2008 will be my sixth CPA Congress experience, and each year a fresh perspective is offered. I still get excited about the sessions, speakers and the ability of CPA Congress to move with the times and provide contemporary, relevant issues-based content each year.
This year Victorian CPA Congress will be held over three weeks, from 13 -31 October. With 300 sessions covering a unique and diverse range of technical and networking topics, it can sometimes feel overwhelming trying to decide what you will most benefit from.
Perhaps a recommendation from me might help you decide.
One of my favourite aspects of CPA Congress, besides the truly broad array of attendees and speakers, are the free community seminars that cover an interesting range of topics with inspiring speakers.
The free seminars are a way to include a wider range of the public in CPA Congress, plus showcase presenters and topics that cut across the many aspects of accounting, finance and business.
This year’s theme of fresh thinking. real success highlights the unarguable belief that there are a new set of challenges facing Australia and the world that require a fresh and dynamic response. I am really thrilled that the various topics and speakers at this year’s free community sessions reflect the changing nature of the economic and social environment, and provide a platform for those at the forefront of these changes.
The free community sessions will all be held in week 1, between 13-16th October.
The 69th Annual Research Lecture
The impact of carbon emissions trading on auditing and assurance standards setting
Monday 13 October 6.15pm – 7.15pm
Carillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre
University of Melbourne, Cnr Monash Road and Swanston Street
Beyond the numbers – the value, challenge and future of non-financial reporting
Tuesday 14 October, 5.30pm – 6.30pm
MCEC
Neil Walker memorial lecture:
Contracting out Government – collaboration or control?
5.30pm – 7pm
MCEC
SME Community Seminar:
Innovative small businesses – strategies for success
Thursday 16 October 5.30pm – 7pm
MCEC
I would love to hear what you, the delegates, think of this year’s free community sessions, and what you’d like to see as part of the offering in the future. Or if you attend a free session please visit the blog and tell us what you thought!
Cris Massis
Victorian Director
CPA Australia
September 17, 2008 at 1:53 am |
Hi Cris,
I did enjoy reading your blog. I have been part of Congress for ages – both as a student member, a volunteer and now an employee of CPA Australia.
Prior to joining CPA Australia as as employee, I recall waiting with anticipation for the congress ‘booklet’ to come out and then I would pick out my sessions and try to convince my boss that the lunches were work related!!
Cheers
Mary
September 22, 2008 at 2:26 am |
Hi Cris:
Regarding to email i have got from CPA Australian, it said that a Networking and community session will be hold at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre during 14 – 17 October 2008. I am very interesting on that, but do not how to registrate. I could not find the registration application steps or form on CPA Australia website. Could you please reply and inform me how to registrate?
Regards
Danty (IC: 9416660)
September 22, 2008 at 6:47 am |
Hi Danty,
Thank you for your question.
To register for QLD Congress I will suggest that you first have a look at the brochure, accessible via the link below:
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cpd/QLDCongressMB.pdf
This will expose you to the different sessions on offer and speakers presenting this year. Once you have identified sessions you are interested in, you can contact our Member Advisory team on 1 300 857 705. They are well positioned to assist you over the phone with your registration and any further enquiries.
Sincerely,
Natalie Dieni