Technical Update Conference Scotland

Thursday 25 April 2024

Malmaison Hotel
278 W George St
Glasgow G2 4LL

Why should I attend?

Coming once again to Scotland, Charity Finance Group is bringing you our popular Technical Update Conference. Covering all the essential technical developments in charity finance that impact your organisation, ranging from regulatory updates to HR and legal updates as well as the latest from accounting and reporting.

Our expert speakers will share updates on all the big issues in the sector, as well as all the important regulatory updates you need to know in one concise day, with the opportunity to discuss them with your peers in the sector.

What's covered in this conference?

You can see the full agenda in the programme below, but as a summary this conference will cover:

  • Governance and regulatory updates
  • Accounting, reporting and audit updates
  • HR and legal updates


Who should attend?

This event would be valuable for finance directors and managers, heads of finance and accountants.


How do I book?

Book below. This conference will be delivered in person in Glasgow. You will receive instructions and further details around a week before the conference. If you have any issues, contact events@cfg.org.uk.


About CFG events and membership

Becoming a CFG member gives you access to exclusive benefits including event discounts, so find out more about CFG Membership before you book. Association of Independent Museums members can register for free CFG membership through our partnership.

CFG events, training and members' meetings can count towards your continuous professional development (CPD), and this event could provide you with 3 hours of CPD. For more details contact your association or email events@cfg.org.uk.

A big thank you to our event hosts, Quilter Cheviot.

 
Speakers

Andy Shaw, Audit Partner and Head of Charities and Public Sector, AAB

Natalie Boyle, Audit Director, AAB

David Smith, Associate, Turcan Connell

Laura Anderson, Senior Manager Higher Risk Cases and Quality Assurance, OSCR

Programme
09:00 – 09:30

Registration

09:30 – 09:35

Chair’s Welcome

09:35 – 10:20

Governance and Regulatory Update

This opening session will provide a round-up of the latest regulation including governance, regulatory alerts and compliance that charities need to be aware of.

Laura Anderson, Senior Manager Higher Risk Cases and Quality Assurance, OSCR

10:20 – 10:30

Coffee Break

10:30 – 11:15

Accounting, Reporting and Audit Update

Join this session to hear a technical update on the latest accounting and reporting changes. The speaker will cover issues such as going concern disclosure, reserves policy, restricted funds and ESG reporting among others.

Andy Shaw, Audit Partner and Head of Charities and Public Sector, AAB

Natalie Boyle, Audit Director, AAB

11:15 – 11:30

Coffee Break

11:30 – 12:15

HR & Legal Update

This session will bring you up to date with the changes in the legislative framework for charities as well as the latest developments in employment law and any emerging issues.

David Smith, Associate, Turcan Connell 

12:15 – 12:30

Address From the Host 

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch and Networking

Prices
Charities - Members£30.00
Charities - Non-members£50.00
Corporate - Members£120.00
Corporate - Non-members£250.00