Conference one for practitioners

This session will show you how to become an effective negotiator in a practical and informative way. Negotiation is based on key psychological concepts. Recognising these, then applying proven tactics in a structured way, will ensure you achieve better results from all negotiated settlements. During the session, concepts will be both illustrated and reinforced.

You will walk away knowing how to:

• Objectively assess your negotiation sills
• Understand the importance of preparing for effective negotiations
• Understand the language of negotiation
• Interpret non-verbal communication
• How to avoid 'dirty tricks'
• Ways to increase your influence over the other side
• What to do when conflict arises

Speaker - Andy Gifford

Financial reporting requirements have remained relatively stable for practitioners in recent times. FRED 82 ushers in significant changes to accounting standards.

Sustainability reporting is another area of change that may influence our role as practitioners.

In this short session we will highlight some of the proposed key changes outlined in FRED 82 and highlight the most recent guidance no Sustainability reporting and assurance.

Speaker - Helen Kerrigan