Members are invited to support the next generation of accountants by attending a student-led conference as part of the University of Tasmania's (UTas) skills gap initiative, 'Using student-led conferences to develop generic skills'.
The CPA Congress blog will keep members up-to-date with all the latest news, multimedia resources, event details and presentation information from CPA Congress 2008 to be held in Hobart on Wednesday 5 November to Friday 7 November.
Accountants were urged to try creative approaches to current challenges at the second Kate Stanton Annual Research Lecture, hosted by CPA Australia Tasmania division, on 25 and 26 of August in Tasmania.
Community contribution and development was the focus of the official launch of the CPA Australia and Synateq Young Accountant of the Year Award in Tasmania hosted by Self Help Workplace (SHW), Launceston's largest employer of people with disabilities.
Stay up-to-date with the latest changes by attending one of three 'Your guide to the industrial relations changes' lunches in Tasmania on Friday 12 September in Hobart.
Meet other young professionals in a relaxed atmosphere and swap business cards at a speed networking event in Launceston on Wednesday 17 September from 5.30 pm.
The employment options available for mature accountants will be the highlight of the full-day Shifting Gears workshops, to be held across Australia during August, September and November.
Nominations are open until Friday 26 September for the 2008 CPA Australia Young Accountant of the Year Award, with nominees competing for $5000 cash, a laptop computer donated by Synateq and a customised HR package delivered by Searson Buck.
Major issues that the business community and the accounting profession face due to globalisation and, environmental and ethical crises will be addressed at the Kate Stanton Annual Research Lectures in Tasmania.
