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KEY FEATURES
• relevant tailored to cover the latest technical issues affecting practitioners
• topical nine sessions that cover a wide range of current issues
• expertise we use expert speakers to keep you informed of the latest developments
• quality every aspect of our service is of the highest standard
• networking opportunities an ideal opportunity to share knowledge and ideas with fellow professionals
• convenient a one–stop update, minimising time spent out of the office.
FRIDAY 28 JUNE
12.00 – 13.30
registration and lunch
13.30 – 15.00
GENERAL TAX UPDATE
Tim Palmer CTA ATT, Senior partner, Palmer Training Partnership
• a detailed and practical review of all the latest tax changes and how they affect practitioners
• the recent tax cases and changes in legislation
• Business Tax update
• NIC, PAYE and benefits refresher
• practical VAT changes and developments.
15.00 – 15.15
break
15.15 – 16.45
GENERAL TAX UPDATE – CONTINUED
Tim Palmer CTA ATT, Senior partner, Palmer Training Partnership
• Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Stamp Duty update
• Personal Tax update
• Corporation Tax update
• general tax planning resulting from recent tax changes
• case studies.
16.45 – 17.00
break
17.00 – 18.30
INVESTIGATION, CASE LAW AND HMRC COMPLIANCE TARGETS
Dean Wootten FCA CTA, Consultant, author and speaker
• identifying key developments in HMRC practice
• reviewing cases of practical interest
• HMRC targets
• minimising penalties.
19.30
drinks reception
20.00
conference dinner
SATURDAY 29 JUNE
09.15 – 10.30
BUSINESS PLANNING, FORECASTING AND APPROACHING THE FINANCE PROVIDER
John McKenzie MBA, Independent lecturer and consultant
• funding sources
• where are we in our funding lifecycle?
• matching funding source to application
• the funder’s perspective – what do they want and expectfrom us?
• the business plan and forecast
– what, how and why?
– revenue and expenditure projections
– the budget to support the plan
– identifying business plan risk
• modelling the business plan using risk-adjusted discounted cash flows.
OR
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Dean Wootten FCA CTA, Consultant, author and speaker
• overview of the intangibles regime
• the details of the new patent box regime
• preparing research and development claims
• the latest on property related goodwill.
10.30 – 10.45
break
10.45 – 12.00
SERVICE CHARGE AND SORP UPDATE
Charles Gubbins BSc CA , Head of faculty, Kaplan Hawksmere
• a review of the principal SORPs in issue
– recent developments
– impact of FRS 102 on their content and approach
• an update on recent developments and changes to best practice for accounting for service charges.
OR
UK AND EU VAT UPDATE
Dean Wootten FCA CTA, Consultant, author and speaker
• identifying key changes in VAT law
• reviewing cases of practical interest
• dealing with VAT problem areas
• advising on cross-border trading (goods and services).
12.00 – 12.45
lunch
12.45 – 14.15
UPDATE ON ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND THE IMPACT OF THE NEW SINGLE FRS
Charles Gubbins BSc CA , Head of faculty, Kaplan Hawksmere
• an indication of recent and proposed changes to UK GAAP before implementation of FRS 100 – 102
• the FRSSE – current status and likely changes on adoption of the new UK GAAP in 2015
• FRS 102 – key issues for non-small entities from 2015
• transition issues and options for the new UK GAAP
• changes in Company Law relevant to accounting standards
• overview of the impact of the 2015 changes for public benefit entities.
14.15 – 14.30
break
14.30 – 16.00
EMPLOYMENT LAW
Louise Dunford LLM LLB, Barrister, trainer and consultant
• recent case law on employment status, including IR35 and charity volunteers
• minimum wage and working time – including live in staff, and on-call duties, holidays accruing during sick leave and maternity
• religious discrimination and dress codes
• social networking, employees and the law
• the impact of the reforms in 2012 and those planned in 2013
• getting ready for auto-enrolment.
16.00
conference close
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