ELFA - Equipment Leasing and Finance Association - Equipping Business for Success

Lease and Finance Accountants Conference

September 14 - September 16, 2020
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA

Lease and Finance Accountants Conference

September 14 - September 16, 2020
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA

Lease and Finance Accountants Conference

September 14 - September 16, 2020

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA



This event has been cancelled

ELFA Coronavirus Update

Due to growing health concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, ELFA has postponed or cancelled a number of upcoming events. These changes are in keeping with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which as of March 16 is urging a nationwide halt to gatherings of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks. We are monitoring health professional advice and updates from the CDC and WHO regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus and following the guidelines from these agencies and local health departments, and will make any necessary modifications to our event schedule as needed to ensure the health and safety of our members, staff, vendors and others. For questions regarding ELFA events, please email meetings@elfaonline.org.

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Registration Fees

Price Description Amount
1st Attendee from Member Company $1255.00
Additional Attendee - Member $1210.00
Additional Exhibitor - Member $1210.00
Additional Exhibitor - Nonmember $1210.00
Attendee - Non Member (All) $2515.00
Committee - Member $610.00
First Time Attending This Conference(Members Only) $1075.00
Speaker - Member (Attending Entire Conference) $610.00
Speaker - Non Member (Attending Entire Conference) $610.00
Spouse/Companion of Non Member $250.00

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Conference Schedule & Networking Events

 

Session descriptions and speakers are located in the conference schedule - Download Conference Schedule Here

 

Special Networking Events

Newcomers Reception
Monday, September 16th 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Is this your first time at our conference? Wonderful! Meet other first-time attendees and Committee members from the Operations and Technology Committee and the Lease and Finance Accountants Committee at this fantastic reception. No additional fee to attend.  

Hosted Receptions
Monday, September 16th and Tuesday, September 17th
A wonderful opportunity to network with individuals from across the industry. Receptions for the conference are jointly attended by Operations and Technology Conference attendees and the Lease and Finance Accountants Conference attendees.  

5K Fun Run
Tuesday, September 17th 6:00 am
(pre-registration requested) Start your day with a little exercise and see some sights in Chicago! Join your colleagues for a 5K Fun Run before your full conference day begins.
No additional fee to participate.  

Women's Council Event
Wednesday, September 18th
(pre-registration requested)
A fantastic opportunity to meet with other women in the Finance, Leasing, Technology and Operations industry. This is a great networking event to learn about the new initiatives ELFA is taking for Women in Leasing. All are welcome to attend.
No additional fee to participate.

Available Functions

Monday - September 14
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  CFO Roundtable
Discussion Leader: SHAWN HALLADAY Managing Principal The Alta Group
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Introduction to Leasing and Finance Industry Workshop
Introduction to the industry and products offered, why customers lease and an overview of the lease accounting rules changes and the impact to the industry. Geared to newcomers to the industry.
  Taxation of Leases and Service Contracts Workshop
A workshop of the tax rules which determine whether a transaction is considered a loan, a lease or a service agreement; how those determinations affect the tax benefits available to the lessor/project owner and the effect of recent extensions of certain tax benefits, including bonus depreciation and alternative energy tax credits.
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
  New Attendees Reception
Tuesday - September 15
6:30 am - 8:00 am
  5K Fun Run
Lead Committee Member: AMIE SWEENEY Start the day with a little exercise and join your colleagues for a 5K fun run.
Wednesday - September 16
7:00 am - 8:00 am
  Women’s Council Breakfast

Speakers

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Hotel Information:  
 
The 2019 Lease and Finance Accountants Conference will be held at the Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60605.
 
The ELFA block of rooms for this conference is SOLD OUT and no longer available. However, you are welcome to inquire the Hilton Chicago regarding room reservations outside of the ELFA block. Please call Reservations at 1 (800) 774-1500.
         
Getting There:  
The Hilton Chicago about 19 miles from the Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (CHI). Approximate cost of a taxi from the Chicago-O'Hare International Airport to the Hilton Chicago is about $55. The Hilton Chicago is also about 11 miles from the Chicago Midway Airport. Approximate cost of a taxi from the Chicago Midway Airport to the Hilton Chicago is about $35.
 
For further information about this property, including driving directions, visit their website at

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
500 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130

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