At the recent fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) discussion group held in July, Greg Coffey, CFO, George Weston Foods Baking Division gave an insightful presentation on what makes an effective finance team, drawing on examples from George Weston Foods.
Members are invited to attend the next Food For Thought luncheon A little appreciation goes a long way on Thursday 14 August, 12.15 pm 1.30 pm, at the Saville Park Suites, 10 Brown Street, Chatswood.
The 'Risk management as the foundation of your quality assurance' forum will cover the requirements for quality assurance, risk management under APES 320 Quality control for firms and real world applications.
A practical information session relating to the management of paperwork for self managed super funds (SMSFs) is being held on Thursday 14 August in Baulkham Hills as part of the 2008 Public Practice Series.
If you strive to be your best, want to build your networks or are seeking to gain a competitive edge, then the first Business of Sport Luncheon for 2008 to be held on Friday 25 July is for you.
Serious growth in tough economic times is the topic at the next SME Update, on Wednesday 30 July in Sydney, designed for members of the small to medium enterprise community who want to gain an in-depth knowledge on the issues affecting business growth.
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) is hosting the presentation 'Australia's Emissions Trading Scheme an opportunity' on Thursday 3 July from 12.00 pm at the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney.
'Avoiding insolvency' is the first session of the 2008 Public Practice Series and will be held on Wednesday 23 July from 5.45 pm 8.00 pm at Sunnybrook Hotel, 355 Hume Highway, Warwick Farm.
The Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA) held their 58th Annual Awards Presentation Dinner on 5 June at the Hilton Sydney, to recognise outstanding business reporting.
Leading accounting academics from across Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and China met on 29 and 30 May at the Joint Universities Committee meeting, to discuss the future direction of the accounting profession.
Brookes McTavish, managing director of Small Scale Offerings Board Limited (ASSOB), will be the guest speak at the next Director's Discussion Group meeting to be held on Tuesday 10 June at the CPA Centre, level 3, 111 Harrington St, Sydney.
Food for Thought series are short, sharp sessions designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest topics in the business world while providing the opportunity to connect with other like-minded professionals.
Make sure you are up-to-date with the latest in tax before the end of the financial year by attending the one-day intensive 'Year end tax wrap' workshop, being held in Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney throughout June 2008.
