Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. When and where is the Conference taking place?
2. What is the venue of the 20th Asian-Pacific Conference?
3. What is the theme of the 20th Asian-Pacific Conference?
4. How do I register for the 20th Asian-Pacific Conference?
5. How do I register a guest?
6. What are the Conference registration fees?
7. What does the registration fee include?
8. What are the important deadlines that I have to observe?
9. Can I still register for the Conference if I miss the deadline?
10. Can I cancel my Conference Registration?
11. How do I get in contact with the hotel?
12. How do I make the hotel reservations?
13. What are the Conference rates for the Hotels?
14. Do I need a visa to enter France?
15. Who should I contact in case I need help with any Conference Information?
16. Where can I obtain information on sightseeing, weather, food and any other visitor information?


1. When and where is the Conference taking place?
The 20th Asian-Pacific Conference will be held on November 09-12, 2008, in Paris, France.
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2. What is the venue of the 20th Asian-Pacific Conference?
The Conference will be held at the Le Meridien Montparnasse Hotel in Paris, France. (www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/montparnasse)
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3. What is the theme of the 20th 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 and international business issues in various countries around the world.
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4. How do I register for the 20th 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 $450 (US Dollar) on or before August 15, 2008
A special registration fee of $300 is available to full-time graduate students.
Please log-in to register online.
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7. What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes:
• Welcome Reception
• Two Luncheons
• Gala Dinner (Banquet and entertainment)
• One-day Tour
• Copy of the Conference Program and Proceedings
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8. What are the important deadlines that I have to observe?
A. Paper Submission Deadline:
All paper submissions must be received by May 15, 2008
B. Conference Registration Deadline:
The Conference Registration fee must be paid by August 15, 2008 to avoid a late fee.
C. Hotel Registration Deadline:
On 15th August 2008 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, 2008.
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9. 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 $100 (US Dollar) for registering after August 15, 2008.
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10. 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 August 15, 2008: You will be reimbursed minus 10% of conference fees.
• After August 15, 2008: No reimbursement shall be made.
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11. How do I get in contact with the hotel?
You can find Hotel Information on our website with instructions once you have logged into you account.
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12. 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 Le Meridien Montparnasse Hotel. Log in and view the Hotel Reservation Form for more information.
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13. What is the Conference rate for the Hotel?
Rates for run of house rooms are:
€ 171 for Executive Single (+ 5.5% tax)
€ 171 for Executive Double (+ 5.5% tax)
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14. Do I need a visa to enter France?
It is imperative that you take responsibility yourself for checking whether you need a visa or not. You can do this at
http://www.traveldocs.com/fr/index.htm or contact your nearest French Embassy.
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15. Who should I contact in case I need help with any Conference Information?
For all enquiries regarding submissions and the conference program, please contact:
Molly Eide,
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: mollyeide@csufresno.edu
Tel: 559-278-2602
Fax: 559-278-7336
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16. 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 France.
In order to facilitate your search you can either access a search engine like Google or Yahoo and type in Paris, France.
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