Southern Society of Chartered Accountants

The Southern Society of Chartered Accountants (SOSCA) supports almost 5,000 ICAEW members and ACA students who live or work here in the South (Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Dorset and the Salisbury district of Wiltshire).

Upcoming events

Town Groups

Dorchester Town Group

The Dorchester Town Group runs fortnightly CPD courses every month, except January and August. The 2011 programme (PDF 23KB/2 pages) cover a range of topics including tax, audit, charities, dealing with HMRC, etc. Cost: £40 + VAT per course.

For more information and to book your place, please contact Jackie Paulley:
T: +44 (0) 1305 251333
E: jackiepaulley@edwardsandkeeping.co.uk

Chairman: Ian Carrington
Edwards and Keeping Chartered Accountants, Unity Chambers, 34 High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HA
Tel: 01305 251333
Email: iancarrington@edwardsandkeeping.co.uk

Discussion Groups

Portsmouth Sole Practitioners’ Group

Our meetings act as a forum for sole practitioners to discuss practical issues affecting them.

Programme:

Thursday 23 February 2012
Thursday 22 March 2012
Thursday 19 April 2012
Thursday 24 May 2012
Thursday 21 June 2012

Venue: ‘El Villa, 3 Ladybridge Road, Purbrook, Waterlooville, PO7 5RP

Time: 16.00–18.00

Chair & Contact: Sally Walker
T: 023 9225 3213
E: sally@sgl3.co.uk

Southampton Tax Discussion Group

The group is aimed at those who either specialise in tax or are general practitioners with a special interest in tax.  

Programme:

Monday 6 February - Moore Stephens, The French Quarter, 114 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2AA (kindly hosted by Mike Rule)
Tuesday 6 March - Fiander Tovell, Stag Gates House, 63/64 The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1XS (probably via the back door) (kindly hosted by Andrew Quicke)
Monday 2 April - Underwood Barron, 13-17 Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 2FW (kindly hosted by Charles Baker)
Tuesday 1 May - HJS, 12-14 Carlton Place, Southampton, SO15 2EA (kindly hosted by Julian Sims)
Tuesday 5 June - Edwards Lyons & Co, 29 Carlton Crescent, Southampton, SO15 2EW (kindly hosted by Tim Lyons)
Monday 2 July - Moore Stephens, The French Quarter, 114 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2AA (kindly hosted by Mike Rule)

Venue: Various, Central Southampton, please see above

Time: 18.00–19.30

Chair & Contact: Chris Ricketts

T: 023 8033 9333
E: chris@rickettsandco.co.uk

Joint Professions Group (JPG)

Joint Professions Group (JPG) was formed by the Southern Society of Chartered Accountants, part of ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), and represents some 20 professional bodies whose members are based in the South of England including West Sussex, Surrey, Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The primary aim of JPG is to connect professionals by providing opportunities for joint business and social events, training and professional networking.

Should you wish to become a member of the JPG committee or would like to find out more information about their events please contact info@jointprofessions.co.uk

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Student society

SCASS (Southern Chartered Accountant Student Society) is a society for any student training to be a chartered accountant with the ICAEW, whether in practice or commerce, and living or working here in the South (Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Dorset and the Salisbury district of Wiltshire).

Young Chartered Accountants’ Group (YCAG)

Young Chartered Accountants’ Group (YCAG) - for members up to +10 years post-qualification.

As part of the Institute’s commitment to maintaining excellent links with its members throughout their career, SOSCA created YCAG (Young Chartered Accountants Group) to look after the interests of its younger qualified chartered accountants (up to +10 years post-qualification) and to bridge the gap between the existing student and senior societies in the southern region. 

How do I become a member of YCAG?

Any ACA member is automatically a member of this group for the first 10 years after qualification.

The primary aims of YCAG

The main aims of YCAG are:

  • To foster a business network for young chartered accountants working across both Public Practice and Commerce and Industry
  • To ensure that members are actively engaged with both SOSCA and the Institute, and understand the value and services it provides
  • To support members’ career development by providing practical skills courses and advice
  • To provide social opportunities for members to meet and support each other during their career endeavours

Events

The YCAG committee works to put together a programme of events each year which includes a combination of social, networking and practical skills and careers events for members post-qualification.

For more information about events, or if you would like to get involved, contact your regional executive.

About us

SOSCA was set up to assist its members in both their personal and professional development by providing an active programme of events year that includes a combination of practical skills and CPD courses, as well as social events and networking opportunities. SOSCA also aims to promote the profession of accountancy as well as the ICAEW brand.

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