Archive for September, 2008

FMAA Melbourne AGM

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Nominations are now being accepted to be part of the 2009 FMAA Melbourne Executive Committee!

Date: 7 October 2008
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Wood Theatre, Economics & Commerce Building, The University of Melbourne

To nominate, download the Committee Nomination Guidelines (below) and follow the instructions.

We hope to see you there!

FMAA Melbourne

FMAA Melbourne Executive Committee Nomination Guidelines

FMAA Brisbane AGM - 7th October

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

FMAA Brisbane Members,

The Brisbane Branch will be holding their Annual General Meeting on 7th October from 12pm-2pm at the UQ Tennis Club (upstairs).  Elections will take place for the 2009 Executive Committee at this meeting.  Please follow this link to read all the terms and conditions of nominating for a 2009 Executive Position.

FMAA Brisbane - 2009 Executive Committee Nomination Guidelines

We hope to see you there!

FMAA Brisbane.

CPA Australia Ethics Competition

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

All undergraduate accounting students (including honours) in Australia are invited to enter the ethics competition for 2008Share your views on ethical issues facing the financial, accounting and business professions and stand to win up to $3000 in the annual CPA Australia Ethics Competition.This year, CPA Australia is introducing an additional entry format – a 5 minute Video. Alternatively, you might prefer write a 2000 word essay. Both formats are welcome and there are attractive prizes to be won.Ethics Video Award: $1500; Ethics Essay Award: $1500; Certificate of merits would also be awarded for highly commendable entries.All entries may be submitted:

  • Via email to ethicscompetition@cpaaustralia.com.au   or
  • Via mail to CPA Australia, GPO Box 906, Hobart, TAS 7001 Further information: Download the ethics essay competition flyer below or read the 2008 rules of competition and judging Criteria.

The objective CPA Australia Ethics Competition is to promote the importance of professional ethics in accounting and to stimulate a wider debate about ethical issues . The CPA Ethics Essay Competition has been held annually since 1995.CPA Ethics Competition Rules