Earn up to 18 CPE credits Delivery Method: Group-Live Program Level: Intermediate No prerequisites or advanced preparation required. CFO Executive Programs is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) 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 for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417; Website: www.nasba.org. For more information regarding refund, complaint and cancellation policies, contact CFO Executive Programs at or , .	Frequently Asked Questions: Who will be attending this conference? Conference attendees represent a highly qualified audience of Senior Finance Executives from leading companies across the US. What networking opportunities will I have? Get to know your peers at CFO Magazine's Corporate Performance Management conference's interactive sessions as well as at ample break times, luncheons, and the Tuesday night reception. Where will the conference be held? All sessions and social functions will be held at the Crowne Plaza Manhattan Hotel, 1605 Broadway at 49th Street, New York, NY 10019. How many CPE credits will I receive for attending? You will receive 14 CPE credits for attending the Corporate Performance Management conference and an additional 4 credits should you elect to attend the Optional Pre-Conference Workshop on Monday, January 30, 2006, for a total of 18 credits. How do I nominate a speaker? For information on nominating or becoming a speaker, contact our director of program development, Maureen Campbell: Call , Fax or email What is the conference registration fee and what does it include? The regular rate is $1295. You can save an additional $300 if you register by January 10, 2006. Further discounts are available for conference alumni and groups of 2 or more. Attendees may also choose to attend the optional pre-conference workshop for an additional fee of $400. Click here for a complete list of registration fees. The conference fee includes complete conference materials as well as admission to all executive education sessions, networking sessions, luncheons, continental breakfasts, and the reception. What is your cancellation policy? Cancellations received in writing by January 16, 2006 will receive a refund less a $75 processing fee. For cancellations received after January 16, 2006, you will receive a 50 percent credit toward another CFO magazine conference, good for one year. CFO is unable to extend credits or refunds for no-shows. What is your policy on transferring registrations? Substitutions may be made at any time. Please call our customer service department at or , if you would like to transfer your registration to a colleague. How do I reach customer service? You may contact our customer service department at (Outside the US call , ) or by email: What is the dress code for the conference? Recommended dress for all meetings and social functions is business casual. You want to bring a sweater or light jacket as hotel function rooms tend to be cool. What is the weather like in New York in late January/early February? The weather in New York at this time is usually in the 30's. You can check weather.com for the current forecast. How and when can I make hotel reservations? Please call the hotel directly at or and be sure to mention "CFO" to qualify for the discounted price of $225. The hotel does not guarantee this rate after January 6, 2006. Can I extend my trip? The discounted hotel rate of $225 is good from January 27, 2006 to February 5, 2006 subject to hotel availability. How do I get from LaGuardia Airport to the hotel? LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is located 12 miles from the Crowne Plaza Manhattan Hotel. A taxi ride from the airport to the hotel costs about $35 and travel time is about 20 minutes depending on traffic. Roundtrip transportation via shuttle or private car is also available. Please contact the Crowne Plaza's concierge at . How do I get from John F. Kennedy Airport to the hotel? John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is located 15 miles from the Crowne Plaza Manhattan Hotel. A taxi ride from the airport to the hotel costs about $45 and travel time is about 30 minutes depending on traffic. Roundtrip transportation via shuttle or private car is also available. Please contact the Crowne Plaza's concierge at . How do I get from Newark Airport to the hotel? Newark Airport (EWR) is located 15 miles from the Crowne Plaza Manhattan Hotel. A taxi ride from the airport to the hotel costs about $45 and travel time is about 35 minutes depending on traffic. Roundtrip transportation via shuttle or private car is also available. Please contact the Crowne Plaza's concierge at How do I get to the Crowne Plaza Manhattan Hotel? For directions, click here. Is there parking available at the Crowne Plaza Manhattan Hotel? There is valet parking available at the Crowne Plaza Manhattan Hotel in the hotel's garage 24 hours a day. Rates are $9 for one 1/2 hour, $23 for 2+ hours, $27 for 10-12 hours, and $39 for 12-24 hours. There is an additional $5 charge for vans, trucks, and SUVs and there are no in/out privileges. Charges can be posted to your room bill or paid by credit card or cash. To reach Quik Park, the company that owns and operates the Crowne Plaza's valet parking, please call . What can I gain by becoming a partner of the Corporate Performance Management conference? Take advantage of the efforts from our team of experts who create one-on-one opportunities for marketers to reach and influence a definitive audience of senior decision makers. Our success is based upon our ability "to go beyond the page." Our strength is to develop and manage integrated programs that leverage the collective creativity of CFO and our partners in order to create new business opportunities with CFO readers. How do I find out about other CFO Conferences? Please visit our events site at www.cfoconferences.com to get up to date information about all CFO events.