Courses

A practical course providing a clear, working understanding of VAT, covering core principles, common challenges and real-world application. Helps you apply VAT correctly, complete returns confidently and reduce the risk of errors and HMRC penalties.

A comprehensive guide to how a UK organisation should account for VAT on international supplies of goods and services. Leading to more efficient handling of VAT, reducing delays and the risks of fines and penalties.

Providing a clear understanding of legal duties, governance, leadership and the board’s role in strategy, decision-making and risk management. Gain the knowledge and confidence to lead effectively.

Gain a clear understanding of import and export procedures, key documentation and customs requirements. Learn how to work effectively with agents and avoid costly delays and compliance issues.

This informative course will explain how to prepare for the introduction of mandatory payrolling of benefits. Based on current information, it will provide guidance and examples to help you understand payrolling and the practical considerations that must be addressed.

This course examines the rules and regulations of UK payroll processing under the RTI reporting regime. It will give a complete understanding of UK PAYE and National Insurance, covering all the essentials and giving you the confidence to know you are dealing with PAYE correctly.

This practical and comprehensive one-day course will clearly explain the duties and responsibilities of a company secretary - equipping you with the essential knowledge to succeed in this challenging role.

Covering the scope of the reforms, their practical implications and crucially, the actions you must take to stay compliant. With particular focus on the new mandatory identity verification (IDV) requirements.

This practical course will clearly explain the rules relating to benefits in kind and expenses and guide you through the completion of the P11D return and the calculations that sit behind each section.

This essential half-day course is the ideal way to ensure that your understanding and application of payroll legislation is fully up-to-date. Attending this course will help you and your company stay compliant with the rules and make sure you are well prepared for any future developments. 

This comprehensive course will help people involved in the preparation of the Corporation Tax return understand the rules and regulations and how they should be applied. It also demonstrates the most effective ways to ensure you are not paying too much Corporation Tax and guide you through the various tax reliefs available. 

A practical online update that brings you fully up to speed on the latest VAT changes while refreshing key problem areas.

Explaining the key rules surrounding this complex area - helping you maximise your reclaims, while remaining compliant with the latest guidance. 

This course will provide a clear understanding of the proposals in the Data Use and Access Act (DUAA) and the implications on your business. The changes will be explained in detail, with clear guidance on what you should be doing to prepare.

This highly practical session will explore the details of the Employment Rights Act 2025 and explain the policies and processes that need to be in place to stay compliant and avoid risk. 

Designed to help anyone in a non-financial role appreciate the key concepts of finance and how you can use this understanding to not only improve your own performance but the business as a whole.

A practical, non-technical introduction to how AI is reshaping business, helping managers and senior leaders understand its strategic value, responsible use, and impact on everyday productivity and decision-making.

A practical, hands-on course that builds confidence using Microsoft Copilot and AI tools to boost everyday productivity across Microsoft 365.

This course demystifies the Construction Industry Scheme, guiding you through compliance, administration and real-world challenges... from engaging subcontractors to making payments.

A clear, practical overview of how Statutory Sick Pay works and the major reforms which came into force in April 2026. Highlighting the key compliance changes, policy updates and financial considerations employers need to understand.

A practical guide to managing and administering holiday leave and pay - including all recent changes and featuring important case law.

This half-day course will look at all these aspects and provide an essential update for anyone responsible for or involved in data protection compliance within their organisation. Attendance will also help you to demonstrate your ongoing commitment to compliance with data protection laws, as required by the ICO.

This course is a practical and comprehensive guide to complying with the requirements of UK data protection law and GDPR in particular. It will illustrate the measures and steps you need to take to satisfy the ICO, avoid complaints and still effectively run your organisation. 

Having an effective credit control function is essential, as slow payment and bad debts can have a serious impact on the profitability of your business. This practical course will guide you through the essentials of credit control and will help you understand exactly what should be implemented to ensure your credit control operation is successful.

This comprehensive course provides an in-depth understanding of partial exemption. It offers practical advice and understanding on the differences between the standard method and special methods, the capital goods scheme and a number of related subjects. 

This course is essential for anyone involved with VAT in the charity sector. It guides you through everything you need know about VAT and will clearly explain how you should structure your activities in order to take advantage of the various reliefs available – ultimately reducing your VAT burden and allowing you to focus on your main charitable objectives.

Understand how VAT applies to land, property and construction transactions, using practical examples and real-world scenarios. Learn to navigate exemptions, rates and reverse charge rules with confidence.

Helping anyone involved in EU imports or exports to understand the complex rules of origin and how they are applied under the  EU-UK Trade Deal (TCA). 

Clearly explaining everything you need to know about PVA – how to apply it and tips for handling the practical issues that can be encountered. Using clear examples and illustrations throughout to help your understanding.

Providing a thorough understanding of the customs valuation rules, this insightful course explains the methods and principles used to accurately determine the customs value. 

Providing participants with the essential knowledge and understanding to classify their goods. It explains what a commodity code is and how to use the UK Global tariff. 

Equips senior leaders with practical tools to design, implement and adapt winning business strategies - blending thought-provoking insights with hands-on activities, real-world scenarios and planning tools.

A practical course on building and sustaining an effective board that leads with confidence and drives success. Learn the key elements of board excellence, the role of the chair and how to evaluate and continuously improve board performance.

Offers an insight into the pitfalls and benefits of contracts and contractual terms. Explaining how contracts support your commercial interests and helping you avoid unnecessary commitments and commercial traps. 

Clearly explains the purpose of budgeting as a vital tool for controlling costs, forecasting financial performance and supporting effective planning and decision-making.

Helping you understand why meetings are necessary and how to properly prepare for them. Demonstrating how your meetings should be chaired effectively to achieve a successful conclusion and ensure the meeting fulfills its stated objectives.

This course equips HR professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and protect confidential employee data in compliance with the UK's data protection laws.

This course will explain how GDPR and PECR place limitations on how you can use personal information for marketing purposes and help you ensure your marketing strategies are compliant with the law.

This course demystifies cyber security, clarifies responsibilities across the business and explains key regulatory expectations in clear, practical terms. You’ll gain the insight and confidence needed to protect your organisation’s most valuable information.

This course offers all those who have a responsibility for managing people or dealing with personnel issues the opportunity to gain a working understanding of their legal responsibilities under UK employment legislation. The course is continually updated and illustrated with case law.

New legislation and regular court and tribunal decisions mean that the Employment Law landscape is constantly changing.  This essential half day update will guide you through all recent developments and highlight important changes taking place in the near future - ensuring you are fully up-to-date and well prepared.

This course provides a complete overview of the typical duties and responsibilities of a Secretary in a Charity. It will give you an understanding of charity law and regulation, the requirements of the different legal forms and how best to support the work of the Board.

Helping you avoid many of the potential problems that can arise in commercial agreements when trading internationally - providing  a complete understanding of Incoterms and their relevance to your business.

A clear, practical introduction to UK export controls. Helping you understand whether your products require an export licence, when a licence is needed and how to apply - without unnecessary technical complexity.

Helping you anticipate the requirements of HMRC and the questions they ask - this course is full of tips and advice and explains everything you need to have in place and how to achieve a positive outcome. 

Using special procedures can be extremely beneficial but it is not straightforward - this practical course will explain exactly what options are available to you and the potential benefits of using them.

Helping UK businesses prepare for UK CBAM’s 2027 launch and meet EU CBAM requirements, covering scope, costs, timelines and supplier engagement. Includes real examples, sector focus and a clear action plan for importers and processors.

Taking minutes is a deceptively difficult and time-consuming job. It is a skill where often, little or no guidance is given to the person who completes them.  This course will take you through the minute taking process in a practical, step-by-step way and will significantly develop your skills in this important and challenging role.

A practical guide to understanding and fulfilling your ESG responsibilities, providing clear principles and step-by-step support for developing and implementing effective ESG policies.

Helps council officers and elected members understand their role and responsibilities as directors, when a council sets up a Local Authority Trading Company.

This practical and comprehensive six-hour course is essential for anyone involved with tax compliance in private schools or accountants providing services or advice to them. Our expert presenter will guide you through everything you need to know about VAT ahead of January 2025 and will help you to prepare your organisation for these important changes.

Understand how the VAT reverse charge impacts construction businesses and learn exactly when and how to apply it. Gain practical guidance to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.

Since April 2021, the Government has required medium and large businesses in the private sector to implement the off-payroll rules that have previously been in force in the public sector. This course will give you a complete understanding of the IR35 rules and how they will affect your organisation.

This course offers an insight into the pitfalls and benefits of contracts and contractual terms. It will explain how contracts support your commercial interests and help you avoid unnecessary commitments, commercial traps and improve your negotiating position.

This practical and interactive course will provide you with the crucial tools needed to improve your communication skills. It uses practical, road-tested strategies and tactics that can be used at all levels of your organisation.

Our practical course will help you to manage mental health matters in your company. This training is interactive, enjoyable and will help you and your organisation to implement policies and procedures that lead to positive outcomes for the workforce and organisation.

This comprehensive course will introduce you to all the key criminal finance legislation and lead you step-by-step through the process of recognising, assessing and managing the anti-money laundering and financial crime risks to your business.  

This important course will guide you through the new corporate offences and how they will operate. It will take you through the measures and procedures that should be put in place to comply with the Act and demonstrate that your organisation is doing everything possible to prevent financial crime. 

This two-hour course will introduce you to the concept of 'failure to prevent' and explain the new FTP offence and and what you must do to meet your legislative responsibilities.

An introduction to the Bribery Act, outlining key offences and practical strategies to identify, manage, and mitigate corporate bribery risks.

This highly practical  course will take you step-by-step through the process of assessing, organising, managing and recording your response to SARs under GDPR, in the most effective way possible.

This online awareness course is essential for ensuring employees understand the key data protection principles and the common areas where they may fall foul of the regulations. It is an essential part of GDPR compliance that staff are properly trained and this course will demonstrate your commitment to the ICO.

Telephone collections are a critical part of the debt collection process but often there is little or no guidance given to the employees responsible for the task.  This full-day course will guide you through this challenging task and enable you to improve your skills and effectiveness when dealing with debtors over the telephone.

This short online course is essential training to help your payroll teams understand how the National Minimum Wage regulations work and avoid making errors that could result in HMRC taking action against you.

This practical course explains your legal obligations regarding all statutory payments and advises the most effective means of implementation. It will give you confidence in your ability to accurately apply the rules and avoid costly errors. 

A two-day course exploring the core skills needed to deliver successful projects, drawing on industry best practice to reveal what drives success - and why some projects fail.

Focussing on the complex rules which apply to the treatment of VAT related to international services - guiding you through the general rules, reverse charge procedure, before looking at the exceptions to the general rule.