May the course be with you

The month of May marks the time when many begin to plan ahead for the summer break, but also the chance to update CPD requirements before then, so now is the time to book yourself on to some of the many courses available in and around London to avoid the summer rush.

May 2018

Mercia, one of the leading providers of training and support services for the UK accountancy profession, is now taking bookings for its Spring/Summer 2018 line up of courses, including tax planning for the family, accountancy and audit issues and Finance Act 2018.

Tax planning for the family

This course will provide a refresher and update on family tax planning opportunities covering a number of taxes at various stages of life and business, with the aim to show ways in which we can assist clients.

22 May (am) One Wimple Street

10 Jul (pm) Kempton Park Race Course

Audit update and current issues

This course will provide an update on the most recent changes and current issues affecting auditing in the UK and their practical implications for the planning and execution of audits. Topics covered will include guidance on the application of revised UK and Ireland International Standards on Auditing, issues arising following the publication of the revised Ethical Standard for Auditors and getting the audit report right in light of recent changes.

14 May (am) Grand Connaught Rooms, London

22 May (pm) One Wimpole Street

Finance Act 2018

This course will cover all of the major clauses in the Finance Act 2018 and will concentrate on the practical implications for accountants and their clients. The course will also cover legislation taking effect from April 2018, a practical review of changes from other recent Finance Acts and HMRC’s standard for agents.

9 May (pm) Kempton Park Racecourse

23 May (pm) RAF Museum, London

11 Jun (am) One Wimple Street

11 Jun (pm) One Wimple Street

FRS 102 – Practical scenarios and how to deal with them

This course considers some of the specific issues arising from the implementation of FRS 102 and includes several worked examples to help participants understand the practical impact on the financial statements.

15 May (pm) RAF Museum, London

12 Jun (pm) Kempton Park Racecourse

2 Jul (am) One Wimpole Street, London

2 Jul (pm) One Wimpole Street, London

Details of all of Mercia’s courses can be found here.