CPDStore Ireland

10:00am

The Overlooked Essential - Why Your Company Register Matters

Speaker: Sinead Gortland - OmniPro Corporate Consultants

Your company register is more than just a formality—it’s a critical legal requirement that underpins corporate governance, compliance, and smooth business transactions. Yet, it’s often overlooked, leading to costly delays, compliance issues, and unnecessary stress when it’s needed most.

Join us for this practical webinar as we break down the importance of maintaining accurate company registers and show you how to avoid common pitfalls before they become major headaches.

Sinead Gortland will cover the following topics during this webinar:

• What registers are required
• What to do if a register is lost
• How to correct errors
• Live demonstration

Course Level: Intermediate

11:00am

Employment Law Updates and Mastering Redundancy Best Practices

Course details will be available closer to the event.

12:00pm

Title to be Confirmed

Course details will be available closer to the event.

13:30pm

Professional Indemnity - What is Happening in the Insurance Market and Why in 2025

Speaker: Martin Adams - Arachas

Martin Adams will cover the following topics during this presentation:

• Professional Indemnity Insurance – how premiums are calculated, high risk areas and the current situation in the with professional indemnity insurers in Ireland
• Risk management – some useful tips risk management tips to protect your practice
• Claims Update – what is happening with professional indemnity claims in Ireland
• Claims Handling – what to do if a professional indemnity claim is received and how to deal with it
• Emerging areas of exposure to accountants – this would include Cyber risks, ESG, Employment related risks

Course Level: Intermediate

14:30pm

Accounting for leases under FRS 102

Speaker: Robert Kirk - Consultant

This short talk will cover the key features that have been developed by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to update the existing FRS 102 on accounting for leases. As most accountants in Ireland are involved in either preparing or advising clients on how to comply with FRS 102 it is important that they have a clear understanding of the significant changes being implement in Section 20 Leases of FRS 102.

Robert Kirk will cover the following topics during this webinar:

• Brief introduction to the publication of FRS 102
• Reasons and objectives of the new Section 20 Leases in FRS 102
• The options and exceptions available in Section 20
• The definition of a lease and distinction from a service contract
• The lease term and subsequent adjustments
• The double entry bookkeeping for leases
• Subsequent measurement of leases
• Reassessments and modifications of lease agreements
• Presentation and disclosure of leases

By attending this session, you will be able to understand the likely implications of the changes to lease accounting under FRS 102.

The session be of most interest to accountants involved in the preparation of SME financial statements but also to practicing accountants who provide financial advice and auditors.

Those attending should have a knowledge of the existing FRS 102 in order to best appreciate the changes being proposed.

Course Level: Intermediate

15:30pm

Navigating the Audit Landscape in 2025: Top Issues for Auditors

Speaker: Colm Owens - OmniPro Practice Support

Discover the Keys to Audit Success in 2025.

Join us for an enlightening webinar, "Navigating the Audit Landscape in 2025: Top Issues for Auditors." In a rapidly evolving business world, auditors must stay one step ahead to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness in their work.

Our expert panel will delve into the most pressing challenges and opportunities that auditors will face in 2025. From emerging regulatory changes to the latest updates to monitoring visits, you'll gain invaluable insights that will empower you to excel in your auditing role.

Key Webinar Highlights:

• Explore the top issues shaping the audit profession in 2025.
• Understand how regulatory shifts will impact your auditing practices.
• Stay up-to-date with current issues.
• Gain strategies to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing audit landscape.

Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to excel in the world of auditing in 2025. Secure your spot today and chart a course for success!

Course Level: Intermediate

16:30pm

Lean Thinking: Boosting Efficiency, Reducing Waste, and Unlocking Business Growth

Speaker: Paul Duffin & John Hennessy - Pembroke Alliance

In an increasingly competitive business environment, efficiency and cost control are more critical than ever. Lean Thinking isn’t just for manufacturing—it has powerful applications in finance, accounting, and business advisory. This webinar will provide accountants with insight into how Lean tools can be used to streamline their own operations, enhance client advisory services, and unlock valuable government supports for process improvement.

By attending, you’ll discover:

• How Lean principles can eliminate inefficiencies in financial processes
• The role of accountants in guiding clients toward Lean improvements
• Available Irish government grants (Enterprise Ireland, LEO, IDA) to support Lean initiatives

With businesses facing rising costs and increasing pressure to improve performance, Lean provides a structured approach to doing more with less. This session will enhance your advisory capabilities, improve efficiency in your own practice, and help clients access funding for Lean transformations. Don’t miss this opportunity to add significant value to your business and the clients you support.

Paul Duffin and John Hennessy will cover the following topics during this webinar:

• Introduction to Lean Thinking for Accountant & Advisory Bodies
• Applying Lean to Improve Accounting Efficiency
• The Accountant’s Role in Lean Business Advisory
• Government Supports for Lean Implementation
• Action Plan: Implementing Lean in Your Practice & Client Services

By attending this session, you will:

• Understand how Lean principles apply to accounting, finance, and business advisory services.
• Identify inefficiencies in processes and learn practical Lean tools to streamline workflows.
• Gain insights into how accountants can support clients in implementing Lean for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Learn about government grants (Enterprise Ireland, LEO, IDA) that can help fund Lean initiatives for your practice or your clients.
• The Evolving Role of Accountants —Lean gives Accountants a framework to provide more value-added services to their clients.

This session is designed for professionals who want to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and unlock funding opportunities for process improvements. It will be particularly valuable for:

• Accountants & Finance Professionals – Improve financial processes, enhance reporting efficiency, and add value to clients through Lean advisory.
• Auditors & Compliance Specialists – Identify inefficiencies in financial operations and help clients implement process improvements.
• Tax Advisers & Business Consultants – Support clients in optimizing workflows, reducing costs, and accessing government-backed Lean grants.
• Business Owners & Senior Managers – Learn how Lean can enhance profitability, streamline operations, and drive business growth.
• Professional Service Firms – Discover how Lean principles can be applied to financial and administrative functions to boost productivity.

Course Level: Intermediate