Courses for CPE points- who pays?

Courses for CPE points- who pays?

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I am an ACA working in industry in a finance related area. My company does not run any courses internally that would give me structured points for CPE so I am looking at going on some of the courses recommended by my local district society. These will also be important for my actual work as I need to keep up to date with tax issues and developments in accounting standards to perform well. I am not sure that the company will pay for these for me or allow me to have time off to attend the courses. What normally happens in the world outside of practice? Can anyone recommend any good courses apart from those run by district societies?

I would be interested to hear from other Aweb readers who have had similar experiences, or who just have a view on the issue!
christina

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By AnonymousUser
07th Jan 2002 13:50

AAT web site was really useful- thanks!
Jim

Thanks for your comment. I was able to find some courses in my area on the AAT web site that should be pretty relevant. Just what I was looking for!

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By AnonymousUser
07th Jan 2002 23:54

You could also try CIOT site:

christina,

Have tried CIOT site as well which contains details of branch meetings nationwide. i am sure you can attend the evening ones which are largely free for people interested in tax, NIC, etc. their site is:


http://www.tax.org.uk


And you should click on "Branch Network" on left hand side to select your area.

Hope this helps.

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By AnonymousUser
22nd Dec 2001 10:29

There is some free stuff
My employer provides in house training but will occasionally pay for the odd external course if there are special reasons and so yours is not a problem I have faced for quite some time. However, I do obtain a lot of my CPD from external sources, ACCA, CIOT and AAT. Many professional bodies put on free CPD sessions in the evening and many welcome fellow professionals. I know that ICAEW members are welcome at AAT meetings. The standard of the presentation at an AAT evening meeting is as good as any of the other bodies. How do I know? I see the same speakers at both. Contact your local AAT branch (details on the AAT website) for details of meetings and an introduction. Tax often features in the seminars.

I know these details to be correct also because I chair the North East Regional meetings for the AAT as well as Chairing my own branch. I am sure that CIOT will welcome members and you should be able to get details of local contacts from the CIOT website.

If you ask A Web to forward your e mail to me I will let you know the relevant contact in your area.

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By neileg
21st Dec 2001 10:40

It depends
I've had a range of employers and a range of policies. It all depends on the attitude of the employer.

I would think it would be naieve to assume that your employer would either pay or allow time off. My current employer responds well to a well argued case set out on paper with the various justifications and a succinct statement of the financial cost to the organisation.

This may, or may not, be appropriate.

Sometimes talking to the finance director when he/she has had a Christmas drink, and you are stone cold sober, can produce a favourable response (though sometimes a complete retraction in the New Year!)

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