CHANNEL ISLANDS CONFERENCE 2014

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1 PROFESSIONAL COURSES CHANNEL ISLANDS CONFERENCE JUNE BEAU SEJOUR LEISURE CENTRE, GUERNSEY

2 CHANNEL ISLANDS CONFERENCE ACCA UK s annual Channel Islands Conference focuses on key issues faced by finance professionals in the Channel Islands today. The conference provides the perfect opportunity to update your knowledge and gain 21 *CPD units. Our expert speakers will keep you informed of the latest developments in the profession, whilst the relaxed and sociable environment is ideal for networking with peers.

3 To register and book online please visit KEY FEATURES relevant sessions cover a wide range of current issues informative we use expert speakers to keep you informed of the latest developments quality every aspect of our service is of the highest standard interactive an ideal opportunity to share knowledge and network with fellow professionals convenient a great way to gain 21 verifiable *CPD units. *CPD Units Attending the whole conference will fulfil your verifiable CPD requirements for the year, providing the content is relevant to your area of work. VENUE The conference sessions will be held in the David Ferguson Hall at the Beau Sejour Leisure Centre in Guernsey. Beau Sejour is located in a parkland setting close to St Peter Port. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation for residential delegates will be at The St Pierre Park Hotel, located one mile from St Peter Port in Guernsey. Set in 36 acres of stunning grounds, the hotel boasts fantastic facilities, including a golf course, indoor swimming pool and health spa. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided for residential delegates at the hotel. Lunch will be served at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre. Transfers between Beau Sejour Leisure Centre and The St Pierre Park Hotel are included in the residential conference fee. CONFERENCE BARBECUEARBECUE The conference barbecue will be held on Wednesday 18 June at The St Pierre Park Hotel, from to The cost of one ticket is included in the residential conference fee. Non-residential delegates and guests may purchase tickets for 20 each. The conference barbecue offers the opportunity to relax with friends and colleagues in an informal and sociable environment BOOKING fees residential 775 non-residential 610 individual sessions 60 barbecue 20 how to book Book online at or alternatively, please complete and return the booking form. Photocopies of this form are acceptable. Payment must accompany booking. cancellations Refunds will only be given where cancellations are notified, in writing, 10 working days or more before the conference. 10% of the conference/session fee will be charged on each cancellation. A colleague, however, may be substituted at any time prior to the conference. ACCA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events without prior notice and to amend or alter published programmes, accommodation and lecturers. Visit to view our full terms and conditions. joining instructions Joining instructions are usually dispatched seven working days before the conference. If you have not received your joining instructions three days before the conference, please contact the Professional Courses team. ACCA will not be held responsible for non-receipt of joining instructions and, as such, refunds will not be issued under these circumstances. helpline For further information, please contact the Professional Courses team on or professionalcourses@accaglobal.com. CHANNEL ISLANDS CONFERENCE KEY FEATURES & BOOKING

4 WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE registration and refreshments Chairman s introduction ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR THE CHANNEL ISLANDS Chris Brock, founder and chief executive, Island Analysis Island Analysis collects economic social and environmental data and information on over 100 islands around the world. As part of this work, it has selected a sample of 24 islands and, based on a wide range of indicators, it has positioned these islands on an economic and social life cycle which has been developed. The Channel Islands have been placed on this life cycle and the reasons why it has been so positioned will be explained together with the methodology used lunch ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COMBATING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM Emma Mauger, director, ELM Compliance an overview of the AML/CFT framework money laundering - the offence your AML/CFT responsibilities including practical advice for compliance client due diligence PEPs, sanctions, STR reporting and record retention staff screening and training anti-bribery and corruption EXCEL S ANALYSIS TOOLS Bob Hawken ACA, managing director, FinancePD Ltd Excel has numerous analytical tools which are not always used to their full potential. This session will help you to understand what functionality you may be missing out on, and will include: pivot tables, sort, filter, subtotals goal seek, scenarios, data tables. The session will be a live demonstration of how to use the tools and what they can do for you, using simplified business problems to illustrate APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY Di McLanachan, managing director, Learning Curves Personal Development Ltd what is Appreciative Inquiry and how does it benefit organisations? using AI for positive problem solving, avoiding the blame game and analysis paralysis the basic principles of AI the 4-D problem solving cycle in action CONFERENCE BARBECUE

5 THURSDAY 19 JUNE UK TAX UPDATE Paul Soper FCCA, tax lecturer, consultant and broadcaster impact of the proposals in Finance Bill 2014 on individuals and companies especially where international matters are involved proposals for extending the territorial charge of CGT for residential property and it s likely impact the new Statutory Residence Test one year on other recent developments, legal and tribunal cases IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH FOCUS Ian Lucas, professional development programme leader, BPP Professional Education identify key factors in the modern workplace which have a negative impact on your performance recognise the consequences these have on performance discover tools and techniques to improve focus and performance lunch GUERNSEY LAW UPDATE Advocate Jessica Roland, managing partner of the Guernsey office of Mourant Ozannes, Advocate and Notary Public overview of past 12 months developments in Guernsey legislation significant local case law impact of extra jurisdictional changes statutory reform in the pipeline other developments. OR JERSEY LAW UPDATE Justin Harvey-Hills, partner, Mourant Ozannes (Jersey) Justin Harvey-Hills, assisted by Dan Richardson, an Associate in the firm s Jersey office, will speak on the topic of recent developments in Jersey law that will be of interest to financial professionals. Topics to be covered include: The Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012 the impact of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive important changes to the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 Tax Information Exchange Agreements and limits on the powers of foreign tax authorities litigation funding arrangements GUERNSEY TAX UPDATE Speaker TBC This session will provide an update on Guernsey tax issues and an overview of the key developments of the last 12 months. OR JERSEY TAX UPDATE Speaker TBC This session will provide an update on Jersey tax issues and an overview of the key developments of the last 12 months SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFUL PROJECT MANAGERS Ian Lucas, professional development programme leader, BPP Professional Education the key characteristics and stages of a project why projects fail and what to avoid the key attributes of a successful project manager CHANNEL ISLANDS CONFERENCE

6 FRIDAY 20 JUNE BUSINESS PLANNING AND FORECASTING John McKenzie MBA (Cranfield), independent consultant who is the plan aimed at and elements of the business plan narrative - the what, the how and the why how do we bring more science to forecasting revenues, expenditures and volumes simple statistical and nonstatistical methods taking account of the impact on our plans of external influences beyond our control macroeconomic environment identifying business plan risk and modelling using risk adjusted discount cash flows FINANCIAL REPORTING UPDATE Guy Loveday BSc (Econ) FCA, director, PTP Ltd Relevant for all accountants, but especially for those dealing with small companies the new micro company regime interaction between FRS 102 and FRSSE (effective January 2015) future of the FRSSE lunch UK GAAP AND AUDIT UPDATE Guy Loveday BSc (Econ) FCA, director, PTP Ltd Relevant for accountants involved with larger companies or group accounts or audit work choosing between FRS 101 and FRS 102 gathering value-based information at the date of transition problems for auditors as we emerge from the recession. 6 / LECTURERS

7 BOOKING FORM Please complete Section A if you are attending the whole conference, and Section B if you are attending individual sessions only. If you are attending the whole conference you do not need to complete Section B Please reserve one place on the Channel Islands Conference to be held on June A residential non-residential Please indicate below which of the alternate streams you wish to attend on Thursday 19 June. Guernsey tax update Jersey tax update Guernsey law update Jersey law update Individual sessions If booking individual sessions only, please make your reservation by checking the relevant boxes below. B Economic Outlook for the Channel Islands Excel s Analysis Tools UK Tax Update Guernsey Law Update Guernsey Tax Update Skills for Successful Project Managers Financial Reporting Update Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing Appreciative Inquiry Improving Productivity through Focus Jersey Law Update Jersey Tax Update Business Planning and Forecasting UK GAAP and Audit Update Conference barbecue on Wednesday 18 June C I confirm I would like to attend the conference barbecue. I would like to bring guest/s. Special dietary requirements vegetarian other (please specify) CHANNEL ISLANDS CONFERENCE 2014 BOOKING FORM 7

8 BOOKING FORM (PAGE 2) RECEIPTED INVOICE TO For the attention of Company/Firm Address Postcode Tel Fax Is this a home or business address? Home Business PARTICIPANT DETAILS Membership no. (if applicable) ACCA FCCA Mr/Mrs/Miss/other (please specify) First name Tel Designatory letters Surname Is this a home or business address? Home Business Preferred method of communication Post PAYMENT METHOD (tick as appropriate) I enclose a cheque (made payable to CAET) for Please note that card transactions are processed by WorldPay on behalf of the Please charge to my Mastercard Visa Visa Debit Amex Maestro Certified Accountants Educational Trust. Name of cardholder Cardholder s address Postcode Card no. Expiry date Issue no. Start date Signature Date Please return this form to: CAET, Professional Courses, PO Box 64185, London, WC1A 9EB Fax: / professionalcourses@accaglobal.com 8