On behalf of the 2005 Conference Committee, I invite you to come and enjoy Belize in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Welcome from Conference Chairman

On behalf of the 2005 Conference Committee, I invite you to come and enjoy Belize in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere.

The theme chosen is in line with the globalization trends. 2005: We Harmonize will discuss the new global methodology required for accounting reporting that will come into effect in 2005 and what effects this will have on small states, like ours in the Caribbean. The Committee welcomes any suggestions on presenters. A section on the Registration Form is available for this purpose.

Belize awaits you and your family to the conference. Come and enjoy the presentations and events in a relaxed atmosphere.

You will be kept updated on events through our Website: www.icab.bz.

Mark C. Hulse
Chairman
2005 Conference Committee
Telephone: (501) 223-2953
Fax (501) 223-2989
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2005: WE HARMONIZE

Conference Schedule

Thursday, 23rd June

1:00p.m.- 9:00p.m.	Registration – Lobby of the Princess Hotel & Casino
7:30p.m.- 9:00p.m.	Welcome Reception – Pool Side of the Princess Hotel & Casino

Friday, 24th June

7:00a.m. - 9:00a.m.	Registration – Lobby of the Princess Hotel & Casino
9:00a.m.	Opening Ceremonies
9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m.	Presentation by Mr. Lyle Handfield TOPIC – Regulation of the Profession
10:30a.m.-10:45a.m.	Coffee Break
10:45a.m.– 11:45 p.m.	Presentation by Mr. Steven Heathcote TOPIC – The Future of CPD, IFAC's Requirements and How the Profession is Responding
12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.	Lunch hosted by ICAB – Princess Hotel & Casino
1:30p.m.– 2:30p.m.	Presentation by Mr. Bruce Scott TOPIC – Business Continuity Planning: How Prepared must a CFO be for Potential Interruption to the Business
2:30p.m.– 2:45p.m.	Coffee Break
2:45p.m. - 3:45p.m.	Concurrent sessions Presentation by Mr. Laurence Longe TOPIC – The Accounting Profession Post Sarbanes Oxley (for practicing accountants) Presentation by Mr. John Howard TOPIC – The Changing role of the CFO in a Post Sarbanes Oxley World (for the non practicing accountants)
3:45p.m. - 4:45p.m.	Presentation by Mr. Kyle Rudden TOPIC – Practical Issues of Fair Value Accounting in Developing Markets.
7:30p.m.	President's Gala – Cultural Fest – Grounds of the Museum of Belize

Saturday, 25th June

9:00a.m. - 10:00a.m.	Presentation by Mr. David Raggay TOPIC – Harmonization of Accounting Standards within the Caribbean and the Implications for the CSME
10:00a.m. - 10:15a.m.	Presentation by the 2006 Host Country
10:15a.m. - 10:30a.m	Coffee Break
10:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.	Presentation by Dr. Carla Barnett TOPIC - CSME/FTAA Update Since its Inception
11:35p.m.	Closing Ceremonies
12:30p.m.	Jungle Tour – Balam Ha Resort

SPOUSES/CHILDREN/GUESTS/PROGRAMME

Thursday, 23 rd June
7:30p.m.	Welcome Reception – Pool Side of the Princess Hotel & Casino
Friday, 24 th June
9:30a.m.	Depart for Tour of Western Part of Belize to experience the Mennonite and Mayan Communities
7:30p.m.	President's Gala – Cultural Fest – Grounds of the Museum of Belize
Saturday, 25 th June
9:00 a.m.	Depart for Tour of Old Belize Virtual Museum
12:30 p.m.	Jungle Tour – Balam Ha Resort

TRANSPORTATION SHUTTLE

Airport Shuttle

Transportation will be available to transport delegates arriving and departing on both American Airlines flight to their respective hotels on the 23 rd June and 26 th June respectively.

Conference Site

Transportation schedule will be made available to all participants who have accommodations at a hotel other than that of the Conference Site.

Transportation will be available for all events outside the conference site.

DRESS CODE

Belize is a very informal country and due to the weather conditions suits are worn on very rare occasions. Therefore, the following dress code as been decided upon.

PLENARY SESSIONS – Casual Smart (Shirt, no tie)
GALA – Male: Planters (Shirt and tie) Female: Cocktail
TOUR – Tropical casual (If you intend to do activities available – swim wear and hiking gear)
SPOUSES/CHILDREN TOURS – Tropical casual

Registration Details

Venue

Princess Hotel & Casino. Luxurious Waterfront Rooms & Suites + Belize's only Las Vegas Style Casino.

Conference Fees :

US$450.00 (delegates ICAC, ICAB, ACCA, CPA, CA, CGA)
US$550.00 (non-members delegate)
US$250.00 (Spouses)
US$150.00 (Dependent Child – UP TO AGE 17 YEAR)
US$250.00 (Dependent – OVER AGE 17 YEARS)

Delegates/Spouses/ Children Fees include the following:

- All Sessions
-Welcome Cocktail/Tour
-Coffee Breaks and Lunch
-Culture Fest

Day Passes

Plenary Sessions—US$250.00
Culture Fest/Tour—US$150.00

Hotel Accommodations

Rooms have been blocked at the following hotels. Hotel availability is on a first come basis. Shuttle to Conference Site will be provided. All rooms carry a 7% Government Tax. Prices will remain in effect once the participant registers for the conference, even though arrival and departure dates may be prior to and after termination of conference.

Princess Hotel & Casino

Rates: Register before 1 Dec. 2004—Single/Double US$60.00, After 1 Dec. 2004—Single/Double US$80.00. Both rates inclusive of breakfast.

Website: www.princessbelize.com
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Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina

Rates: US$124.00 Club Tower, US104.00 Colonial Rooms, $94.00 Villa Room. All single occupancy $10.00 per additional person in room.

Website: www.radissonbelize.com
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Belize Biltmore Plaza

Rates: Standard (Single/Double) US$70.00, Deluxe Room (Single/Double) US$92.00

Website: www.belizebiltmore.com
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REGISTRATION FORM
2005: WE HARMONIZE

E-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fax to: (501) 223-2989

Delegates……………………………………….US$450.00 ________

Non-Delegates………………………………….US$550.00 ________

Spouse…………………………………………..US$250.00 ________

Dependent/Child..........................US$250.00/US$150.00 ________

Day Pass – Plenary Sessions…………………US$250.00 ________

Day Pass – Culture Fest/Tour…………………US$150.00 ________

TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE _________

Name_________________________________________________________

Company______________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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Phone ________________________ Fax ___________________________

E-Mail ________________________________________________________

Hotel Reservations Single Double

Princess Hotel & Casino

Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina

Belize Biltmore Plaza

For Nights of ______ June to _____ June, 2005

Method of Payment

Draft

Visa

MasterCard

Credit Card # ___________________________________ Exp. Date________

Signature_______________________________________________________

Participants are required to register no later than 20 May 2005. After this, accommodations will be subject to availability at selected Hotels.

A US$50.00 cancellation fee will be applicable.