Northern Society of Chartered Accountants

What makes a good audit junior?

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.

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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

RATE	COST
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.

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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

RATE	COST
Price	£25.00 + VAT

 

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Careers Series: Build your brand

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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Careers Series: Your professional person

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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Career Series: Finding your dream job

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

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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3-part manager mini-series: Building a strengths-based team

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

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3-part manager mini-series: Coaching skills for managers

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

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3-part manager mini-series: First time manager skills

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Get productive with Microsoft Office – Teams, OneNote, SharePoint and Planner

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

In a rapidly evolving world of technology in finance, Microsoft Office – now Microsoft 365 – offers a range of productivity tools that most of us use in our daily work. The ability to make the most of the features of these tools will impact our effectiveness at getting things done.

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In this session, attendees will understand why effectively using Microsoft 365 matters, how to make the most of Teams for collaboration, how OneNote can help transform team work and what SharePoint, Planner and Power Automate can do for our productivity.

This lunchtime session will be led by Oliver Deacon, an FCA who qualified at Deloitte and, until recently, was an FD at Microsoft, where as part of the Microsoft Modern Workplace finance team, he partnered product leaders to help develop the tools we use on a daily basis.

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

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