NASAA 2014
Corporation Finance Training
Hilton Hotel at the Ballpark
St. Louis, MO
November 14-15, 2014
The 2014 NASAA Corporation Finance Training will be held November 14-15, 2014, at the Hilton Ballpark Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Travel days for the training are Thursday, November 13 and Sunday, November 16, 2014.
Training Highlights
The training is designed to include two tracks: One for newer securities examiners one for seasoned examiners, analysts, and lawyers, Planned topics include:
¨ Writing Effective Comment Letters
¨ Basic Accounting Concepts for Securities Examiners
¨ U.S. SEC Update
¨ Information and Perspectives on the New Rule 506 in a Post-JOBS Act World
¨ Canadian Update
Training Registration
To register for the training, please complete the online registration form or use the below form and fax a copy to (202) 783-3571. Registration forms must be received prior to July 18 for pre-registration.
A $185.00 registration fee will be charged for state/jurisdiction funded attendees. The registration fee covers the cost of meals and materials during the training. Please make checks payable to “NASAA” (in U.S. funds) and include with your registration form.
Cancellations must be received in writing two weeks prior to the training in order to receive a refund. Cancellations received after the deadline are non-refundable. You will receive a confirmation notice indicating receipt of your registration and payment.
Hotel & Registration Deadline is October 22, 2014!
Hilton Hotel at the Ballpark
1 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
For reservations call:
(800) 445-8667 or (314) 421-1776
Book your room online
A limited number of guestrooms have been secured for attendees. Individuals are responsible for making their reservations directly with the Hilton Hotel. NASAA’s group rate is $137.00 single/double occupancy per night, plus 18.929% tax. When making reservations, be sure to identify yourself as a NASAA training attendee.
Hotel reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card. NASAA’s group rate will be available on a first come, first serve basis until we have sold all of the rooms contracted or until October 22 – please make your hotel reservations as soon as possible to avoid any inconvenience. NASAA will not reimburse any attendee for a higher guestroom rate due to late registration. Check–in time is 3:00 p.m. Efforts will be made to accommodate early arrivals.
Reimbursement Information
(Travel days are Thursday, November 10, 2014, and Sunday, November 16, 2014)
Voucher Policy: The 2014 voucher usage policies are available on the NASAA website or you may click here for complete details.
Attendees who travel to the training on a NASAA VOUCHER will be reimbursed:
· Coach Class airfare (lowest available fare with a 21-day advance purchase required);
· The single group room rate $137 plus tax (total $162.93 per day);
· A maximum per diem of $25.00 per day (total of $125.00; must show details of daily expenses on claim); and,
· Necessary ground transportation ($40.00 total including airport shuttles while in St. Louis.)
NOTE: Automobile rentals are not reimbursable.
Original receipts for airline, hotel and transportation costs for $15 or more must be attached to your reimbursement form for approval and payment. Reimbursement Forms should be mailed for approval and payment to:
Mr. Mark McLaughlin
Director of Finance and Operations
NASAA Corporation Office
750 First Street, NE, Suite 1140
Washington, DC 20002
For additional information, contact Ms. Kaprina Robinson at or (202) 737-0900.
Airport/Ground Transportation
NASAA has negotiated a discounted fare through GO BEST Express Shared Ride Van Services for attendees of the training. Attendees should book a reservation online or call (314) 222-5300 or (877) 785-4682 to receive the discounted fare of $17 one-way or $32 roundtrip between the airport and the hotel. Taxi cab fares will cost approximately $35 (not including tip.) Metro Transit provides a convenient, cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly way to get around in St. Louis. Use the online Trip Planner to plan your journey or find out more about fares.
If You Drive…
If you choose to drive rather than fly to the training, you must provide a written statement, from your travel agent, showing what the cost of airfare would have been. The total cost of your ground travel must not exceed the reimbursable cost of a coach class ticket. This includes ALL expenses associated such as incremental lodging, per diem, parking, and any other costs incurred due to driving vs. air travel. All requests for personal vehicle mileage MUST SHOW THE ACTUAL NUMBERS OF MILES DRIVEN. NASAA reimburses the IRS standard mileage rate effective at the time of travel.
Parking
The Hilton Hotel offers self-parking at a rate of $18 per day with in and out privileges or $25 valet parking with in and out privileges.
Online registration form
Name
Title
Agency
Address
City State Zip
Phone Fax Email
Reimbursement
pNASAA Voucher
pState/Jurisdiction Funded ($185.00 Registration Fee)
pSpeaker
pCommittee/Project Group
(A $185.00 registration fee will be charged for jurisdiction funded attendees. The registration fee covers cost of all meals and materials during the training. Please make checks payable in U.S. Funds to NASAA and include with registration form).
Please specify any dietary restrictions:
Please indicate if you require special assistance:
Administrator’s Signature Attendee’s Signature
Please fax this form to Lonnie Martin at NASAA Corporate Office (202) 783-3571
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING IS October 22, 2014
Completion of This Form Does Not Secure a Sleeping Room
You Must Contact Hilton Hotel at the Ballpark at (800) 445-8667 or (314) 421-1776
or book online by clicking here
Hotel Confirmation Number______