PD Seminars - Registration Conditions

All registrations are subject to GST regardless of employer or employment status.

Non-Member Registration: We regret we cannot invoice non-members for course fees. All non-members must pay the course fee prior to the course date. Payment must accompany the registration form. Members of other professional accounting organizations may be eligible for the member rate. Regular cancellation/refund and no-show policies apply.

Confirmation of Enrolment: If time allows, a confirmation/invoice notice will be mailed to you prior to the course date. If you have not received your confirmation prior to the course date, please call the PD Department at 604-488-2641 or call our 24 hour info-line at 604-681-3264 to confirm course location and time. Attendees are responsible for confirming their registration. Refunds cannot be provided for failure to receive a confirmation in this situation.

Cancellation and Refunds for Seminars: All cancellations/transfers must be received in writing or by fax. Telephone cancellations/ transfers will not be accepted. Cancellation/transfers of registration at least 10 calendar days prior to the course date will result in a full refund. Cancellation/transfer requests received less than 10 calendar days but more than 2 full business days prior to the course will be subject to an administration fee of $50 for full and half-day courses, $25 for executive breakfasts and luncheons. Registrants who do not attend and do not notify the Institute in writing at least 2 full business days prior to the course will be invoiced the full cost of the course. We regret that there are no refunds for late cancellations; however, substitution of attendee is permitted up to and including the day of the seminar.

No-Shows: No-shows are attendees who register but do not attend and do not notify the Institute in writing at least 2 full business days prior to the course date. No refunds and/or credit, partial or full, will be given to no-shows. Individuals who have not paid and are no-shows will be invoiced the full cost of the course.

Course Cancellation: ICABC may have to postpone/cancel seminars due to insufficient enrolment (one week prior to course date) in which case our liability will be limited to a refund of the enrolment fee. Members are urged to register early to ensure adequate participation will allow courses to proceed.

Seminar Leader Substitutions: In the event of a last minute scheduling problem, we reserve the right to substitute a fully qualified speaker who is not listed in the course description.

Meals: Unless otherwise stated, lunch and coffee breaks are provided at full-day seminars, breakfast is provided only at executive breakfast seminars, and no lunch is provided for half-day seminars. If you have allergies or special meal considerations (not preferences), please contact the PD Department before the course date and we will make necessary arrangements with the course facility.

Fee Concessions: Members who have been granted membership fee concessions under the categories of out of the work force caring for dependent and financial hardship may be eligible for reduced PD course fees. Please contact Moira Bryans, CA, Director of Professional Development, to get more information.

On-line Seminar Terms & Conditions

The Institute reserves the right to cancel seminars with insufficient enrolment. In such a case, a full refund will be made. The registration fee plus GST is payable in full at the time of registration. You will not receive your login and password until the registration fees are paid. Once you receive your login and password, no refund or substitutions will be granted.