Professional November 2018

CIPP update

CIPP update

Accolade at Association Excellence Awards

Online introduction to PAYE THE CIPP is delighted to have extended its online learning portfolio to include an introduction to pay as you earn (PAYE). This excellent addition to the Institute’s online learning programme means that new entrants to payroll can develop their skills and knowledge quickly and effectively online. The course covers: ● terminology associated with PAYE ● how to accurately calculate taxable pay ● how to accurately calculate PAYE. Following completion of the online study, which can be done at a pace that suits your learning needs, you will be confident in calculating PAYE and understanding the associated terminology. New entrants to the payroll industry may wish to continue to the CIPP Introduction to PAYE and NICs face-to-face training course, or the Payroll Technician Certificate to enhance their knowledge and further develop their skills. To book this online course, visit cipp.org.uk or email info@cipp. org.uk for more information.

THE CIPP has been awarded bronze in the overall best UK association category at the Association Excellence Awards. This award recognises recent advancement of the payroll profession and CIPP members through the Privy Council approving individual Chartered membership in 2017, acknowledging the important role payroll plays in improving the UK economy through the collection of nearly half of all taxes via PAYE income tax and National Insurance contributions. The CIPP is now a double winner having previously been named the overall best UK association the last time we entered in 2016. The judges stated were particularly impressed with: ● membership benefits, such as the annual benchmarking exercise providing participating members with a free report ● investment and development of apps – such as the CIPP payroll factapp and the annual conference app – as well as the responsive design of the CIPP website, enabling use on ● the number of Chartered Members who have joined/upgraded since the initial launch in 2017. Ken Pullar, CIPP chief executive officer, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for the CIPP and something that the team are incredibly proud of. This award recognises the hard work we are doing to ensure that the profile of payroll as a profession is raised within UK plc and within the government. “As members, you have had a part to play in this, you raise the profile of payroll within your organisations through the role you play and the value you bring, and for that I thank you.” Founded in 2014, the Awards are the acknowledged accolade to recognise and reward the hard-won achievements of UK trade bodies, professionals’ membership organisations and associations. Bringing together an outstanding panel of judges, representing associations from every sector, the awards recognise individuals, teams and initiatives and highlight excellence in how trade bodies operate and serve their members. Information on the CIPP’s success at the awards, and the other winners and short-listed organisations, can be found at http://associationexcellenceawards.co.uk/. Junelle Salmon, Hayley Dugmore, Luke Butters with the award smart phones in the same way you would access an app ● hosting live events for our members through YouTube

Elaine Gibson, CIPP education director, joins IAB Council THE INSTITUTE is delighted to announce that Elaine Gibson MSc, ChFCIPPdip, MCMI, FHEA, has been co-opted onto the Council of the International Association of Book-keepers (IAB). Elaine has worked with the CIPP for more than fourteen years: as a tutor, payroll trainer for IPP Education, senior policy and research officer for the policy team, and as associate director policy and professional education before moving to her current role. As one of the first CIPP members to achieve Chartered membership of the CIPP in 2017 she is now an assessor for those aspiring to become full, fellow and Chartered Members of the Institute. Responsible for the commercial arm of the CIPP, IPP Education Ltd, Elaine also has responsibility for: policy, membership, sales and marketing, qualifications, training and online development. As the CIPP programme leader for all professional courses, Elaine is a qualified lecturer in work-based learning and also a fellow member of the Higher Education Academy supporting her role as both program lead and MSc tutor. The varied role means Elaine is a public speaker and has written numerous articles for professional trade magazines. Elaine commented: “The CIPP and the IAB have worked together for a number of years, and I am delighted to be joining the IAB council. We recognise that many bookkeepers provide payroll services and that is why we have forged a close working relationship with the IAB to support them in providing expert payroll advice and knowledge to their members. “I am looking forward to bringing my experience in payroll education to the IAB council.”

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Issue 45 | November 2018

| Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward |

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