Co-operative Financials and Governance for Accountants and Lawyers Program (4.5 CPD)

When

• Session one: 24 March 2022, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm AEDT
• Session two: 29 March 2022, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm AEDT
• Session three: 31 March 2022, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm AEDT

About

Co-operatives are a widely used business structure in Australia, particularly in agriculture and financial services. Despite this, there is a gap in the understanding of the co-operative business model, particularly in areas relating to financial reporting, capital raising and tax.

The Co-operative Financials and Governance for Accountants and Lawyers Program is the first course of its kind, designed to equip accounting and legal practitioners with the relevant knowledge to be able to advise clients on setting up and running effective co-operative businesses.

You will gain insights into financial reporting for co-operatives, co-operative capital raising instruments, and learn more about the legislation and tax settings governing co-operatives.

The program is being run in partnership with the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ) as a 4.5 CPD course delivered through three lunchtime Zoom sessions.

Each 1.5 hour session will feature short presentations, facilitated discussions and time for Q&A. Questions can be submitted in advance to info@bccm.coop.

Course details

Facilitated by Henry Botha, the Principal of Higgins Botha, our presenters are leading accounting and legal experts advising and servicing co-operatives across Australia:

• Kevin Franey, Partner – Audit & Assurance, TNR Chartered Accountants
• Mark Ellem, Partner – Taxation & Business Services, TNR Chartered Accountants
• Katie Innes, Director – Business & Corporate, BAL Lawyers

This three-part course is particularly relevant for accountants and legal practitioners who want to service agribusiness clients which are predominately based in rural and regional communities.

This program will enable providers of professional services to understand and communicate the value of the co-operative model to Australian businesses and the wider economy.

This online webinar meets the criteria for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Accountants and Legal Practitioners. Upon completion of all three sessions, a CPD Certificate will be provided.

Fees

• BCCM member: $467 (inc GST)
• CAANC Member: $467 (inc GST)
• Non-BCCM member: $569 (inc GST)

Register

Register online to attend this course.

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