Fundamentals of FTZs sEMINAR
January 13-14, 2008
Marriott Los Angeles Downtown
Los Angeles, CA
Hotel Information
The Marriott Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles, CA is the official hotel of the Fundamentals of FTZs Seminar. Please call 1-800-228-9290 to book your room reservation before December 20, 2007 to receive the NAFTZ discount room rate of 149.00/night. We request that you book your reservation as soon as possible.
| Member | Before 12/20/07 $300 | 12/21/07 through on-site $350 |
| Non-Member | $350 | $400 |
registration
This seminar provides an opportunity to learn how the FTZ program is structured, how benefits are accrued, and the necessary requirements of FTZ participation in a concise format. It will provide an overview of the entire FTZ program with an emphasis on trade facilitation and FTZ procedures.
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OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:
Explain the purpose of the Foreign-Trade Zone Program
Distinguish between the two types of zones
Understand the roles and responsibilities of key entities in the Foreign-Trade Zone Program
List both the tangible and intangible benefits of foreign-trade zones
Explain the foreign-trade zone approval process
Identify the required elements of the zone activation process
Describe the procedures governing the movement of merchandise into, within, and out of the zone
Pinpoint the reporting requirements related to foreign-trade zones
Program Schedule
SUNDAY
Speakers: Donnie Barnes, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
Elizabeth Whiteman, U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Registration
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Seminar
3:30 - 3:45 pm
Refreshment Break
MONDAY
Speakers: Donnie Barnes, BMW Mnaufacturing Co., LLC
Elizabeth Whiteman, U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Seminar
10:00 - 10:20 am
Refreshment Break
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lunch on your own
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Seminar
3:00 - 3:20 pm
Refreshment Break
CPE Information
The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor for continuing professional education of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. The State boards of Accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website:www.nasba.org.
Please note that there is no prerequisite or advanced preparation required to attend this seminar. A total of 10 CPE credits will be offered by attending this seminar. This seminar is a overview level educational offering. For more information regarding administrative policies, please contact the NAFTZ at 202-331-1950.
REFUND POLICY
Registration fees are fully refundable for cancellations received in writing by December 20, 2007. Cancellation received between December 21, 2007 and January 4, 2008 will receive a 50 % credit of the registration fee towards a 2008 NAFTZ meeting. Cancellations that are received after January 4, 2008 will not be issued a refund. All cancellation requests MUST be in writing, faxed to 202-331-1994, and confirmed by NAFTZ. Refunds will be issued within 30 days following the meeting.