Instructor Led Ab Accountants 6.0 Training

Annual Update for Accountants Get abreast of the latest accounting standards that are applicable for this year. Explain the major expected changes in the accounting standards from current practice. Interpret the pronouncements, exposure drafts and standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Identify major differences and similarities  more...

Excel 2010 for Accountants and Business Professionals Boost Excel reporting expertise in business, finance, and accounting. Perform automated reconciliation for speedy weekly and monthly reporting. Design and create calculated columns using the new 2010 Data Analysis Expressions tool. Control multiple Pivot Table elements on one worksheet using the new 2010 slicer tool. Apply data reporting techniques to real-life business situations.  more...

The Analysis and Use of Financial Statements A Hands-on Approach ' This program is designed for Professionals in the field of finance and accounting, department heads, senior management team, financial controllers, finance managers, financial analysts and financial accountants who perform business analysis and provide financial recommendations. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE?s. Note: This is a hands-on training program using Laptops/Computers.  more...

Professional Skills for Finance and Accounting ' This program is designed for Financial managers, financial controllers, finance department heads, chief financial officers, accounting managers, senior finance officers, accountants, finance staff and analysts. Prerequisites: none. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE?s. Gain knowledge of essential skills to enhance their ability to run the Finance Department. Manage finance functions in an  more...

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP 2008 Update ' This program is designed for Accountants, accounting supervisors, accounting managers and junior accounting staff who want to upgrade their accounting skills with the newest Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE?s. Explain and interpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Interpret accounting treatment for assets, liabilities, and owners? equity  more...

Certified Financial Professional ' This program is designed for Financial professionals, senior accountants, finance managers, accounting managers, chief accountants, banking professionals and corporate controllers. Prerequisites: None. Level : update. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE?s. Upgrade their level of corporate financial management. Learn how to leverage their knowledge in financial management to deliver positive  more...

Certified Accounts Assistant This program is designed for Accounting assistants, accounting trainees, junior accountants and administrative assistants working with accounts. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE s.Understand the cycle of accounting.Learn how accounting affects their day-to-day business.Learn the components of financial statements.Perform the accounting closing cycle.Get up to date with accounting terminology  more...

Financial Accounting and Reporting This program is designed for Professionals in the field of finance and accounting, accountants at all levels seeking to enhance practical finance and accounting knowledge, certified financial and accounting personnel. Minimum requirement: basic understanding of accounting or completion of Principles of Accounting. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE s.Understand important financial accounting  more...

Cost Management Strategies for Business Decisions This program is designed for Financial managers/directors, accountants, financial assistants, budget accountants, analysts, budget and planning managers and coordinators, operations managers, facilities managers and any professional interested in cost control. Prerequisites: none. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE s.Learn the importance of analyzing and managing costs.Understand Activity-Based  more...

Bookkeeping and Basic Accounting for Non-Accountants Workshop INTRODUCTION: This is a seminar-workshop that will teach participants the basic principles of bookkeeping and accounting. Among the fundamental concepts to be explained are debit and credit, journal entries, ledgers, balance sheets, and income statements. OBJECTIVE: The participants will know the bookkeeping process and procedures and eventually the preparation of Balance Sheet, and Income and  more...

Strategic Management Accounting Incorporating Balanced Score Card PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES: Participants gain the insights they need to win in the global marketplace. Key subjects that the seminar addresses include: - Relevant information for strategic decision making - Management use of advanced and strategic management accounting information - Strategic planning for business success - Cost management and Strategy - Different Approaches to  more...

Strategic Management and Strategic Cost Management PROGRAMME OUTLINE 1. Cost management and Strategy; with a review of key cost concepts - The use of cost management information - The issue of 'costing' - Creating cost-aware organizations - Review of some key cost concepts - Product vs. Period costs - Direct and Indirect Costs - Cost behaviour: Fixed and Variable Costs - Problems and Examples 2. Different  more...

Bank Cost and Budgetary Control WORKSHOP - PROGRAMME OUTLINE DAY 1 - Cost management and Strategy; with a Review of Key Cost Concepts - The use of cost management information - The issue of 'costing' - Creating cost-aware organizations - Review of some key cost concepts - Product vs. Period costs - Direct and Indirect Costs - Cost behaviour: Fixed and Variable Costs - Problems and Examples  more...

Advanced Budgeting For Business Enhancement Objectives: At the conclusion of the specified learning and development activities, delegates will be able to: - Demonstrate an understanding of a costa ™ as a feature of organizations - Display a heightened understanding of a costa ™ as a control mechanism - Exhibit a high level of understanding of cost information generation - Illustrate how cost information can be  more...

Advanced Financial Accounting Seminar Objectives: Understand strategic planning and decision-making framework Provide a strategic view of the business environment Understand and explain the nature and role of financial statements and their interpretation Understand accounting and finance terminology and use the necessary accounting and financial jargon to communicate effectively with the financial professionals  more...

MONITORING REGULATION OF THE UPSTREAM SECTOR in Collaboration with Fugro Petroleum regulation involves the imposition of Good Oilfield Practice, the customary (common) law of the oilfields. It is not a top-down or over-prescriptive process dictated by a remote and unresponsive bureaucracy but it is the self-imposed standards of professionalism applied by oilfield professionals. It has developed over a hundred and fifty years from the sound working practice of expert  more...

Fundamentals of Finance Accounting Project Investment Analysis in Oil Gas This 3-day separately book-able course is not designed to skill Oil & Gas engineers to be accountants, but to give participants the confidence and ability to communicate with accountants and finance managers and to improve their own financial decision making. For engineering professionals, a high level of technical expertise is no longer sufficient for superior management performance. Oil &  more...

Fundamentals of Finance Accounting and Project Investment Analysis in Oil Gas 24 Jan 2011 - 26 Jan 2011 This 3-day separately book-able course is not designed to skill Oil & Gas engineers to be accountants, but to give participants the confidence and ability to communicate with accountants and finance managers and to improve their own financial decision making. For engineering professionals, a high level of technical expertise is no longer sufficient for superior management performance. Oil &  more...

Finance for Non Finance Professionals in Oil Gas and Petroleum Fiscal Regimes Applied Finance for Oil and Gas Industry 29 - 01 This 3-day separately book-able course is not designed to skill Oil & Gas engineers to be accountants, but to give participants the confidence and ability to communicate with accountants and finance managers and to improve their own financial decision making. For engineering professionals, a high level of technical expertise is no longer sufficient for superior management performance. Oil &  more...

IRS Form 1099 Reporting: What You Need to Know Benefits strong The 1099 forms are confusing - can you afford to only grasp the basics? /strong Independent contractors save your business money, but increasing IRS scrutiny can put you at risk. Fail to meet all the 1099 filing requirements, and you may land in a hotbed of penalties. With a maze of 1099 forms, and confusing and ever-changing IRS reporting guidelines, mastering the 1099 can be a  more...

Property Tax Benefits strong Do you have the most effective strategies for managing real and personal property tax? /strong Understanding how California's unique property tax system works is crucial. Moreover, many taxpayers believe that little can be done to reduce their property tax burden. Attend this seminar and get a broad overview of California's often complex property tax laws. Don't wait - register  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act Benefits strong Are you tangled in a web of confusing wage and hour laws? /strong Employee lawsuits and government agency enforcement actions for wage and hour violations are at an all-time high, especially in Georgia. Penalties on even small errors can be extremely costly for your business. Register today and get the information you need to stay current on the latest rules and regulations and  more...

Employment Law Update Benefits strong Get the training you need to avoid compliance confusion and expensive litigation. /strong Prevent the financially crippling employee claims and lawsuits that plague employers in hard financial times. Register for this seminar and get the money-saving employment savvy your company has been looking for. Let local experts teach you how to create compliant practices and bulletproof  more...

Sales and Use Tax Benefits strong Learn sales and use tax essentials now that will save money for your company or clients tomorrow. /strong You can avoid crippling fines and make tax audits manageable with an updated knowledge of California sales and use tax rules and regulations. Attend this seminar and we will help you identify a myriad of sales and use tax issues relevant to your company or clients. Register  more...

Unemployment Insurance 101: Assessing and Responding to Claims for U.I. Benefits Benefits strong Unemployment insurance disputes can be complex and involve many different factors. /strong Attend this seminar and learn how to achieve prompt and cost-efficient resolutions to your employee benefit claims. You will get expert advice on how to evaluate different situations and determine if a former employee is eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. Learn how to address  more...

Current Issues in Payroll Management Benefits strong Are you tangled in a web of confusing payroll and leave laws? /strong In today's competitive environment, the ability to effectively, economically and lawfully manage your company's payroll and employee leave programs is paramount. You must stay current on the latest rules and regulations under the FLSA and state law to keep labor costs down and comply with legal requirements.  more...

Accounting for Estates and Trusts Benefits strong Avoid errors and penalties in trust and estate accounting - minimize your client's tax and heartache. /strong Save your clients' hard-earned money - and avoid legal battles - by learning trust and estate accounting essentials. Come to this seminar and let our experts show you how to transfer assets in a tax-efficient manner. Get the most up-to-date strategies to minimize your  more...

Rules of Trust Administration Benefits strong Avoid missteps in trust administration - discover techniques to help you along the way. /strong Your professional advice and trust knowledge is essential to your clients - make sure you're giving them your best. Attend this innovative seminar and learn to juggle trust complexities while remaining focused on what really matters: your clients' needs. Discover ways to recognize  more...

Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform on Employers Benefits strong Health care reform will impact all employers. Don't wait - get the information you need now! /strong Health care reform is one of the most significant pieces of legislation since the creation of the Medicare program in the 1960s. Register now and learn about the latest developments with this legislation including what is currently being enforced. This is an opportunity for  more...

Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues Benefits strong Today's economic struggles demand a thorough knowledge of contracts - know your risks before you sign. /strong Keep your risks to a minimum and your profits to a maximum. Construction contracts can help you do this and much more! Sign up for this seminar and get a working understanding of contracts to minimize your risk of devastating financial loss in today's uncertain economic  more...

Advanced Sales and Use Tax Benefits strong Looking for a proactive approach to complex sales and use tax challenges? /strong State tax departments hire and dispatch more and more auditors every year. Your best defense is a solid education in advanced sales and use tax issues. At this informative seminar, you will get the best strategies for complying with regulations, handling multistate issues and tackling  more...

Collection Law: The Good, the Bad and the Profitable Benefits strong Discover how to navigate the minefields of collection law with ease. /strong Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on important collection practices. Understand the intricacies of a typical collection case. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding judgment collection procedures. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find  more...

Medicaid and Elder Law: Representing Clients in a New Legal Landscape Benefits strong Learn proven strategies for navigating the Medicaid maze. /strong Discover how to protect your clients' assets and provide the high-quality services they are looking for. To properly advise our increasing elder population, it's essential that you know the fundamentals of Medicaid and elder planning. Attend this vital seminar and explore the complexities of Medicaid eligibility,  more...

AIA Contracts Benefits strong Know what you're getting into before you sign your next AIA contract. /strong Help is available for understanding complex AIA contract provisions - get it now, before you wind up with costly delays or time-consuming lawsuits. Join us for this seminar and get a solid understanding of commonly used AIA documents and how to use them to minimize your liability. Discover how to  more...

Unclaimed Property Reporting Benefits strong Unclaimed property - what's it all about? Find out how to comply with state laws and prevent costly state audits. /strong How does your company account for uncashed payroll and accounts payable checks? How does your company handle aged customer credits? Do you have unclaimed dividends, gift certificates or unidentified remittances that have not been claimed by the owner? These  more...

Construction Lien Law Benefits strong Exercise your lien rights and be prepared for any legal battles on the horizon - don't be caught off guard! /strong Attend this seminar and learn strategies for tackling lien and bond issues in any project. Find out how to efficiently collect payment for your work or supplies - or protect your property from unwarranted liens. If you're an attorney, learn how to properly advise  more...

Landlord and Tenant Law Benefits strong Learn valuable techniques on interpreting and implementing key landlord-tenant law basics. /strong From the rental agreement to security deposits and eviction actions, you need to stay on top of all aspects of landlord-tenant law. Register today for this informative seminar and get clarification on how to perform key property management duties without hassle. You will find out  more...

Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 Update Benefits strong Concerned about how UCC Article 9 has changed - and how your practices may be impacted? /strong Attend this enlightening seminar and learn how to decipher revised Article 9 rules that seem to be causing the greatest problems in the commercial world. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about collateral descriptions. You will  more...

Financial Statement Analysis: Interpret Financial Results for Better Management, Investment and Credit Decisions Benefits strong Spot the key performance indicators found - and sometimes hidden - in financial statements. /strong Financial statement analysis is one of the most complicated and time-consuming tasks you will face, but it is a key means of determining the financial health of a company. Financial statements often contain a gold mine of information if you know what to look for. Join us for this  more...

Sales and Use Tax in Wisconsin and Illinois Benefits strong Multistate sales and use tax made simple: find out what you need to know to survive. /strong You can avoid crippling fines and make tax audits manageable with an updated knowledge of Wisconsin and Illinois sales and use tax rules and regulations. Attend this seminar and get that knowledge from local speakers who make tax compliance their business. Register today and understand  more...

New Era of Estate Planning Benefits strong Master the intricacies of estate planning today and help your clients plan for tomorrow. /strong Help your clients save money and tears down the road - learn all the latest and most effective techniques for dealing with the uncertainty of estate planning in today's politically charged atmosphere. The estate tax may change, but your clients' peace of mind doesn't need to. Give  more...

Social Security Basics and Advanced Planning Strategies Benefits strong Help your clients get the most out of their Social Security benefits! /strong Social Security has been the American workers' greatest investment but with the predictions of collapse and potential for changes, Social Security planning has never been more complicated. Learn about eligibility requirements, the exact procedure for the determination of benefits and a discussion of  more...

Estate Planning Benefits strong Master the intricacies of estate planning today and help your clients plan for tomorrow. /strong From traditional wills to testamentary trusts, estate planning is a complex process regardless of income level. Learn to navigate planning methods with ease at this cutting-edge seminar. You will learn to help your clients through the sensitive but necessary steps of planning by  more...

Economic Development Financing Benefits strong Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in economic development financing. /strong Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding economic development financing. Gain winning strategies for navigating the labyrinth of tax increment financing issues. Solve your toughest problems regarding new market tax  more...

Immigration Law and Employer Compliance: A New Era for Employer Liability Benefits strong Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for navigating through immigration laws? /strong Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on immigration law. Understand the intricacies of hiring temporary foreign workers and complying with work permit conditions. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly what the  more...

Document Retention and Destruction Benefits strong Are you sure you want to throw that document away? /strong New regulations - the constant threat of audits - the increased use of e-Discovery - in today's changing legal environment, you're asking for trouble if you don't have an effective record retention and destruction policy in place. And even if you do, standards are changing - have your policies changed with them? Attend  more...

Employee vs. Independent Contractor Benefits strong Learn how to differentiate between employees and independent contractors - and prevent costly mistakes. /strong Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to independent contractors. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about distinguishing between employee and independent contractor. You  more...

Charitable Nonprofits Benefits strong Charitable tax-exempt organizations are under increasing scrutiny - are you following the rules? /strong Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the issues confronted by charitable tax-exempt organizations. The charitable sector has gotten more complex, and with it the scrutiny and rules affecting it. Our seasoned professionals will provide background and practical  more...

Employee Discharge and Documentation Benefits strong When can flawed documentation be worse than none at all? /strong The stakes are high. Valuable management time can be compromised. Lawsuits are on the rise. Whether supervising one employee or dozens, handling discharge and documentation issues is often a manager's worst nightmare. What's more, courts and juries are providing a jolting wake-up call for those who fail to meet the  more...

Commercial and Real Estate Loan Documents: More Than Just Papers Benefits strong A sour economy can mean increased scrutiny in lending - are your loan documents up to the challenge? /strong Gain the confidence that can only come from secure, well-drafted loan documentation. Attend this convenient one-day seminar and get the tools you need to make sure you can still recover your money when payments stop coming. Learn to make the ironclad loan documents that  more...

Microsoft Excel Benefits strong Need an Excel productivity boost? /strong You can now learn simple tricks and understand new features that will make you instantly more proficient using Excel ! Most Excel users are underutilizing this software. Start using the full power of Excel , and learn cool Excel tips that will make you the 'go-to' person in your office! Register today and get the information to make you a  more...

Pay Equity Act Benefits strong Employers are responsible for ensuring that pay equity exists in their establishments. /strong As a company changes, positions can be added or positions can change. Failure to stay in compliance with the Pay Equity Act can be costly, both financially and to your company's reputation. Attend this seminar and get the tools you need to assess your compensation program and ensure  more...

Employment Law Update Benefits strong Get the training you need to avoid compliance confusion and expensive mistakes. /strong Today - more than ever - the ability to navigate through the maze of federal and provincial employment laws is essential. At the same time, the changing economic landscape and the increasingly diverse workforce require that employers adapt quickly through hiring, managing and restructuring the  more...

Prevailing Wage Law Benefits strong Discover no-hassle ways to comply with prevailing wage law - and get the job done! /strong Prevailing wage is a mandatory component of many public works projects. Unfortunately, the law often raises more questions than it answers ... What is the prevailing wage? What paperwork do I need? How can I avoid liability and complaints? What if I need help? Let's start with this seminar.  more...

Employment-Related Records Benefits strong Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of employment-related records. /strong In one day you can learn a hassle-free way to keep your records audit-ready. Attend this seminar and get the legal and practical information you need to ensure compliance with recordkeeping laws. Developing and maintaining employment and business records are extremely important components  more...

Immigration Liability in the Workplace: Present and Future Benefits strong Learn to walk the tightrope of immigration law compliance - before you're faced with a government audit or worse, prosecution. /strong Georgia and neighboring states (AL, MS, NC and SC) are increasing immigration burdens on employers with harsh state penalties and local enforcement of federal immigration laws. More and more employers are paying hefty fines and facing criminal  more...

Exploring the International Financial Reporting Standards Benefits strong Protect your organization - get ready for IFRS. /strong Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the U.S. adoption plan and time line of IFRS. Understand the key differences between IFRS and GAAP. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding the presentation of financial statements under IFRS. Avoid problems down the road by preparing yourself and your company  more...

Tax Issues Facing Oil and Gas Businesses and Mineral Interest Owners Benefits strong The oil and gas industry in North Dakota continues to expand ... understanding the taxation of this industry is a must for any tax professional. /strong Those who work in the oil and gas industry and related fields face frequent questions regarding taxation of the oil and gas industry. This one-day seminar is designed to provide businesses, individuals and professionals affected  more...

Collection Law for the Health Care Industry Benefits strong Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in collection law for the health care industry. /strong Health care is extremely expensive in today's world. Not all receivables are recoverable through channels such as Medicare, insurance and private payments. With the high volume of personal injury litigation in today's society, it is incumbent upon health care  more...

Employment-Related Records Benefits strong Protect your organisation - know the ins and outs of employment-related records. /strong In one day you can learn about best practices in dealing with employment records. Attend this seminar and get the legal and practical information you need to ensure compliance with legal requirements, maximize the benefits to your organization and deal with the effects of technology such as  more...

Special Needs Trusts: Planning for the Disabled and Elderly Benefits strong Learn proven strategies for planning for the disabled and elderly. /strong Families with a loved one with special needs face many difficult decisions. The family often wants to take care of the disabled individual financially but is faced with the possibility that the disabled family member may lose his or her public benefits. In some cases, a disabled or elderly person may  more...

Time Off: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leave, Vacations and Holidays Benefits strong Get up-to-date on ADA amendments, new FMLA regulations and other cutting-edge leave issues. /strong Do your employees ever need to show up for work? Sometimes it may seem like the answer is no. Laws regarding leave and time off benefits are among the most perplexing aspects of dealing with employees in today's workplace due to the various complex and confusing laws involved.  more...

Nuts and Bolts of Payroll Taxes Benefits strong Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of payroll taxes. /strong Attend this seminar and obtain a better understanding of the interplay between state and federal tax issues, including treatment of various types of workers, benefits provided to those workers and treatment of nontraditional compensation for tax purposes. Whether you are new to the field or have years of  more...

Document Retention and Destruction Benefits strong Are you sure you want to throw that document away? /strong New regulations - the constant threat of audits - the increased use of e-discovery - in today's changing legal environment, you're asking for trouble if you don't have an effective records and information management program in place. And even if you do, standards are changing - have your policies and procedures changed  more...

Basic Commercial Leases Benefits strong Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in commercial leasing. /strong Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to handling commercial leasing terms and current issues. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding commercial leases and tenant identity. Find out how you can prosper in spite of complex laws. We will show you  more...

Bankruptcy Benefits strong Get up to speed on bankruptcy practice - you can't afford not to. /strong In today's economy, many corporations and individuals are dealing with bankruptcy either directly or indirectly. Attend this seminar and get updated on what's happening in the world of bankruptcy. Hear about the latest trends in avoidance actions. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding how the  more...

Managing Construction Projects Benefits strong Don't lose valuable time and money - join us and find out how to improve your project management skills. /strong Make sure your projects are completed on time and within budget - minus costly claims and lawsuits. Staying current on construction issues and trends has never been this important and it's never been this easy. Attend this seminar and hear industry professionals share  more...

Role of BIM in the Planning, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Complex Buildings Benefits strong Go beyond the 3-D graphics - learn the nuts and bolts of building information modeling. /strong This cutting-edge seminar is designed to provide a framework and knowledge of building information modeling, its current and future role in the construction process, and its impact on liability and traditional construction legal principles. Our experienced professionals will explore  more...

Overview of Entity Structures, Allocations and Schedule K-1 Preparations for Pass-Through Entity Structures Benefits strong Avoid costly mistakes in K-1 reporting! /strong The Internal Revenue Service's Schedule K-1 Matching Program has brought increased attention to the importance of properly preparing the Schedule K-1 and then properly interpreting and reporting the information on the taxpayer's tax return. This seminar will look at the tax rules applicable to partnerships, LLCs and S  more...

HST in Ontario Benefits strong Protect your organization - get the latest HST updates. /strong Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to issues related to goods and services tax and harmonization. Hear the latest updates on the transition to HST. Find out how you can prosper in spite of complex laws and changing legal standards in Ontario. We'll show you how to overcome any  more...

Form 990 Benefits strong Navigate IRS Form 990 - hear the critical issues every nonprofit leader needs to know! /strong Walk through the revised Form 990 and get the expert knowledge you need to file correctly. Exempt organizations' tax forms have become more important as they're scrutinized by the IRS, Congress, the media, competitors, disgruntled employees and others. Attend this seminar and make sure  more...

LLCs, LLPs and Partnerships: Organization and Operation Benefits strong Steer clear of the common pitfalls that plague business entities. /strong Choosing the proper form of business entity is crucial to the success of a new business, and more and more small businesses are choosing entity options such as LLCs and LLPs. Unfortunately, many businesses are unprepared for the legal and tax consequences associated with these entities. Attend this seminar  more...

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Making the Distinction Benefits strong Learn how to differentiate between employees and independent contractors - and prevent costly mistakes. /strong Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to independent contractors. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about the Illinois' Employee Classification Act. You'll get an inside  more...

Texas Sales and Use and Franchise Tax Benefits strong Prevent costly mistakes - learn how to navigate through Texas Sales and Use, and Franchise Tax issues. /strong If you are doing business in Texas, this seminar is a must. Get a clear understanding of Texas tax issues. Attend this seminar and learn about the franchise tax that's filled with exemptions, deductions and preferences spanning more than 100 pages of text. Find out how  more...

Everything a Construction Player Should Know About Insurance Benefits strong Stop construction insurance nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. /strong Liability insurance is a critical component of risk management for every owner, general contractor or subcontractor today. Attend this seminar and learn the basics of liability insurance, including covered risks. You'll get up to speed on cutting-edge issues facing the parties  more...

The Basics of Banking Litigation, Default, Workout, Repossession, Foreclosure and Bankruptcy: A Secured Lender's Perspective on Benefits strong Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of bankruptcy from the creditor's perspective. /strong Register for this information-packed seminar and get an overview of common legal issues arising in defaulted loan situations involving secured business loans. Hear about the latest trends in lien avoidance. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding automatic stay  more...

Form 5500: What You Need to Know to File Benefits strong Do you work with Form 5500? With recent changes and an increased audit climate it is more important than ever to get it right. /strong You no longer need to be overwhelmed by the complexities surrounding Form 5500. Take away the worry by expanding your knowledge about dealing with Form 5500 and related schedules. You will walk away with the confidence that comes from knowing the  more...

Texas Margin Tax BenefitsAttend this seminar and you'll learn how to navigate through Texas margin tax issues - and prevent costly mistakes. Learn what revenues and costs businesses need to track and monitor in order to maximize their Texas state tax benefits. Find out what considerations to keep in mind when planning for commonly-owned entities. Come learn about the tax that's filled with exemptions, deductions  more...

Overtime and the Salaried Employee: A Disaster Waiting to Happen Benefits strong Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of overtime. /strong What do you do when you discover that you haven't been paying overtime to eligible employees? If employees sue you, how far back into the past can they go to seek payment? Limitation periods for overtime are complex. Attend this seminar and gain a better understanding of the potential liability of unpaid  more...

Employee Discharge and Documentation Benefits strong When can flawed documentation be worse than none at all? /strong The stakes are high. Valuable management time can be compromised. Lawsuits are on the rise. Whether supervising one employee or dozens, handling discharge and documentation issues is often a manager's worst nightmare. What's more, courts and juries are providing a jolting wake-up call for those who fail to meet the  more...

Connecticut State and Local Tax Issues BenefitsYou can avoid crippling fines and make tax audits manageable with an updated knowledge of Connecticut state and local tax rules and regulations. Attend this seminar and we'll help you identify the myriad of state and local tax issues relevant to your company or clients. Register today and understand the state and local tax complexities that confound many business owners. You'll find out  more...

Collection Law: The Good, the Bad and the Profitable What you don't know can hurt you - stay updated on collection law. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to collection law in Saskatchewan. You'll gain a clear understanding of the legal process in getting from debt to judgment. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to help you succeed - no matter what challenges arise. Don't miss this  more...

Human Resource Fundamentals Get the HR training you need to avoid compliance confusion and expensive litigation. Prevent the financially crippling employee claims and lawsuits that plague employers in hard financial times. Register for this seminar and get the money-saving employment savvy your company has been looking for. Let local experts teach you how to create compliant practices and bulletproof policies. With a slew  more...

Michigan Business Taxes Prevent costly mistakes by learning the essentials of Michigan business taxes - including all the latest updates. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and get helpful insight and recent updates on Michigan's business taxes. You'll gain a clear understanding of the two components of the Michigan business taxes - the modified gross receipts tax and the business income tax. Meet the challenges ahead and  more...

Using OCIPs and CCIPs Increase your project efficiency and profitability - learn the intricacies of OCIPs and CCIPs. Increasingly, owners and contractors are turning to OCIPs and CCIPs to insure some or all parties to a construction project. Whether you're the sponsor of a program or an enrolled party in someone else's program, this seminar will help you navigate the complexities of contract language, bid credits,  more...

Health Insurance Boot Camp Concerned about how health insurance is changing - and how your practices may be impacted? What a dilemma! Every day it's in the newspaper, on the Internet and in our businesses - the rising cost of health care versus the high cost of turnover in a low unemployment environment. Employers want to provide a benefit package that will help retain employees, and yet they have to wrestle with the  more...

Commercial Real Estate Lease Escalations Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in real estate lease escalations. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and get helpful strategies on lease escalations in New York. You'll gain a clear understanding of the commercial lease negotiation process. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about real estate taxes. These are just a few of the valuable tips  more...

Fully Funded vs. Self-Funded Health Benefits: Which Option Is Best for Your Organization? Meet the challenges ahead - discover which funding option is best for your health benefits plan. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the components of an effective benefit strategy. Understand the intricacies of HRAs, FSAs and HSAs. Get a handle on the risks and potential rewards of self-funding your health plans. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your  more...

Collecting Construction Payments Yes, you can collect your payments without fear! What every construction professional needs to know. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to collecting construction payments. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about extras and changes. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  more...

Avoiding Common Problems in Real Estate Transactions Look before you lease. Steer clear of common problems in real estate transactions. Attend this enlightening seminar and get an insightful look at how to deal with common issues for both leasing and sales. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about due diligence. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues surrounding lease  more...

Builders Liens Exercise your lien rights and be prepared for any legal battles on the horizon - Don't be caught off guard! Attend this seminar and get a solid understanding of the key legal issues that commonly arise on construction projects in British Columbia in relation to builders liens - and an up-to-date knowledge of the latest developments in the law. You'll learn about related topics essential to  more...

Training for Supervisors: How to Limit Liability for Employment Issues Are you asking for an employment lawsuit - without even realizing it? Supervisors increasingly are expected to have not only operational expertise, but also the ability to manage and respond to personnel issues such as employee requests for leave or accommodation, poor employee performance and absenteeism. Although supervisors typically have received training in their operational areas, they may  more...

Real Estate Development From Beginning to End The basics are the same in good times and in bad - learn them from the experts. Developing real estate is tough - its even tougher in a down economy. Learn what others are doing to maneuver through and succeed in these challenging times. Each link in the complex and multifaceted real estate development process affects the success of the project. Do you have every angle covered? This seminar  more...

Historic Preservation: Easements, Tax Incentives and Other Considerations Learn how to navigate through complex historic preservation procedures - and prevent costly mistakes. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to historic preservation in New York. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about tax incentives. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  more...

Real Estate Law From A to Z Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of real estate law. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the legal concepts related to real estate. Understand the intricacies of real estate transactions. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding assessments and property taxation. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly  more...

Human Resource Audits: Auditing Your Procedures, Documentation and Policies Take the headaches out of HR audits - learn essential strategies for staying in compliance. Join us for this seminar and learn how to ensure your human resource forms, policies and procedures are compliant with the law. You'll also learn how human resource audits can help keep your office and your company on the cutting edge of human resource administration. Attend and you'll discover a road map  more...

Commercial Real Estate Finance in Challenging Times Make the deal happen even in a shaky economy - avoid the mistakes that kill commercial real estate transactions. These are not just hard times, but perhaps the hardest times we've seen in our careers - take this opportunity to sharpen your skills and confidently handle real estate financing. Attend this seminar and gain the tools you need to make an educated decision in any challenge. Today's  more...

Workplace Privacy and Human Rights Discover how to navigate the minefields of workplace privacy and human rights with ease. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest trends on how privacy and human rights laws apply in the workplace. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about employee monitoring, including email and Internet surveillance. You'll get an  more...

Change Orders Stop change order nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. As a professional involved in construction projects, you know how important it is for change orders to accurately reflect the intent of all parties. Hastily negotiated and vaguely drafted change orders fail to express the intent of parties and - more often than not - lead to unwanted and unnecessary disputes.  more...

New Updates to Business Tax Protect your organization - get the latest business tax updates. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to financial considerations related to business taxes. Hear about the latest trends in case law. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding goods and services tax. Find out how you can prosper in spite of complex laws and changing legal standards in  more...

Multistate Taxation: Income, Sales and Use, and Beyond Understand a multistate business' tax risks ... and get tips for managing them. Mistakes made when collecting, paying or reporting tax can result in your business incurring serious liabilities - for taxes, interest and penalties. This seminar provides the perfect opportunity to get the most current information on all aspects of complicated multistate taxation. Learn from leading tax experts how  more...

Tax Issues for Technology Companies Tax laws pertaining to technology companies are confusing and numerous - is your business at risk? Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest tax issues relating to technology companies. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about state and local tax nexus. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  more...

Not-For-Profit Organizations End confusion in the not-for-profit maze. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the issues confronted by not-for-profit organizations today. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about employment law considerations, nonprofit tax status and corporate governance. Register today and get an inside look at how to respond to confusing  more...

Payroll Management Benefits Are you tangled in a web of confusing payroll laws? In today's competitive environment, the ability to effectively, economically and lawfully manage your company's payroll and leaves is paramount. You must stay current on the latest laws and trends - including Employment Standards Act issues - to keep labour costs down and consistent with legal requirements. Attend this  more...

Cross-Border Tax Issues Cross-Border Tax Issues - Cross-border tax rules are confusing and numerous is your business at risk? Mistakes made in cross-border tax can result in your business incurring serious liabilities for taxes, interest and penalties. This seminar provides the perfect opportunity to get the most current information on all aspects of complicated cross-border issues. Learn from leading tax experts  more...

Legal Issues in Construction Disputes-Three Key Questions Legal Issues in Construction Disputes - Over the last 20 years, the construction industry has changed significantly. Different delivery systems have developed making less relevant the traditional design-bid-build structure upon which most construction disputes have been decided. There has also been a substantial effort to use damage waivers and liability limits as a means of controlling runaway  more...

Ethics for Accountants Ethics for Accountants - Protect your organization know the ins and outs of ethics for accountants. In today s post-Sarbanes-Oxley and litigious world, CPAs continue to have substantial exposure both to regulatory discipline and as defendants in litigation. This comprehensive seminar will bring you up to date on the ethical rules and practices governing accountants. Register today and get  more...

Advanced Issues in Payroll: Problem Solving and Beyond Advanced Payroll Issues - Are you tangled in a web of confusing payroll and leave laws? In today s competitive environment, the ability to effectively, economically and lawfully manage your company s payroll and leaves is paramount. You must stay current on the latest rules and regulations such as the FLSA and compensable working time to keep labor costs down and consistent with legal  more...

Technology in the Workplace HR in the Electronic Age - Protect your organization get strategies that will help you deal with technology at work. In the last several years, issues such as hacking, espionage, stalking and infringement, cyberharassment, weblogs, discovery requests for electronically stored data, identity theft and picture phones have begun to confound businesses. Protecting companies against egregious  more...

All About Trusts All About Trusts - Discover how to navigate the minefields of trusts with ease. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and you ll gain a clear understanding of the different types of trusts. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about estate planning issues, asset protection considerations, estate and gift tax considerations, and grantor trust rules. These are just a few of the  more...

Guardianships and Conservatorships Guardianships and Conservatorships - Protect your organization know the ins and outs of guardianships and conservatorships. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and get helpful strategies on guardianships and conservatorships. You ll gain a clear understanding of filing for guardianships and conservatorships. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about selecting the  more...

The Financial Consultant s Role on Your Construction Projects and Capital Investments The Financial Consultant's Role on Your Project Design Team - If you have a multimillion-dollar capital project involving design, engineering and construction and you want to make sure the project is delivered within your budget, you will want to attend this teleconference. Many companies start large construction projects and do not know what the estimated payback will be in terms of increased  more...

Internet Tax Research Internet Tax Research - Find out how to be the one your organization relies on. In our fast-paced accounting world, we re often asked to find information about state and federal tax issues sometimes at a moment s notice. Attend this teleconference and get the practical tips you need to be an effective Internet researcher. Get a firm grasp of how to research legislative history and case law.  more...

Current Lending Problems and Trends: Are You Ready for the FDIC Exam? Current Lending Problems and Trends: Are You Ready for the FDIC Exam? - This teleconference will provide you with information needed to spot potential trouble with a future FDIC exam before its too late. You will receive practical information to guide you on how to be prepared for an exam long before the examiners arrive.  more...

Risk Transfer Provisions: The Hidden Traps in Construction Agreements 5 Risk Transfer Issues in Contracting - Tucked away in today s construction agreements is a number of risk shifting provisions. All too often, one or more parties in a construction project do not appreciate the significance of these provisions. These provisions can effectively transfer millions of dollars of risk, and the party accepting that risk must properly understand the implications of these  more...

Planning for Renovation Projects Planning for Renovation Projects - As construction costs skyrocket, renovation of existing buildings become an attractive alternate. Besides cost savings, recycling buildings is becoming a green choice to facility development. The available national standards for renovation of existing buildings is peaking and solidifying the standard approach to existing building renovations. This  more...

A Practical Approach to Developing a Wellness Program A Practical Approach to Developing a Wellness Program - Wellness is a proven strategy for keeping employees healthy and controlling health costs. You will learn practical tips on how to develop a successful wellness program for your employees from one of the most experienced wellness professionals in the country. You will find out how you can develop your program so that employees participate and  more...

Tax Updates and Incentives of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Tax Updates and Incentives of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - This teleconference will explore the additions, modifications and extensions made by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to the energy tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and will analyze structures that may be employed to monetize or shift the tax credits and other attributes from the developer of  more...

Proactive Strategies to Reduce Your Workers' Compensation Premiums Proactive Strategies to Reduce Your Workers' Compensation Premiums - Workers Compensation, born of a Prussian social insurance scheme, has morphed into a complex medico-legal quagmire that serves neither the interests of the employee, nor the employer. However, by understanding that workers compensation is more than insurance, simple tools may be employed to reduce the likelihood of incurring  more...

Loan Participations: Agreement, Servicing, and Maintenance Loan Participations: Agreement Servicing and Maintenance - Recent adverse events in the United States financial markets such as the collapse of the subprime mortgage market and the attendant failures of several financial institutions small and large have increased the internal and external scrutiny of the financial assets in the portfolios of the remaining financial institutions. Particular  more...

The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? - This teleconference provides a technical overview of the Section 199 deduction. Participants will review the various requirements of Section 199, as well as fact patterns/examples illustrating these requirements. Attendees will be able to understand the requirements for calculating the Section 199 deduction, including qualified  more...

Workplace Wellbeing: The Path to Enhanced Productivity Managing Workplace Health - Many Canadian companies are at the forefront of a growing global recognition that business productivity is both positively and negatively affected by workforce health. Whereas HR was previously focused on managing health care costs, attention is now increasingly directed towards managing health and wellness initiatives aimed at improving workforce health on a  more...

Creating and Maintaining a Domestic Partner Benefits Policy: New Laws and Recent Trends Creating a Domestic Partner Benefits Policy - Many employers offer benefits to the domestic partners of their employees. However, employers frequently struggle with various legal and administrative questions such as what benefits to offer, what type proof of domestic partnership should be requested, how to tax the benefits and if they are required to or prohibited from offering certain benefits.  more...

The Basics of Finance Learn to Read and Understand Balance Sheets Income Statements and Cash Flow Statements Finance is the universal language of business are you fluent? Each company s success is measured by its bottom line a basic knowledge of finance terminology is essential in today s business world. In this information-packed seminar, you ll get an in-depth look at the three basic financial statements the balance sheet, the income statement and the cash flow statement. Find out how they tie  more...

HSAs HRAs FSAs How They Can Reduce Your Cost and Increase Your Benefits Concerned about rising health insurance costs and how your company may be impacted? Costs of health insurance continue to soar and you need to become ever more creative in establishing your employee benefit programs. Attend this innovative seminar and learn how to supplement your medical insurance plan with other benefit programs to keep costs in check and still offer full medical coverage.  more...

Profitable Strategies for Distressed Real Estate Investment Properties Discover the most profitable strategies for distressed property investment. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on issues related to foreclosed and pre-foreclosed property. Understand the intricacies of purchasing real estate using your 401(k). Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding government-owned and bank-owned property. Avoid problems down the road by protecting  more...

Buying and Selling a Business and Business Valuations Ensure nothing gets overlooked get on the road to success in business sales, purchase and valuation. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on structure issues. Understand the intricacies of purchase and sale agreements. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding closing documents. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company find out exactly what  more...