This 2 hour session will combine knowledge as well as practical interactive scenarios to work through to assist delegates in evaluating themselves to identify areas they might need to improve on.

The course will cover:

The purpose of the role (reminder)
How the role has evolved
What lessons can be gained so far
How do you create a culture of compliance
What good systems, policies and procedures look like
Easy tips on what, where and how you should be looking

Target Audience

This online course is suitable for those new to the COFA role, those supporting the COFA and for those that would like a refresher of the role and their responsibilities.

Resources

An information pack including the course slides, scenarios and suggested answers will be provided to all delegates, which may be useful for ongoing reference.

Please note a recording of the course will not be made available.

Speaker

Sarah Charlton, Consultant, DG Legal

Sarah has a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting and is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants. Her career spans over 35 years working within the legal sector, fulfilling roles from COFA through to CEO. During her career she has worked with a number of legal regulators, professional bodies and government organisations. Sarah has been a member of the Institute of Legal Finance and Management throughout her career, qualifying as a Fellow member in 2005. Sarah also served as chairperson between 2010-2012 and continues to serve as an Executive Council Member.

Financial Compliance and Legal Aid Payments Course