15TH ANNUAL
NATIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE

The responsibilities of Trust Auditors and Trust Compliance Professionals have expanded beyond traditional fiduciary activities. Other areas of responsibilities include asset management, broker/dealer activities, and insurance products. In recognition of this, FIRMA provides provides training resources to reach the broader range of risk management professionals associated with these activities. To be better recognized within this target market, FIRMA (formerly NATACP) will now be known as the Fiduciary and Investment Risk Management Association, Inc. FIRMA is proud to sponsor its Fifteenth Annual National Training Conference.

This year, for the first time, we are pleased to offer a specialized Workshop prior to the start of the formal conference. Our national speakers will discuss the current transition trends in the industry, new products and specialized lines of business, and will provide insights as to the management and control of associated risks. Our program is designed to provide valuable benefits to:
  • Fiduciary Auditors and Compliance Officers;

  • Asset and Investment Management Professionals;

  • Fiduciary Executives;

  • Risk Management Professionals;

  • Legal Counsel;

  • Certified Public Accountants;

  • State and National Regulators

The program will offer a unique combination of general sessions and individualized group sessions. Our general sessions will primarily address issues of significant importance to the asset management industry. On Wednesday, we will have our breakout sessions, offering four separate educational tracks - "How To . . .The Basics", "Advanced Strategic Issues", "Tecchnology and Operations", and "Investments". The breakout sessions, five per track (total 20 sessions), will focus on more specialized products and services from which attendees can choose the topics of most importance to their institutions.

Workshop Fees
Fees for the Pre-Conference Workshops are $149 for FIRMA members and $199 for non-members.

Conference Fees
Conference fees are $1,095 for FIRMA members and $1,295 for non-members. This fee includes all conference materials, daily continental breakfasts, morning and afternoon refreshment breaks, two luncheons and a Monday evening welcome reception.

For conference payments received prior to February 2, 2001, the conference fees are $995 for FIRMA members and $1,195 for non-members.

Special Fee Offer
FIRMA offers a special "register and join" conference fee to your first year's dues. The "register and join" fees are $1,095 prior to February 2, 2001, and $1,195 thereafter. FIRMA also offers special fees for attendees from national and state regulatory agencies. Please call our FIRMA Office at 706-354-0083 to inquire about these special conference fees.

Group Discounts
Group discounts to the above prices are available as follows:
  • 5% off the above fees if 3 registrations are received as a group

  • 10% off the above fees if 5 registrations are received as a group

  • 20% off the above fees if 12 or more registrations are received as a group

Cancellation Refund Policy
Cancellations received prior to January 31, 2001, will be refunded in full. Cancellations received between January 31st and February 23rd will be refunded subject to a $150 service charge. Cancellations made after February 23rd, 2001, are non-refundable. No refunds will be processed unless the cancellation is made in writing.
Note: You may transfer your registration to another person at any time.

FIRMA reserves the right to change speakers or reschedule or cancel sessions when necessary, FIRMA is not responsible for airfare penalties that may be incurred should this program be canceled.

Continuing Education
The 2001 Training Conference provides 27 hours continuing professional education hours. The Pre-Conference Workshop provides 3 hours continuing professional education hours. All of these hours will be recognized as trust specific for CTAs and CTCPs.

Tax Deductibility
The cost of continuing education (when taken to maintain or enhance professional development) may be tax deductible. Please consult with your tax accountant for more information.