July 2011 Events

Speaker: Chris Clements, Matt Stroh, Graham Nunns, Rhona Graham, Chris Billington and Sylvie Nunn

This event is open to both members and non-members of the West Yorkshire Society of Chartered Accountants and will be of interest to professionals working/volunteering in the charities’ sector. Secure your place on this charity sector update to learn about the latest accounting, reporting and tax issues, together with the latest on employment issues. The update will cover: Future of financial reporting: FRSBE, Public benefit entities standard and SORP; Fraud in charities; Tax; VAT; and Organising Restructures Registration is 8.45-9.15am (including a light breakfast) and the seminar will run until 1pm.

Fee payable: Members £36.00 / Non-members £36.00

Speaker: John Selwood

This seminar will look back at the problems encountered in the adoption of the Clarity ISAs in the UK and Ireland for periods ending on or after 15 December 2010. The seminar will look at current best practice to solve these problems. The aim of the course is to help delegates consolidate their understanding of the new Clarity Standards. -Recap the main changes in the Clarity Standards, Look at the emerging problems areas, Give practical guidance on the efficient adoption of the new Standards, Look at recent, relevant guidance issued by the professional bodies and give delegates the opportunity to ask questions and raise real life issues

Fee payable: TBC

Speaker: Dermot Fairhurst, SOCA

We are delighted that Dermot Fairhurst from the Serious Organised Crime Agency (previously of the National Crime Squad and West Yorkshire Police) will join us for a lunch presentation at the Bradford Club. His talk will include a recent case he was involved in, which concluded in court last week, and “self-styled” accountants. The Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by, but operationally independent from, the Home Office. SOCA is an intelligence-led agency with law enforcement powers and harm reduction responsibilities. Harm in this context is the damage caused to people and communities by serious organised crime. Dermot’s presentations to us are always well attended, informative and entertaining and we are delighted he is coming to present to us again. He will begin his presentation at 12:00 and this will be followed by a buffet at approximately 13:30. This event is open to both members and non-members of the Bradford Society of Chartered Accountants and we will be delighted to see your colleagues, clients and other contacts.

Fee payable: Members £15.00 / Non-members £15.00

Speaker: 1. Tom Riordan, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council 2. Carolyn Pearson, Acting Head of Business Systems at the BBC and CEO and Founder at maiden-voyage.com 3. Di Burton, Managing Director of Cicada Communications

SPECIAL OFFER - UNTIL 30 JUNE 2011, NON-MEMBERS PAY ONLY £20 PER PERSON WHEN BOOKING AND ENTERING DISCOUNT CODE "Individual2011" JCI Leeds are proud to present the 2011 JCI Leeds Annual Business Lecture: Challenge & Change. Given the tough times that we have experienced over the last couple of years, JCI Leeds have decided to give JCI members and non-members some tips and best practice to succeeding and winning in today’s challenging business environment. Your host and compere for the evening will be Steve Parks, an ex-BBC radio journalist, professional speaker, author and entrepreneur Our guest speakers will include: 1. Tom Riordan, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council 2. Carolyn Pearson, Acting Head of Business Systems at the BBC and CEO and Founder at maiden-voyage.com 3. Di Burton, Managing Director of Cicada Communications 4. Andy McMenemy, Inspirational speaker, Mentor and Ultra Marathon Runner (completed 66 ultra marathons in 66 consecutive days from each of the 66 official UK cities). Steve will be introducing, interviewing and fielding questions to our panel of experts to cover: -Businesses that are bucking the current trend through entrepreneurship and technology -Development of people in order to help you do the same. The event will consist of dedicated networking slots, food, refreshments and the lecture itself. The event will be followed by an exclusive after party at All Bar One (Millennium Square) with special drinks promotions on the night. The event has been kindly sponsored by Leeds Metropolitan University Business School and Creative State. Last years lecture was a great success attracting over 80 attendees. This years event promises to be a fantastic evening. We hope you can make it!

Fee payable: Members £20.00 / Non-members £20.00