Within 3 weeks of registration, you will receive a comprehensive self-study learning pack that contains all the materials you need to work through.
The recommended duration for the self-study component is approximately 8 weeks with a minimum workload of 60 hours (plus the 2 day workshop - 16 hours). The materials are self-paced, therefore it is entirely up to you how and when you complete this component.
The workshop is a simulation led by two experienced facilitators. The 2 days are presented in 4 sessions and build on the learning outcomes of the 4 self-directed units.
2012 Locations and Dates
Sydney: Thursday 3 - Friday 4 May 2012 (FULL and registration is now closed)
Brisbane: Monday 21 - Tuesday 22 May 2012 (FULL and registration is now closed)
Sydney: Thursday 12 - Friday 13 July 2012 (FULL and registration is now closed)
Adelaide: Thursday 24 - Friday 25 May 2012 (Registration is now closed)
Melbourne: Thursday 21 - Friday 22 June 2012 (FULL and registration is now closed)
Sydney: Monday 3 - Tuesday 4 September 2012 (FULL and registration is now closed)
Melbourne: Monday 24 - Tuesday 25 September 2012
Additional workshops in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Sydney are currently being scheduled, to register your interest please email ppp@charteredaccountants.com.au
Unit 1. Becoming a partner:
At the end of this unit participants will be able to:
- Define the kind of partner they want to be
- Explain how to profitably operate and grow a sustainable practice
- Assess their capability against a competent partner framework
- Explore their values and how they impact the way they work
- Value the practice and/or determine the finance needed to set up
- Develop a business case for partnership
Unit 2. Partner role and responsibilities:
At this end of this unit participants will be able to:
- Determine ways to build trust
- Receive feedback
- Manage the performance of others
- Lead others through change
Unit 3. Build and maintain a client base and leverage the Chartered Accountants brand:
At the end of this unit participants will be able to:
- Prepare a business plan
- Determine appropriate practice structure, systems, pricing and profitability levels
- Establish resourcing requirements
- Create and use systems to measure performance
- Plan and build client base
- Select brand and marketing strategies to leverage the Chartered Accountants brand
- Identify the skills to build relationships as a “trusted advisor”
Unit 4. Ethics and Risk Management:
At the end of this unit participants will be able to:
- Apply the Institute Code of Ethics
- Use a decision-making model to handle ethical issues
- Explain the regulatory requirements in the practice environment
- Identify risk and design quality control processes to manage risk
- Outline how to use the Professional Indemnity insurance to finance risk management
Unit 5. Practice simulation (2-day face to face workshop):
The two day workshop is presented in four sessions and builds on the Learning Objectives from the four self-directed units:
- Setting up a practice
- Going to market
- Operating to create sustainability
- Performance review
Compulsory course for:
- Members seeking a Certificate of Public Practice (CPP) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants
- Professionals applying to the Institute of Chartered Accountants for affiliate membership status for the purpose of entering into partnership in a firm of Chartered Accountants.
The PPP comprises of 4 self study modules which must be completed prior to attending a 2-day final workshop.
- Unit 1 Becoming a partner
- Unit 2 Partner roles and responsibilities
- Unit 3 Leadership and maintaining the CA Brand
- Unit 4 Ethics and risk management
The recommended duration for the self-study component is approximately 8 weeks with a minimum workload of 60 hours.
Conditions:
Regional: members working in regional areas (125km from location) and/or travelling from interstate.
All prices are in AUD and are not subject to GST. Discount offers cannot be combined.
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