Acquisition Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Real Estate Due Diligence: Managing Risk and Developing a Winning Strategy in the Face of Challenging Credit Markets ...t decision is made at the outset regarding potential site acquisition, leasing and financing. We will discuss the key elements of the due diligence process, including the state of title, availability of utilities, ability to obtain permits or approvals, review of financial documents and environmental condition of the property against the backdrop of a tough and anxious market to provide  more...

How to Successfully Identify, Propose, Win and Manage Government Contracts ...le insight into the intricacies of the federal government acquisition lifecycle. It also helps you understand necessary information regarding the regulations and guidelines governing the federal acquisition process. Further, this teleconference provides valuable information about the numerous free tools and resources available to companies wishing to do business with the federal government.  more...

Fair Housing Act: 2009 Hot Topics ...p, is intended to provide information to those performing acquisition due diligence, to apprise them of the current hot issues in the courts and enforcement actions ranging from state agency complaint letters to class action litigation seeking many millions of dollars in damages and remediation. The faculty consists of three attorneys: a prominent litigator who has assisted property owners,  more...

Multifamily Project Finance and Development ... be in turmoil, and raising necessary debt and equity for acquisition, refinancing and development continues to be a challenge, even for well-capitalized owner/developers with good track records and performing or well conceived new projects. The looming 'refinance crisis' for multifamily projects financed with CMBS and with soon-to-expire construction loans will only add to the challenges. This  more...

Value Engineering Change Proposals in Government Contracting ...s followed correctly, it provides a vehicle through which acquisition and operating costs can be reduced while the contractor's rate of return is increased. This teleconference helps contractors understand the purpose of VE clauses, and the proper manner to submit a VECP. Further, this teleconference will highlight notable VE case law, calling attention to hotly contested VE issues throughout  more...

Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value? ...rements may change the way acquiring companies report the acquisition on its financial statements. These changes could ultimately impact deal pricing and structure. Fair value measurements often require the use of outside valuation specialists. This teleconference will help management of companies making acquisitions understand how these revised accounting statements will impact their financial  more...

Successfully Maneuvering the Tax Maze of Amortization Rules ...mework for identifying and applying the tax rules for the acquisition and creation of intangible assets, as well as costs to facilitate such transactions. Special expensing rules, identifying and fixing accounting method errors, and the treatment of business acquisition costs and start-up expenditures will also be covered. Recent developments as well as expected guidance and possible  more...

Tax Due Diligence in Acquisitions nBuyers and sellers of businesses typically are focused on getting the deal done and the relative economic benefits to each. They often fail to consider potential undisclosed tax liabilities resulting from pre-closing operations, and rarely want to hold up negotiations thinking about the "what ifs." However, when the "what ifs" turn into "what now," it is important that potential tax risks be  more...