

quali ed accountants wanting to also gain a dedicated public services quali cation

anyone wanting to be a future leader in global public nancial management.

Approximate Course duration Certi cate in IPFM: 6 months

Diploma in IPFM: 12 months

Advanced Diploma in IPFM: 12 months

Professional Quali cation in IPFM: 6 months

Exemptions are available if you have studied nance and accountancy previously, making the course shorter.

Study methodsOur courses are designed so that you can complete them using the method that best suits you. You can choose from:

classroom-based learning with one of our global accredited training partners

online learning though our partners Kaplan.


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ENTRY POINTStudents may begin study at any of the entry points as long as they have the relevant requirements for entry

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Strategic fi nancial management Strategic leadership

STRATEGIC LEVEL(PQ IPFM)

Governance, public policy and ethics Public fi nance Financial reporting Business strategy

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (Adv Dip IPFM)

Public sector fi nancial reporting Audit and assurance Managing organisations Managing fi nance

DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (Dip IPFM)

Financial accounting Management accounting

CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (Cert IPFM)

ENTRY POINT

ENTRY POINT

For more information visit: www.cipfa.org/ipfm email: [email protected] or call: +44 (0)207 543 5600

When can I enrol?You must enrol by 7 February 2015 (to sit exams in June), 1 August 2015 (to sit exams in December) and by February 2016 (to sit exams in June 2016).

Price Dependent on study method costs range from 3,303 to 14,573


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CIPFA Public Audit Qualifi cation (PAQ)

The CIPFA Public Audit Quali cation (PAQ) is a route to CIPFA membership (CPFA) with distinct public audittraining.

Completion of the quali cation will demonstrate that you have achieved the dedicated skills, knowledge and supervised public audit experience, as required by the Local Audit and AccountabilityAct 2014 (LAAA 2014).

Course structure and contentDue to signi cant differences between company audit and public sector audit the LAAA 2014 recognises that individuals need specialist training from a recognised qualifying body (RQB) speci cally in public sectoraudit.

As the experts in public sector nance, CIPFA was granted RQB status by the Financial Reporting Council. Thismeans that, as a professional body, we can award the appropriate public audit quali cation to individuals that have met both the examination and practical training requirements, as set out in the LAAA 2014.

You will need to pass 13 modules assessed by examinations and gain work experience with an accredited CIPFA Audit Training Employer (CATE) although exemptions are available for modules due to past quali cations including AAT, CAAB and nance and accountancy degrees.

Who is the qualifi cation aimed at? anyone aspiring to create a successful career in audit

people currently undertaking public sector audit in rms

people currently working in public sector nance who want to be recognised as a specialist inpublicsectoraudit.

Course durationThe whole course takes on average 3 years to complete but depending on exemptions and pace of study it could take as little as 1 year. According to regulations the quali cation must be completed within 6 years.

Study methodsOur learning options are exible to your needs. You can choose from:

classroom-based learning with the CIPFA Education and Training Centre (CETC)

online learning with Kaplan Financial.

When can I enrol?There are various enrolment options, dependent on your method of study but the key dates are JanuaryandJuly.

Price Dependent on study method contact us for further information.


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For more information visit: www.cipfa.org/paq email: [email protected] or call: +44 (0)207 543 5600

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Advanced Public Audit Regulatory frameworks Local audit Public audit reporting Value for money audit Other public audit assignments

Strategic Public Finance Sources of public fi nance Service integration strategies

Finance leadership Performance evaluation Business cases

Strategic Case Study Critical evaluation Decision making Integration Leadership Professional judgment

Public Service Financial Reporting

Financial reporting frameworks Public services fi nancial

statements Consolidated accounts Interpreting fi nancial statements

Taxation Corporation Tax VAT Income taxes Local taxation

Corporate Governance and Law Corporate governance UK legal systems Business law Public administration law

Business and Change Management

Commissioning Contract management Project management Change implementation

Strategy and Policy Development

Stakeholder engagement Competitive advantage Collaboration strategies Organisational confi guration

Financial Management Sources of fi nance Treasury management Capital project appraisal Working capital management

Financial Accounting Professional ethics Accounting concepts Double-entry bookkeeping Introductory fi nancial

statements

Management Accounting Management information Costing methods Costing applications Budgeting

Company Financial Reporting

IFRS application Financial statements preparation Group accounts Interpreting fi nancial statements

Audit and Assurance Risk assessment Audit testing Audit evidence External and internal audit

FULL CHARTERED PUBLIC FINANCE ACCOUNTANT (CPFA) MEMBERSHIP

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

AFFILIATE MEMBER

PROFESSIONALDIPLOMA

Enabler and Innovator

Business Partner

PROFESSIONALCERTIFICATESteward

STRATEGICLEVEL

Leader

As the champions of exemplary performance across the public services, we have translated our experience and insight into a comprehensive range of short courses tohelp you hone your skills and deal effectively with the changes ahead.

Covering commercial skills, audit and assurance, nancial management, nancial reporting, governanceandrisk, people and professional development, performance improvement and ef ciency, property andpublicsector reform, each one explores a specialist area in depth, giving you all the knowledge youwillneed. They also carry continuing professional development (CPD) hours.

You will fi nd a series of icons next to each course. When highlighted, this means:

Network event run by one of CIPFAs Networks, if your organisation is a CIPFANetwork member, you may be entitled to discountedor pre paid places

In-house the event can be delivered at your location

Open course the event is an open course, run by CIPFA atoneor more locations on one or more dates

Webinar or E-learning available online so can be undertaken at a time and location convenient to you

The courses listed here are just a avour of our full offering, visit www.cipfa.org/training to nd all our event dates and location details and to book yourplace. Alternatively, phone us on +44 (0)207 543 5600

All events listed here are one day unless otherwise stated.

short courses to inspire you


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Business Partnering Making the Transition . . . . 20

Business Writing Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Contract Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Creating a Successful Shared Service . . . . . . . . . . 21

Effective Service Costing and Financial Modelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Getting your Commissioning Process Right . . . . . 22

Negotiating Skills How to get the Best Deal in aChallenging Financial Environment . . . . . . . . 22

Business Partnering Making the Transition

This event is aimed at nance managers and other nance professionals who are required to work in partnership with senior management to help them achieve organisational goals. Youwill learn how to overcome the barriers to making the transition to business partnering and about the skills and behaviour associated with being a business partner. You will also gain the con dence to plan a strategy for working effectively as a business partner within your organisation.

Price 295 +VAT CPD Hours 7

commercial skills


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Creating a Successful Shared Service

If you plan, negotiate and deliver a shared service for a public sector or not for pro t organisation, this three day event will give you a unique insight into how this can be achieved and assessed. You will learn about the key principles of shared services and the importance of assessing the validity of a shared services approach for your organisation. Youwill be given a choice of toolkits and gain the knowledge needed to prepare a business case for a shared services proposal. On completion you will receive a recognised shared services practitioner quali cation, which will include access to the Shared Services Architects knowledge bank.

Price 750 +VAT (three days) // 300 +VAT (individual days)

CPD Hours 21 (three days) // 7 (individual days)

Contract Management

If you are responsible for managing contracts with external providers, this event will bring you up-to-date on the essentials of good contract management and the critical success factors. An emphasis on contract management can help to drive out costs and maintain front line services. You will explore and learn how to apply a range of techniques and frameworks for monitoring contracts and gain insight into which aspects of a contract can orshould be renegotiated.


Business Writing Skills

This course gives you the complete toolkit to write con dent and effective business communications. It includes practical exercises on planning and structuring your writing,how to choose the best way to get content across and utilising correct punctuationand grammar.

Price Contact us for a quote CPD Hours 7


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Negotiating Skills How to get the Best Deal in a Challenging Financial Environment

If you work in the public/not for profi t sector and have a responsibility for negotiating contracts, particularly with the private sector, this event will give you the practical tips, tools and strategies you need to achieve the best deal for your organisation. Using tailored exercises and case studies, it will help you to identify your natural negotiation preferences and strengths and to handle complex, multi-level negotiations. You will also learn about the psychological dynamics of various negotiation tactics and how to work with greater productivity and effi ciency in negotiation teams.


Getting your Commissioning Process Right

This event is ideal if you are involved in procurement, commissioning and tendering, particularly if you are responsible for developing a business case and or specifi cation. Austere budgets, increasing demand and uncertainty over future revenues mean that public sector organisations must buy the right services. You will learn about each stage of the pre-procurement phase and how to defi ne and set out the fi nal stage of the procurement. You will also learn how to determine what to buy, how much you want to spend and who can deliver the services you need.

Price 345 +VAT CPD Hours 4.5

Effective Service Costing and Financial Modelling

If you are a manager who is looking to improve the budgetary performance of your organisation, this event will explore the costing techniques you can use to make the best use of public resources. You will examine the costs of services and how to employ new fi nancial modelling techniques to implement savings and effi ciencies. You will learn how to recognise the difference between fi xed, variable and semi-fi xed costs and between direct and indirect costs. The event will also help you to identify cost drivers, understand how costing information can be used in the budgeting process, and how to analyse pricing strategies and revenue forecasts.



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Audit Committee Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Police Audit Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Professional Standards Audit Workshop . . . . . . . . 24

Treasury Management and Pensions Developing Internal Audit Knowledge and Skills . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Audit Committee Workshop

If you are an audit committee member in a public service organisation or work closely with the audit committee, this event will give you an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a committee member, what best practice looks like and the contribution the audit committee can make to good governance. You will learn about key topics including audit, governance and risk management and will hear about the developments that are impacting on the work of the audit committee.


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Treasury Management and Pensions Developing Internal Audit Knowledge and Skills

Aimed at those who audit treasury and pensions in public service organisations, this event is a technical update on recent developments, governance changes and the risks that impact the provision of treasury management and pensions. It will give you the confi dence to effectively plan and undertake audits on these two important areas of risk and give you the knowledge needed to provide assurance to audit and pensions committees.


Professional Standards Audit Workshop

This event is designed for internal auditors working under the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. It will give you the opportunity to review aspects of the professional standards and consider their application in the current environment. Highlighting the challenges and drawing on case studies, it will equip you with the skills needed to plan, manage and deliver internal audit in accordance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.


Police Audit Committees

This event is aimed at police audit committee members and those working with the committee. It will cover the current developments in policing, governance and risk relevant to your role, helping you to more effectively focus the work of the audit committee on key areas of risk.



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Debt Management Masterclass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Introduction to Education and Childrens SocialCareFinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Introduction to Treasury Management . . . . . . . . . 26

Investment Masterclass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Risk Management Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting your Investment Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

VAT in Local Authorities Managing Risk and Cost Through Knowledge and Awareness . . . . . . . 27

Debt Management Masterclass

If you manage debt portfolios at a local authority, work as a corporate or capital accountant or are interested in brushing up on best practice, this event will help you make the right debt management decisions. You will explore key topical issues including internal vs. external borrowing, risk management, borrowing from the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB), the merits and implications of alternative nancing and the global economic outlook. You will also gain an understanding of the latest trends and issues identi ed by CIPFAs Treasury Management Networks National Risk Study.


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Introduction to Treasury Management

This jargon-free event is ideal if you are new to treasury management or would like to refresh your skills. It covers the key areas impacting on the treasury function in local government, police and re authorities. You will learn about the basic tools of treasury management, theimportance of the treasury management strategy, economic fundamentals and CIPFAs role in treasury management within the public sector.


Introduction to Education and Childrens Social Care Finance

If you are new to childrens services nance and work in local government, this event offers an invaluable overview. You will learn about education nance and childrens social care nance and gain an understanding and awareness of the history, current context and principal challenges across childrens services.


Investment Masterclass

If you are a treasury practitioner or involved in managing your organisations investments, you will know that the current economic climate means effective investment management has never been more important. This event will give you the opportunity to examine economic essentials, the Public Sector Investment Framework, the issues inherent in managing an investment portfolio, types of investment risk and the role of money market funds skills.



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VAT in Local Authorities Managing Risk and Cost Through Knowledge and Awareness

CIPFA has worked with our partners at Deloitte to create a unique suite of e-learning modules on VAT in local authorities. If you or your team make decisions affecting VAT, thetopics covered include an introduction to VAT issues, the recovery of VAT on expenditure, errors and penalties, partial exemption and land and property. Using leading edge instructional design techniques, the modules are accessed directly from Deloittes online portal on demand. Pricing for annual access starts at around 60 per package per user and there are a number of packages available to suit the needs of different staff.

Price Visit website for package prices CPD Hours Up to 4.5

Setting your Investment Strategy

If you are a treasury practitioner or involved in managing and monitoring your organisations nancial risks, this event will help you to formulate direction as you set next years treasury strategy. Against the backdrop of the CSR13 announcements and the Autumn Statement, you will cover the core information that will be scrutinised by the elected members. You will also assess market trends, learn how to use CIPFAs Treasury Risk Management toolkit, explore the practicalities of corporate bonds and examine CIPFAsderivative guidance. Speakers will include a local government practitioner who will share their alternative approach to investment strategy and risk management.


Risk Management Workshop

If you are a treasury practitioner or involved in managing and monitoring your organisations nancial risks, this event will give you a fresh take on some familiar risks. Featuring CIPFAs Risk Roadmap and new speakers including a corporate treasurer, you will examine Lobo risk management solutions and the importance of actively managing risk. You will gain an insight into housing debt management and general fund issues as well as the sometimes overlooked in ation risk.



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Accounting, Governance and Assurance inAcademies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Audit and Accounting Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Completing the NNDR 3, 2014/15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Developments in Education Finance . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Developments in Police Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Introduction to Local Authority Accounting andClosedown Step by Step. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Introduction to Local Authority Capital Accounting Step by Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

IPSAS Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Local Authority Capital Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Whole of Government Accounts: Practical Guide to Submitting Your Data English Local AuthorityTraining 2014/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Accounting, Governance and Assurance in Academies

This event is aimed at local authority accountants and academy nance of cers who areinvolved in the preparation of academy nancial returns and assurance matters. Youwill explore the key elements of the annual accounts, best practice and the governance and assurance requirements. You will also gain an insight into the policies, approaches and practices required in nancial reporting in academies. This will include the move to accounting under FRS102 for the year end accounts.


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Developments in Education Finance

This event is aimed at local government practitioners who are involved in education fi nance. It will provide you with an update on various education fi nance issues and will raise your awareness of the current requirements and the impact of government announcements on fi nance and operations.


Completing the NNDR 3, 2014/15

This event is aimed at revenue practitioners and local authority accountants who are involved in the completion of the NNDR 3 form. You will be guided through completing the new 2014/15 form and will explore the accounting requirements related to it. There is also the opportunity to consider issues identifi ed in completing the 2013/14 forms and how these can be addressed for 2014/15.


Audit and Accounting Update

If you are a pensions offi cer or manager, a pension fund accountant or an investment offi cer, this event will bring you up-to-date on the latest accounting requirements. Working closely with CIPFAs revised Example Pension Fund Accounts publication, you will examine how current changes impact on pensions accounts. You will also review the 2012/13 Pension Fund Accounts to highlight best practice and to identify areas where further clarifi cation may be needed.



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Introduction to Local Authority Capital Accounting Step by Step

This event is aimed at local authority practitioners who are new to the local authority capital planning and accounting agenda or who would like to refresh their knowledge. It will give you the understanding needed to effectively manage an organisations capital planning, nancing and accounting arrangements. You will explore the key principles of local authority capital accounting and closedown, CIPFAs Code of Practice and other guidance on capital spending as well as capital accounting concepts and approaches.


Introduction to Local Authority Accounting and Closedown Step by Step

This event is aimed at local authority accountants who are new to working in local government or who have recently become involved in accounts production. It will also be of interest to practitioners interested in refreshing their knowledge. You will gain a solid understanding of local authority accounting and closedown and will examine the CIPFA Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting. You will also have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the technical jargon and acronyms commonly used across thesector.


Developments in Police Finance

Aimed at chief nance of cers of PCCs, chief constables, heads of nance and nance staff, this event offers you an invaluable update on strategic nance issues. You will explore the latest developments in police nance from the Home Of ce and CIPFA and the latest accounting developments, taking a close look at their implications for PCCs and chief constables accounts.



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Local Authority Capital Accounting

This event is aimed at local authority accountants looking to advance their understanding of the Code of Practice requirements for capital accounting. You will explore in detail the key concepts in accounting for capital expenditure, nancing and assets. To inform yourdecision-making and help you to deliver more accurate budgets and reduce costs, theevent will also give you a greater understanding of the consequences of capital nancingdecisions.


IPSAS Overview

This e-learning course is aimed at practitioners and auditors who deal with nancial reporting and accounting. It is also ideal for nance staff at all levels who are involved in the preparation of nancial statements and for managers who have a responsibility for or a need to understand nancial statements. It will help you to adopt and implement the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), focusing on how to differentiate between IFRS and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).


Whole of Government Accounts: Practical Guide to Submitting Your Data English Local Authority Training 2014/15

This event is aimed at local authority accountants in England who are involved in the preparation or submission of the 2014/15 Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) Data Collection Tool (DCT). Run in partnership with HM Treasury, you will examine the key messages and issues arising from the latest WGA data. You will explore the reporting requirements for the 2014/15 WGA DCT and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss practical issues directly with HM Treasury staff involved in the design of the DCT. Full-day sessions will be offered to those who are new to WGA, while those needing an update on this years changes are invited to attend the half-day events.

Price Beginners (full day) 345 +VAT \\ Update sessions (half day) 175 +VAT

CPD Hours 5.5 (full day) \\ 3 (half day)


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Best Practice in Procuring Public Sector InsuranceContracts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Emerging Insurance Issues and Legal Update . . . 33

Essentials of Pensions and Treasury Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Good Governance in the Public Service . . . . . . . . . 33

Governance and Risk Issues Arising from the Implementation of the Better Care Fund. . . . . . . . 34

Governance Framework for Local Government. . . 34

Implementing the Code of Practice on Managing the Risk of Fraud and Corruption . . . . . 34

Introduction to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Managing Information Risk and the Role of theSenior Information Risk Owner. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Pensions Governance Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Procurement Fraud Masterclass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Whats New in Fraud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Best Practice in Procuring Public Sector Insurance Contracts

This event is aimed at insurance and risk managers and nance managers responsible for insurance. It is an overview of the new procurement rules that will apply to insurance tendering. You will learn how to achieve the best outcome from your insurance tender, how to select appropriate criteria and how to make best use of an insurance broker. You will explore insurance clauses in contracts and the principles of maintaining a sensible commercial judgement when it comes to an indemnity limits contract. Insurance specication and monitoring contracts with service providers will also be covered, together with the importance of collaboration and other ways of achieving cost savings.


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Good Governance in the Public Service

This international e-learning course is aimed at chairs, board/non-executive members and chief executives of public bodies, elected representatives and members of local councils. Itis also ideal for senior managers who have a responsibility for reporting to the board, riskmanagers, internal and external auditors and those charged with governance and supporting the board. Robust governance is central to public sector organisations across the globe. This course will provide you with guidance and establish a useful starting point for reviewing and improving the governance within your organisation, wherever it is based.


Essentials of Pensions and Treasury Management

This event is aimed at senior nance of cers and elected members. It will arm you with the knowledge and tools that are needed to deliver effective scrutiny and governance. You will examine how key factors will shape treasury and pension investment strategies, the factors that must be challenged when setting the Treasury Management Strategy and current trends in investment and debt management. Issues affecting public pensions will also be explored, including what the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Triennial Valuation really means for pension funds, the impact of austerity and Auto Enrolment and the future of the LGPS.


Emerging Insurance Issues and Legal Update

This event is for insurance and risk managers and for legal and nance managers responsible for insurance. You will learn about insurance reserve and provisions, publichealth provisions, how to estimate outstanding claims and incidents, the difference between complaints and insurance claims and insurance for academies and schools.



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Implementing the Code of Practice on Managing the RiskofFraudand Corruption

If you review or are responsible for counter fraud arrangements in public service organisations, this highly practical event will help you to assess your current arrangements against CIPFAs Code of Practice on Managing the Risk of Fraud and Corruption. Usingexamples, you will gain the understanding needed to effectively implement the Codeand to identify key actions relevant to your organisation.


Governance Framework for Local Government

This event is for governance practitioners who are responsible for implementing or advising on governance. CIPFA and Solace are reviewing the Good Governance Framework for Local Government in the light of the International Framework on Good Governance published in 2014, plus other developments. You will be taken through the key changes and steps required to adopt the new framework ready for the 2015/16 Annual Governance Statement, helping you to plan its implementation.


Governance and Risk Issues Arising from the Implementation oftheBetter Care Fund

This event is aimed at practitioners who contribute to the establishment of governance, riskand assurance arrangements for the management of the pooled budget. You will consider the key issues arising from the establishment and operation of the pooled budget and will gain the knowledge and understanding needed to more effectively advise on key risk areas and to undertake audit and assurance work on this key area.



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rsesIntroduction to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

If you are a new or inexperienced pensions of cer, accountant or elected member, thiseventwill give you a broad understanding of the workings of the LGPS. Based on the CIPFA Knowledge and Skills Framework, you will explore the wide range of different professional disciplines which impact on the LGPS including actuaries, accountants, auditors, custodians and investment advisers. You will learn about the legal and regulatoryrequirements and the importance of good governance when operating a PublicSector Pension Fund.


Pensions Governance Workshop

This event is aimed at of cers, councillors and other stakeholders involved in the administration and investment of LGPS Funds. This includes pensions managers, investmentof cers, pensions accountants, senior nance of cers and elected members. It will give you an insight into the forthcoming legislative changes, the implications of a National Pensions Board and the involvement of The Pensions Regulator. You will have the opportunity to discuss the merits of the proposed changes and to re ect on the importanceof good governance and the role of the CIPFA Knowledge and Skills Framework.


Managing Information Risk and the Role of the SeniorInformationRisk Owner

This event is ideal for those who review or are responsible for information risks in public service organisations. It will examine the major areas of risk, recommended best practice for managing them and key roles and responsibilities. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to identify the major information risks faced by your organisation and the appropriate measures to mitigate them.



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Whats New in Fraud

This event is aimed at those who review or are responsible for counter fraud in public service organisations. It will give you an update on the latest topical counter fraud developments, helping you to plan counter fraud work more effectively. You will explore the key areas of fraud risk facing your organisation and have the opportunity to learn from fellow practitioners facing similar challenges.


Procurement Fraud Masterclass

This event is ideal if your role is concerned with procurement, commissioning and tendering or with countering and investigating fraud, internal audit, expenditure authorisation or review. New for 2015, it explores how the procurement process can be compromised and the steps you can take to stay ahead of the fraudsters. Looking at recent examples from across the public and private sectors, you will learn how to detect and investigate procurement fraud. You will also be updated on the Bribery Act.



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Change Management An Overview for the Non-specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Communication Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Group Facilitation Skills An Overview for theNon-specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Handling Challenging Situations and People . . . . 38

Increasing your Personal Resilience . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Managing Performance, Potential and Talent . . . 39

Presenting Yourself with Personal Impact . . . . . . 39

people and professional development

Change Management An Overview for the Non-specialist

If you work in the public/not for pro t sector and have a responsibility for managing changeprojects, this event will give you the techniques and skills you need to ensure change in the workplace is properly delivered. You will learn about the key principles of change management, appreciate the importance of planning and ensure that effective processes become embedded in your organisation.



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Group Facilitation Skills An Overview for the Non-specialist

If you have a responsibility for facilitating con ict resolution or problem solving in your organisation, this event will give you the necessary techniques and skills to facilitate effectively. You will learn about the key principles of group facilitation, how to successfully engage groups, the importance of planning and how to ensure that group facilitation becomes embedded in your organisation.


Communication Excellence

This highly interactive course is speci cally designed for those who wish to review and improve their communication skills. It explores the many facets of professional communication, equipping you with tools and techniques to enhance your effectiveness inbusiness environments.


Handling Challenging Situations and People

This practical one day training course is ideal if you would like to improve the way you handle and respond to challenging situations and people. Providing lots of hints and tips along the way, it will give you the tools and con dence to be proactive, not reactive, whenchallenged by people and/or circumstances.



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Managing Performance, Potential and Talent

Aligning with the Performance Management Cycle, this course focuses on three key areas: maintaining performance through motivation and effective feedback, increasing potential with appropriate delegation and coaching to develop talent.


Increasing your Personal Resilience

If you need to increase your resilience in the face of nancial adversity within your organisation, this event will give you the necessary tools, skills and techniques. You will cover the key principles of resilience, the importance of planning for resilient outcomes andhow to ensure that group resilience becomes embedded in your organisation.


Presenting Yourself with Personal Impact

If you would like to boost your personal con dence and presentation skills, this highly interactive and practical course will give you the skills and techniques you need to make sure that your stand up presentations, sales pitches and meetings are remembered for theright reasons.



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Annual Procurement Law Update The New PublicContracts Regulations 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Highway Asset Management Planning Series . . . 41

Procuring ICT Contracts More Effectively . . . . . . . 41

Annual Procurement Law Update The New Public Contracts Regulations 2015

This event is aimed at property and building services practitioners from across the public sector. The new Public Contracts Regulations 2015 represent the biggest shake-up in procurement legislation for a decade and will introduce signi cant changes. You will gain a practical overview of these changes and their likely impact on your procurement processes. You will also be given a detailed explanation of the new regime of services contracts and PQQrules and an update on 2014 case law.


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Procuring ICT Contracts More Effectively

If you work in procurement or are a staff lawyer, IT manager, strategist or a category manager in a public sector organisation, this event will help you to deliver ICT contracts more ef ciently. You will explore the acceptable standards under EU procurement rules andhow to ensure you do not lock-in your requirements to one supplier. You will also learn how to use ICT benchmarking data to negotiate with suppliers on a level playing eld.


Highway Asset Management Planning Series

CIPFA hosts a series of rolling technical updates around England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales throughout the year. They are aimed at senior engineers, highways asset managers and anyone involved in strategic planning and decision making relating to highways and infrastructure assets. They provide an essential update on the latest developments in the world of highway asset management and the public sector.



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A to Z of Sustainable Energy: WhatYouNeedtoKnow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Asset Management Property Series . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Building Information Modelling (BIM): Case Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the PublicSector: A Practical Introduction from Inception to Building Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Capital Valuations: Avoiding the Pitfalls 2015 . . .44

Challenging the Value for Money of Property Related Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

IFRS13: Things You Need to Know. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Introduction to Property Asset Management. . . . 45

Local Authority Property Investment Portfolios: Managing Performance and Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

New Public Contracts Regulations 2015: BuildingBlocks to Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Property Valuation Methods: Theory into Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Statutory Compliance in Property: A Survival Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Town Centres: The Regeneration Challenges . . . . 46

A to Z of Sustainable Energy: What You Need to Know

This event is aimed at heads of property, asset managers, corporate property of cers and those involved in energy policy or management within local authorities and similar public bodies. You will look closely at the opportunities for investing in renewable energy and gain an appreciation of the importance for your own organisation. You will also learn how to explain the bene ts to senior decision makers.


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Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Public Sector: APractical Introduction from Inception to Building Management

If you are involved in the design and procurement of property-related works or the ongoingmaintenance and management of buildings, this event will give you an overview ofBIM and how it is transforming the construction industry. You will learn how BIM differs from traditional approaches and about the bene ts and challenges associated with it. Youwill look at project inception, tendering, client and project team collaboration. Youwillalso examine post-occupancy issues and how BIM can be used to manage and optimise the operational maintenance of facilities.


Building Information Modelling (BIM): Case Studies

This event will give those involved in the design and procurement of property-related works and the ongoing maintenance and management of buildings, a practical understanding of how BIM is being used. It will feature guest speakers and case studies from around the UK. You will learn about the key issues that need to be considered when implementing BIM and the bene ts it is delivering to organisations who have already adopted it.


Asset Management Property Series

CIPFA hosts a series of rolling technical updates around England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales throughout the year. They are aimed at heads of property, asset managers, corporate property of cers, property performance and information of cers and anyone involved in strategic planning and performance management of property assets and property services. They provide an essential update on the latest developments in the world of asset management and the public sector.



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IFRS13: Things You Need to Know

This event is aimed at property of cers who are involved in producing asset valuations for local authority accounts, nance staff who are responsible for ensuring that the resulting valuations meet current regulations and standards and that the balance sheet is robust to audit scrutiny, and anyone involved in the commissioning of external valuers to undertake local authority asset valuations. It explores what the introduction of IFRS13 means to localauthorities and the asset valuations you carry out or procure. It will help you to cut through the new standards language, identify what it means in practical terms and avoid common errors of interpretation.


Challenging the Value for Money of Property Related Services

If you are involved in the management, performance measurement or review of property related services within the public sector, this event will give you a practical understanding of the techniques that can be used to demonstrate value for money. You will understand how appropriate property performance measurement and benchmarking reduce some of the guesswork in decision making and will learn about a number of sourcing models by weighing up the advantages and disadvantages of each.


Capital Valuations: Avoiding the Pitfalls 2015

If you are involved in commissioning, managing or undertaking capital asset valuations in local authorities, you will not want to miss our event on the pitfalls associated with undertaking this work. It will give you an insight into the most critical pitfalls and some of the challenges you are likely to face in procuring and undertaking such valuations. You will also pick up practical tips from our expert advisors on how the pitfalls can be avoided.



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New Public Contracts Regulations 2015:Building Blocks toCompliance

Aimed at property and building services practitioners from the public sector, this event will give you a practical overview of the new Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and their likely impact on your procurement processes. The regulations represent the biggest shake-up inprocurement legislation for a decade and will introduce signi cant changes that require careful implementation. You will be given a detailed explanation of the key new changes andan update on relevant major procurement case law in 2014.


Local Authority Property Investment Portfolios: Managing Performance and Risk

This event is aimed at asset managers, heads of property, estates surveyors and valuers. With ever reducing budgets, local authorities are increasingly turning to nancial returns from investment property in order to make up for shortfalls in external funding sources. Thisevent will enhance your understanding of the nature of a property investment portfolio and how it should perform. It will also give you an appreciation of the risks, management and governance issues involved.


Introduction to Property Asset Management

This event is ideal if you are new to this area, or a property professional, service manager or nance professional interested in refreshing or updating your knowledge of asset management within the public sector. It will provide a thorough introduction to property asset management, moving beyond the basics to look at practical issues that face the public sector in the current nancial environment. You will gain an appreciation of the various ways asset management can be structured and organised within your organisation and how property performance can be managed more effectively.



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Town Centres: The Regeneration Challenges

This event is aimed at local authority asset managers, town centre managers, heads of property and anyone else involved in or overseeing town centre regeneration. A local authoritys role in town centre regeneration goes beyond the assets they own, extending to the broader polices of the council, the targeting of available resources and working more collaboratively with key public sector partners and the private sector. This event will give you a better understanding of the complexities surrounding town centre regeneration and the links to strategic asset management. You will learn about the importance of driving regeneration through a more strategic approach and about the impact that town centres have on the overall vitality of an area.


Statutory Compliance in Property: A Survival Guide

This event is ideal for local authority premises managers, asset managers, facilities managers, heads of property and those with responsibilities for compliance issues within buildings. Smaller budgets mean that local authorities are increasingly vulnerable to something going wrong with the buildings that they own, manage and occupy. This event will boost your understanding of the statutory and non-statutory requirements in terms of buildings compliance. It will also help you to be better prepared for the consequences of non-compliance and how to critically analyse your processes to manage risk.


Property Valuation Methods: Theory into Practice

This event is aimed at local authority estates surveyors, valuers, development surveyors, asset managers, heads of property and anyone with responsibilities for local authority valuation or estate management work. All valuers should be aware of the fi ve principal property valuation methods but it is not always clear which method should be used when. This event will boost your understanding of the range of valuation approaches and methodologies available. It will give you an appreciation of the relative merits of the different methods and the circumstances under which they should be deployed.



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Bene ts Masterclass Completing the 2014/15 Housing Bene t Subsidy Claim Form. . . . . . . . . . . 48

Bene ts Masterclass Housing Bene t and Council Tax Support for Claimants from Abroad . . . . . . . . 48

Bene ts Masterclass Universal Credit andtheImpact on Local Authorities . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Bene ts Services Autumn Technical Update. . . 49

Complete Manager Finance for Non- nance Professionals Step by Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Council Tax Autumn Technical Update . . . . . . . 49

Demand Management in the Public Sector A Practical and Interactive Introduction . . . . . . 50

Developments in Childrens Social Care Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Integration of Health and Social Care Progress with the Better Care Fund in 2015/16 . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Introduction to NNDR1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Introduction to Shared Services, Partnerships and Local Authority Companies Step by Step . . . . . . 51

Local Authority Resilience Managing Austerity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Police: Autumn Strategic Brie ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Police: Spring Strategic Brie ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Responding to the Budget the Financial and Technical Changes Affecting Revenues Servicesin2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Re-thinking Policing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Revenue Masterclass Forecasting and Accountsfor Revenue Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Social Care A Post Election Review of theSocialCare Funding landscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Social Care Funding Reform The Challenge of Social Care Debt in Local Authorities . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Strategies for Council Tax Success in 2015 . . . . . . 54

Summer Welfare Reform and Bene ts ServiceUpdate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Taxation Implications of Alternative Public ServiceDelivery Models Recognising theChallenges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Universal Credit and Welfare Reform Update . . 55

Welfare Reform and Local Authorities SpringStrategic Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Bene ts Masterclass Universal Credit and the Impact on Local Authorities

This event is for bene t managers and staff who require knowledge about the signi cant changes likely to affect bene ts services as a result of welfare reform and the roll out of Universal Credit. You will be given full details of the process involved in assessing and determining claims for Universal Credit including eligibility and payment rules. This will give you the con dence to advise claimants and their landlords of their likely impact. You will also be able to support claimants through the digital claiming process and budgeting for the new payment arrangements.


Bene ts Masterclass Housing Bene t and Council Tax Support forClaimants from Abroad

This event is for bene t managers and staff who require knowledge of this complex area of bene ts legislation. You will be given full details of the process involved in assessing and determining claims for Housing Bene t and Council Tax support from European Union and non-European nationals. You will learn about the different rules and how they apply to these individuals entering the UK, giving you the con dence to make accurate decisions.


Bene ts Masterclass Completing the 2014 /15 Housing Bene t Subsidy Claim Form

This event is aimed at bene t staff who are responsible for the completion of subsidy claims and others who require a detailed understanding of the housing bene t subsidyarrangements. It focuses on the Department of Work and Pensions housing bene tsubsidy calculation and payment arrangements for local authorities. You will examine the speci c requirements of the subsidy claiming process and gain con dence in accurately completing the subsidy claim form. You will also learn about the subsidy arrangements and how they link directly to bene ts payments, including the main areasofsubsidy loss and how to maximise subsidy claims and minimise costs to theauthority.



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Council Tax Autumn Technical Update

If you are a revenues manager or bene ts manager, this event will give you a practical brie ng on the latest technical and strategic issues for revenues, Council Tax and business rates and their implications for local authorities. This will include new legislation and developments in corporate, nancial and local government issues.


Benefi ts Services Autumn Technical Update

If you are a bene ts advisor or manager, this event will give you a practical brie ng on the latest technical and strategic issues for bene ts and welfare reform and their implications for local authorities. This will include new legislation and developments in future local government delivery of services.


Complete Manager Finance for Non-fi nance Professionals Step by Step

This event is aimed at public service professionals and policy strategists who need to expand their knowledge of public service nance. You will be given an overview of the accounts function in a public sector organisation and will learn about public service budgeting, monitoring and control. To help you take an active role in the nancial management of yourorganisation, you will also explore the relevant terminology and the public sector nancial management principles. The event is part of CIPFA Networks evolving Complete Manager programme.



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Interactive Introduction

If you are an offi cer or manager who is responsible for public service demand planning within your organisation, this event will help you to better plan your activities. You will gain a solid understanding of demand management processes and procedures in the public services. You will also examine where demand management has worked in practice and the business case for demand management in public service organisations.


Developments in Childrens Social Care Finance

This event is aimed at local government practitioners who are involved in childrens social care fi nance. It is an essential overview a

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