Channel Islands Conference June Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey

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1 Channel Islands Conference June Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey

2 Channel Islands Conference Wednesday 17 Friday 19 June 2015 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. 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 ideas 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 will be held at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey. The hotel s location, in St Helier, is only a five minute walk from the centre and financial district and can easily be reached by public transport. Conference Barbecue The conference barbecue will be held on Wednesday 17 June at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, from to The cost of one ticket is included in the residential conference fee. Non-residential delegates and guests may purchase tickets for 25 each. The conference barbecue offers the opportunity to relax with friends and colleagues in an informal and sociable environment. BOOKING fees residential 810 non-residential 640 individual sessions 63 barbecue 25 how to book Book online at accaglobal.com or alternatively, please complete and return the booking form. Photocopies of this form are acceptable. Payment must accompany booking. cancellations and transfers Refunds will only be given where cancellations are notified, in writing, 10 working days or more before the conference. For each cancellation, 10% of the conference fee will be charged. 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 nonreceipt of joining instructions and as such refunds will not be issued under these circumstances. helpline For further information, please contact Professional Courses on

3 Conference details Wednesday 17 June registration and refreshments Chairman s introduction ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR THE CHANNEL ISLANDS Liz Lainé Policy Analyst, Policy and Research Unit, States of Guernsey Dougie Peedle Chief Economic Adviser, States of Jersey This session provides an overview of the economic outlook for the Channel Islands, including the long-term economic implications of population change lunch PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND MEASUREMENT FOR BETTER DECISION MAKING ACROSS THE WHOLE BUSINESS John McKenzie MBA (Cranfield) Independent Consultant Financial measures, though obviously important, represent simply a snapshot in time of measured financial outcomes resulting from a complex chain of events within the business. Effective decisions are taken not as a kneejerk reaction to these outcomes but by understanding and managing those underlying nonfinancial drivers of the resultant financial outcomes. do our measures fit to our overall business vision, strategy and financial goals? what does a good measure look like and aim to achieve? having a cause and effect understanding of business drivers and resultant outcomes ensuring coherence of measures and managing conflicts between them overcoming organisational and human barriers to effective measurement break CYBER SECURITY: THE CYBER THREAT FACING THE FINANCE TEAM Rory Innes Head of Cyber Security, Salamanca Group A range of threat actors are targeting individuals and organisations in cyber space and the majority of them have one thing in common they are in it for the money. The majority of cyber criminals are part of well organised and structured criminal gangs which work as businesses trying to maximise ROI. Many attacks are targeted at the financial team or have a large impact on the finances of the organisation. This interactive session will focus on the following: how are financial teams in organisations targeted? what is the financial impact of a successful cyberattack? a case study of a successful online robbery of 2.2m pounds by tricking a finance team into making payments how can organisations make smart decisions on cyber security investment and not just overspend on technology? what are the key things that you should do to protect yourself against the current threats? break COMMUNICATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION WITH IMPACT! Andi Lonnen BA (Hons) FCCA Owner, Founder and Director, Finance Training Academy Ltd energetic, engaging and highly practical workshop how to communicate technical, complex financial information in a clear, complete and concise way adapt to your audience to ensure maximum engagement tell the story to bring your numbers to life.

4 Conference details Thursday 18 June INTERNATIONAL TAX CHALLENGES John Shenton Director Tax, Grant Thornton Limited what are the threats and opportunities in relation to doing business in the Channel Islands from a tax perspective? with tax continuously under the spotlight who should we fear the most? The US? The EU? The UK? Ourselves? where are we going to position ourselves on the international tax stage? break STRATEGIC THINKING FOR ACCOUNTANTS Andi Lonnen BA (Hons) FCCA Founder and Director, Finance Training Academy Ltd inter-active and practical workshop what does thinking strategically actually mean? how strategic thinking will help you in your role step by step guide to improve your strategic thinking skills lunch GUERNSEY LAW UPDATE Marcus Leese Partner, Ogier An overview of the most significant developments in Guernsey law over the past 12 months including: company law developments investment fund regulatory rules changes other regulatory moves AML/CFT developments competition law moves; and impending future legal developments. There will also be an opportunity for delegates to ask any questions they may have on Guernsey legal issues. OR JERSEY LAW UPDATE Raulin Amy Partner, Ogier Legal Jersey Niamh Lalor Partner, Investment Funds, Ogier Legal Jersey changes in the Companies Law regulatory and fund changes (including a look to the future) other changes to relevant financial services orientated legislation break GUERNSEY TAX UPDATE Chris Lowe Tax Manager, KPMG Channel Islands Limited an update on Guernsey tax issues an overview of the key developments of the last 12 months. OR JERSEY TAX UPDATE John Riva Head of Tax, KPMG Channel Islands Limited an update on Jersey tax issues an overview of the key developments of the last 12 months break FATCA Stefan Keglmaier Manager, KPMG Channel Islands Limited FATCA and the IGAs the journey so far recent developments The Common Reporting Standard what s next for the Channel Islands?

5 Conference details Friday 19 June UK TAX UPDATE Dean Wootten FCA CTA Consultant, Lecturer and Author changes to deductions for UK buy-to-lets CGT on UK residential property for non-residents changes to the annual tax on enveloped dwellings the new associated company rules break LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN NEW UK GAAP Guy Loveday BSc (Econ) FCA Director, PTP Ltd the regime choices faced by companies in the new era the new small company version of FRS 102 the new FRS 105 for micro companies identifying the differences lunch CONSIDERATIONS FOR AUDITORS UNDER FRS 101, FRS 102 AND IFRS Guy Loveday BSc (Econ) FCA Director, PTP Ltd helping companies to convert to FRS 101 and FRS 102 what we can and cannot do changes to FRS 102 which version are you using? accounting under IFRS in the UK what is going wrong? auditing IFRS accounts where are we falling short? close

6 HOW TO BOOK Quick and easy, simply go to to book Alternatively use the form below. BOOKING FORM (PAGE 1) 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 18 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 Cyber Security... International Tax Challenges Guernsey Law Update Guernsey Tax Update FATCA Latest Developments in New UK GAAP Performance Management and Measurement... Communicating Financial Information With IMPACT! Strategic Thinking for Accountants Jersey Law Update Jersey Tax Update UK Tax Update Considerations for Auditors under FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS Conference barbecue on Wednesday 17 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)

7 HOW TO BOOK Quick and easy, simply go to to book Alternatively use the form below. BOOKING FORM (PAGE 2) RECEIPTED INVOICE TO For the attention of Job title Company/Firm Address Postcode Tel Fax Is this a home or business address? Home Business PARTICIPANT DETAILS ACCA FCCA Other designatory letters Job title First name Tel Membership no. (if applicable) Mr/Mrs/Miss/other (please specify) Surname 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, 29 Lincoln s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3EE Fax: / professionalcourses@accaglobal.com