AFR Consulting Director Phil Scott recently gave his ‘expert insights’ on Goals and Achievements website. Goals and Achievements is a leadership development company that works with accountants in large organisations who aspire to reach Director level or equivalent. Duncan Brodie is the Director, after ...

The big winners on the night were Wigan based roofing and waterproofing specialists IKO PLC who scooped a hat trick of awards winning Outstanding Business, the Purchase Ledger star award which went to JoAnne Downall and Management Accountant of the year for Mark Waring. Shaws of Darwen and Betfred also won big takin...

For the average UK employee a typical working week is 43.5 hours, but if you’re providing professional services then that figure can rise to 60 hours per week.  So why do senior professionals work such long hours? During difficult times employees, worried about job security, will often respond by working longer in...

The 3rd round of North West FD Network events for 2012 took place in September and was once again well subscribed with leading finance directors looking to further their knowledge and grow their networks. The NW Finance Director Merseyside event on September 12th at Birchwood Golf Club, Warrington welcomed John Daly ...

The 3rd round of North West FD Network events for 2012 took place in September and was once again well subscribed with leading finance directors looking to further their knowledge and grow their networks. The NW Finance Director Lancashire event on September 20th at Farington Lodge, Leyland saw Moore and Smalley part...

The 3rd round of North West FD Network events for 2012 took place in September and was once again well subscribed with leading finance directors looking to further their knowledge and grow their networks. The NW Finance Director Merseyside event on September 12th at Birchwood Golf Club, Warrington welcomed John Daly ...

The 3rd round of North West FD Network events for 2012 took place in September and was once again well subscribed with leading finance directors looking to further their knowledge and grow their networks. The NW Finance Director Manchester event on September 13th The Village Hotel, Cheadle welcomed Dr Brian Sloan fro...

The North West Society of Chartered Accountants is proud to announce its Accountancy and Business Awards and Dinner 2012. Once again AFR Consulting will be supporting these awards which celebrate the outstanding achievements of the businesses, the people and the professional advisers of Lancashire and South La...

After the huge success of previous NWSCA Members’ Forums this year, we are promoting the forthcoming event in association with Norwest Training. Tuesday 11th September 2012 8:30am -10:00am (Registration & Refreshments from 08:00am) Brockholes Visitor Centre, Junction 31 Preston M6. PR5 0AG The Forum has been ...

Are you looking for that next job or striving for a promotion in your current role? This event will guide you through how to write your CV, provide you with useful interview techniques and help you achieve your career goals. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants have invited AFR Consulting Director Phil ...