ICB membership is underpinned by a strong community network of local branches meeting regularly across the country.
ICB branches are established roughly along county lines within 14 'regions' of the UK. Pick your region from the menu on the right and find out what your local branches are up to.
Reasons to attend
We’ve put together a list of our top reasons why you should attend a Branch meeting.
1. Brain gain
Speakers from leading organisations are regular guests at the branch meetings and are on hand to give you their expert advice. Not only will you be increasing your bookkeeping skills, but you will also be clocking up the hours towards your CPD targets.
You can expect to hear from experienced members or industry experts, such as HMRC's Barbara Wilson, who delivers educational talks on Self-Assessment Tax and other useful tips direct from HMRC.
2. Business potential
Branch meetings are a good opportunity to meet other professionals that you could potentially do business with. In January 2013 alone, six members posted vacancies on the ICB website looking for extra staff for their business.
Mingling with other business owners can be an eye-opener and an opportunity to ask advice, as well as the chance to meet a future business partner, employee or employer.
3. Boost confidence
Find “networking” a daunting experience? Networking can seem intimidating, but once you’ve done it, it gets easier and easier. ICB Branch meetings are a relaxed environment for you to meet fellow members; you are all in the same boat and all have something to offer one another. Branch Meetings are organised by members for members.
4. Continuing Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is not only useful to help you remain knowledgeable and provide a quality service, but it is also an asset to you as a member of ICB. The simplest way for you to achieve CPD points is by attending and getting involved at your local ICB Branch Meetings. Each Branch aims to host around seven meetings each year.
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