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Northern Society of Chartered Accountants

At the heart of northern business since 1882

Teesside Young Members Networking Event

Join young professionals in Teesside for a supper & quiz

We are delighted to announce a pan professional networking event taking place at the Dovecot Bar & Kitchen, Middlesbrough on 16 November 2023.

Event Information

This event is open to all young professionals and students across the Teesside region and will be a wonderful opportunity to network with like-minded people and to make business connections which may be beneficial in the future.

The evening will consist of a quiz alongside a hot buffet. The ticket price also includes a drinks token for one drink.

There will also be some prizes up for grabs for the winning quiz team as well as for best team name.

We look forward to seeing you all there for what promises to be a fabulous evening of quizzing and networking!

Cost
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Price £12.50 + VAT

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NCASS New Starters Event – Northern Chartered Accountant Students’ Society

Newcastle New Starters Event on 12 October at Spot White Newcastle at 5:30pm

Come along and meet all of the new students in your area and find out more about NCASS and the events that we run too!

Event Information

We have a private room booked at Spot White Newcastle where we will have snooker tables, a bar available and a buffet included in the ticket price! What a bargain! Start time is 5:30pm on Thursday 12th October 2023.

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Price £3.33 + VAT

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Teesside Pan Professional joint supper & quiz

Teesside Society of Chartered Accountants invite you to join us for one of Tees Valley’s most popular pan professional events.

Our popular pan professional supper and quiz will take place on Thursday 23 March. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with professional service contacts throughout Teesside. Early booking is recommended.

Event Information

The evening will be a great opportunity to network with fellow professionals representing organisations in accountancy, banking, law, IFA’s and IPs across the Tees Valley who attended last year’s event.

The evening will include a meal followed by a quiz.

19.00 start and formalities conclude by 22:00, networking and bar available until 23:00

Menu

Carrot and Coriander Soup with Butter Baked Croutons

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Pan Fried Chicken Supreme with a Pine Nut and Smoked Bacon Stuffing with Confit Onion Potato, Tender-stem Broccoli and Roasted Beets
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Pecorino and Butternut Squash Tortellini with Wilted Spinach, Sugar Snaps and a White Wine Sauce

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Mascarpone and Vanilla Cheesecake with Fruit Compote

**Your main course choice must be ordered at the time of booking

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Price £26.00 + VAT

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How is chocolate financed? – breakfast seminar

Did you know that ethically investment organisation Shared Interest is based in Newcastle? Join our virtual breakfast seminar to find out.

We are pleased to announce that our behind the business seminars are back to 2023.

Have you ever wondered how Fairtrade chocolate is ethically financed? Join us virtually with Newcastle head quartered Shared Interest where we will be guided through how some chocolate is financed ethically.

Event Information

Fairtrade fortnight takes place in early March with the theme of choose Fairtrade now and help save our favourite foods. Did you know that cocoa is going to be much harder to source due to climate change?

During this seminar the team at Shared Interest will:

  • Give an overview of the business
  • Give insight in how Shared Interest invests in Fairtrade businesses
  • Share how individuals can get involved in investing in ethical businesses
Speaker

Tim Morgan

Tim has been Finance Director at Shared Interest since 2009. He is a Chartered Accountant and Secretary who has worked with values based businesses for 25 years. He was previously Finance Director of Traidcraft for eight years to 2006 and part-time Company Secretary of Producers Direct (formerly Cafédirect Producers’ Foundation) for ten years until June 2019. Tim is also a Non Executive Director for Ecology Building Society.

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What makes a good audit junior?

Northern Society of Chartered Accountants www.norsca.co.uk

This seminar is aimed at those with up to two years’ experience with little or no understanding of audit.

An audit junior is required to understand the fundamental principles of an audit and the relevant audit assertions. This seminar, targeted at those with up to two years’ practical experience, will provide participants with a range of practical tools to develop their skills and competence in the field.

Event Information

Topics covered include:

  • Understanding the audit assertions and directional testing
  • Documenting systems notes and performing walk through tests
  • How to question, and listen, effectively when talking to client staff
  • Using analytical skills and common sense when carrying out audit work
  • Documenting work and producing good quality working papers
  • When and how to seeking assistance from seniors, managers and partners

Who should attend the seminar?

  • Staff in accounting firms with little or no experience in auditing but who want to learn more
Cost – in person course
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Price £60.00 + VAT
Speaker

James Charlton
James is an experienced trainer specialising in financial reporting, both UK GAAP and IFRS, audit and the charity sector. James also has experience in the banking and insurance sectors.

James spent a number of years in professional examination training before entering the world of CPD training. He brings energy and interactivity to every course that he delivers.

James has also worked in the audit technical team at a national mid-tier firm, providing financial reporting and audit technical advice to the audit and accountancy departments, writing and reviewing technical materials for the practice, and performing engagement quality control reviews on audit files.

Northern Society CPD programme 2022

Northern Society runs a full programme of CPD courses that are open to all. Details of our 2022 programme are set out below.

Date Session Speaker
24 March 2022 What makes a good audit senior? James Charlton
30 March 2022 A very practical Tax update – what you need to know Rebecca Benneyworth
30 March 2022 Employment Taxes – an absolutely essential update Rebecca Benneyworth
28 April 2022 Spring Tax update Bob Trunchion
12 May 2022 Common disclosure errors in financial statements John Selwood
23 June 2022 The A to Z of small and micro entity accounts Peter Herbert
22 September 2022 Making Tax Digital – less than 130 days to go Rebecca Benneyworth
22 September 2022 25% Corporation Tax – are there any small business Tax planning issues left? Rebecca Benneyworth
11 October 2022 What makes a good audit junior? James Charlton
19 October 2022 Are you ready for changes in auditing in 2023? John Selwood
17 November 2022 Property Accounting – all the important considerations for accountants Peter Herbert
1 December 2022 Autumn Tax update Bob Trunchion

 

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Teesside Pan Professional Joint Supper & Quiz

Join us for one of Tees Valley’s most popular pan professional events.

Our popular pan professional supper and quiz is back in person for 2022. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with professional service contacts throughout Teesside. Early booking is recommended.

Event Information

The evening will be a great opportunity to network as over 150 professionals representing more than 43 organisations in accountancy, banking, law, IFA’s and IPs across the Tees Valley attended last year’s event.

The evening will include a three course meal followed by a quiz.
19.00 start and formalities conclude by 22:00, networking and bar available until 23:00.

Cost
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Price £25.00 + VAT

 

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Careers Series: Build your brand

Northern Society of Chartered Accountants   norsca.co.uk

A series of seminars for young members to help develop your career.

The ability to effectively work with and influence business partners and clients is dependent on good quality relationships, which are in turn built on trust.

Event Information

 

This lunchtime session will be led by Oliver Deacon, an FCA who qualified at Deloitte and, until recently, was an FD at Microsoft, where he business partnered and influenced executives on a $4.5BN P&L.

Cost
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Price No Charge
Further events in the programme
Date 

 

Time Event
20 Jan 2022 12.30-13.30 Career management – getting promoted, moving from practice to industry & developing new skills 
17 Feb 2022 12.30-13.30 Presenting with Confidence and Impact – getting your key messages across 
17 Mar 2022 12.30-13.30 Influencing skills – build trust to influence 
07 Apr 2022 12.30-13.30 Communication – Having great quality conversations – asking great question, listening & selling not telling 
26 May 2022 12.30-13.30 Get productive with Microsoft Office 
23 Jun 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager series: First time manager skills 
14 Jul 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager mini-series: Coaching skills for managers
11 Aug 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager mini-series: Building a strengths-based team
22 Sept 2022 12.30-13.30 Career Series: Future of Finance – skills for the next generation
13 Oct 2022 12.30-13.30

Career Series: Finding your dream job

17 Nov 2022 12.30-13.30

Careers Series: Your professional person

8 Dec 2022 12.30-13.30

Careers Series: Build your brand

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Careers Series: Your professional person

Northern Society of Chartered Accountants   norsca.co.uk

A series of seminars for young members to help develop your career.

The ability to effectively work with and influence business partners and clients is dependent on good quality relationships, which are in turn built on trust.

Event Information

 

This lunchtime session will be led by Oliver Deacon, an FCA who qualified at Deloitte and, until recently, was an FD at Microsoft, where he business partnered and influenced executives on a $4.5BN P&L.

Cost
Rate Cost
Price No Charge
Further events in the programme
Date 

 

Time Event
20 Jan 2022 12.30-13.30 Career management – getting promoted, moving from practice to industry & developing new skills 
17 Feb 2022 12.30-13.30 Presenting with Confidence and Impact – getting your key messages across 
17 Mar 2022 12.30-13.30 Influencing skills – build trust to influence 
07 Apr 2022 12.30-13.30 Communication – Having great quality conversations – asking great question, listening & selling not telling 
26 May 2022 12.30-13.30 Get productive with Microsoft Office 
23 Jun 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager series: First time manager skills 
14 Jul 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager mini-series: Coaching skills for managers
11 Aug 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager mini-series: Building a strengths-based team
22 Sept 2022 12.30-13.30 Career Series: Future of Finance – skills for the next generation
13 Oct 2022 12.30-13.30

Career Series: Finding your dream job

17 Nov 2022 12.30-13.30

Careers Series: Your professional person

8 Dec 2022 12.30-13.30

Careers Series: Build your brand

More

Career Series: Finding your dream job

Northern Society of Chartered Accountants   norsca.co.uk

A series of seminars for young members to help develop your career.

The ability to effectively work with and influence business partners and clients is dependent on good quality relationships, which are in turn built on trust.

Event Information

 

This lunchtime session will be led by Oliver Deacon, an FCA who qualified at Deloitte and, until recently, was an FD at Microsoft, where he business partnered and influenced executives on a $4.5BN P&L.

Cost
Rate Cost
Price No Charge
Further events in the programme
Date 

 

Time Event
20 Jan 2022 12.30-13.30 Career management – getting promoted, moving from practice to industry & developing new skills 
17 Feb 2022 12.30-13.30 Presenting with Confidence and Impact – getting your key messages across 
17 Mar 2022 12.30-13.30 Influencing skills – build trust to influence 
07 Apr 2022 12.30-13.30 Communication – Having great quality conversations – asking great question, listening & selling not telling 
26 May 2022 12.30-13.30 Get productive with Microsoft Office 
23 Jun 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager series: First time manager skills 
14 Jul 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager mini-series: Coaching skills for managers
11 Aug 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager mini-series: Building a strengths-based team
22 Sept 2022 12.30-13.30 Career Series: Future of Finance – skills for the next generation
13 Oct 2022 12.30-13.30

Career Series: Finding your dream job

17 Nov 2022 12.30-13.30

Careers Series: Your professional person

8 Dec 2022 12.30-13.30

Careers Series: Build your brand

More

Career Series: Future of Finance – skills for the next generation

Northern Society of Chartered Accountants   norsca.co.uk

A series of seminars for young members to help develop your career.

The ability to effectively work with and influence business partners and clients is dependent on good quality relationships, which are in turn built on trust.

Event Information

 

This lunchtime session will be led by Oliver Deacon, an FCA who qualified at Deloitte and, until recently, was an FD at Microsoft, where he business partnered and influenced executives on a $4.5BN P&L.

Cost
Rate Cost
Price No Charge
Further events in the programme
Date 

 

Time Event
20 Jan 2022 12.30-13.30 Career management – getting promoted, moving from practice to industry & developing new skills 
17 Feb 2022 12.30-13.30 Presenting with Confidence and Impact – getting your key messages across 
17 Mar 2022 12.30-13.30 Influencing skills – build trust to influence 
07 Apr 2022 12.30-13.30 Communication – Having great quality conversations – asking great question, listening & selling not telling 
26 May 2022 12.30-13.30 Get productive with Microsoft Office 
23 Jun 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager series: First time manager skills 
14 Jul 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager mini-series: Coaching skills for managers
11 Aug 2022 12.30-13.30 3-part manager mini-series: Building a strengths-based team
22 Sept 2022 12.30-13.30 Career Series: Future of Finance – skills for the next generation
13 Oct 2022 12.30-13.30

Career Series: Finding your dream job

17 Nov 2022 12.30-13.30

Careers Series: Your professional person

8 Dec 2022 12.30-13.30

Careers Series: Build your brand

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