DATE
Due to recent lockdowns in some states, and feedback from our members, the 2021 course which was to be held from Friday 23 April to Monday 26 April 2021 (inclusive) at the Coral Sea Marina Resort in Airlie beach has been cancelled.
For members who have already booked, please contact acatg@hlbnsw.com.au to provide details on how to arrange a full refund.
The 2021 AGM will be held on Friday 23 April 2021.
Additionally, there will be a half-day online training course available for all Principals of our member firms at no cost via zoom. Presenters will include Carmen Ridley (Member of AASB & GAAP Consulting) and Lyn Formica (McPherson Group). The timing of this will be confirmed in the near future.
LOCATION
2021 – Course not held – Half-day online training course will be available to all Principals of member firms at no cost.
2020 – Course not held
2019 – Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa
ATTENDEES
Exclusively for Principals of our member firms and their families. It offers an invaluable opportunity not only to update technical skills in topics such as audit Standards, tax and advisory skills, but also non-technical skills like leadership and teamwork. Above all, the course provides outstanding networking opportunities to mix with Partners from other accounting firms in a non-competing environment, and share war stories and learning points.
STRUCTURE
Friday
Arrival, dinner and meet delegates and families.
Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Technical updates, case studies, guest speaker topics, discussion of group matters and training needs, and the annual general meeting (AGM).
Tuesday
Breakfast and departure.
TRAVEL
Attendees to make their own arrangements
ACCOMMODATION
Coral Sea Marina Resort – Airlie Beach
Various room types available, including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Rooms starting from $293.25 per night (breakfast included).
For further information please contact Chelsea Wallace (03) 9835 8200 or CWallace@accrumelb.com.au
MEALS DURING THE CONFERENCE
Drinks and dinners will be organised for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings, and will include accompanying persons of all ages. Accompanying persons are not catered for during lunches or morning and afternoon teas.
COURSE FEES
Attending Partners of Member Firms
A course fee of $1,500 (+ GST) will be payable by each attendee. This fee covers:
- Course attendance
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on course days (Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
- Pre-dinner drinks, dinner and drinks during dinner on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings.
Families of Attendees
A fee of $300 (+ GST) will be payable by each adult accompanying person (the course venue defines an adult as anyone 12 years of age and over).
A fee of $150 (+ GST) will be payable by each non-adult accompanying person, excluding those 2 years of age and under. These fees will cover:
- Pre-dinner drinks, dinner and drinks during dinner on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings.
Accompanying persons will be charged the fee noted above whether or not they attend all dinners.
Accommodation & Travel
Attending Partners are to organise and pay for travel to and from the venue themselves and their accompanying persons. If transfers from the venue can be organised at a group rate or on a group basis, you will be advised.
Attending Partners are to organise and pay for accommodation, including breakfast each day for themselves and their accompanying persons. Accommodation rates will be organised by the ACATG and advised to members. If those rates include breakfast, you will be advised.
For more information on Partner Training Course fees click here.
DRESS
Dress is casual.
PROGRAM
Friday
- 6:30 pm Welcoming drinks
- 7:30 pm Dinner
Saturday
- 7:00 – 8:45 am Breakfast
- 8:45 am Welcome and introduction by Chairman
- 9.00 am Technical Session 1
- 10.30 am Morning Tea
- 11.00 am Technical Session 2
- 12.30 pm Lunch
- 1.30 pm Soft Skills Session 1
- 3.00 pm Afternoon Tea
- 3.30 pm Soft Skills Session 2
- 5.00 pm Conference Adjourns
- 6.30 pm Pre-Dinner Drinks
- 7.30 pm Dinner
Sunday
- 7.00 am – 8:45 am Breakfast
- 8:45 am Case Studies Session 1
- 10.30 am Morning Tea
- 10.45 am Technical Session 3
- 12.30 pm Lunch
- 1.30 pm Technical Session 4
- 3.30 pm Afternoon Tea
- 3.45 pm Technical Session 5
- 5.00 pm Conference Adjourns
- 6.30 pm Pre-Dinner Drinks
- 7.30 pm Dinner
Monday
- 7.00 am – 8.45 am Breakfast
- 8.45 am Soft Skills Session 3
- 10.15 am Morning Tea
- 10.45 am Case Studies Session 1
- 12.45 pm Lunch
- 12.45 pm Annual General Meeting
- 2.00 pm Conference Concludes
- 6.30 pm Pre-Dinner Drinks
- 7.00 pm Dinner
Tuesday
- 7.00 am – 9.00 am Breakfast
- Departure
More detailed information regarding Technical Sessions, Case Studies and Organised Activities will be provided closer to the conference date.
More detailed information regarding Technical Sessions, Case Studies and Organised Activities will be provided closer to the conference date.