There is no prerequisite or advanced preparation for this program. Registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy 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. Complaints regarding sponsors may be addressed to NASBA, 150 Fourth Avenue, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417, .

In the rolling hills of Florida's central Gulf Coast, known for its beautiful beaches, just south of the Greek fishing village of Tarpon Springs and immediately west of Tampa and exciting Tampa Bay, lies one of America's premier golf, conference and leisure family destinations... The Westin Innisbrook Resort. This 1,100-acre property features 600 luxurious guest suites; 72 holes of championship golf on four award-winning courses; a complete tennis, racquetball and fitness facility; a sophisticated meeting and convention center; plus outstanding dining in four restaurants, all just a few steps from your spacious suite. Guests enjoy six swimming pools, including the fabulous Loch Ness Pool and Spa, jogging and cycling trails, a wildlife preserve, and complete children's recreation center. Reserve early --- space is limited. Be sure to mention "CFO Rising" to qualify for the reduced rate of $219. The hotel does not guarantee this conference rate after February 24, 2003. Please make your hotel reservations as early as possible. Call the hotel directly at .

Driving Directions to the Westin Innisbrook Resort

DIRECTIONS FROM TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Take the exit to leave the Airport on the right. Follow the signs and take the Clearwater Exit. Take Florida Highway 60 West (the Courtney Campbell Causeway) for approximately 13 miles to US Highway 19 North. Follow Route 19 for approximately 11 miles; the resort will be on your left.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTHEAST
Take Interstate 95 South to Jacksonville. Then take Interstate 295 South to Interstate 10. Follow Interstate 10 for 12 to 14 miles to US Highway 301 South to Gainesville. Turn right on 326 to Interstate 75 South to Florida Highway 54 (exit 58). Travel 27.5 miles to US Highway 19 South and continue for 8.3 miles. The resort will be on your right.

DIRECTIONS FROM ORLANDO
Take Interstate 4 West to Tampa. Then take Interstate 275 into Tampa. Exit right at the Tampa International Airport and continue to Florida Highway 60 West (the Courtney Campbell Causeway) to US Highway 19 North. Follow Route 19 for approximately 11 miles; the resort will be on your left.

DIRECTIONS FROM MIAMI
Take Alligator Alley across the state. Proceed north on Interstate 75 on Sunshine Skyway Bridge to St. Petersburg. After crossing the bridge you will be on I-275 North. Take Gandy Boulevard (Exit 15) approximately 8 to 10 miles and turn left on to Gandy. Follow Gandy to US Highway 19 and go north on US Highway 19 for about 20 miles; the resort will be on your left.

Air Travel
Delta Airlines is the "official" airline of the CFO Rising conference. Attendees are eligible for a 10% discount on fares purchased up to 7 days in advance and an additional 5% will be taken on fares purchased 60 days in advance. To take advantage of the lower fares call Delta at or your travel agent and mention file #189637A.

Ground Transportation
Super Shuttle offers transportation to the Westin Innisbrook from Tampa International Airport.
They can be reached at .