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Bookkeeper Intensives
Coffee Clubs
Conferences
Discussion Forum
Bookkeeper Intensives
In A Nutshell
ABN’s Bookkeeper Intensives are interactive workshops delivered periodically around Australia. They usually involve groups of between 25 and 50 members. The format is either half-day or full-day, and enable ABN members to stay on top of key industry issues.
Getting Started
We will email you the details of Bookkeeper Intensives, typically several months in advance. We also advertise them on our web site.
Benefits
- Stay on top of industry happenings and ABN’s latest Products & Services;
- Content that is relevant and practical;
- Networking opportunities for you and your staff.
Cost
The cost will vary depending on the venue, length of session (i.e. half day or full day) and the agenda. Costs will be advised in the registration form.
Coffee Clubs
In A Nutshell
ABN prides itself on having a real presence with its members. Our organised Coffee Club gatherings cater for small groups of between six to ten ABN members and their guests. Running for two hours at various coffee shops around Australia, our Coffee Clubs are a great way to meet the ABN team and other bookkeepers from your local area. In a relaxed atmosphere, we talk about what’s happening in the industry, how to get the most from an ABN membership and any other issues or questions that our members bring with them.
Getting Started
We will email you the details of Coffee Clubs, typically several weeks in advance. We also advertise them on our web site.
Benefits
- Meet and interact with the ABN Team;
- Mix with your peers and form friendships and other informal groups;
- Keep abreast of what’s happening in the industry, but in a low-key setting.
Cost
Nothing, and best of all, the coffee and cake is on us!
Conferences
In A Nutshell
ABN’s conferences are events not to be missed. Hosted biennially at different venues around Australia and running for two to three days at a time, they are a unique learning and networking experience tailored specifically for bookkeepers. Typically our conferences focus on both business building and technical issues. In addition to ABN speakers, we have a range of external speakers from the Tax Office, private enterprise and various ABN strategic partners. Our conferences deliver real value and also provide fantastic networking opportunities to our members and their invited guests.
Getting Started
We will email you the details of our Conference, typically six to nine months in advance. Move quick because every conference to date has sold out quickly!
Benefits
- Help your business to succeed by sharing in the knowledge of experts, and the experiences of your peers;
- Inspires you to bigger and better things through an enriching experience that recognises your potential and rewards your ambition;
- Professional networking opportunities.
Cost
The cost will be advised in the registration form that accompanies emails that we will send you when we promote the conference.
Discussion Forum
In A Nutshell
ABN’s online Discussion Forum features dozens of lively posts every day from members looking for help with bookkeeping issues, seeking software specific guidance, sharing ideas on building a bookkeeping business, airing thoughts on industry related happenings or just wanting to chat with other members. The Discussion Forum is uncensored, although ABN does play a moderating role and provides technical backup where needed. The Discussion Forum has a true community feel and is very popular among our members.
Getting Started
Simply log-in to the Member’s Area of the ABN Website. In the left-hand pane, you will find a “Quick Link” to Discussion Forum. Click this and it will launch the forum in a new window. You can then choose from a range of different sections, each of which contains threads for a wide variety of topics.
Benefits
- By posting on the Forum, the ability to seek numerous perspectives from industry peers;
- By reading the Forum, the ability to deepen your understanding of technical issues and industry issues;
- An opportunity to enjoy the “community spirit” that is ABN and to make lasting business acquaintances in the process.
Cost
The Discussion Forum is included as part of your ABN membership.