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NEYCAG: Women in Finance

Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day.

To celebrate International Women’s day NEYCAG will be hosting an event with inspirational speakers to talk about their careers in the profession and how they have used the ACA to make the most of the opportunities available to them.

Event information

We will also hear from the IoD North East Chair on building your confidence in the work place.

Cost

Rate	Cost
ICAEW Member	No Charge
Student	No Charge

Please note: This event is open to younger members up to 10 year qualified and students.

Programme

Time	Session
18:00	Networking and buffet
18:30	Welcome and CABA update
18:40	Dr Yvonne Gale, NEL Fund Managers – How the ACA has helped her career to date
18:55	Dr Joanna Berry, Durham University – confidence building
19:10	Speaker TBC
19:20	Q&A
19:30	Close

Speakers

Yvonne Gale
NEL Fund Managers are an economic development impact investor committed to growing the North East economy by investing in growing local small businesses.
Yvonne is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and an Associate Member of the Institute of Economic Development. She holds a DBA, MBA, IOD Diploma in Company Direction and is an FCA approved person. Dr Gale’s area of research is investment decision making. She is also a member of the Advisory and Decision Committee for the UAE Ministry of Finance-backed, Mohammed bin Rashid AED 2 billion Innovation Fund.
Prior to joining NEL, she qualified as a Chartered Accountant with BDO Binder Hamlyn and has held senior management positions in several high growth businesses. She brings a wealth of experience of working with growing businesses.

Joanna Berry
Joanna was born and brought up in Hartlepool, NorthEast England. Her academic experience runs from her Oxford University law degree (1985) to her MBA and PhD from Newcastle University. Her MBA focused on the impact of broadband connectivity on the TV industry, and her PhD took this one step further, using her creation and management of a London-based record label as a lens through which to assess the impact of digital technologies on the music industry’s business models and value chains.
Joanna is Regional Chair for the Institute of Directors and Board member of the Social Acumen Community Trust, where she focuses on community businesses and social enterprise. She is Board member for the NorthEast LEP “ScaleUp NorthEast” programme, where she is advising companies across the NorthEast LEP geography and in most industrial sectors, to help them scale and succeed.
Her professional experience encompasses law (mostly company and contract, practiced in South Africa from 1985 to 1987) but also science, creativity and technology. Joanna has undertaken a variety of international business development roles in marketing, advertising and publishing. Roles include Manager of Europe and East Asia for the World Economic Forum and international PR manager for Mobil 1 Motorsport with McLaren.
Joanna has founded, bought and run a variety of digital and creative companies, and continues her personal and practical involvement with new venture start-ups. Her current research and teaching interests encompass innovation, entrepreneurship, big data, ageing and health and the digital/creative industries. She places a particular emphasis on supporting the ‘women in STEM’ agenda in a variety of ways. She works closely with the Assistant Dean of External Relations and undertakes a wide variety of public and media activities, writing regular columns for NorthEast business paper The Journal and presenting a variety of insight activities with regionally-based businesses including Kromek, Ford Aerospace, Aston Martin, Barbour and intu MetroCentre.

Teesside Society 2017 Annual Dinner at Wynyard Hall

Emma Read and Angela Foster, Co-Chairs of the Teesside Society of Chartered Accountants (TSCA), invite you and your clients, colleagues and friends to our Annual Dinner on Friday 24 November 2017 at Wynyard Hall from 18:45 until late.

Teesside Dinner - Northern Society of Chartered Accountants Look forward to a special evening this November – you don’t have to be a Chartered Accountant to enjoy the evening with us – our dinner is open to all.

We would love for members to bring their colleagues, clients and guests to enjoy a memorable evening and a superb networking opportunity.

Our principal guest speaker this year will be Lembit Opik.

During the course of the evening we will hold a raffle to raise funds for MFC Foundation which has been kindly match funded by Barclays Business.

Cost

Tickets are £41.67 + VAT

Online booking closes on Friday 10 November.

Speaker – Lembit Opik

Lembit-Opik Bangor

Born in 1965 in Bangor, Northern Ireland to Estonian parents, Lembit Öpik is one of the most characterful and recognised politicians of his generation.

Newcastle upon Tyne

In 1988, after some dramatic years in student politics, Lembit joined American multi-national giant Procter & Gamble, where he worked in the advertising department on a number of household brands including Ariel and Fairy Liquid, rising to the role of Global Human Resources Training & Development Manager.

At the same time he pursued a parallel career in politics as a Liberal Democrat councillor in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Montgomeryshire

In 1997, Lembit was elected to Parliament as the MP for Montgomeryshire in Wales. Very quickly he began to be recognised as one of the more energetic and entertaining MPs in the country, with regular appearances on everything from Question Time to Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, and most of the major entertainment shows in between.

‘The show had to go on’

In 2010, Lembit lost his seat in one of the most surprising results of the General Election. Despite this blow, 5 hours later he kept his promise to appear on the election special edition of Have I Got News for You in what was regarded as one of the strongest performances for any politician on the show. As Lembit said ‘I lost my seat, not my resolve. The show had to go on.’

TSCA - Northern Society of Chartered Accountants Since then, contrary to expectations, Lembit has continued to increase his profile and in 2010 appeared on the blockbusting reality show I’m a Celebrity – get me out of here!

In August 2016 Lembit performed in the comedy Rocking Your Vote in which he played himself. The play was on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

In November 2017 Lembit will be able to add entertaining to his many feats! Don’t miss it!

In support of MFC Foundation

MFC Foundation works across Teesside, delivering sport, health, education and inclusion projects that raise aspirations and change lives amongst the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in local communities.

MFC Foundation was set up by Steve Gibson in 1996 as the independent charitable arm of Middlesbrough FC. Though it uses the official ‘Boro’ brand to engage with various members of the community, MFC Foundation exists as a separate entity from the football club.

‘Our mission is simple, by harnessing the passion and power of the Football Club brand, we work to raise aspirations and improve the life chances of young people and adults across Teesside.

We work in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Teesside, engaging with those who are hard to reach through the delivery of inspiring sport, education, health and inclusion projects.’

Women in Finance

Three times as many female members take career breaks compared to males. This can result in disengagement with the profession and loss of talent from the sector. Gender diversity in the workplace is fundamental to business success. Research has shown that companies with more women in leadership positions are more profitable and more efficient.

On Thursday 17 November, the North East Young Chartered Accountants Group (NEYCAG), in partnership with Nigel Wright and PwC, are hosting a Women in Finance Seminar.

The event aims to provide an “off the record” and informal opportunity for female members of the North East Young Chartered Accountants Group (NEYCAG) to hear about the experiences of senior female finance professionals.

Following brief introductions from the speakers, there will be a talk show style discussion addressing a range of topics.

Programme

18:30 – Registration opens and refreshments will be served

19:00 – Women in Finance Forum

20:00 – Networking

21:30 Close

Costs

Women (age 35 and under) – Free

Speakers

Our speakers will include:

Yvonne Gale – Chief Executive, NEL Fund Managers

Jeanette Brown – Partner, Dodd & Co, Chartered Accountants

Lynne Hodgson – Finance Director, North East Ambulance Service

Alison Lander – Coutts & Co.

NEYCAG Pre-drinks reception at Northern Society Business & Awards Dinner

Join us for our NEYCAG drinks reception at the Northern Society of Chartered Accountants Business and Awards Dinner.

Take the opportunity to network with other NEYCAG members attending the NorSCA Dinner.

We are delighted that Nigel Wright will be supporting us in hosting a pre-drinks reception at the NorSCA Dinner.

For catering purposes, please book your place for the NEYCAG pre-drinks reception in advance following the booking button below.

Dinner tickets

Need to book your dinner tickets to attend also? You can do that too!

For full details of the Northern Society Business and Awards Dinner please see norsca.co.uk/dinner

CABA: Introduction to Mindfulness

Mindfulness is everywhere at the minute! Would you like to know more about the concept of Mindfulness and what it can do for you?

During this free session you will explore the concept of mindfulness and how using it can enable you to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings so that instead of being overwhelmed by them, you’re better able to manage them.
This session will benefit all those want to learn more about how to train yourself to manage everyday situations which can sometimes get you down.

This session will examine the foundations of mindfulness, the empirical evidence behind it and its many applications in everyday life. You’ll also have the opportunity to try out a number of mindfulness strategies and with regular practice you will be able to Improve your mental and physical health, manage stress (at home and work), Reduce anxiety and Increase emotional intelligence.

The session will also be a brilliant opportunity to meet and socialise with other trainee and recently qualified accountants in the area.

The event is free to all ACA students and NEYCAG/NCASS members.

Developing your personal brand – with CABA

We are pleased to announce that NEYCAG will be working with CABA here in the North East.

The first event will be a course on ‘Developing your personal brand‘, which will be held at the Sandman Hotel in Newcastle on 9 December 2015.

About the event

Everyone has a personal brand, a uniqueness that helps them stand out from the crowd – whether or not they’re aware of it. We all have qualities that shape and influence how people see us and how we see ourselves.

After completing this session you’ll understand:

why personal branding is an essential aspect of career adaptability
how to undertake an open and honest review of yourself
understand how others see you
discover how you can use your strengths, skills, passions and values to send a clear, consistent message about who you are and what you offer.

You’ll also have the opportunity to practise the skills you need to develop your personal brand, helping you to create a powerful first impression, communicate more effectively and build strong relationships both in and out of work.

About CABA

You can read more about the support that is available from CABA on our comment pages.

Chartered Accountants’ Benevolent Association (CABA) provides advice and practical support to current and former ICAEW chartered accountants and their families.

For further information about CABA, visit caba.org.uk
For more information about courses, visit caba.org.uk/courses

For advice and information call 01788 556 366 or chat to an advisor online 24 hours a day.
CABA provides a 24 hour UK helpline for counselling and legal advice. Should you require this, please call 0800 107 6163.

Taxation of rental income: a practical overview

Join NEYCAG for a breakfast briefing where Rebecca Benneyworth will give NEYCAG members an insight into the taxation of rental income.

This free event is open to recently qualified/younger NEYCAG members (up to the age of 35). Please pre-book to secure your places(s).

Registration is from 07:45.

This session will look at some of the practical issues with the taxation of property income. It will include:

Property income – the various types: unfurnished letting; furnished letting; holiday lets; overseas property
Deductions permitted from rental income – general rule and some examples
Interest – when it is allowed, and what for
Repairs – when they can be a problem
Declaring information on the tax return – jointly owned property

Complimentary breakfast refreshments will be available on arrival.

Northern Society Graduation & Prize-giving Event 2015

We look forward to recognising the success of all Northern Society ACA students who became exam qualified during 2014 in our annual Graduation and Prize-giving Event on Saturday 18 April 2015. The graduation event in King’s Hall, Newcastle University will be hosted by Andrew Jackson, President of Northern Society and we are delighted that we will be joined by Arthur Bailey, ICAEW President.and Geoff Ford MBE, Chairman of Ford Aerospace.

Our newly passed and prize-giving ceremony is one of the largest events for successful ICAEW students and has proved very popular in the past.

Students who have won exam prizes and those students who became exam-qualified during 2014 will be invited to attend the event with up to 3 guests. The pass list for the November 2014 Advanced Stage exams has recently been published – congratulations to all successful students.

ICAEW registered students in the Northern Society area who became exam qualified during 2014 will be contacted by email with full details. In order to secure your place, please respond to the email and RSVP to Joanne Lucking [email protected] as soon as possible. Joanne will also be able to assist should you need further information.

Northern Society of Chartered Accountants would like to thank CABA, CAPET and Newcastle University Business School for their kind support for the graduation event.

About Northern Society

The Northern Society of Chartered Accountants (NorSCA) represents ICAEW members working in business and the finance profession across the North East of England, Teesside, Northern Yorkshire and Cumbria. We have been assisting businesses in the north of England and producing chartered accountants for over 130 years.

Breakfast Briefing:- Motivation and Delegation

Remember those days when you thought all there was to being an accountant was knowing about accountancy? Or even when you thought you’d never master accountancy but that if you did, you could relax, knowing the worst is behind you?

Sorry – but being a good at accountancy is only the beginning of being an accountant. You also need to know about ‘people’.

In this presentation, Dr Simon Raybould will be showing us some of the tools, tricks, tips and techniques that psychologists and researchers have uncovered for motivating people; for getting them to do what you want them to do. Let’s face it, if you’re ever going to manage people, that’s probably your number one skill!