Northern Society of Chartered Accountants
At the heart of northern business since 1882
General Practitioners’ Discussion Group
A quarterly discussion group for small & sole practitioners.
An opportunity for ICAEW members who work in a small practice or is a sole practitioner to meet to discuss topics that matter to them.
Event Information
Join our quarterly roundtable discussion group for small practice or sole practitioners working across the Northern region.
We will be joined by Sam Wood, Making Tax Digital Agent Lead at HMRC. Sam will be giving us an update on the project and you will also be able to ask questions that are affecting you as an agent but also your clients.
At each meeting we will get a general update from your ICAEW Practice Committee (IPC) Representative Geoff Little.
Refreshments can be purchased by individuals at the bar.
Cost
| Rate | Cost |
| ICAEW Member | No Charge |
Making the most of your practice visit – General Practitioners Quarterly Meeting
A quarterly meeting for small & sole practitioners.
We will be joined by QAD Manager, Chris Greenhalgh, who will guide members through your practice visit.
An opportunity for ICAEW members who work in a small practice or is a sole practitioner to meet to discuss topics that matter to them.
Event information
Join our quarterly roundtable discussion group for small practice or sole practitioners working across the Northern region. The discussion topics have been suggested by members in practice. At each meeting we will get a general update from your ICAEW Practice Committee (IPC) Representative Geoff Little.
Programme
| Time | Session |
| 12:30 | Welcome |
| 12:35 | Update from IPC Rep – Geoff Little |
| 12:45 | Speaker |
| 13:15 | General discussion, sharing of best practice, networking |
| 14:00 | Close |
Cost
| Rate | Cost |
| ICAEW Member | No Charge |
Tax update – Members in Business bite-sized updates
Bite-sized updates for members working in business or industry.
Designed for accountants working in business giving technical and topical updates.
Event Information
These updates are designed to give members in business essential updates and will take place virtually over a period of weeks. You can book as many or as few as you wish to fit in with your busy calendar
Topics include:
- Financial reporting update
- Tax update
- Business Strategy: All change?
- Employment Law update
Cost
| Rate | Cost |
| Price | No Charge |
Employment Law update – Members in Business bite-sized updates
Bite-sized updates for members working in business or industry.
Designed for accountants working in business giving technical and topical updates.
Event Information
This session will give a high level overview and will cover:
- The increase in cases being brought to the Employment Tribunal for COVID related issues
- The rises in Discrimination claims and workplace grievances due to unfair selections
- How ensuring your documentation is correct and up to date can prevent issues and Employment Tribunals
Cost
| Rate | Cost |
| Price | No Charge |
Business Strategy: All change – Members in Business bite-sized updates
Bite-sized updates for members working in business or industry.
Designed for accountants working in business giving technical and topical updates.
Event Information
The pandemic has meant many businesses have had to change rapidly to cope with its impact. What are the implications for strategy? In this Business Bitesize discussion, we will explore whether the principles of strategy still apply and what businesses should be doing in thinking about the future. Based on discussions with finance professionals and management research we will provide practical advice on:
- different approaches to strategy;
- the role of the finance professional in strategy; and,
- the implications of the pandemic for strategy
There are no easy answers, so we will aim to make this session as interactive as possible because members insights are all important in helping your fellow members develop solutions.
Cost
| Rate | Cost |
| Price | No Charge |
Q4 2021 Economic update with the Bank of England
Economic update with the Bank of England – Hosted by Northern, Yorkshire & Humber
Our local experts will explore the latest business confidence findings across Northern, Yorkshire and Humber and compare this to the wider UK outcome.
Event information
Business confidence – Steve Plaskitt, on behalf of ICAEW
The latest findings from the quarterly ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) give an indication of the overall direction of the economy, what’s driving change and highlights the key concerns across the Northern, Yorkshire and Humber region as well as the rest of the UK.
UK Economic Outlook – Paul Mount, Bank of England
Paul will focus on how the Bank sees the economy in the current climate and members will be asked to give their views on the effect of the current pandemic on their business, or clients’ business conditions.
It’s also an opportunity for the Bank to get some feedback from members on how they are finding things, as well as a broader discussion on challenges and learnings from recent events.
Roundtable discussion led by Steve Plaskitt (discussion topics may vary)
- What’s happening in your sector?
- Do the BCM findings resonate?
- What challenges are you facing in your business / sector?
- What are the external factors that are impacting?
As well as an opportunity for peer input, this presents the opportunity to hear the issues specifically relevant to members in Northern, Yorkshire and Humber.
To allow a full and frank discussion, Chatham House Rules will apply at this event.
Programme
Cost
| Rate | Cost |
| Price | No Charge |
Q3 2021 Economic update with the Bank of England
Economic update with the Bank of England – Hosted by Northern, Yorkshire & Humber
Our local experts will explore the latest business confidence findings across Northern, Yorkshire and Humber and compare this to the wider UK outcome.
Event information
Business confidence – Steve Plaskitt, on behalf of ICAEW
The latest findings from the quarterly ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) give an indication of the overall direction of the economy, what’s driving change and highlights the key concerns across the Northern, Yorkshire and Humber region as well as the rest of the UK.
UK Economic Outlook – Mauricio Armellini, Bank of England
Mauricio will focus on how the Bank sees the economy in the current climate and members will be asked to give their views on the effect of the current pandemic on their business, or clients’ business conditions.
It’s also an opportunity for the Bank to get some feedback from members on how they are finding things, as well as a broader discussion on challenges and learnings from recent events.
Roundtable discussion led by Steve Plaskitt (discussion topics may vary)
- What’s happening in your sector?
- Do the BCM findings resonate?
- What challenges are you facing in your business / sector?
- What are the external factors that are impacting?
As well as an opportunity for peer input, this presents the opportunity to hear the issues specifically relevant to members in Northern, Yorkshire and Humber.
To allow a full and frank discussion, Chatham House Rules will apply at this event.
Programme
Cost
| Rate | Cost |
| Price | No Charge |
Q4 ICAEW Council – have your say – Carlisle
An opportunity to connect with Council Member for Northern Rob Tindle to discuss matters that matter to you.
Join us for one of our regular meetings with ICAEW Council Member Rob Tindle where you can discuss and debate ICAEW Council matters which will give Rob the insight to represent local views to council.
Cost
| Rate | Cost |
| ICAEW Member | No Charge |
Programme
| Time | Session |
| 16:30 | Arrival |
| 16:30 | Tea coffee served |
| 16:30 | Meeting commences |
| 18:00 | Meeting ends |
Venue to be confirmed
Q3 ICAEW Council – have your say – Carlisle
An opportunity to connect with Council Member for Northern Rob Tindle to discuss matters that matter to you.
Join us for one of our regular meetings with ICAEW Council Member Rob Tindle where you can discuss and debate ICAEW Council matters which will give Rob the insight to represent local views to council.
Cost
| Rate | Cost |
| ICAEW Member | No Charge |
Programme
| Time | Session |
| 16:30 | Arrival |
| 16:30 | Tea coffee served |
| 16:30 | Meeting commences |
| 18:00 | Meeting ends |
Venue to be confirmed
Q2 ICAEW Council – have your say – Carlisle
An opportunity to connect with Council Member for Northern Rob Tindle to discuss matters that matter to you.
Join us for one of our regular meetings with ICAEW Council Member Rob Tindle where you can discuss and debate ICAEW Council matters which will give Rob the insight to represent local views to council.
Cost
| Rate | Cost |
| ICAEW Member | No Charge |
Programme
| Time | Session |
| 16:30 | Arrival |
| 16:30 | Tea coffee served |
| 16:30 | Meeting commences |
| 18:00 | Meeting ends |
Venue to be confirmed
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