Conference

In january 2000 star dean-willcocks proudly sponsored the inaugural australian accountants conference in aspen, colorado, usa. since that time, the conference has been renamed to better reflect the delegate base and professional program and has been held annually at whistler blackcomb, british columbia, canada. each of the conferences have been 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. Together we once again welcome the support and participation by way of supporting sponsorship of O¹Maras Valuers & Auctioneers for the 2005 Conference.

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 have provided a stimulating interchange beneficial to all delegates.

Clearly, the professional who keeps up to date with recent developments is able to best conduct their practice or business, not only for the benefit of clients and customers, but in a manner to best protect him of herself.

How do we identify problems before they overtake our clients and what steps can be taken to maintain systems at efficient and effective levels? In its sixth 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 professionals/advisers who are often called upon by the accountant and/or lawyer. The sponsors welcome and 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 valuable 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 2005 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. 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 registration fees received will be refunded.