Hi <Insert Manager’s Name>,

I would like your approval to attend the World Congress of Accountants 2018 conference. It takes place once every four years, is the premier accounting conference for our industry and is the largest gathering of accounting and finance professionals in the world. WCOA 2018 runs from 5-7 November 2018 in Sydney, Australia.

Here are a few quick reasons why it would be advantageous for me (and for our organisation) to attend WCOA:

  1. The topic list includes the most innovative and important subjects relating to our industry including important global tax, compliance and regulation changes, together with the most compelling topics of our time. Explore the impact of digital technologies through to defining the future of the finance function.. These topics will be discussed by world-class experts.
  1. Learning from both positive and negative experiences of other delegates and high-profile speakers will provide lessons that we ourselves can learn from.
  1. The opportunities for professional growth afforded by the large number of international delegates and world-class speakers will represent a valuable investment in me and boost my value as an asset to the organisation.
  1. The opportunity for networking with delegates from both overseas and locally will offer valuable business leads and opportunities for our work.
  1. The opportunity to act as an ambassador for both our company and country will build our profile on the international stage – something that our competitors, who don’t attend, will miss out on.
  1. My attendance can be used in internal communications to illustrate how our organisations is embracing a progressive and innovative global outlook.

I’ve broken down the approximate cost of my attendance at WCOA 2018 below:

Airfare:$xxx

Hotel:$xxx

Conference Tickets:$x,xxx (find prices here!)

Total:$xxx

WCOA has negotiated discounted rates with airlines and local hotels for those who book early. As such, I appreciate your attention to my request.

Thank you for your consideration. Please let me know if you require any further information.

Kind Regards,

< Your name >

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