(a booking form is also shown on the page below)

We are pleased that Michael D’Ascenzo, the Commissioner of Taxation, has agreed to address FEI for our July lunch in Melbourne.

Michael’s address is expected to be wide ranging and will cover a number of matters of interest to large corporations, including perspectives on the ATO’s relationship with business and current issues and developments in international tax and governance.

Michael is of course in a unique position to discuss taxation matters and so we expect this lunch to be well attended. 

Please book as soon as possible as acceptances will be processed on a first come first served basis.  We have booked a larger room than normal and you are very welcome to invite guests from your company or elsewhere.

Date/time:       Thursday 24 July 2008 (from 12.30pm - 2.00pm)

Venue:             Ellis-Rowan Room, The Australian Club, 110 William Street, Melbourne

Prices:             $65 per person including GST

Booking:          The deadline for bookings / cancellations is Monday 21 July 2008.  See below for details - printing the page below will provide an A4 form on which to make your booking.

Brief biography of Michael D’Ascenzo

Michael D’Ascenzo is widely acknowledged for his technical expertise.  He is also an innovator and leader. 

Michael has degrees in economics and law from the Australian National University, and has worked at the ATO since starting as a graduate in 1977.  He has held Senior Executive Service roles since 1985 and in so doing led the improvements to the self-assessment system introduced in 1992, established the large case audit program and introduced advanced pricing agreements.

Michael was appointed Chief Tax Counsel in 1995 and was instrumental in raising the standard of tax technical decision-making within the ATO.  In 1997 Michael worked with the International Monetary Fund advising the Sultanate of Oman on its tax system and administration.  He was appointed Second Commissioner in 1998, concurrently holding the position of Chief Tax Counsel, and oversaw law interpretation, corporate planning, finance and governance.

Michael has been Commissioner of Taxation since 1 January 2006.

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Financial Executives International of Australia

Level 57, MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000 (ABN 92 000 601 954)

Lunch Booking Form and Tax Invoice (see note at foot)

Commissioner of Taxation, Australian Club, Melbourne, Thursday 24 July 2008

Bookings: The preferred method is to book and pay by credit card using this form.  Complete the details, sign it, scan it and email it as a PDF to Karen_Jachmann@vrl.com.au or fax the form to her on 03 9660 1762.  We accept Mastercard, Visa and Amex.  Karen will acknowledge all bookings by email.

FEI Melbourne lunch contact:  Karen Jachmann at Village Roadshow: Karen_Jachmann@vrl.com.au

Fax 03 9660 1762; Ph 03 9667 6511;

Phone and email bookings: If you first book by phone or email, you must also complete this form and send it as above to give us a signed credit card authorisation.

Cancellations: The deadline for cancellations (and bookings) is 5pm Monday 21 July 2008.  The full amount will be payable if you do not advise Karen by email, fax or letter of a cancellation by this time.

Dietary requirements: Advise by phone or on this form of any special dietary requirements.

Date (ie when this booking is sent to FEI) _____________

Member's name ___________________________________________________________

Member’s company ________________________________________________________

	Number	Total cost including GST
Members or guests at $65 each (including $5.91 GST each)

Insert here the names and companies of your guest(s): (add a separate list if necessary)

Payment method (check appropriate box): Mastercard¨     Visa¨     Amex¨

Cardholder’s name: _________________________________________________________

Card number: ___________________________________Expiry Date (mm/yy) _____/_____

For Amex cards only: Four digit security code (located above the card number) _________________

Signature: ______________________________________     Date: ____________________

To create a Recipient Created Tax Invoice upon payment for your records, record your company’s ABN here:

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