Conference Schedule
Healthcare Conference
Course No. 13011
February 24, 2009 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 200
Attendance Demographics: CPAs, attorneys, physician practice administrators and other financial professionals who practice in the healthcare industry.
Conference Specifics: Topics include legal updates, technology, and current topics related to tax, accounting and physician practices.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by December 1, 2008: $750
Exhibit Space after December 1, 2008: $1150
Spring Decision Makers Conference
Course No. 13008
April 21-22, 2009 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 330
Attendance Demographics: Consultants, CFOs, CEOs, and CPAs in industry and the business community
Conference Specifics: Topics include leadership, human resource issues, business and tax law, technology, and work/life balance.
Gold Sponsorship: $2050
Silver Sponsorship: $1350
Exhibit Space by February 2, 2009: $950
Exhibit Space after February 2, 2009: $1350
Spring Government Workshop
Course No. 13016
May 2009 • Location TBD
Average Attendance: 100
Attendance Demographics: CPAs in the government sector.
Conference Specifics: One day, in-depth workshop on a current topic specific to the governmental arena.
Gold Sponsorship: $1450
Silver Sponsorship: $950
Exhibit Space by February 20, 2009: $550
Exhibit Space after February 20, 2009: $950
Georgia Federal Tax Conference
Course No. 13078
June 11-12, 2009 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 200
Attendance Demographics: CPAs and attorneys who deal with sophisticated tax issues.
Conference Specifics: This unique high-level event features one day of tax-specific topics and one day of estate planning topics.
Gold Sponsorship: $2050
Silver Sponsorship: $1350
Exhibit Space by March 13, 2009: $950
Exhibit Space after March 13, 2009: $1350
Real Estate Conference
Course No. 13002
June 18, 2009 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 280
Attendance Demographics: CPAs who practice in the real estate industry.
Conference Specifics: Topics range from future ideas and plans, development, valuation, tax updates, debt and financing, technology, and economics.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by March 20, 2009: $750
Exhibit Space after March 20, 2009: $1150
Annual Convention
Course No. 13500
June 28 - July 1, 2009 • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Ga.
This unique event that combines educational sessions and networking in a fun environment. Speak face-to-face with the decision-makers and heads of firms and companies at this three-day event. Contact Elizabeth Kistler at ekistler@gscpa.org or 404-504-2941 for specific exhibit and sponsorship opportunities and prices.
Technology Conference
Course No. 13041
June 26, 2009 • Gwinnett Center
Average Attendance: 120
Attendance Demographics: CPAs from all areas of the profession.
Conference Specifics: Topics include the latest trends in technology, financial reporting tools and Excel tips.
Gold Sponsorship: $1450
Silver Sponsorship: $950
Exhibit Space by April 3, 2009: $550
Exhibit Space after April 3, 2009: $950
Estate Planning Conference
Course No. 13004
July 23-25 2009 • The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens
Average Attendance: 125
Attendance Demographics: Estate Planning professionals.
Conference Specifics: This conference features a national keynote speaker covering a current and relevant topic in depth. Topics include a current event update, FLPs and retirement planning.
Gold Sponsorship: $2050
Silver Sponsorship: $1350
Exhibit Space by May 1, 2009: $950
Exhibit Space after May 1, 2009: $1350
Financial Institutions Conference
Course No. 13096
September 17, 2009 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 110
Attendance Demographics: Banks, Credit Unions,
CFOs, CEOs
Conference Specifics: Topics include e-commerce, community banking, regulatory issues, and technology for financial institutions.
Gold Sponsorship: $1450
Silver Sponsorship: $950
Exhibit Space by June 26, 2009: $550
Exhibit Space after June 26, 2009: $950
Southeastern Accounting Show
The Largest GSCPA Event of the Year
August 26-27, 2009 • Course No. 13089
NEW LOCATION: Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, Ga.
Special sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are available for this conference. For a detailed summary of marketing opportunities for SEAS, please contact Elizabeth Kistler at 404-504-2941 or ekistler@gscpa.org.
Fraud and Forensic Accounting Conference
Course No. 13021
Fall 2009 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 150
Attendance Demographics: CPAs from all areas of the profession.
Conference Specifics: Topics include a case study, discovery and detection, and internal controls and prevention.
Gold Sponsorship: $1450
Silver Sponsorship: $950
Exhibit Space by July 3, 2009: $550
Exhibit Space after July 3, 2009: $950
Nonprofit Conference
Course No. 13091
October 2009 • Location TBD
Average Attendance: 120
Attendance Demographics: CPAs who serve or work directly for nonprofits.
Conference Specifics: Topics include internal controls, executive compensation, tax and accounting issues specific to the nonprofit industry.
Gold Sponsorship: $1450
Silver Sponsorship: $950
Exhibit Space by September 4, 2009: $550
Exhibit Space after September 4, 2009: $950
Accounting Institute
Course No. 13036
October 2, 2009 • Location TBD
Average Attendance: 150
Attendance Demographics: CPAs from all areas of the profession.
Conference Specifics: Topics include an A&A update, profession regulations and standards and fraud.
Gold Sponsorship: $1450
Silver Sponsorship: $950
Exhibit Space by July 10, 2009: $550
Exhibit Space after July 10, 2009: $950
Fall Decision Makers Conference
Course No. 13046
October 23, 2009 • Gwinnett Center
Average Attendance: 170
Attendance Demographics: Consultants, CFOs, CEOs, and CPAs in industry and the business community.
Conference Specifics: Topics include leadership, human resource issues, business and tax law, technology, and work/life balance.
Gold Sponsorship: $1450
Silver Sponsorship: $950
Exhibit Space by July 24, 2009: $550
Exhibit Space after July 24, 2009: $950
Georgia Tax Forum - Atlanta
Course No. 13066
November 5-6, 2009 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 250
Attendance Demographics: CPAs and Attorneys who practice in the tax arena.
Conference Specifics: Topics include everything needed to prepare for the upcoming tax season including estate planning and legal issues.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by August 7, 2009: $750
Exhibit Space after August 7, 2009: $1150
Georgia Tax Forum - Savannah
Course No. 13061
December 3-4, 2009 • Coastal Georgia Center
Average Attendance: 160
Attendance Demographics: CPAs and Attorneys who practice in the tax arena.
Conference Specifics: Topics include everything needed to prepare for the upcoming tax season including estate planning and legal issues.
Gold Sponsorship: $1450
Silver Sponsorship: $950
Exhibit Space by September 4, 2009: $550
Exhibit Space after September 4, 2009: $950
Firm Practice Management Conference
Course No. 13081
November 2009 • Location TBD
Average Attendance: 70
Attendance Demographics: Public accounting partners, managing partners, shareholders, managers on the partner track and sole practitioners for accounting practices of all sizes.
Conference Specifics: This high-level two-and-a half day educational retreat offers a wide selection of timely and informative sessions led by top national speakers from around the country. Topics include succession planning, leadership and development, firm marketing, recruitment and retention, strategic planning, firm governance and more.
Gold Sponsorship: $1450
Silver Sponsorship: $950
Exhibit Space by September 4, 2009: $550
Exhibit Space after September 4, 2009: $950
Don Farmer Tax Seminars*
Week of Nov. 16-20, 2009 • Tifton, Rural Dev. Ctr.
Week of Nov. 16-20, 2009 • Macon Marriott City Center Hotel
Week of Nov. 16-20, 2009 • Gwinnett Center
December 1-3, 2009 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 1200 over three days (Cobb Galleria)
Attendance Demographics: Tax professionals
Conference Specifics: Don Farmer brings special insights to this exceptional event. The record number of attendees makes this an excellent opportunity to speak with potential buyers prior to tax season.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by September 4, 2009: $750
Exhibit Space after September 4, 2009: $1150
*Exhibit and sponsorship price is for one location only. Vendor must choose specific location when registering.
Government A&A Conference
Course No. 13070
December 11, 2009 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 175
Attendance Demographics: CPAs in the government sector
Conference Specifics: Topics include GASB updates, Yellowbook revisions, and other government accounting and auditing issues.
Gold Sponsorship: $1450
Silver Sponsorship: $950
Exhibit Space by September 11, 2009: $550
Exhibit Space after September 11, 2009: $950
2010 Healthcare Conference
Course No. 13010
February 2010 • Cobb Galleria Centre
Average Attendance: 200
Attendance Demographics: CPAs, attorneys, physician practice administrators and other financial professionals who practice in the healthcare industry.
Conference Specifics: Topics include legal updates, technology, and current topics related to tax, accounting and physician practices.
Gold Sponsorship: $1650
Silver Sponsorship: $1150
Exhibit Space by December 4, 2009: $750
Exhibit Space after December 4, 2009: $1150
For more information on any of the conferences listed, or to reserve exhibit space, contact Elizabeth Kistler at 404-504-2941.
Please note that dates and locations on all conferences are subject to change due to facility availability.
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