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Date: 25-26 Aug '10 Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm CPE/CPD:14 hrs Reg Deadline:11 Aug '10
Focus
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The objective of the course is to introduce participants to the conceptual framework and provide an understanding of the IFAC Code and understanding. Participants will be examining the code of ethics and how these ethics are applied. Participants will have a clear understanding of the fundamental principles and will be in a position to
Objective
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Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to explain what ethics is and the issues involved. Participants will be able to evaluate the significance of ethics and handle it with professional confidence. Participants will be to apply the ethical concepts and see how to comply with it. There will be an appreciation of the ethical code and it will provide the participants confidence when dealing with such issues.
Examination of the Enhanced Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics
Definition of the professional code
Key examination of the concepts of the code
Recent changes and requirements under the code
The keys issues of professional Ethics
Definition of integrity and its importance
The key importance issue when dealing with integrity
Definition of confidentiality and its importance
The key importance of confidentiality and its importance
The key issues of Professional Ethics
Definition of professional behavior and its importance
The key importance issue when dealing with behavior
Definition of professional competence and key examination of its importance
The key importance issue when dealing with professional competence
Professional Appointment and Engagement
Professional appointment by clients
Engagement, acceptance and issues when changes in acceptance
Recent changes in management and appointment
Fees and Commission Issues
Definition of contingent fees
Definition of referral fees and commissions
Dealing with these issues from an ethical perspective
Conflict of Interest and Gifts
Definition of conflict interest
How to deal with conflict of interest
Definition of gifts
How to deal with gifts from an ethical point of view
Loans and Guarantees
Definition of loans
How to deal with loans from an ethical point of view
Definition of guarantees
How to deal with guarantees from an ethical point of view
Business and Family relationships
Definition of business relationship
The way to deal with business relationship
Definition of family relationship
The way to deal with family relationship
Employment and dealing with Assured Clients
Definition of employment with assured clients
Dealing with assured clients during employment
Dealing with assured clients during engagement service
Dealing with assured clients on long relationship
Issues when serving as director
Definition of director
Serving as director with assured clients
The key issues faced by directors when serving as assured clients
Payment of Fees
Payment of fees
Fees which are overdue or on a contingent basis
The key issues faced by accountants when dealing with clients
Litigation and conflict of Interest
Possible litigation issues
Dealing with litigation issues
Marketing of Accountancy Services
Key points of observation
Rules on marketing accountancy services
Who should attend
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Managing directors, Group Financial Controllers, Company Directors, Business Managers, Financial Controllers, External and Internal Auditors, Business Advisers, Bankers, Consultants, Company Secretaries, Administrators, Credit Executives, Finance and for those who are intending to enter the financial industry
David holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of London and Master of Business Administration degree from Victoria University. He has many years of experience in the private sector and he is presently working as an in house Legal Counsel for a local company.
Over the years, he has conducted legal training for the corporate sector on the various practical legal issues facing the corporate field and has lectured for many training institutions, on Business and Company Law. His forte is in the field of corporate and commercial drafting of contracts, including company matters. Mr. David Shanmugam has conducted legal training programmes for Singapore Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, National University of Singapore Continuing Education and for the Singapore Manufacturing Association.
If you are having trouble registering online then you may download and fill out this registration form and fax it to (65) 67490193.
