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Finance and Accounting in Europe

cepa-abroad — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:14:12 +0000

Academic Field(s)
Business and Economics
Destinations
Frankfurt, Brussels, and London

Duration
13 days
Accommodation
3-star hotels in Frankfurt, Brussels, and London

This program will help students develop a better understanding of the economy, culture, customs, and accounting practices in Europe. They will visit Europe’s major financial centers, Frankfurt and London, and have the opportunity to interact directly with professionals in various financial and accounting organizations.

Students will learn about regulations, policies, and current challenges governing the Economic and Monetary Union of the EU as well as the situation of the United Kingdom after the Brexit.

DAY 1: FRANKFURT
- Overnight flight to Frankfurt, Germany
  (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-4: FRANKFURT
Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Frankfurt
- Arrival at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Frankfurt, focusing on “The Financial Aspects of the City”; seat of the stock exchange, concentration of bank headquarters, and seat of the European Central Bank
- Welcome dinner at a traditional German restaurant
- Visit the European Central Bank, one of the world‘s most important central banks, responsible for monetary policy covering the member states of the Eurozone
- Visit the German Stock Exchange to learn about its history, about tradable products, listings and indices, and to be introduced to floor and Xetra trading
- Visit the Federal Republic of Germany – Finance Agency for a lecture on “Funding the German Budget – from Planning to Execution” by a representative of the agency
- Visit Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), which is an autonomous public-law institution and subject to the legal and technical oversight of the Federal Ministry of Finance

DAY 5-7: BRUSSELS
Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Brussels
- Train tickets from Frankfurt to Brussels
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Visit the European Commission, the body responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and upholding the Union’s treaties
- Visit the World Bank Group, a development bank, which, for instance, fights poverty and improves the living standards of people in the developing world by providing them with loans
- Free time to visit the Atomium, the landmark of the Belgian capital
- Visit the European Parliament, which represents the citizens of the member states of the European Union, and afterwards time to explore the Parlamentarium, the European Parliament’s Visitor Center, which displays the European integration and the impact it has on our everyday lives
- Guest lecture on “The Economic Fallout of the Coronavirus Crisis” by a local economics expert

DAY 8-13: LONDON
Stay 5 nights at a 3-star hotel in London
- Eurostar train tickets from Brussels to London
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of London’s Westminster area to get a first overview of the capital of Great Britain, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Downing Street No. 10, and many more
- Admission to the Tower of London to discover 1,000 years of British history by joining one of the Beefeaters during a public tour
- Free afternoon in London to discover the city
- Visit Lloyd’s of London, which serves as a meeting place where financial bankers, underwriters, or members, whether individuals or corporations, come together to pool and spread risk
- Visit the U.S. Embassy to learn how it promotes exports of U.S. goods and services into the UK market and inward investment into the U.S.
- Guest lecture on “UK’s Economic Situation after the Brexit” by a local economics expert
- Visit a consulting company, e.g. Accenture, to learn about their operations in the field of finances and tax advisory services
- Visit the Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates the financial services industry in the United Kingdom with the aim to protect consumers, ensure the industry remains stable, and promote healthy competition between financial services providers
- Classroom available for 2 hours at a local university for final group discussions
- Farewell dinner at a British pub
- Departure from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

What’s included in this sample itinerary:
Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in 3-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • local transportation by private bus as needed • train tickets and Eurostar train tickets • public transportation passes in Frankfurt, Brussels, and London (zone 1-2) • on-site coordinator during excursions • classroom space • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Program fee starting at € 2,100 per participant based on a group size of 20

Program fee starting at € 2,260 per participant based on a group size of 15
All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
The actual quote for a tailored program will vary depending on different factors, for example: the actual program dates, the final participant number, the duration of the program, the visits and excursions included, as well as varying exchange rates

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Business Culture in Italy

cepa-abroad — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:24:22 +0000

“Thank you so much for all your effort in arranging the logistics for our study abroad trip in Italy. The site visits showing excellence and innovation in the Italian business were as interesting as they were educational.”

Tracey Taylor, MBA Student, UAB Collat School of Business

Academic Field(s)
Business and Economics
Destinations
Milan, Florence, and Rome

Duration
11 days
Accommodation
guest house in Milan, hostel in Florence and 3-star hotel in Rome

Step out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in Italian centers of business, culture, cuisine, and architecture as you enhance your understanding of the business world in Milan, Florence, and Rome. Italy is a modern, industrialized country with a strong regional identity, where business strategy is often focused on luxury and tradition.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Milan, Italy (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-3: MILAN
Stay 2 nights at a guest house in Milan
- Arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Check-in at the guest house and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Milan, during which you will see, among others, the mall Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Piazza del Duomo, and the Piazza della Borsa
- Welcome dinner at an Italian restaurant
- Visit the Campari Galerie and learn about Campari, an alcoholic liqueur, which is often used in cocktails
- Visit an Italian bank to learn more about the Italian economy

DAY 4-6: FLORENCE
Stay 3 nights at a hostel in Florence
- Train tickets from Milan to Florence
- Check-in at the hostel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Florence, during which you will see, among others, the Duomo, one of Italy’s largest churches, as well as the adjacent baptistery, the Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and more
- Group dinner at an Italian restaurant
- Visit the Mokaflor Espresso Academy coffee school, a family-owned company producing coffee in Florence since the 1950s
- Admission to the Duomo of Florence, whose three buildings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Corporate business visit to a niche manufacturer of extraordinary writing and time instruments
- Corporate business visit to an open source software company, specialized in the development of web-based applications using open source technology

DAY 7-11: ROME
Stay 4 nights at a 3-star hotel in Rome
- Train tickets from Florence to Rome
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Rome, during which you can admire the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish steps, and many other highlights of the “Eternal City”
- Admission to the Coliseum, an elliptical amphitheater, which was the first permanent amphitheater to be built in Rome, as well as the Palatine and Roman Forum
- Free afternoon in Rome
- Visit the Banca d’Italia, the central bank of Italy, which is also part of the European System of Central Banks
- Corporate business visit to a leather manufacturing company
- Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, which are housed in the richly decorated galleries and apartments of the Vatican Palace
- Free afternoon in Rome to wrap up the program
- Farewell dinner at an Italian restaurant
- Departure from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

What’s included in this sample itinerary:
Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in a guest house (triple rooms for students, single room for the faculty), hostel (multi-bedded rooms for students, single room for the faculty), and 3-star hotel (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • 1 additional group dinner • local transportation by private bus as needed • train tickets • public transportation passes in Milan and Rome • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Program fee starting at € 1,650 per participant based on a group size of 20

Program fee starting at € 1,820 per participant based on a group size of 15
All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
The actual quote for a tailored program will vary depending on different factors, for example: the actual program dates, the final participant number, the duration of the program, the visits and excursions included, as well as varying exchange rates

Interested in running a similar program or building one from scratch?

Let’s get in touch by choosing where you are in the planning process.

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You know your exact travel dates and destinations, and are ready to request a formal proposal with quote. (at no charge or committment)

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Business Culture in Italy

cepa-abroad — Wed, 22 May 2019 09:46:08 +0000

“Thank you so much for all your effort in arranging the logistics for our study abroad trip in Italy. The site visits showing excellence and innovation in the Italian business were as interesting as they were educational.”

Tracey Taylor, MBA Student, UAB Collat School of Business

Academic Field(s)
Business and Economics
Destinations
Milan, Florence, and Rome

Duration
11 days
Accommodation
guest house in Milan, hostel in Florence and 3-star hotel in Rome

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Milan, Italy (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-3: MILAN
- Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator in Milan
- Guided walking tour of Milan, during which you will see among others the mall Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza della Borsa
- Visit Campari Galerie, where you will learn about Campari, an alcoholic liqueur, which is often used in cocktails and is commonly served with soda water or citrus juice, or with prosecco as a spritz
- Visit an Italian bank to learn about the Italian economy
- Welcome dinner at an Italian restaurant

DAY 4-6: FLORENCE
- Orientation session with your on-site coordinator in Florence
- Guided walking tour of Florence, during which you will see, among others, the Duomo, one of Italy’s largest churches, as well as the adjacent baptistery, the Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, etc.
- Visit the Mokaflor Espresso Academy coffee school, a family-owned company producing coffee in Florence since the 1950s
- Admission to the Duomo of Florence, whose three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Corporate business visit to a niche manufacturer of extraordinary writing and time instruments
- Corporate business visit to an open source software company specialized in the development of web-based applications using open source technology
- Group dinner at an Italian restaurant

DAY 7-11: ROME
- Orientation session with your on-site coordinator in Rome
- Guided walking tour of Rome, during which you can admire the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish steps and many other highlights of the “Eternal City”
- Visit the Banca d’Italia, the central bank of Italy and part of the European System of Central Banks
- Corporate business visit to a leather manufacturing company
- Admission to the Coliseum, an elliptical amphitheater, which was the first permanent amphitheater to be built in Rome, as well as the Palatine and Roman Forum in the morning
- Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, which are housed in the richly decorated galleries and apartments of the Vatican Palace
- Farewell dinner at an Italian restaurant

Interested in running a similar program or building one from scratch?

Let’s get in touch by choosing where you are in the planning process.

I have all the details

You know your exact travel dates and destinations, and are ready to request a formal proposal with quote. (at no charge or committment)

I am just starting

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