Analysis Telephone Seminars

First Company in India to Deliver all ITIL V3 Intermediate Module Training QLogy 1800-200-200-3 ...leasure to announce next ITIL V3 a Operation Support and Analysisa - Intermediate Module Training Programme @ Delhi. Please find below the details of the programme:- Training Name ITIL V3 a OSAa Training Location Delhi Training Timing 8: 30 AM to 6: 30 PM Training Schedule 19th & 22nd, January, 2012 Training Venue Paharpur Business Center Online Registration Kindly  more...

Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts ...analysis of intentionally defective grantor trusts - an often overlooked estate planning tool. Emphasis will be placed on the practical how-to-do-it instruction as opposed to a recitation of case law in the area. The speaker will concentrate on when to use this technique, how to design these trusts, and their place in comparison to other estate planning tools. You will become well versed in  more...

Voyage to Discovery: Using Interview and Witness Behavioral Analysis ...s so that they will be answered? How might the behavioral analysis of a witness be utilized to optimize a particular line of questioning? The best practices often benefit from multidisciplinary perspectives. The approaches offered in this live audio conference are useful to anyone wanting to enhance the effectiveness of their interview and behavioral analyses techniques. These procedures can  more...

Voyage to Discovery: Using Interview and Witness Behavioral Analysis ...s so that they will be answered? How might the behavioral analysis of a witness be utilized to optimize a particular line of questioning? The best practices often benefit from multidisciplinary perspectives. The approaches offered in this live audio conference are useful to anyone wanting to enhance the effectiveness of their interview and behavioral analyses techniques. These procedures can  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ...nting your compliance plan. Discover how information flow analysis and risk analysis can make sense of your compliance objectives and meet the privacy and security meaningful use required objective for funding qualification, and find out about the special security challenges of remote access and portable devices. Attend this live audio conference to find out the top security issues health care  more...

XBRL in Transition:From Requiring XBRL to Leveraging XBRL to Improve Data Collection, Analysis, and Business Reporting ...e reporting framework for improved business reporting and analysis. Learn what XBRL means, why public companies have adopted it and why those companies (and the US Government) will foster the adoption of XBRL technology as a reporting framework to all entities in our economy. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, tax managers, accounts payable professionals, bookkeepers,  more...

Essential Discovery Skills for Paralegals BenefitsNavigating the electronic discovery process is more critical than it ever has been before. Not only are data volumes skyrocketing, but judges are increasingly focused on evaluating parties' e-discovery efforts from preservation through to production. Indeed, the discovery stage of a matter often determines the outcome of the case, driving the parties toward settlement or trial. In light  more...

Divorce Taxation: Practical Issues BenefitsMost divorce cases have significant tax ramifications to your client. This live audio conference provides the skills to identify them before they create a problem for you and your client at settlement. We will begin with the recent changes to the tax law and provide a key road map in navigating the numerous pitfalls that may appear in your case. Whether it is when your client may qualify  more...

Key Legal and Practical Considerations When Forming an ACO: Seizing the Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Qual ... along the road to accountable care. Through constructive analysis of the Final Rule and guidance issued by CMS, DOJ, and the FTC, and the lessons learned from previous attempts at hospital-physician alignment, you will gain an in-depth look at the critical considerations every health care organization and provider must address for forming and implementing an ACO to achieve effective quality  more...

Child Sexual Abuse Interview Protocol: Evidence-Based Strategies ...d practice evidence, recommendations are provided from an analysis of 90 videotapes of child sexual abuse interviews from a child advocacy center via a 69-item standardized instrument generated from prior studies. Eight evidence areas support advanced techniques in a four-stage interview process for diverse disclosure and nondisclosure cases. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review  more...

Sales and Use Taxation of Internet Sales:The Evolving Case Law BenefitsWith growing budget deficits, many states are taking increasingly aggressive positions in an attempt to impose sales and use tax obligations on internet transactions. Internet sellers face a murky and sometimes ill-defined landscape with respect to sales and use taxes that are impacted by both state law and federal constitutional principles. By exploring the growing body of judicial  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay BenefitsTime truly is money, especially in construction. Consequently, being able to determine and document delay is a crucial skill. This live audio conference will focus on the key terms, important contract provisions and the most successful approaches to the determination of delay. It will include a discussion of the importance of the critical path, the importance of the contemporaneous  more...

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing ...the items that they purchase. The objective of price-cost analysis is not to get the lowest price, but to obtain the best value with consideration for delivering time, acceptable quality levels, in the appropriate quantities. In general price is important; however, remember it is only one of many variables that are included in purchasing decisions. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

Powers of Attorney: Estate Planning Opportunities and Pitfalls ...sman. This live audio conference will present an in depth analysis of the effective use of powers of attorney in the client's estate plan and consider practical problems and solutions in their use. The in depth knowledge gained from this presentation will aid you in advising clients and suggesting helpful revisions to improve existing powers of attorney. The speaker has drafted and  more...

Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis for Nonprofits BenefitsThis live audio conference will provide you with an overview of nonprofit financial statements and both external and internal nonprofit financial reporting concepts. We will focus on the primary users of nonprofit financial statements and the key differences between nonprofit and for-profit financial statements and reporting. This program will explore the fundamental accounting concepts  more...

Writing Job Descriptions ...ats, and technique. More importantly, we will discuss job analysis, tools available to assist in the documentation process, and how to avoid various legal pitfalls. Finally, we will discuss the inter-relations of job evaluation, performance management, recruitment and training. This live audio conference is designed for human resource professionals, personnel managers, benefits managers,  more...

Understand and Interpret Financial Statements .... He will also discuss balance sheet and income statement analysis and understanding cash flow statements. Finally, he will touch on key ratio analysis and how ratios provide an additional tool to judge financial performance. This live audio conference is designed to provide you with an understanding of the four basic financial statements, offer concepts of analyzing financial statements, and  more...

Preparing for Medicaid Audits ...rpayment is no longer solely based on a medical necessity analysis, but instead extends to instances of technical noncompliance of the most insignificant nature. Failure to prepare and to adequately respond, even if prepared, may subject a provider to the harshest of consequences. This audio conference is critical to any provider enrolled in the Medicaid program who desires to stay in the  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting ...P contracts. Topics will include in-depth description and analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of this contracting format, the four phases of work that are typical when working under a GMP format, the components of a GMP and why it is so important to fully understand how each is defined, and the conditions that apply to the payment of each component. We will discuss what to do and not  more...

Dynamic E-Discovery Tips for Paralegals BenefitsElectronic discovery is one of the most important and prominent issues confronting the legal industry today. E-Discovery is the buzzword in litigation and it certainly has earned this status, but its notoriety can at times belie the legal community's tender grasp of its many complexities and implications. Paralegals and legal assistants, the 'case managers' during discovery, are perhaps  more...

De-Mystifying The Excel(R) Real Estate Pro-Forma ...Excel is the primary tool of choice for spreadsheet-based analysis. This is the case in real estate development and investment, yet many practitioners are still not very familiar with how projection models are built or work. This audio conference breaks down the real estate pro-forma into its essential components, analyzes the pieces individually in easy-to-understand language, and then  more...

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

Using Human Capital Analytics to Maximize the Value of Your Workforce BenefitsMeasuring and maximizing the contribution people make to the bottom line is a critical issue for organizations, and analytics are the key to those insights. The challenge is using analytics to understand where making a change would improve engagement and performance. This audio conference addresses how to integrate the business and HR perspectives when conducting human capital analytics,  more...

Structuring Renewable Energy Projects in Challenging Conditions ...- You will be able to explain renewable project financial analysis and modeling. - You will be able to recognize incentives unique to financing renewable projects. - You will be able to describe structure renewable project financings - leveraged flip and lease structure. This audio conference is designed for engineers, presidents, vice presidents, developers, project managers, environmental  more...

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

State of the Estate Tax: Where We Stand Today and What Practitioners Can Do ... teleconference will present a practical, action-oriented analysis of the estate and GST tax in 2010 focusing on the repeal of the estate tax and subsequent developments. The focus will be on how the client advisor team, consisting of the estate planning attorney, insurance consultant, accountant and wealth manager, can take practical and coordinated steps to best serve their clients through  more...

Real Estate and Land Valuation in Depressed Markets BenefitsThis teleconference will guide professionals depending upon reliable estimates of market value to identify viable and reliable market data using methods available in the market but not commonly applied during active real estate markets. The teleconference will explain underlying valuation theory for these alternative applications using relevant information during the current real estate  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ...ndamental overview of why you should request an ergonomic analysis as an essential tool in managing medical-only and indemnity workers' compensation claims, what to expect from an ergonomic work site analysis, who should deliver the service and your responsibility in implementing the recommended strategies. This teleconference is designed for Human resource managers, benefits professionals,  more...

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Update: Now Fully Phased in, What We Have Learned and What We Can Expect Going Forward ...w that it is fully phased in, as well as a discussion and analysis of what distinguishes it from some of the other significant state tax developments occurring in recent years, such as the implementation of the MBT and Texas Margin Tax. The teleconference also will provide some insight on how the current economic climate and pending administrative and case law developments might impact the CAT  more...

Current Issues in Real Estate Title and Title Insurance BenefitsThis teleconference is a nuts-and-bolts program designed to give you real life practical information to facilitate the closing of commercial and residential real estate transactions. You'll gain insight into the workings of the title industry to better prepare you to anticipate problems and assist in developing solutions to ultimately close the transaction. This teleconference will  more...

ASTM Standard on Vapor Intrusion ... and counsel. This teleconference will provide a thorough analysis of the new ASTM vapor intrusion standard and how it may be used to evaluate risks, remedial measures and litigation. This program will also discuss investigative tasks and strategies employed to determine the nature and extent of property and personal injuries associated with vapor intrusion. This teleconference is critical for  more...

Metadata Scrubbing and Mining: Legal, Ethical and Practical Implications ...part of real-time demonstrations of metadata cleaning and analysis software, proper use of tracked changes, and some do's and don'ts of electronic redaction. This teleconference will be displayed for attendees via GoToWebinar's interactive component, as to which Lorman will provide access and installation instructions in advance. GOTOWEBINAR is a registered trademark of Citrix Online, LLC and  more...

Secondary Sources of Repayment Fundamentals ...and provide examples and cases to illustrate this type of analysis. This teleconference will also reinforce basic lending principles as they pertain to secondary sources of repayment that were overlooked or compromised prior to the recession, and how they should impact future lending when the economy recovers. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan  more...

Discover the Secrets of Microsoft(R) Excel Pivot Tables ...the data for that important meeting or need more detailed analysis for a printed report, a pivot table will meet your needs. This feature also lets you create a summary of data gathered from more than one worksheet. And there's a great visual companion feature as well - a pivot chart - that further enhances your presentation possibilities. To create good, quick summary information for  more...

Buying and Selling Claims in Bankruptcy ...analysis of the latest bankruptcy procedures and forms for the trading of claims in bankruptcy, strategies for maximizing the value of claims, and recent court decisions and orders that could have a substantial impact on the value or enforceability of the claims purchased. In addition, you will gain insights on trading for passive investment to gain a return on capital versus purchasing to own  more...

Asphalt vs. Concrete: Selection and Design Considerations ...; cost factors, including an example of a life cycle cost analysis; construction techniques and limitations; and maintenance and troubleshooting each material. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review what a designer needs to know about concrete and asphalt. - You will be able to discuss mixtures and production. - You will be able to describe general design principles. - You will be  more...

Stimulus Reporting Requirements for Schools BenefitsTen months into the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, this teleconference will review the impact on education entities to date, including compliance risks and challenges. An update and analysis of current issues and guidance will be discussed as well as recent reporting experiences and upcoming reporting requirements. School administrators, teachers, special education  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...result. The client expectations: technical and commercial analysis, scope of work development, a detailed execution plan, a detailed CPM schedule with day certain financial closing and a fixed price lump sum price to perform the work, all due in 3 to 6 weeks. A sense of urgency is the common thread that runs through all of the construction planning steps and is essential to the success of the  more...

The Interrelationship Between Social Security Disability, Medicare and Workers' Compensation Settlements BenefitsThis teleconference covers the two most important federal aspects of workers' compensation practice: Social Security disability offsets and the Medicare secondary payer statute. Anyone who represents claimants, employers or insurers in workers' compensation claims must understand the interrelationship between Social Security disability, Medicare and workers' compensation settlements. You  more...

Measuring Inefficiency on a Construction Project ...xercises and case studies, how to perform a measured-mile analysis. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify potential sources of inefficiency. - You will be able to manage and measure productivity. - You will be able to describe methods of measuring inefficiency. - You will be able to breakdown pricing inefficiencies. Construction and project managers, attorneys, engineers,  more...

New Regulations for the Credit Card Industry: Prepare Now and Avoid Penalties BenefitsOn May 22, 2009, President Obama signed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 to regulate several aspects of the credit card industry. This is one of the most sweeping changes to hit the industry for quite some time. This new legislation amends the Truth in Lending Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act, and places a  more...

Developing a Community Nonemergency Response System ...his discussion, we will explore conducting a cost-benefit analysis and calculating return on investment which is even more critical in these lean times. In addition, we will focus on how to develop a change management program to help ensure that changes enabled by a new call center are adhered to and results in a tangible ROI by more efficiently managing and balancing non-emergency calls,  more...

When HOA's and the IRS Compete for Lien Property: Lien Priorities, Perfections and Foreclosure Rights ...se respective lien rights, we will discuss an alternative analysis applying the choate doctrine under federal case law, which requires a comparative look at when association liens arise versus when an IRS tax lien is properly recorded. Because of a lack of legal opinions published in federal and state courts, litigation insurers and title examiners may not be fully equipped with the specific  more...

Determining the Best Service Delivery Options for Public Works and Utility Projects: In-House or Contract? BenefitsIn this teleconference, you will learn principles and techniques for determining when a project or activity is best delivered by in-house staff, through a contract with a neighboring government or a private contractor, or a combined approach with some tasks performed in-house and others by a contractor. The teleconference will present a practical, nuts-and-bolts approach with examples to  more...

Understanding the Development Approval Process ...oups. The teleconference will explain the pre application analysis and preparation which is necessary for the process, and the supporting data and consultants which are essential to get it done. This program will also provide you with the strategies that will get you there, and the pitfalls and obstacles you must plan for and avoid along the way. It will help you understand, anticipate, plan  more...

Best Practices in Budget Development and Analysis BenefitsIn difficult fiscal times many budget officers and municipal managers begin the process by a rather simple approach: 'Revenues are down 10%, we need to cut the budget by 10%'. Then they wait for the battles to begin, internally with department heads, externally with council members and other public stakeholders. This teleconference will provide budget preparers with a comprehensive  more...

Current Issues in Development Impact Fees ...and real estate development practice, and provide summary analysis of those issues, including important recent judicial decisions in state and federal courts addressing development fees and exactions. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss the relationship between development fees, exactions of land, regulatory set-asides, and in-kind taxes. - You will be able to review the  more...

Practical and Legal Aspects of Real Estate Auctions nIn today's uncertain real estate economy, many real estate developers, investors and fiduciaries are holding surplus inventory with poor turnover performance and a grim outlook on return on investment. The carrying costs to maintain the property during a lengthy conventional brokerage sale weaken the asset's physical properties and investment potential. Real estate auctions have been a viable  more...

Construction Contract Accounting: A Three-Dimensional Look at the Numbers nFinancial reports do more than help you comply with the terms of the contract. Financial reporting can help you become more profitable by giving you the information you need to make smart management decisions. This teleconference will discuss three types of accounting - financial, tax and internal/management. Learn how to combine the different methods to get a three-dimensional view of your  more...

Navigating the Troubled Construction Project: Recognizing, Analyzing and Handling the Risks nThe current economic downturn has given rise to a massive increase in the number of troubled construction projects. Whether trouble arises from the withdraw or lack of funding or a failure in performance of the contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to perform, the reality is that each project represents unique challenges that must be met head on. This teleconference presents the issues  more...

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports ...the inherent uncertainties associated with mold sampling, analysis and the interpretation of laboratory results. The consultant's background and the laboratory's history and experience must always be questioned. If taken to task, would these parties survive a Daubert Motion? If not, their "evidence" could be deemed unqualified and any future testimony as an expert could be excluded in a future  more...

Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to Reduce Defects, Improve Quality and Make More Money ...analysis is an increasingly popular tool that must be mastered by Lean Six Sigma professionals and can be used in every type of organization to reduce defects, improve quality and make more money! n nThis easy tool asks these simple questions: n- What can go wrong? n- Where can it go wrong? n- How bad will it be? n- Can we see it coming? n- Should we try to prevent it? n nIf you can count  more...

Getting to the Root of Root Cause Analysis ... teleconference starts out with an overview of root cause analysis and then drills down to approaches to and elements of root cause, before exploring a laundry list of subjective and analytical tools from the root cause analysis tool box and a few real-world examples. n nBy the end of the teleconference you will have a road map or template that you can use in getting to the root causes of  more...

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

Designing Effective Interest Rate Risk Management in Turbulent Times nThe current market has created challenges in managing risks while making a profit. Our tools for risk measurement were in place to help us take action to avoid as much of the impact as possible; yet a review of bank interest margins in the wake of massive rate reductions shows that bankers have a ways to go when using the interest rate risk information to make decisions. n nDuring this  more...

Current Issues in Construction Lending ...the techniques include performing adequate interest carry analysis, understanding your rights afforded in the Construction Loan Agreement, identification and measurement of commercial real estate concentration, assessing your management information system to insure proper management reports are obtained, performing market analysis and stress testing. You will obtain fundamentals required to  more...

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