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On 30  March 2010, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) will be hosting an evening event for budding entrepreneurs, small business owners and accountants in the north east to provide 'an insight into the characteristics of business success'. The evening will see businessman and philanthropist Sir Peter Vardy interviewed by motivational business speaker Jeff Grout.
 
Sir Peter Vardy and Jeff Grout will be discussing the mechanics of business success and the role accountants can play to support businesses.
 
'In a tough business environment, small business owners need plenty of support to help negotiate economic obstacles,' says Dona Skaife, ACCA's Northern Counties Network President. 'The event will allow entrepreneurs and business owners to come together to share their experiences with each other while giving them the opportunity to take advice from a north east business giant.

'We are delighted to welcome Sir Peter Vardy and Jeff Grout to our event and our guests will no doubt benefit from advice grounded in decades of business experience in the North-East.'
 
Sir Peter Vardy has had a long association with the north east having been chief executive of Reg Vardy plc, long-time sponsors of Sunderland AFC, for two decades. Alongside his business activities, Sir Peter has spent the past two decades supporting youth projects in the UK and Africa through his charity, the Vardy Foundation.

His interviewer for the evening, Jeff Grout, is listed in 100 Best Business Speakers in Britain.
 
The event will be hosted at Emmanuel College in Gateshead from 6-8.30pm and there will be refreshments and a light buffet provided. The evening is open to both members and non-members.

Tickets will cost £15 (including VAT) and all bookings and enquiries should be directed to bookings.north@uk.accaglobal.com or 01904 567310.

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Notes to editors

1. ACCA is the global body for professional accountants. We aim to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. We have 393,000 students and 137, 200 members in 170 countries worldwide.
2. ACCA has worked with governments, national organisations and development agencies in emerging economies - for over 20 years - promoting the accounting profession, to create value for the communities, businesses and individuals it serves.
3. ACCA believes that globalisation of business means that one set of reporting standards is essential. We favour the principles-based IFRS.
4. ACCA understands the real issues facing small businesses as 63,000 of our members work in SMEs or small partnerships worldwide.

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For further information please contact:

Helen Thompson, ACCA Newsroom
+44 (0)20 7059 5759
+44 (0)7725 498654
helen.thompson@accaglobal.com

Colin Davis
Head of International Communications
+44 (0)20 7059 5738
+44 (0)7720 347713
colin.davis@accaglobal.com