Newsletter - Scottish Outlook August 13

Two ACCA members in Scotland, Louise Sim and Damian Wyatt, featured in the recent Accountancy Age ‘35 under 35’ list showcasing the profession's brightest young talent in the UK.

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ACCA member promoted to director at Johnston Carmichael

Congratulations to ACCA member Jennifer Cormack of Johnston Carmichael who has recently been promoted to director.

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How banking can contribute to the green economy

Leading figures from banking and the green economy gathered in Edinburgh for a conference, sponsored by ACCA.

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Ten key competencies for complete finance professionals

ACCA has introduced an interactive checklist of competencies which business leaders require from aspiring finance professionals.

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Make a difference – become a workplace mentor

Mentoring an ACCA trainee has many benefits. Here are some of them.

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ACCA member scoops ‘Training Manager of the Year’ at Scottish Accountancy Awards

Elaine Cromwell FCCA, an Associate with Dunfermline-based firm Thomson Cooper crowned Training Manager of the Year.

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Want to join a board with an ‘exceptional’ RSL or its subsidiary?

An opportunity to develop your skills as a non-executive board member with a progressive Clyde Valley housing association.

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FEATURES

Mentoring scheme paying dividends in the north east

Aberdeen’s new mentoring scheme is proving to be a huge success. Nathalie Kirk tells us more.

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60 second spotlight on… Andrea Mills

Find out why the chair of the Glasgow & West of Scotland Members’ Network relishes her role.

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Help recruit the next generation of accountants

ACCA is asking members to help find our students of the future.

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Networking events with a twist

Networking events can be different, as the Aberdeen network has shown this year.

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Missed us in the Business Herald?

For the first six months of this year, ACCA Scotland has partnered with the Business Herald. Catch up with coverage now.

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CPD AND CAREERS

Autumn CPD from ACCA

Details of Professional Courses for members in practice, the corporate and financial services sectors in Scotland during the autumn.

EVENTS

Formula 1: success in the fast lane

What lessons can accountants learn from a Formula 1 supremo?

Lunch with a kitchen table tycoon

Some of the secrets of building a successful tea company were revealed at a professional networking lunch in Edinburgh.

TECHNICAL UPDATE

New charity SORP: have your say

With a new charity SORP on the way you can comment on the current Exposure Draft.

Pensions auto-enrolment: understanding ‘postponement’

When and how employers can use postponement under the new pensions legislation.

ACCA CAREERS

Applying strategy to your career goals

Many of us put off our dreams. Subconsciously we fear complex projects and actions. Strategy can help us deal with this by breaking dreams down into manageable chunks that people can visualise, feel and execute. By following a few simple steps, strategy can easily be applied to your career aspirations.

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