The Gazette 1988

GAZETTE

SEPTEMBER 1988

Raglan Lodge Executive Accommodation

SOLICITORS' FINANCIAL CONTROLLERS' ASSOCIATION

The Association has, w i th the encouragement and support of the Law Society, now completed a successful first year. The present membership is representative of the full range of practices in terms of size, location and stage of d e v e l o pme n t, s pann i ng t h o se whose records are paper-based to others who are highly automated. t he Association include inter alia the provision of a f o r um for Financial Controllers/Book-keepers for the sharing of information of mutual b e n e f i t, t he o r g a n i s a t i on of Seminars/Discussion Groups and liaison w i t h outside organisations offering services of interest to the profession, including Law Society Committees. The Association meets quarterly and to date topics have included:- The o b j e c t i v es of

• Raglan Lodge is just five minutes from the heart of Dublin and yet it is in a most peaceful location which makes it an ideal place for your stay whether your visit to Dublin be for business or pleasure. • Raglan Lodge is owned by Pat Griffith and he and Margaret look forward to offering you a warm welcome along with efficient service and luxury accommodation. • All rooms have bath/shower, T.V. and direct dial telephones. 10 Raglan Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Phone: 606697

A d d r e ss of a f i rm of Chartered Ac coun t an ts on the audit of a Solicitor's practice. Paper by L aw S o c i e ty Ac coun t ant on " I nspec t i on of a Solicitor's Practice" and " I n t e r est Regulations". A visit to Wang factory in Limerick and a presentation by a s p e c i a l i st legal s o f t w a r e s u p p l i e r, BCL Limited on the development of Wo r d P r o c e s s i n g/ Computerisation. Papers by memb e rs on " Ka l amazoo in a Solicitor's O f f i c e" supplemented by documen t a t i on supplied by Kalamazoo. Address by the Financial Controller of a large English practice on " T he Role of the Financial Con t r o l l e r ".

SOL I C I TORS APPRENT I CES DEBAT I NG SOCI ETY OF I RELAND

GROWTHSEMINAR: THELEGAL PROFESSION PRESENT AND FUTURE

Wednesday, 19 t h Oc t ober, 1 9 88 at 7 . 00 p.m.

Venue: President's Hall, Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7.

These meetings also provide valuable opportunities to avail of the know l edge and experience of c o l l e a g u es in o t h er o f f i c e s, particularly in the area of new technology and computerisation of records. •

(See insert w i t h this issue of The Gazette for details)

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