Conference

In january 2000 star dean-willcocks proudly sponsored the inaugural australian accountants conference in aspen, colorado, usa and in 2001, 2002 and 2003 the conference was held at whistler blackcomb, british columbia, canada. those conferences were outstandingly successful and enjoyed professionally and socially by all.

Gillis Delaney Brown, Lawyers supported the Australian Accountants Conferences until 2002 when it joined Star Dean-Willcocks as a major sponsor. We once again welcome the support and participation by way of co-sponsorship of O'Maras Valuers & Auctioneers and for the 2004 Conference, ANZ Private Bank. Their participation and support is very much appreciated.

Previous Conferences have been well attended by both accountants and lawyers and the cross fertilisation without exception has extended professionally every presentation. Additionally the open forum sessions provided a stimulating interchange beneficial to all delegates.

To better reflect the delegate base and professional program content the Conference name has recently been changed to the Australian Accountants and Lawyers Conference.

Clearly, the professional who keeps up to date with recent developments is in a better position to best conduct his or her practice or business, not only for the benefit of clients and customers, but in a manner to best protect him or herself. How do we identify problems before they overtake our clients and what steps can be taken to maintain systems of efficient and effective levels? In its fifth year, the Conference is an attempt to create meaningful discussion to find new and creative solutions to problems faced by the professions.

The Conference program has been structured to be of professional interest to other advisers who are often called upon by the accountant and/or lawyer. The sponsors would welcome, and indeed encourage non accountants and lawyers to attend the Conference for the mutual benefit of all delegates.

In addition to an active professional and social program a number of selected topics may be of interest to accompanying persons who are cordially invited to attend those sessions.

The Conference provides a great opportunity to compensate families for the disruption caused by the demands of the busy professional and commercial life. Your family can be actively or passively involved in various aspects of the program. The Australian Accountants and Lawyers Conference 2004 will emulate the high standard of professional content and relaxed friendly environment of previous Conferences. The Conference is promoted by Value Tours (Australia) Pty Limited.

The program is designed to provide CPE, CPD and CLE points for participation (however practitioners should make independent enquiry). Kindly note that early registration is highly recommended. Numbers are limited and places will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of completed booking forms and payment. In this regard Value Tours has advised that due to recent international events the airlines have reduced capacity. As package prices have been negotiated on group fares and hotel rates, immediate confirmation for those wishing to register outside the package cannot be offered however a waiting list will be established and places offered only in the event of the Conference package not being fully subscribed. In the event of the Conference being fully subscribed all subsequent booking and registration fees received will be refunded.