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Utilizing Formulas in Microsoft Excel BenefitsAnyone using Excel invariably needs to create and understand how to use formulas and functions. For some Excel users, it is the centerpiece of what they do on a daily basis. Many Excel formulas involve simple mathematical constructions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, but sometimes you need more complex formulas to reach an answer. Excel has more than 300 built-in  more...

FLSA New Fluctuating Workweek Regulatory Guidance ...methodology. This live audio conference will provide an in-depth discussion of the 'fluctuating workweek,' explore its legal and regulatory foundation, and examine whether and to what extent the DOL's latest regulatory pronouncement is likely to receive deference in the courts. The program will also review practical compliance solutions. This live audio conference is critical for employers who  more...

Key Legal and Practical Considerations When Forming an ACO: Seizing the Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Qual BenefitsThe long-awaiting Final Rule governing ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) provides the industry with an improved outlook of the potential success that may be achieved, but also a daunting list of challenges to be met in order to seize the opportunities. This live audio conference will walk you through the legal, regulatory, policy, and practical challenges and  more...

Basic Principles of Construction Insurance ...described the presenter as knowledgeable and possessing in-depth understanding of the subject matter and an ability to convey it clearly in a 90-minute audio conference. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to discuss builders risk insurance. - You will be able to explain general liability insurance. - You will be able to identify what are typical exclusions and endorsements in builder risk  more...

Key Aspects of Mezzanine Financing ...ts. This live audio conference will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the key issues associated with the structuring and documenting of mezzanine financings. The program will help you understand unique features which distinguish mezzanine debt from other forms of financing and the variety of contexts in which mezzanine loans are commonly employed. This live audio conference will  more...

Powers of Attorney: Estate Planning Opportunities and Pitfalls BenefitsPowers of attorney are often given insufficient attention by the practitioner and mistakes in their drafting and implementation can lead to disastrous consequences for the client and the draftsman. This live audio conference will present an in depth analysis of the effective use of powers of attorney in the client's estate plan and consider practical problems and solutions in their use.  more...

Project-Based Learning ...s develop their understanding through the completion of in-depth projects. Many student projects are multidisciplinary, providing the chance for students to see the relevancy of their learning through direct application in their projects. If you love seeing students fully engaged in learning, this program will provide practical guidance in making this happen in your classroom. You will do some  more...

Utilizing Microsoft Word(TM) Features and Functions ...rs, completing documents using basic features, the more in-depth features will add a new level of capability to current skill sets. Participants transitioning to version 2010 will regain their bearings on the new locations of Word commands. So many features and so little time! This live audio conference is designed for business owners and managers, accounting managers, controllers,  more...

Commonly Encountered Sales and Use Tax Audit Issues and Strategies to Defuse Them ...re audit liabilities. The conference will start with an in-depth review of recent trends and legislative developments that are likely to have an impact on transactions the State's will audit and their taxability. A significant portion of our discussion will also focus on those issues taxpayers find most troublesome during audits from audit sampling and projection methodologies to transactions  more...

Commercial Real Estate Financing: Current Trends & Opportunities ...-depth look at the current trends and emerging opportunities in today's ever-changing real estate finance market. Experienced experts will discuss the current trends in the workout negotiations of troubled assets including bank loans and CMBS (conduit) loans including who the key players are and what possible outcomes exist from negotiations. Borrowers will learn how others are not only solving  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting ...nd administration of GMP contracts. Topics will include in-depth description and analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of this contracting format, the four phases of work that are typical when working under a GMP format, the components of a GMP and why it is so important to fully understand how each is defined, and the conditions that apply to the payment of each component. We will  more...

2011 Affirmative Action Compliance Update ...pdate your plan documents for 2011, take an hour for an in-depth review of recent changes to the regulatory requirements and best practices that affect each aspect of your plan and related forms. If a letter from the OFCCP is in your mailbox today, are you confident that your plan will pass muster? This audio conference will help you identify areas for improvement in your plan and compliance  more...

Structuring Renewable Energy Projects in Challenging Conditions ...-depth course will provide you with the practical tools and analytic techniques to see your project successfully -- and profitably -- financed. Instruction will be example-driven using structures and project documentation derived from renewable projects. You will briefly review the key concepts of project finance, analyze how risk allocation determines the structure of most project finance  more...

Recent Developments in Material Participation for LLCs and LLPs ...rview of the issues involved in the recent cases and an in-depth analysis of each of the decisions. The reasoning of the decisions will be critically examined, teaching you what the decisions mean to business owners in terms of their ability to claim losses from limited liability entities under current law. The audio conference will also examine the alternatives the IRS might pursue as it  more...

Groundwater Control and Dewatering Methods BenefitsThe handling of groundwater is among the most complex of all construction problems. Controlling groundwater at construction excavations can be a critical matter when groundwater halts construction jobs or threatens bankruptcy of the project. Groundwater management falls into two major categories, either handling the groundwater before it enters the excavation or handling it after it enters  more...

Current Issues in Florida Residential Evictions ...requirements. With very little case law as guidance, an in-depth understanding of the procedural and substantive complexities is essential to the lawyer handling a Florida residential tenant eviction matter. Disposition of a tenant's personal property found in the premises following the end of a lease can result in unexpected costs and delays in re-letting the premises. Issues that landlords  more...

Climate and Energy Policy: Interpreting State, Regional and Federal Discrepancies ...-depth understanding of the federal, regional and state requirements - and incentives - with respect to greenhouse gas emissions. Many states are already regulating these emissions and EPA is adopting regulations to require reporting by a wide spectrum of industry and businesses. Understanding the existing rules is critical for analyzing the effects of pending federal legislation. The speakers  more...

Influenza: Seasonal to Pandemic BenefitsSeasonal influenza continues to be a regular challenge for health care and public health personnel. However, the events of April 2009 changed our perception of influenza when a novel Influenza A strain emerged and produced the first pandemic in almost 50 years. This teleconference will explore the changing influenza strains and the illnesses that result. You will come away enabled to  more...

Low Quality Asphalt: How to Avoid Problems Down the Road ...thods discussed will include complete reconstruction; full-depth reclamation using lime, Portland cement or foamed asphalt; stress relieving inter-layers; and milling with conventional overlays. We will discuss how to tell which methods are practical and how to choose the specific materials for use under different conditions. Both advantages and potential problems with each method will be  more...

401 (k) Plan Audits-What to Expect of the Process BenefitsThe idea of auditing a 401(k) plan can seem daunting and intimidating to some. In addition, as it is essentially a compliance requirement, few plan sponsors see much value in the audit. This teleconference will explain in depth what is involved in the audit of a 401(k) plan. Gain insight into the various entities involved in the audit process and what they contribute to the successful and  more...

Bankruptcy Preferences nLenders, borrowers, vendors and purchasers alike all risk receiving a notice from a bankruptcy trustee demanding a return of funds, legitimately paid out by the debtor, as a preference. Attorneys representing debtors, trustees and creditors must be intimately familiar with the elements required to prove a preference and as well as to defend against one. This teleconference will provide an  more...

Advanced Records Management: The Intersection of Good Records Management and eDiscovery Preparedness nEffective records management can have an enormous impact on e-discovery preparedness and a corporation's bottom line. While many corporations have established policies related to paper records, many of those same corporations have failed to update those policies to account for their rapidly increasing volumes of electronically stored information. No form of ESI demonstrates these complex issues  more...

State Income Tax Apportionment-The Sales Factor and The Throwback Rule ...-depth analysis of the sales factor used in state and local income tax apportionment. You'll learn all about the sourcing of sales of tangible personal property and services, including the dock sales test and market-based sourcing. Find out what you need to know about the throwback rule and the throw-out rule. Get expert advice on handling issues related to the "Joyce" rule and the "Finnigan"  more...