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Employment Law From A to Z 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...

The 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...

Navigating Bankruptcy in Troubled Times: Options for Creditors and Debtors 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...

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...

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 Yes, you can handle property tax issues without fear! /strong Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on property tax issues and trends. Understand the intricacies of personal and real property assessment. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding property tax incentives. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly  more...

Form 990 Benefits strong Navigate the new 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  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 New Jersey's sales and use tax rules and regulations. Attend this seminar and we'll help you identify the myriad of sales and use tax issues relevant to your company or clients.  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...

Construction Lien Law and Other Payment Rights Benefits strong Understanding mechanics' liens, stop notices and payment bonds - 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. Or, if you're an attorney, learn how to properly advise your clients  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...

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...

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...

Sales and Use Tax Laws of Texas and Louisiana Benefits strong Sales and use tax laws in Texas and Louisiana are confusing and many - is your business at risk? /strong 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  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...

Employment Law From A to Z 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...

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...

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. Ease your economic development financing worries - find out what to do now until the economy is back on track.. Solve your toughest problems  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'll get the best strategies for complying with regulations, handling multistate issues and tackling  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 payment stops coming. Learn to make the ironclad loan documents that  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...

Employee Discharge and Documentation Don't be caught unaware. Learn about the traps that await the unwary employer. Eliminate expensive and time-consuming legal battles by making sure you have the latest developments and defense strategies at your fingertips. Documentation can be a hassle - but you may need it later to show you had legitimate reasons for disciplining or terminating an employee. What's more, courts and juries are  more...

Accounting for Estates and Trusts Avoid errors and penalties in trust and estate accounting, and minimize your client's tax and heartache. 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 errors and your legal  more...

Tax-Exempt Organizations Tax-exempt organizations are under increasing scrutiny - are you following the rules? Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the issues confronted by tax-exempt organizations today. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about federal and California regulations. Register today and get an inside look at how to respond to confusing  more...

LLCs: Advanced Planning and Latest Trends Steer clear of the common pitfalls that plague LLCs. Choosing the proper business entity is crucial to the success of a new business, and more and more small businesses are choosing LLCs. Unfortunately, many businesses are unprepared for the tax consequences associated with these entities. Attend this seminar and get the information you need to make informed decisions regarding forming, operating  more...

Medicaid and Elder Law: Representing Clients in a New Legal Landscape Learn proven strategies for navigating the Medicaid maze. Discover how to protect your clients' assets and provide the high-quality services they're 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, discover the latest  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...

Negotiating, Documenting and Enforcing Arkansas Leases Discover how to avoid the pitfalls of residential and commercial leases. Register today for this informative seminar and get critical insight on negotiating, documenting and enforcing leases in Arkansas. You'll find out what you should include in the lease to avoid problems down the line - such as rent and security deposit details, and what happens in case of default. Gain a better understanding  more...

Payroll Compliance Are you tangled in a web of confusing payroll and leave laws? Employee lawsuits and government agency enforcement actions for wage and hour violations are at an all-time high. In this environment, the potential costs to you and your company - both in terms of dollars and bad publicity - of mistakes in classifying employees, calculating compensable working time and overtime, and administering  more...

Immigration Law and Employer Compliance: A New Era for Employer Liability Learn to walk the tightrope of immigration law compliance - before you're faced with a government audit. In February 2008, U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced stepped-up efforts against employers of undocumented immigrants, including more criminal prosecutions and higher civil fines. Many companies take a head-in-the-sand approach,  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...

Employee Discharge and Documentation When can flawed documentation be worse than none at all? Recent cases emphasize that conducting an effective investigation is critical when it comes to human rights and discrimination complaints. You need practical strategies to address sensitive issues in the workplace - including a solid performance management strategy that will limit your liability and minimize potential damages. Register for  more...

Time Off: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leave, Vacations and Holidays Get up to date on ADA amendments, new FMLA regulations and other cutting-edge leave issues. 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. The constantly evolving laws  more...

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques Master the intricacies of estate planning today and help your clients plan for tomorrow. 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 your clients the security  more...

The Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 Update Concerned about how UCC Article 9 has changed - and how your practices may be impacted? 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'll get an inside look at how to  more...

The Basics of Business Banking Litigation, Default, Workout, Repossession, Foreclosure and Bankruptcy: A Secured Lender's Perspe Protect your organization - know the ins and outs ofbankruptcy from the creditor's perspective. 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 issues. We'll show you how to  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...

Unclaimed Property Reporting Unclaimed property - what's it all about? Find out how to prevent costly audits, fines and penalties. 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 items may represent unclaimed property  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...

Construction Insurance, Bonding and Liens Stop insurance nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to construction insurance, bonding and liens. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about Alabama mechanics lien law. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  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...

Special Needs Trusts: Planning for the Disabled and Elderly Learn proven strategies for planning for the disabled and elderly. Families with a loved one with special needs face many difficult decisions. The family often wants to take care of the disabled or elderly person 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 receive assets through  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...

Commercial Leases Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in commercial leasing. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to handling commercial leasing terms and current issues. Hear about important commercial lease terms, including assignment and subletting. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding commercial lease documentation systems. Find out how  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...

Employment-Related Records Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of employment-related records issues. 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 of any  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...

Basic Commercial Leases Get practical ways of dealing with commercial leasing issues from experienced practitioners. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on key issues in lease negotiations. Understand the intricacies of the current state of the New York commercial market. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding assignment and subletting. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and  more...

The Rules of Trust Administration Refine your trust administration skills - and discover new ones. 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 the different levels of trust intricacy depending  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 ...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 suggestions  more...

Financial Statement Analysis: Understand and Interpret Financial Results for Better Management, Investment and Credit Decisions Financial Statement Analysis - Spot the key performance indicators found and sometimes hidden in financial statements. Financial statement analysis is one of the most complicated and time-consuming tasks you ll 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  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...

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Making the Distinction Employee vs. Independent Contractor - Learn how to differentiate between employees and independent contractors and prevent costly mistakes. 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 Illinois new Employee Classification Act. You ll get  more...

Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees - For most retailers, payment processing costs represent more than 2 percent of sales. Effective management can reduce these costs by one third or more and the savings can be even more dramatic for retailers selling through direct marketing channels such as e-commerce, mail and telephone orders, and infomercials where processing costs can run 50 percent  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...

When Wages are Not FICA Wages When Wages are Not FICA Wages - Do you know what is not considered wages by the IRS, thereby exempting those monies from FICA tax? If not, this teleconference will be beneficial to you in helping reduce employer liability for FICA taxes on money that is not wages. You already know that any cash or non-cash remuneration received for employment, unless specifically exempt, is considered wages  more...

All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act but Didn't Know to Ask All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - As the economy falters and the credit crisis continues, help keep your business out of a lawsuit by better understanding and learning more about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, who is affected, what debts are covered, who enforces it and how you can collect more money while following the law. Failing to properly train  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...

Boot Camp for QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services Boot Camp for QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services - In 90 information-packed minutes, you ll learn what you need to know to perform the most common QuickBooks tasks: setting up the accounting system, writing checks, invoicing customers and receiving payments, and entering and paying bills. You ll explore the meaning of critical QuickBooks concepts like opening balance equity, undeposited  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...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default - In today s construction market, many contractors find themselves expanding into new territories to secure profitable work. With this expansion comes the increased risk of subcontractor default due to unfamiliarity with local subcontractors and suppliers. The default of a critical subcontractor or supplier can have a substantial impact on a project  more...

Due Diligence in the Real Estate Process Due Diligence in the Real Estate Process - This teleconference will provide an overview of the due diligence process to ensure a sound investment decision is made at the outset regarding site acquisition and its future prospects for development depending upon the state of title, availability of utilities, ability to obtain permits or approvals, review of financial documents and environmental  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...

Nuts, Bolts, Urban Myths and Sharks in the Water: Fundamentals of Federal Grants Law Grant Management for Grant Recipients - Join Edward T. Waters, an attorney with nationally recognized expertise in federal grants law, to review the essential elements of federal grants and subgrants from a legal perspective. Learn about the fundamentals of grant administration followed by a discussion of urban myths that is, commonly misunderstood provisions of federal grants and sharks in  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...

Wage and Hour Issues Surrounding Telecommuters Wage and Hour Issues Surrounding Telecommuters - Many employers offer their employees the opportunity to work from home either on a regular or temporary basis. While the flexibility of a telecommuting arrangement can benefit both the employer and the employee, allowing a nonexempt employee to work at home can lead to a minefield of wage and hour issues that an employer must carefully navigate to  more...

Behavioral Based Interviewing: From Planning to Execution Behavioral-Based Interviewing - This teleconference is adapted from the Competency Management Incorporated award-winning behavioral-based interviewer training programs. You will gain practical information on how to build and conduct highly effective and legally defensible interviews. Topics cover the appropriate information you should be going after, how to obtain it and how to evaluate it in a  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...

Form 5500 What You Need to Know to File How to avoid the pitfalls of Form 5500 what you don t know could hurt you. This seminar is for those working in employee benefits who want to expand their knowledge about Form 5500 and related schedules. Form 5500 is a complex information return designed to meet the needs of three government agencies. Because of the numerous types of plans and sponsors, it is not always clear which plans are  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...