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, .

• Strengthen finance
  
• Fortify decision support
  
• Monitor and protect cash flow
  
• Align spending with strategy
  
• Align operations with finance
  
• Drive organization-wide effectiveness
  

Where will the conference be held?
All sessions and social functions will be held at The Plaza Hotel, Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, New York, NY 10019.

How many CPE credits will I receive for attending?
You will receive 14 CPE credits for attending the Excellence in Finance conference and an additional 4 credits should you elect to attend the Optional Workshop on Sunday, February 8, 2004, 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: 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 9, 2004. Further discounts are available for groups of 2 or more. 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, and continental breakfasts.

What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations received in writing by January 26, 2004 will receive a refund less a $75 processing fee. For cancellations received after January 26, 2004, 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 customer service 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 will want to bring a sweater or light jacket as hotel function rooms tend to be cool.

How and when can I make hotel reservations?
Please call the hotel directly at and be sure to mention "CFO" to qualify for the discounted price of $239. The hotel does not guarantee this rate after January 16, 2004.

How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
Gray Line Van Shuttle Service operates to and from Manhattan hotels including The Plaza. It operates daily 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. from JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Airports and 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from the hotels to the airports. Immediate arrangements can be made at the airport ground transportation desk or dial 24 at the gray line air shuttle courtesy phone in the baggage claim area. For tickets, reservations and service locations contact the Gray Line Agent by calling: or 1 .

How do I get to The Plaza Hotel?
For directions, click here.

Is there parking available at the Plaza Hotel?
There is valet parking available at The Plaza Hotel for a charge of $45 per 24-hour period.

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