Invitation Strategies for Growth Managing your Business in a Growing Economy It’s an extraordinary transformation in a short time. The mindset in the corporate sector has changed dramatically from a survival mode to a progressive and growth focussed one. Russell Brennan Keane and Bank of Ireland have teamed up to bring business customers an insight into what’s changed and outline what things smart businesses should be doing. Time
Topic
11.00am
Registration
11.30am
Welcome & Introduction - David Gleeson, Managing Partner, Russell Brennan Keane
11.35am
Economic Update - Dr. Loretta O’Sullivan, Group Chief Economist, Bank of Ireland • • •
Irish Economy – Recent Developments and Outlook Insights from Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse Brexit Implications
Update on Changes in the Corporate Landscape & Financial Reporting / Disclosure for Irish Companies - Cathal Melia, Partner, Russell Brennan Keane
12.00 noon
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Changes in Disclosure arising from the Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016 Financial Reporting FRS 102 to FRS 105 New Summary Approval Procedures The Directors Compliance Statement Requirements
Strategic Business Review - Chris Ball, Corporate Finance Partner, Russell Brennan Keane
12.25pm
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lanning for growth: the need for strategy P Structuring for growth: the benefits of due diligence Funding for growth: the options
Tax Strategies for Growth - Fiona Murphy, Taxation Director, Russell Brennan Keane
12.50pm
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Tax Structures; Use of holding companies & maximising capital retention Doing Business Abroad / in Ireland; tax implications Tax Incentives including R&D; Knowledge Development Box, Intellectual Property reliefs
1.15pm
Your Queries Answered - Panel of Speakers
1.30pm
Closing Remarks - Brendan Byrne, Regional Business Manager, Bank of Ireland
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Lunch
Details & Registration:
Who should Attend?
Date:
Wednesday, 14th September 2016
This seminar is of interest
Location:
Sheraton Athlone Hotel, Gleeson Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
Executives, Finance
Time:
Registration: From 11.00am
RSVP:
By Monday, 12th September 2016, Tel: (090) 6480651 Email:
[email protected] Programme: 11.30am - 2.30pm
to Chief Executives, Senior Directors, Financial Controllers, Professional Advisers and Owner Managed Businesses.
Visit:
www.rbk.ie www.bankofireland.com
About the Speakers
Cathal Melia Audit & Business Advisory Partner, Russell Brennan Keane Cathal specialises in audit and assurance services for large corporate entities including entities with international operations. Advising on statutory audit, technical accounting and corporate structuring, Cathal has significant experience of FRS 102 and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). He also provides technical litigation support. Cathal joined RBK from EY in 2002 and was appointed a Partner in 2013. In addition to his corporate work, he is the external auditor of several Credit Unions.
Dr. Loretta O’Sullivan Group Chief Economist, Bank of Ireland Dr. Loretta O’Sullivan was appointed Group Chief Economist at Bank of Ireland in March 2014. Loretta joined the Group from the Central Bank of Ireland, where she held the position of Senior Economist within the Monetary Policy & International Relations Division. Prior to that, she was a Senior Economist at the Department of Finance, during which time, she was seconded for two years to the European Commission’s Economic and Financial Affairs Directorate in Brussels. She holds a Ph.D in Economics from Trinity College, Dublin. As Group Chief Economist, Loretta heads up the Group’s Economic Research Unit and is responsible for the preparation of economic data, including economic publications for customers and various Group stakeholders.
Chris Ball Corporate Finance Partner, Russell Brennan Keane Recently appointed Partner to lead out the corporate finance activities of the firm, Chris has advised a wide range of clients on their business plans and funding through start up, growth and exit phases. Having experience of the difficulties of business survival in recent years, Chris has assisted clients and external stakeholders in devising restructuring, refinancing and shareholder exit strategies to provide for stability and growth. Chris has knowledge across a broad range of industry sectors, and has recently completed a number of sizeable sales transactions, fundraisings and refinancing.
Fiona Murphy Taxation Director, Russell Brennan Keane Fiona specialises in corporate taxation and corporate restructuring and advises a broad portfolio of corporate and personal clients. She has a particular interest in international tax and provides Irish tax advice for many international businesses. With many years’ experience advising on large scale VAT transactions and due diligence, Fiona is a regular speaker at RBK client events and provides budgetary analysis at our annual Budget Briefing.
Visit:
www.rbk.ie www.bankofireland.com