CIPFA in Scotland

24th November - FRS Overview - details
27th November - Introduction to FE/HE Finance - details
1st December - Introduction to Shared Services - details
3rd December - Effective Specification Writing - details

Latest Updates

A Fairer Local Tax - Scottish Government Publishes Submissions
The Scottish Government has now published its analysis and summary of 516 responses received to the consultation on its proposals to introduce a local income tax. The 96 page document assesses the response to each consultation question can be accessed here.

CIPFA Gives Evidence to the Calman Commission
The Calman Commission which was set up to look at devolved powers in Scotland has held its latest evidence session at the Scottish Parliament. Angela Scott, Head of CIPFA in Scotland was called to give evidence to the Calman Commission on Tuesday 14th October following CIPFA's earlier written submission. The session explored borrowing powers, taxation and scrutiny of public expenditure by Parliament. CIPFA's written submission can be viewed here.

CIPFA Scottish News - September Edition
CIPFA Scottish News is issued quarterly. September's edition includes articles on the development of finance skills, CIPFA responses on Local Income Tax and Calman Commission, local authority charities, LASAAC news, Fire and Rescue Authorities, NHS Professional Alliance, responses to the Western Isles Health Board report, Audit Scotland NHS reports, Ujima Housing Association collapse, housing Large Scale Voluntary Transfers and members news.
To see the newsletter click here.

Scottish Social Services Council - Request for Audit Committee Member
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is responsible for registering people who work in social services in Scotland and for regulating their education and training. There are around 139,000 social service workers in Scotland, providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable sections of society. More details about the SSSC are available at http://www.sssc.uk.com/Homepage.htm.
The SSSC is currently seeking a volunteer qualified accountant to co-opt onto its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee meets 4 times a year at SSSC's headquarters in Dundee. The position is not remunerated.
If you are interested please contact : Gordon.Weir@carecommission.com.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
CIPFA have created new web pages specifically IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) issues. The pages include news, training and useful links. Click here for the pages.

CIPFA Conference 2009
The dates and venue have been finalised for next year's Annual Conference. Click here to find out when and where.