The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released its 2016 calendar of events, which includes face-to-face conferences and workshops and web-based programs. Continuing education credits are available for many of the offerings.

ELFA’s 2016 lineup includes the following offerings:

• Equipment Management Conference & Exhibition, February 21-23, Scottsdale, AZ
• Executive Roundtable, March 6-8, Coral Gables, FL
• 5th Annual IMN/ELFA Investors Conference, March 22, New York
• Bank Best Practices Roundtable, April 19, Chicago
• Captive and Vendor Finance Best Practices Roundtable, April 19, Chicago
• Independent Best Practices Roundtable, April 19, Chicago
• 28th Annual National Funding Conference, April 19-21, Chicago
• Principles of Equipment Leasing and Finance Workshop, April 19-21, Chicago
• Legal Forum, May 1-3, San Francisco
• AGL&F Public Sector Finance Forum, May 4-6, Charlotte, NC
• Capitol Connections, May 18-19, Washington, DC
• Credit and Collections Management Conference & Exhibition, June 5-7, Denver
• Principles of Equipment Leasing and Finance Workshop, June 14-16, Philadelphia
• Operations & Technology Conference & Exhibition, September 12-14, Baltimore
• Lease and Finance Accountants Conference, September 12-14, Baltimore
• Principles of Equipment Leasing and Finance Workshop, September 12-14, Los Angeles
• ELFA 55th Annual Convention, October 23-25, Palm Desert, CA

In addition to these events, the ELFA will expand its offerings in preparation for the new lease accounting standard. To help members prepare, the association is planning a number of initiatives to educate stakeholders about the new rules. Activities in 2016 will include a free web seminar, a one-day workshop and customized in-house training.