October 2011 Events

Speaker: Tony Jenkins

This course will review the main aspects of the capital allowances legislation following the recent changes and other provisions introduced by subsequent finance acts.

Fee payable: TBC

Speaker: Chris Hills, Bill Telford, Brian Ogilvie, Jane Mather, Paul Boardman and Paul Scott

Thursday 6 October to Saturday 8 October 2011. Cost to include all lectures, accomodation and meals - Delegate Fee Resident: £415+VAT (first time attendee £390+VAT). COst to include lectures and meals - Delegate fee Non-resident: £340+VAT (first time attendee £320+VAT).

Fee payable: see description

Speaker: Robbie Glen

The 20th BSCA Annual Dinner promises to be an excellent evening. “Robbie Glen had them rolling in the aisles. This man should carry a government health warning - he is seriously funny.” The Sunday Times Ticket prices are held at £45pp for the fourth year running.

Fee payable: Members £45.00 / Non-members £45.00

Speaker: Stephen McAlpine

Today’s accountant in practice has to deal with constant technical change in order to continue servicing clients effectively. There are plenty of courses to introduce and explain those changes. But the rate and extent of change means there is little time to revisit previous developments or to look at broader practice administration issues. The course content is necessarily a response to changes in practice regulations and recent changes. However, it will typically include: Practice administration issues – this session will draw on feedback from the professional bodies including the ICAEW Practice Assurance Committee.

Fee payable: TBC

Speaker: Philip Pawson, WYSCA President

Our guest will be Philip Pawson, President of the West Yorkshire Society of Chartered Accountants who will update us on the latest developments within the ICAEW and the District Society. He would also like to take this opportunity to answer your questions about the ICAEW. To make it a worthwhile discussion Philip has asked if you could forward your questions to Esta Andrews, who will pass them onto Philip to obtain the answers for the lunch meeting. A cash bar will be available, and the charge for the luncheon will be £18.00. Guests, including members of the Student Society are welcome to attend at the same charge. Details of the meal and the vegetarian alternative are available from Esta.

Fee payable: Members £18.00 / Non-members £18.00

Speaker: Claris D'Cruz

Note: David Harvey the Chief Executive of STEP WORLDWIDE will be attending the October event.

Fee payable: Members £5.00 / Non-members £10.00

Speaker: James Sommerville - Attik

Special offer: If you enter the discount code "Individual2011" when booking, then the non-member ticket price will be just £60 per person instead of £75. The JCI Leeds Annual Dinner in association with Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce returns to its roots this year and is being held at the distinguished and historic Leeds Civic Hall. Our black tie event will be welcoming up to 200 guests to an evening of entertainment, inspiration, awards, social and networking opportunities. The night will also raise funds for Leeds Community Foundation to benefit The Prince’s Trust in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year. Our 2011 spectacular will have a nostalgic feel running throughout the event as once again are proud to be in partnership with The Chamber. This year, the Dinner will be supporting and raising funds for both Leeds Community Foundation and The Prince’s Trust. This joint charity appeal will provide support to young people in achieving their potential as part of the prestigious Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012. JCI Leeds is delighted to confirm James Sommerville, Co-Founder and Group Creative Director of ATTIK, as the Keynote speaker for this year’s Annual Dinner. Professor David Weir will be also provide a response on behalf of the guests. Steve Parks will be our host for the evening. Doors open at 7:00pm for the drinks reception. Guests are to be seated by 7.30pm for dinner with the awards ceremony and evening due to finish at 11:00pm. This will be followed by an after party until late at Epernay in Millennium Square Leeds for all delegates attending the Annual Dinner.

Fee payable: Members £50.00 / Non-members £75.00