Webinars and online learning

Webinars

Thresholds and financial reporting options 

Examines whether you have correctly classified a client as small or micro and whether it is entitled to audit exemption including thresholds for mirco entities, small companies and charities.  

12 November 2020 | 10am–12pm 

Register at ifa.org.uk/events/webinars/ tax-series/12-novthresholds-andfinancial-reporting-options 

Form and content of financial statements 

Considers the form and content of partnerships and sole traders accounts, format and disclosure requirements for micro-entity financial statements, and much more.  

3 December 2020 | 10am–12pm  

Register at ifa.org.uk/events/webinars/ tax-series/3-dec-form-and-content-offinancial-statements

Financial instruments  

An essential webinar looking at core issues such as the definition of a financial instrument and accounting for them under FRS 102.   

4 February 2021 | 10am–12pm 

Register at ifa.org.uk/events/webinars/ tax-series/4-febfinancial-instruments 

Problematic accounting areas 

Covers a range of areas including: recognition of dividends (final v interim), accounting for illegal dividends, recognition of bonuses, deferred taxation, holiday pay accruals, and more.  

4 March 2021 | 10am–12pm 

Register at ifa.org.uk/events/webinars/ tax-series/4-march-problematicaccounting-areas 

Online branch meetings 

Our branch meetings have moved online for 2020. Held monthly, these free hour-long webinars feature presentations from our strategic partners covering key business areas. Should you not be able to attend on the day each session is recorded and available to view after the meeting. 

Free. Register at ifa.org.uk/events/ webinars/online-branch-meetings 

Companies House webinars

Companies House’s live and on-demand webinars are designed to provide quick and useful guidance.

Broadcasting a range of topics, such as: starting a limited company and your responsibilities to Companies House and HMRC; how intellectual property such as patents, trademarks and copyrights can affect your business; guidance on starting a community interest company (CIC); how to register company mortgages and other charges at Companies House; how to restore a company to the register.

During live webinars, you can ask questions using the on-screen text box and their online team of experts will do their best to answer all your queries, or direct you to helpful guidance. Free. Register at tinyurl.com/ifa-8701

Free Monthly Tax Review

Markel Tax are providing their Monthly Tax Review (MTR) webinar free to IFA members until September 2020. Every month the specialist tax consultancy team produces a MTR based on key tax developments from the previous month. These 60 minute e-webinars can be viewed anywhere as long as you have internet access.  

Sign up at markeltax.co.uk/events/monthlytax-review-(mtr)-webinar  Free. Register at tinyurl.com/ifa-8801

ONLINE LEARNING 

IFA Direct 

IFA Direct is administered in partnership with CU Coventry. The programme comprises ten flexible online study modules including financial statements, internal controls and systems in a business environment, management information and advanced taxation. 

Modules are studied over six weeks via a secure learning platform and provide: access to 30 hours of contact time with a tutor; online library; online weekly plan of learning and supporting learning materials; discussion forums with other students; self-guided learning; test your knowledge quizzes; understanding questions to assist you in revision for the end of module assessment; end of module written assessment including centre fees; certificate on successful completion. 

Each module costs £770, which includes the student registration fee and all the features detailed above.  

We understand that sometimes it’s difficult to cover the cost of professional development. That’s why we offer a bespoke flexible, interest-free payment plan that lets you pay for your studies in instalments before registration deadlines, meaning you can focus on your learning.  

You can fi nd out more about the programme at ifa.org.uk/ifadirect You can also contact the education team at education@ifa.org.uk for further information. 

Accountingcpd 

Our partner Accountingcpd provides high-quality online CPD that will really make a difference to your career. You can choose from self-directed CPD courses, structured pathways, short bites of CPD or longer qualifications.

Topics include: Accountant of the future; Data, digital & technology; Excel; and Emotional intelligence & relationship management.  Cost   You can pick and mix any five 4-hour CPD courses for just £275+VAT or choose from a range of suggested bundles.

And IFA members get a 10% discount on every purchase.  Find out more at ifa.org.uk/onlinecpd