InVOICE December 2009

17 December 2009

From the Chief Executive

Regional Seminar dates announced for 2010

As the year draws merrily to a close, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy holiday season.

Like most of us, however, the Institute is already looking to the New Year and we are happy to announce the dates for next year’s round of regional seminars for members and students. The series will commence in March with Reading and will finish three months later in Belfast.

The regional seminars are always highly successful and attract members from across the country. Whether members are employed or are running their own practice, there is so much to learn from these one-day seminars. Added to that, members tell the Institute that the chance to meet and network with other members in invaluable.

If you haven’t been to a seminar before, see what you can expect by watching our video of the 2009 Brighton seminar by clicking on this video link below

Members and students can attend any of the seminars; you don’t have to go to the one in your area if that doesn’t fit in with your schedule.

Please click here for a list of the dates and cities and rest assured, further information will be released in the New Year.

Have a wonderful Christmas time.

Garry Carter

Chief Executive

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Conference Report 2009 and Photo Gallery

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Click here to access the Conference Downloads Page

ICB Members at Conference 2009 appear in AccountingWeb

video report

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