Seminars
Seminars and Forums for 2010. Click on the links below for more information and to sign-up online.
Financial Insights 2010 - a comprehensive briefing on key business and economic issues.
Charity Forum 2010 - four sessions throughout 2010 focussing on the needs of organisations in the charitable sector >more
Legal Finance Breakfast Forum- four sessions from 2009 offering financial directors & staff in the legal sector the chance to discuss ideas on a range of topics >more
Our 4th annual Financial Insights will provide you with an overview of the key economic, business and financial issues you will face in 2010.
You will also hear about the actions you can take to ensure your business is well positioned to defend and grow revenues in what continues to be a difficult trading environment.
When & Where?
Tuesday 23 March, Radisson SAS Hotel, Glasgow
Wednesday 24 March, Apex International, Edinburgh
The programme
8.30am Registration & light breakfast
9.00am Welcome & Introduction
9.10am - 9.50am Economic Outlook
Donald MacRae from Lloyds Banking Group Scotland will provide his thoughs on;
- The economic outlook over the remainder of 2010 and into 2011.
- The impact of the quantitative easing policy adopted by the Bank of England.
- Key sectors of Scotland’s economy and their prospects.
- How are businesses dealing with the uncertainty that an election year inevitably brings.
9.50am - 10.30am Accounting Update
Bruce Cowie, CA with Kaplan Financial, will present the annual accounting update session, which will focus on the key issues for commercial organisations.
11.00am- 11.50am Financial Insights Sessions please choose one from below;
Session One: Effective tax planning: defending profitability
This session will provide you with practical advice on corporate, personal and indirect tax issues. Our speakers will also discuss common tax issues clients have had to deal with during the last 12 months and will take a look ahead at the potential post-election tax landscape.
Speakers: Paul Renz, Scott Craig, Morag Page and John Walker, Scott-Moncrieff Tax.
Session Two: Increase profits by improving your working capital management
Our Business Advisory team will focus on the short and medium term changes that you can make to improve your business’ liquidity and profitability. This interactive session will allow you to choose the issues which are causing most concern in your business and our experts will deal with the issues in order of popularity.
Speakers: Donald Forsyth, Wemyss Stewart and Mike Harkness, Scott-Moncrieff Business Advisory Group.
Session Three: Where are the safe havens for investors post recession?
2009 was again a tumultuous year for the stock markets, pension funds and alternative
investments. Our wealth management team will look at range of options for investors and will debate the key issues with you.
Speakers: Andrew Cumming, Ewan Pitcairn, David Hamilton and Heather McGovern, Scott-Moncrieff Wealth Management.
Session Four: Buying the right IT systems for your business
As companies continue to look for ways to improve performance and generate increased
efficiencies from their existing IT systems, and from procuring and implementing new IT
systems, our Business Technology experts will discuss how to ensure that you invest in right IT system which is right for your business.
Speakers: Robert Mackenzie, Gary Niven and Paul Kelly, Scott-Moncrieff Business Technology & Consulting.
12.00pm - 1.00pm The First 100 Days - Panel Discussion
The final session at Financial Insights 2010 will address the key challenges businesses face during the crucial first 100 days phase after a transaction has been completed or a business improvement project has begun. Our panel of experts will look at the common pitfalls which need to be avoided if a new venture is to deliver the value intended and the return on investment expected. They will also discuss their experience of why some projects and acquisitions do not deliver to the forecasts set out in the business plan.
As the final session will be panel led discussion, when registering be sure to include any questions you would like the panel to address on the day.
1.00pm Buffet lunch
Registration is free of charge. Delegate places are limited and we will operate a first come first serve policy. To register your attendance please email our Events Coordinator Joanne Burt
We look forward to seeing you on March 23 or 24.
Scott-Moncrieff’s charity forum has been designed to provide financial directors, senior finance staff and charity trustees an opportunity to debate key sector issues, share ideas and experiences and to network with their peers. Experts from Scott-Moncrieff and guest presenters will provide an introduction to each session topic and pose a range of questions for the group to debate. Click here to view in pdf.
Where will the sessions be held?
Exchange Place 3, Edinburgh EH3 8BL Click here for location map.
Allan House, 25 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 6NL, Click here for location map.
When: 3.00pm to 5.00pm - dates below.
Who should attend?
Finance directors, senior finance staff and charity trustees.
The Sessions:
Session 1: Public Procurement & Competitive Tendering
Edinburgh - Tue 23rd Feb 2010
Glasgow- Wed 24th Feb 2010
Campbell McLundie, Business Technology & Consulting Partner and Craig McArthur, Marketing Director will set out the best way to approach what can be a daunting process.
Session 2: Tax Update & VAT
Edinburgh - Tue 18th May 2010
Glasgow - Wed 19th May 2010
Vat Partner Scott Craig and Tax Director John Walker will focus this session on all the latest news and rules that will affect your charity.
Session 3: Accounting & Audit Update
Edinburgh - Tue 24th Aug 2010
Glasgow - Wed 25th Aug 2010
Gillian Donald, Head of Charities, will take you through changes and updates that apply to accounting & audit in the charitable sector.
Session 4: Continuity Planning & Data Security
Edinburgh - Tue 12th Oct 2010
Glasgow - Thu 14th Oct 2010
Robert MacKenzie, Business Technology & Consulting Partner, will provide guidance on planning for unplanned & unforseen events that can affect charities, and discuss ways to keep information secure.
If you are interested in attending this event please click here to register online or email Sarah Gurton
Legal Finance Breakfast Forum 2009 - 2010
Scott-Moncrieff’s legal finance forum has been designed to provide financial directors and senior finance staff from legal firms an opportunity to debate key industry issues, share ideas and experiences and to network with their peers. Experts from Scott-Moncrieff and guest presenters will provide an introduction to each session topic and pose a range of questions for the group to debate. Click here to view in pdf.
Where will the sessions be held?
Scott-Moncrieff, Exchange Place 3, Edinburgh EH3 8BL Click here for location map.
When: 8am to 9.30am - dates below.
Who should attend?
Finance directors, senior finance staff and partners with responsibility for finance.
The Sessions
Session 1: Thursday 12 Nov 2009
Working capital management and managing profitability
Donald Forsyth, Partner, will lead the first session. Donald will focus on the key issues that are impacting firms working capital and profitability.
He will address:
- Best practice for improving cash flow, minimising costs and profitability.
- The income cycle: chargeable hours, WIP, cash collection and debt management.
- Minimising taxation and potential pitfalls to avoid.
Donald Forsyth is a Business Advisory partner and advises a range of companies, partnerships, LLPs and entrepreneurial start-ups. Donald will be joined by Wemyss Stewart, Director and Morag Page, Director from Scott-Moncrieff.
Session 2: Thursday 11 Feb 2010
Risk management and efficiency controls
Robert Mackenzie will look at the benefits that internal audit and strategic risk management can provide for law firms. Robert will examine the reasons why firms need to address their key business risks, how to develop strategies to mitigate these risks and the value that an internal, or outsourced internal, audit function can provide to firms. He will also look at the importance of data security and business continuity planning.
Robert is a partner in Scott-Moncrieff 's Business Technology and Consulting practice and has over 25 years of experience of helping commercial organisations and public sector bodies to develop their approach to internal audit, IT and performance audit and risk management.
Session 3: Thursday 6 May 2010
Human Resources: Good practice for employment
Margery McBain, Gravitate HR will host a session covering:
- Firms’ policies and robust employment contracts to ensure compliance with legislation.
- Recognising and incorporating firm culture and values.
- Defining management responsibilities.
- Ensuring effective performance management.
- Developing an HR or People Strategy.
Margery works with a wide range of SMEs, charities and public sector bodies. She specialises in advising organisations on good employment practices, compliance and maximising their people potential.
Session 4: Thursday 9 Sept 2010
The LLP Experience
In recent years, many firms have changed their legal structure to become LLPs and many others will be giving it due consideration. Aside from the limited liability benefits for partners, what other impacts and benefits has the change provided? From an accounting, audit and tax perspective, this session will examine:
- The preparation for and conduct of the audit.
- The external reporting requirements.
- The tax implications for the LLP and its members.
Scott-Moncrieff experts, Paul Renz, Head of Tax, Morag Page, Director and Anne Adrian, Audit & Assurance, Manager will provide you with the benefit of their experience and some of the unexpected issues which law firms have to tackle during the first year LLP audit.
If you are interested in attending this event please click here to register online or email Sarah Gurton
