Who should attend the Bank Audit Committee conference?
Audit Committee Chairs, Board Members, Chief Executive Officers, Chairmen of the Board, Presidents, Chief Financial Officers, Internal Auditors, Chief Risk Managers, Corporate Secretaries, and Other Senior Management who work closely with the board.
Why should I attend the Bank Audit Committee conference?
This is a must-attend event for every audit committee member, audit committee chair, CEO, CFO, president, corporate secretary, internal auditor, chief risk manager, or other senior manager who works closely with the audit committee. It brings together leading experts in accounting and regulatory areas to cover pertinent issues such as enterprise risk management, fraud, relations with internal and external auditors, audit committee oversight, and meeting agendas.
How much does this conference cost and what does this fee cover?
The standard registration rate is $1,395, however please contact our conferences department at (800) 452-9875 for special early bird and group rates. This fee includes all conference activities, materials, meals, and beverages at the event site. This price does not include travel or hotel accommodations.
Where can I register for the Bank Audit Committee conference?
You may register online or call our conferences department at (800) 452-9875.
How can I pay?
Payments will be accepted by check, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. If paying by check, please make payable to Board Member Inc., include the attendees' name(s) and/or a copy of the registration form, and mail to:
Conferences
Board Member Inc.
5110 Maryland Way, Suite 250
Brentwood, TN 37027
Payments must be received by June 4, 2009.
What if I need to cancel my reservation at the conference?
Due to commitments and expenses, all cancellations after April 30, 2009 will be subject to a $150 processing fee. We regret that no refunds will be given after May 29, 2009; however, substitute participants are welcomed. Board Member Inc. assumes no liability for any nonrefundable travel, hotel, or related expenses incurred by registrants.
Where can I find more hotel information?
The Bank Audit Committee Conference has a room block at the hotel where the event will be held, Marriott Chicago Downtown, through May 14, 2009. The room rate for conference attendees is $279. To reserve your room, please contact the Marriott directly at (800) 228-9290 and be sure to mention the Bank Audit Committee Conference in order to ensure your discounted rate. For additional information on the Marriott Chicago Downtown please visit www.marriott.com.
Can I bring a guest?
Yes, we do have a guest program. The guest fee is $50 and includes the Thursday Cocktail Reception. Your guest cannot attend sessions. If a guest would like to attend sessions, they must register as an attendee. To register your guest, please enter that information when completing your registration form or call our conferences department at (800) 452-9875 if you have already registered and just need to add a guest.
Is the Bank Audit Committee conference an ISS-accredited event?
The 2008 conference was an ISS Governance Services-accredited board education program, and we are seeking accreditation for the 2009 event.
Is CLE or CPE credit available for this conference?
CLE accreditation is based upon state requests. Please call (800) 452-9875 for information on your state.
Board Member Inc., the parent company of Bank Director magazine, is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Please contact Board Member Inc. at conferences@boardmember.com or (615) 309-3200, for more information on the number of credits awarded for this event. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org. For infomration on CPE learning objectives, program levels, prerequisities, recommended credits, and complaint resolutions, please click here.
