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CPE Policies
Registration Registration for all programs accepted on a first-come, first served basis. All registrations must be submitted in writing and accompanied by full payment before course confirmation sent (no telephone registration accepted). Payments by cash, check, VISA or MasterCard accepted. Checks shall be made payable in U.S. dollars to the Hawaii Society of CPAs. Registration fee covers instruction, program materials, lunch and parking at most venues (NO validation for valet parking). Registration forms must be submitted. *Staff registration fee eligibility - in CPA firm; one who works under the direct supervision of the HSCPA member.  Early Registration Discount Fee The "Early Registration Fee" is applicable for registrations received in the HSCPA office 10 working days prior to the course date (as indicated in this catalog). After such date, the full registration will apply. Envelope postmark or e-mail date will determine eligibility. Confirmation/Materials Upon receipt of registration and payment, a confirmation will be faxed or e-mailed indicating course title, date(s), time and location. If a confirmation is not received at least two business days prior to the course date, please contact the HSCPA office to confirm receipt of registration. Program materials are distributed upon registration/sign-in at the seminar. It may not be possible to distribute program materials to all registrants at the time of the seminar. Late registrants / walk-ins may receive program materials after all the early registrants have been accommodated. Program Hours Courses will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. or 1/2 hour prior to the start of the program. Lunch (included) is generally scheduled from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Half-day courses will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for morning (AM) seminars and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for afternoon (PM) seminars. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the course for registration of CPE credits and to receive any on-site materials. CPE Credit Certificates Sign in AND sign out is mandatory to receive CPE certificate and will be distributed upon conclusion of course. Participant will receive credit only for attendance period - adjustment to certificate will be made if participant leaves prior to scheduled conclusion. Lunch and Parking Registration fee includes instruction, program materials, lunch, refreshment breaks, and self-parking. Parking validation includes (1) full validation for designated course -- VALET PARKING WILL NOT BE VALIDATED. Cancellation - By HSCPA The HSCPA reserves the right to cancel a course due to an insufficient number of registrations. When this happens, registrants will be notified and full refunds will be distributed. The decision to cancel a course with low registration will be made five (5) days prior to the scheduled date. Early registration participants in all seminars help avoid unnecessary cancellations. The HSCPA is not responsible for penalties or expenses incurred by registrants who must cancel travel arrangements due to course cancellation. Cancellation - By Registrant Full refund will be made when notice of cancellation is made in writing ten (10) working days prior to the course date. Cancellations received less than ten (10) working days before a course will be assessed a $50 administration fee. No seminar cancellation will be accepted on or after the presentation date. "No shows" forfeit full registration fee. Substitutions Substitution of another individual for an established registration will be accepted with written notice to the HSCPA up to the day before course. Neighbor Island Member Benefit Neighbor island members (Regular Resident) registering for courses listed in the 2008 Professional Development Program catalog (unless otherwise indicated) will receive a $100.00 discount on 8- and 16-hour courses. Only applicable to 8 or 16-hour courses listed in this catalog - to be applied to registration fee only. Two-day (16-hour) courses eligible for one $100 discount only. Cancellations and no-shows will forfeit discount benefit. Not valid for courses/conferences as indicated in this catalog. Due to economic uncertainties, the HSCPA reserves the right to discontinue this benefit at any time. |
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