Join us in May for Queensland’s premier regional CPD event. Following a highly successful 2007 North Queensland Convention, our 2008 Convention, ‘Tax Safari’ will take you on a guided tour through the many updates and changes to the tax world in the past year.
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Technical Program
‘Tax Safari’ promises to impress, with an exciting program featuring a fantastic line-up of highly respected accounting, legal and academic practitioners from across Australia. For further details on the sessions below, please download a copy of the brochure.
Friday 16 May 2008
- Annual Tax Update – Stephen Graw FTIA, James Cook University
- Environment/Carbon Taxing – David Russell QC FTIA
- Valuing a Business – Wayne Lonergan, Lonergan Edwards and Associates
- Managing ATO Litigation: The Whole Process – John Andrews, WHD Lawyers
- The CGT Small Business Concessions – Richard Friend FTIA, Balena Tassa Pty Ltd
- The ATO and the Practitioner: Developing a working model – Justin Dabner FTIA, James Cook University
- The ATO and the Practitioner Forum – Justin Dabner FTIA, James Cook University, Kathy Quigley, ATO Representative
Saturday 17 May 2008
- Estate Planning – Craig Spink, Thynne and McCartney
- International Tax – Belinda Marschke, PricewaterhouseCoopers
- New Changes to Superannuation: Allowing for Borrowings – Peter Vilaysack FTIA, McCullough Robertson
- Boats, Planes and Cars – John Newby FTIA, Bentleys MRI
PLUS
Register for the 2008 North Queensland Convention to be eligible for the discounted rate of $290 to attend the 2008 Trusts National Roadshow. The Trusts Roadshow is being held in conjunction with the Convention and will run on the Thursday 15 May from 12:30 – 5pm. The session will take a practical look at some of the tricky areas encountered when dealing with trusts. It will focus on key issues showing you how to maximise the benefits that can be obtained and identify potential problems before they arise.
Professional Development Accreditation
11 CPD Hours – Convention Attendance Only
15 CPD Hours – 2008 Trusts National Roadshow and Convention Attendance
Convention Dinner
This year’s dinner will continue the Safari theme with a tour of the Cairns Night Zoo. Come along and get a glimpse of some Australia’s wildlife in their natural surroundings including koalas, possums, owls and crocodiles. Your Convention registration includes your entry to this exciting dinner location, including a buffet dinner and drinks and a tour of the Zoo. The Convention also features other social options including Welcome Cocktails and a Farewell Lunch.
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For further information on this event please contact the Queensland Office on 07 3225 5200 or via email qld@taxinstitute.com.au
The 2008 North Queensland Convention is proudly supported by:
If you are interested in supporting this event please contact Monique Belousoff on 07 3225 5200 or via email moniquebelousoff@taxinstitute.com.au
