FinPro held their first professional development day for 2017 at The Centre Ivanhoe on Thursday 16 February. With over 260 in attendance, representing 73 of Victoria’s 79 Councils, plus representatives from our Regional Libraries and Audit Firms, it was a jam packed day – both in numbers attending and in information shared. The program comprised:...
The FinPro Annual Lunch and Networking Afternoon, incorporating the 2016 FinPro AGM will be held on Friday 2 December 2016 from 12 noon until 3.30pm at the beautiful Leonda by the Yarra, Wallen Rd, Hawthorn. This is a special day in the FinPro Calendar as it gives members the opportunity to connect in a relaxed...
FinPro is pleased to announce that the successful applicants for the 2016 FinPro Financial Management Leadership Program, to be run at The Country Place Kalorama from 20 – 22 November 2016 are as follows: Stephen Coulthard – Senior Accountant – Banyule City Council Mark Ma – Financial Accountant – Baw Baw Shire Council Sapphire Allen...
Applications have now closed for the 2016 FinPro Financial Management Leadership Skills Program and we are pleased to advise that 24 fantastic applications have been received from our membership. It will be a difficult job for our FinPro Leadership Committee to determine the successful applicants. The successful applicants for this years program will be announced on...
The Model Budget was launched at the FinPro Seminar on 18 February 2016 then subsequently finalised and made available on the FinPro Website on 2 March 2016. (www.finpro.org.au) When James Scott, Chairperson of the CAANZ Model Budget, launched the Model Budget he referred to the spreadsheet the taskforce had used in relation to Rate...
The 2015-16 Model Accounts, Better Practice Guide and a summary of changes are now available on LGV’s website at the following link: http://www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/local-government/publications-and-research/planning-and-reporting LGV will also be issuing a CEO Circular advising the sector tomorrow, Friday 4 March 2016
The fourteenth edition of the Victorian City Council Model Budget Guide for the 2016/17 financial year was announced by James Scott, Chair of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) Model Budget Taskforce, on Thursday 18 February 2016 at the 2015 FinPro Professional Development Seminar.The Model Budget documents were released on Tuesday 2 March....
FinPro held it’s first seminar for 2016 today and with 250 delegates attending, it was a great start to the year. Held at The Centre Ivanhoe, speakers presented on a range of current ‘hot’ topics including the Local Government Act Review and Rates Capping. The day also saw the launch of both the Model Budget...
At the FinPro Seminar, held on 18th February 2016 at The Centre Ivanhoe, Andrew Chow, Sector Director, ESC gave an update on Rates Cappiing and the Variation Process as it relates to Local Government Finance Professionals. Andrew spoke at depth on the process to be followed and a copy of his presentation is included below....
196 Delegates attended the 2015 FinPro Confernece, held at the beautiful Peppers The Sands Torquay. The Conference commenced on Wednesday 11 November with the Opening Dinner. Following a warm welcome from the Deputy Mayor of Surf Coast Shire, Cr Clive Goldsworthy, a relaxed and excited group of delegates and sponsors sat back and listened to...