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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. When and where is the Conference taking place?
2. What is the venue of the 18th Asian-Pacific Conference?
3. What is the theme of the 18th Asian-Pacific Conference?
4. How do I register for the 18th Asian-Pacific Conference?
5. How do I register a guest?
6. What are the Conference registration fees?
7. How do I pay the Conference fees?
8. What does the registration fee include?
9. What are the important deadlines that I have to observe?
10. Can I still register for the Conference if I miss the deadline?
11. Can I cancel my Conference Registration?
12. How do I get in contact with the hotel?
13. How do I make the hotel reservations?
14. What are the Conference rates for the Hotels?
15. Do I need a visa to enter New Zealand?
16. Who should I contact in case I need help with any Conference Information?
17. Where can I obtain information on sightseeing, weather, food and any other visitor information?
1. When and where is the Conference taking place?
The 18th Asian-Pacific Conference will be held on October 15-18, 2006, in Maui, Hawaii.
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2. What is the venue of the 18th Asian-Pacific Conference?
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Lahaina, HI 96761
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3. What is the theme of the 18th Asian-Pacific Conference?
The main theme of the conference is “Corporate Governance and Accountability”. The Conference will provide an important forum for the interaction of different ideas and information between academicians and practitioners, in order to enhance the understanding of international accounting issues in various countries.
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4. How do I register for the 18th Asian-Pacific Conference?
For Registration, click on the Conference Registration link in the main menu once you have logged in.
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5. How do I register a guest?
Registration form is same for guests
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6. What are the Conference registration fees?
Registration fee is $300 (US Dollars) on or before August 15, 2005, $350 (US Dollars) after that date. A special registration fee of $200 (US Dollars) is available to full-time graduate students, ($250 US Dollars after August 15th). Workshops cost $80 each. Please log-in to register online.
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7. How do I pay for the conference fees?
Conference fees are payable online via credit card (MasterCard and Visa only) when you register. You may also send a check in the mail to the following address:
Professor Ali Peyvandi
Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues
The Sid Craig School of Business
California State University, Fresno
5245 North Backer Avenue
Fresno, California 93740-8001 USA
alip@csufresno.edu
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8. What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes:
• 1 Breakfast
• Welcome Reception
• Two Luncheons
• Gala Dinner (Banquet and entertainment)
• One-day Tour with Lunch
• Copy of the Conference Program and Proceedings
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9. What are the important deadlines that I have to observe?
A. Paper Submission Deadline:
All paper submissions must be received by May 15, 2006
B. Conference Registration Deadline:
The Conference Registration fee must be paid by August 15, 2006 to avoid a late fee of $50.
C. Hotel Registration Deadline:
On 1st September 2006 block bookings at hotels are released: the hotels will not hold rooms for APCIAI delegates after this time, and the special rates will not be applicable
D. Cut-off for registrations
The last day to register and have your name and paper included in the Program and Proceedings is August 15, 2006.
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10. Can I still register for the Conference if I miss the deadline?
Late registrations are acceptable; however you will be charged a late fee of $50 for registering after August 15, 2006.
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11. Can I cancel my Conference Registration?
You can cancel your Conference Registration at any time but please be aware of the following cancellation policy:
- Prior to October 15, 2006: You will be reimbursed minus 10% of conference fees.
- After October 15, 2006: No reimbursement shall be made.
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12. How do I get in contact with the hotel?
You can find Hotel Information and download the form once you have logged into our website.
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13. How do I make the hotel reservations?
The APCIAI will NOT assume any responsibility for your personal hotel reservations. However, we have negotiated a special rate with the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua. Log in and view the Hotel Reservation Form for more information.
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14. What is the Conference rate for the Hotel?
Rates for run of house rooms are:
Room Rate: $190.00 per night (Single, or Double Occupancy)
*This rate includes the following resort benefits:
Preferred Tee Times and Golf Rates
Resort Shuttle
Resort Charging Privileges
Fitness Center
Toll-Free Access Calling
Morning Coffee at the Espresso Bar
Use of 9-hole Putting Green
Aloha Friday Festivities
Cultural History Tours
Mai Ka Pu'uwai (storytelling from the heart)
The above rate does not include tax and service charges.
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15. Do I need a visa to enter the United States?
It is imperative that you take responsibility yourself for checking whether you need a visa or not. You can do this at http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov or contact your nearest United States Embassy.
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16. Who should I contact in case I need help with any Conference Information?
For all enquiries regarding submissions and the conference program, please contact:
Susan Scott
Conference Program Coordinator
Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues
Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno
5245 N. Backer Avenue
Fresno, CA 93740-8001, U.S.A.
E-mail: Susan Scott
Tel: 559-278-2602
Fax: 559-278-7336
info@apconference.org
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17. Where can I obtain information on sightseeing, weather, food and any other visitor information?
The Internet is a very useful resource in finding tourist information about Hawaii. In order to facilitate your search you can either access a search engine like Google or Yahoo and type in Maui, Hawaii. A useful site that we have found is the Maui Visitor’s Bureau at www.visitmaui.com
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