Courses

This essential course will guide you through everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital and what procedural changes you need to put in place to ensure you are compliant with the new requirements.

This course explains how a UK organisation should account for VAT on its transactions of goods and services with overseas customers and suppliers. This course will lead to more efficient handling of international VAT within your organisation, reducing the risks of fines and penalties. 

The role of a company director is an important one and it carries many duties and responsibilities that are imposed by corporate governance rules and legislation. Keeping up to date with all of these requirements while still trying to carry out your day-to-day work can be a considerable challenge.

This practical full-day course will clearly explain the rules relating to benefits in kind and expenses and guide you through the completion of the P11D return. The Government has announced a number of significant changes to the handling and reporting of benefits in kind, some of which will take effect as early as April 2017. 

This comprehensive one-day course will equip delegates with the knowledge of all the options available under the financial reporting framework in the UK.  Attending this course will give you a complete understanding of the key concepts and principles of UK GAAP as well as explaining the additional disclosure requirements when you produce FRS 102 financial statements for your company. 

This comprehensive full-day course provides an in-depth understanding of partial exemption. It offers practical advice and understanding on the differences between the standard method and special methods, the capital goods scheme and a number of related subjects. 

This full-day course is essential for anyone involved with VAT in the charity sector. It guides you through everything you need know about VAT and will clearly explain how you should structure your activities in order to take advantage of the various reliefs available – ultimately reducing your VAT burden and allowing you to focus on your main charitable objectives.

This essential half-day course is the ideal way to ensure that your understanding and application of Payroll legislation is fully up-to-date. Attending this course will help you and your company stay compliant with the rules and make sure you are well prepared for any future developments.

The course will clearly define which organisations must appoint a DPO, where they fit in the organisational structure and what needs to be considered when recruiting for the role. It will also clearly explain the statutory duties set out in the GDPR and will guide you through the best practice principles, not just for the DPO but for anyone acting as the data protection lead in their organisation.

It is essential that businesses which operate within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) do so effectively in order to avoid potential pitfalls. This full-day course explains the Construction Industry Scheme in detail and is up to date with all the recent changes.

This course will help Council Officers and Elected Members understand their role and responsibilities as Directors, when a council sets up a Local Authority Trading Company.

This full-day course is a comprehensive guide to the principles of producing a set of financial accounts. It begins by clearly explaining the debit and credit convention before moving on to look at the production of a Trial Balance, Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet. 

This practical, scenario based VAT course, gives you the chance to gain further insight into the often confusing subject of VAT and cross-border transactions.

The course will help people achieve a complete understanding of the rules and regulations of VAT and property transactions. The course will benefit people responsible for accounting for VAT within their organisation and it will also benefit people who deal in and advise on property transactions.

Telephone collections are a critical part of the debt collection process but often there is little or no guidance given to the employees responsible for the task.  This full-day course will guide you through this challenging task and enable you to improve your skills and effectiveness when dealing with debtors over the telephone.

This highly practical and interactive full-day course will help company secretaries develop the skills and confidence needed to make the most effective contribution in the boardroom.  You will also gain a crucial understanding of the governance framework relating to meetings, which will greatly assist you in your advisory role.

This course is a detailed guide to the Gender Pay Gap Reporting Regulations. It will help anyone who has a responsibility for payroll, HR, financial control or remuneration to understand the many complex tasks you need to complete, to comply with the new rules and avoid  financial and reputational damage.

Taking minutes is a deceptively difficult and time-consuming job. It is a skill where often, little or no guidance is given to the person who completes them.  This course will take you through the minute taking process in a practical, step-by-step way and will significantly develop your skills in this important and challenging role.

This course offers those involved in importing a comprehensive understanding of this complex subject. It examines the essentials of importing and considers more advanced issues – helping you understand the practicalities, costs and risks involved.

This course will help you understand the AEO requirements and benefits that can be gained in achieving AEO status. It will guide you through the application process and enable you to help your organisation achieve and crucially, maintain AEO status.  

This course offers all those who have to manage contracts and deal with suppliers or customers an insight into the legal and enforceable status of contracts and contractual terms. The course is supported by comprehensive documentation and is illustrated throughout with practical examples and relevant case studies.

This comprehensive one-day course uses a practical, step by step approach to carefully explain the principles of effective procurement and management of suppliers. It will explain how buyers and sellers interact, guide you through the procurement process and enable you to evaluate your own situation in line with best practice.

UK companies that trade with Dutch companies needs to understand their system of VAT. Although all 28 countries in the EU follow a common system of VAT, there are significant differences in each country. This half-day course will ensure that you understand everything you need to know about the Dutch system of VAT.

UK companies that trade with French companies needs to understand the French system of VAT. Although all 28 countries in the EU follow a common system of VAT, there are significant differences in each country. This half-day course will ensure that you understand everything you need to know about the French system of VAT.

This half-day course will equip you with the practical understanding and confidence required to successfully prepare for and manage a VAT visit. Using his vast experience, our presenter will guide you through the important measures that should be in place to ensure that when your organisation does receive a VAT visit, you achieve the best possible outcome.