Sample Training Authorization Letter for APA Congress
Memorandum
To: [name of your manager and/or person who would approve your request to attend]
cc: Finance
From: [your name here]
Date: [fill in as appropriate]
Re: Request for Training Authorization
I request your authorization for me [and/or __ # of my staff members] to attend the American Payroll Association's 26th Annual Congress, May 13-17, 2008, in Austin, Texas. What [we, I] learn at this educational conference will directly benefit our organization's bottom line.
The timely compliance education provided at APA's Congress will greatly help our payroll operations stay in compliance with the many laws and regulations governing payroll. Our failure to keep updated on these requirements could cost us thousands or even millions of dollars in noncompliance penalties.
Below are highlights of the unique learning opportunities available only at APA's Congress:
More than 100 workshops, taught by renowned industry and government experts, will allow me to select training targeted to our specific needs. Of special interest to us are the following workshops: [Insert several workshops from the list below.]
Top officials of key government agencies will be there, offering important updates.
The Congress exhibit hall is the world's largest showcase of payroll-related products and services. Here I'll explore new ways to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of our operations.
Networking with thousands of assembled experts, exhibitors, speakers, colleagues, and peers provides us an unparalleled opportunity to learn lessons and benefit from others' knowledge and experience.
The American Payroll Association, found in 1982, is the leader in payroll education, and its annual Congress is the premier learning conference for payroll, finance, and HR professionals.
The ROI from attending this event will be immediate and significant. Therefore, I request your approval to attend the American Payroll Association's 26th Annual Congress, May 13-17, 2008, in Austin, TX.
INSTRUCTIONS
From the following partial list of Congress workshops, select a few of interest to include in the above memo:
Garnishments - Beyond Child Support
Executive Compensation Audit
Nonqualified Retirement Plans - Basic
Nonqualified Retirement Plans - Advanced
Developments in Employee Data Privacy - Basic
Understanding the Tax Equalization and Tax Protection Processes
International Assignment Compensation Reporting
International Payrolls - Paying Foreign Nationals Worldwide
Payroll Internal Controls
The Rules Behind the Direct Deposit of Payroll
Dealing with Employment Tax Penalties
Building a Winning Business Case - a Case Study
Shared Services - How Can It Help Your Company?
Payroll/HR Self-Service Internet and Portal Technologies
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