Training and events

Intheblack, Aug 2008

National insurance Conference

16 Claim up to CPD Hours

September - NSW

The insurance industry is currently facing some significant challenges: an increasingly competitive global market, extreme weather patterns due to climate change, and a recent decline in profits. How can insurance professionals stimulate growth in the face of such an uncertain economic environment? This years 'Insurance conference' will examine these crucial issues and explore new and practical strategies to enhance your organisation's performance.

Food for Thought

Networking events

Aug-Dec - Selected workshops in WA NSW VIC SA QLD NT

Are you keeping up with the latest topics in the business world? Our Food for Thought series are short, sharp sessions designed to keep you up-to-date whilst providing a great opportunity to connect with other like-minded professionals.

Business imperatives for sustainability

Workshops and Online learning manual

6 Claim up to CPD Hours

September - ACT NSW QLD SA VlC WA

Gain an understanding of the internationally accepted Global Reporting Initiative, the best practice framework for reporting on the environmental, economic and social performance of organisations. This program is designed to inform you on the cost/benefit implications and sustainability priorities across aspects of the triple bottom line and the usage of sustainability reporting for improving corporate governance. The online learning manual includes a bonus set of audio presentations from the 2008 'Business implications of climate change' conference.

Public sector asset management

Workshops

8 Claim up to CPD Hours

September - ACT NSW QLD VlC

Designed specifically to meet the needs of the public and not-for-profit sectors, this workshop will help you to improve your overall management of assets. It will also help you understand how to perform high level calculations and reach the associated outcomes that enable genuine improvements to be made on your asset management procedures.

Borrowing via self-managed super funds -NEW

Workshops

3 Claim up to CPD Hours

September - NSW QLD SA VlC WA

Be prepared to make the most from the amendments to the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 with this new workshop. Understand the application of the law and its practical applications in order to take advantage of SMSF borrowing strategies.

CPA Congress 2008

Congress

October - NSW QLD VIC

November - ACT SA TAS WA

This year has witnessed a turning tide in our economy and a new set of challenges now face organisations. Today a fresh, dynamic approach is essential to ensure you and your organisation continue to prosper. CPA Congress 2008 is your opportunity to stimulate your fresh thinking and hear new perspectives from local and international experts. Covering areas such as business planning, financial analysis, management accounting and financial accounting, CPA Congress will deliver insights and innovative solutions, and will strengthen your core skills enabling you to deliver success.

For more information on these and other CPA Australia activities visit:

cpaaustralia.com.au/cpd

or call 1300857705

CPA97786 07/2008