What's the difference between the One-Day Seminars and the Annual Conference? How well do I need to know QuickBooks to attend the conference? I already know a lot about QuickBooks. Should I attend? Is the conference a hands-on workshop? What is the conference schedule each day? Can I ask questions during the conference? Will you be offering this conference again? Can I receive CPE credits for attending the conference? What CPE "Subject Matter" category does this conference meet the criteria for? Do you offer CPEs for Enrolled Agents? What materials do I receive at the conference? How do I register for the conference? Will I receive a confirmation of my registration? Can I register at the conference? Do you have a money-back guarantee? Are there discounted sleeping rooms available? What is the best airline to use to get to the conference? I am not able to attend the conference at this time. Are the conference materials available for sale? Will I be given information about The Sleeter Group's Certified Consultants Network at the conference? Will your products be available for purchase at the conference? What is your cancellation policy? I need Introductory training, what do you have available? I am an accountant, but I'm new to QuickBooks. Is this conference for me?

Question: What's the difference between the One-Day Seminars and the Annual Conference?
Answer: The difference between the 1-day "QuickBooks University" (QBU) seminars in May/June 2006 and the "Annual QuickBooks Consultant's Conference" (QCC) in November are as follows:
- The QBU will focus on the new features of QB 2006, networking, remote support, data file management, and troubleshooting client problems.
- The QCC will have breakout sessions and cover a wide ranging set of technical, marketing, and practice development topics. Also, at the QCC we'll have several add-on developers present as well as product managers from Intuit. On the 4th (optional) day of the conference, we will be presenting another "QBU". The content of that will differ somewhat from the May/June sessions in that it will include new information about QuickBooks 2007, and any other topics that will become relevant after that version is released.

Question: How well do I need to know QuickBooks to attend the conference?
Answer: There are no prerequisites for attending the conference, but the conference is not intended to teach QuickBooks basics. We discuss troubleshooting and supporting QuickBooks and products that integrate with QuickBooks. The more you know QuickBooks the more you will get out of the conference.

Question: I already know a lot about QuickBooks. Should I attend?
Answer: Absolutely! Each year we design the conference to increase your knowledge of QuickBooks. Over 80% of our attendees have previously attended our conferences or seminars. We add new topics about the latest versions of QuickBooks and new products that integrate with QuickBooks. Even if you're already a QuickBooks expert, this conference will provide you with an opportunity to increase your knowledge, establish contacts with other consultants, learn how to grow your revenues and enhance your reputation with your clients. You will also earn up to 24 CPE credits.

We have also added an additional day on Friday, November 10 featuring three all day sessions to chose from; Point of Sale, Train the Trainer and QuickBooks University. These are intended to go into great detail on each subject.

Question: Is the conference a hands-on workshop?
Answer: No. We use a "big screen" presentation method. The workbook that you will receive includes detailed screen shots of most of the information that is presented on the big screen. You are welcome to bring your laptop to the conference, but please note that you are responsible for keeping your laptop secure.

Question: What is the conference schedule each day?
Answer: Please refer to the conference schedule page for the most updated schedule.

Question: Can I ask questions during the conference?
Answer: Absolutely. We feel that everyone learns more when students ask questions. The instructor might not be able to go in depth for each question due to time, but every attempt will be made to incorporate questions into the material. Time permitting, we will offer a Q&A session at the end of each day.

Question: Will you be offering this conference again?
Answer: The conference is an annual event. Sign up for our mailing list to be sure to receive future seminar and conference flyers.

Question: Can I receive CPE credits for attending the conference?
Answer: Yes. We offer 8 CPEs for attending each day. The Sleeter Group, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). Please note you must sign in each day at at each break out session in order to receive your CPE certificates.

Question: What CPE "Subject Matter" category does this conference meet the criteria for?
Answer: Credits (through NASBA) are in the subject area of "Specialized Knowledge & Applications".

Question: Do you offer CPEs for Enrolled Agents?
Answer: Yes. We offer 8 CPEs for attending each day for Enrolled Agents. We are registered with the Internal Revenue Service for Enrolled Agents.

Question: What materials do I receive at the conference?
Answer: Conference material will be given at the conference. This will include a binder of the presentation slides. Some optional Sleeter Group resource products will be offered to attendees at special discounts.

Question: How do I register for the conference?
Answer: You can register by any of the following methods…

Register online
Call us toll free at 888.484.5484
Mail your check to: The Sleeter Group, 7950 Hillsboro Court, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Fax your request to us toll free at 866.484.2974

*Please have a credit card number and expiration date available. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card.

Make checks payable to The Sleeter Group. If you are mailing your payment, please include your email address so that we can email your confirmation and CPE certificate.

Question: Will I receive a confirmation of my registration?
Answer: As soon as we process your registration, we will e-mail you a confirmation. We may send an update shortly before the conference. Please bring the confirmation with you.

Question: Can I register at the conference?
Answer: We recommend that you register in advance - we sold out last year and expect to sell out again. However, if you must register and pay at the door, you will be welcome if there is room. We cannot guarantee that we will have sufficient workshop materials but we can ship them to you after the conference. We recommend that you call us the day before to inquire if there is space. Please try to arrive no later than 7:30 am to register at the door. It is helpful if you bring a completed registration form and payment with you.

Question: Do you have a money-back guarantee?
Answer: Our conference is 100% money-back guaranteed.  If you decide that this conference is not right for you, notify a Sleeter Group on site representative on the first day of the conference. Return your conference workbook and let a representative from The Sleeter Group know that the conference was not a good fit for you. We will issue a full refund within 14 business days.

Question: Are there discounted sleeping rooms available?
Answer: We have reserved a room block at the rate of $79/night at the Tuscany Suites & Casino hotel. The weekend rate for the conference is $99;(These discounted rates will expire on 10/07/06). You must indicate that you are with "The Sleeter Group Conference" to receive these rates. Please note our room block is on a first come, first serve basis. Please book early for these rates.
Note that the hotel has a 72 hour cancellation policy. To make a reservation, call 702.893.8933. Visit the hotel's web site at www.tuscanylasvegas.com (but you must call to book your room and to get the Sleeter Group discount rate).

Question: What is the best airline to use to get to the conference?
Answer: Las Vegas is served by most major airlines. It is always good to book early, for best choices on arrival and departure times.

Question: I am not able to attend the conference at this time. Are the conference materials available for sale?
Answer: Conference materials are only available at the conference. Another resource we recommend is the Consultant's QuickBooks Reference Guide.

Question: Will I be given information about The Sleeter Group's Certified Consultants Network at the conference?
Answer: Yes, we will distribute information about becoming Sleeter Group Certified. However, you can read all about the program now on our Become a Consultant Page.

Question: Will your products be available for purchase at the conference?
Answer: Yes, you will have the opportunity to preview and purchase our products at the conference. Your order will be shipped following the conference. You will receive a conference discount which will be good for 30 days. We offer free shipping on any products you order within 24 hours of the conference.

Question: What is your cancellation policy?
For refund, cancellations must be made in writing and received no later than October 24, 2006. Registration fee less a $25 administrative fee, per person, will be refunded within 14 business days. Cancellations October 25th or after - no refunds. Substitutions are allowed.

Question: I need Introductory training, what do you have available?
Answer: We certify consultants in QuickBooks and provide one to one training. Please visit our Find a Consultant Web Page. We also offer a QuickBooks textbook and other resource products - all are available on QuickBooks Resource Products Page.

Question: I am an accountant, but I'm new to QuickBooks. Is this conference for me?
Answer: To get the most out of this conference, a good working knowledge of QuickBooks is ideal. Rather than being a QuickBooks "how to" seminar, the emphasis is on troubleshooting, learning the new QuickBooks versions and sharpening your skills as a consultant. You will learn a great deal in the conference, even if you do not know QuickBooks that well - but this conference is geared towards accountants and bookkeepers who have been working with clients on QuickBooks.

If you have a question that is not answered here - please email your question to info@sleeter.com