Card Telephone Seminars

New IRS Rules for Treatment of Revenues from Gift Card Sales and Merchandise Return Cards ...he existing federal tax deferral rules applicable to gift card revenues. Learn how the tax deferral rules apply to a variety of common gift card structures and understand when a 2-year tax deferral may be available, but also when it may not be optimal. Finally, receive tips on structuring gift card transactions. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, CFOs, controllers,  more...

Prepaid Cards: An Alternative to Traditional Checking Accounts? ... companies with essential information to evaluate prepaid card/access products that will best complement their current business models and risk tolerance. The program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of this rapidly evolving financial product line. It will provide organization with solid guidance on key issues to consider in evaluating and structuring such programs and provide an  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government ...n agencies, and how the government actually buys - credit card purchases, bids, contracts and grants. Failing to understand the key differences between corporate and federal sales is the most common error business people make in this market. This mistake has cost businesses thousands, hundreds of thousands and even millions in lost contracts. This audio conference is critical for large and  more...

Understanding the Durbin Amendment's Impacts and Implications ...bin Amendment was game-changing legislation for the debit card industry. Certain Durbin Amendment impacts have been immediate but the industry will continue to evolve for some time in response to the longer-term implications of these new requirements. Attendees at this live audio conference will engage with the speaker on an overview of the various provisions of the Durbin Amendment and the  more...

Compliance With the PCI/CISP Credit Card Security Standards ...Card Industry Data Security Standard has driven compliance and security spending up, while giving long-time security professionals a stick to push the organization into thinking more strategically about data security. While the standard updates every two years, it is still a baseline by which we should far exceed, not the ceiling by which we judge our information security efforts. Payment  more...

Understand and Interpret Financial Statements ...enefitsFinancial statements can be thought of as a report card for any business. They provide both a historical and current perspective on the health of an organization, as well as offer indications of future performance. They offer management, creditors, prospective investors and various other users a means to judge the financial performance of an organization. The speaker will discuss the  more...

New Disclosures Required on the Credit Quality of Finance Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses under FASB ASU 2010-2 ...oans, trade accounts receivable, notes receivable, credit card receivables and lease receivables. The new disclosure requirements at the end of a reporting period will become effective for both interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2010, for public companies. Specific items regarding activity that occurred before the issuance of the ASU, such as the allowance roll  more...

Risk-Based Pricing Regulation Update: Are You Ready for the Upcoming Compliance Deadline? BenefitsThe Risk-Based Pricing Rule is effective January 1, 2011, and requires all lenders to provide a specific notice to a consumer when the lender sets or adjusts the price and other terms of credit provided to the consumer based on the consumer's credit report. In this teleconference, you will learn the various strategies for compliance, including the special exceptions for auto lending,  more...

Labor Law: Could 2011 Be the Turning Point for Unions? ... a revitalized union organizing campaign. How might the card check process be different? What techniques may unions be allowed to utilize? Can you be forced to post information for a union if you have government contracts? What about contingent workers and independent contractors? With a Democratic majority now on the National Labor Relations Board, how will doctrines and decisions handed  more...

Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees ... teleconference, we will review all aspects of the credit card processing cycle for Visa and MasterCard transactions. We will provide you with a core understanding of the processes involved as well as the best practices for reducing processing costs. We will also address the hidden costs of payment processing and how they can be avoided. Presidents, vice presidents, controllers, accountants,  more...

Controlling Purchasing Card Risk ...card program is a good control system. Without it a program may never realize its potential and risk may turn into reality causing a potential program shutdown. Fabian Aragon, P-Card program manager with Sandia National Laboratories, will discuss different ways a program can minimize risk, including basic controls, procedural controls, and assurance activities. You will come away with ideas to  more...

Criminal Liabilities Under HIPAA ...ses, health care providers and Medicare prescription drug card sponsors may be prosecuted criminally for HIPAA violations. With ID theft on the rise, prosecutors are becoming more aggressive in enforcing HIPAA laws, particularly when intent to illegally obtain patient information is involved. In addition, failing to be aware of criminal liability under HIPAA can lull health care providers into  more...

New Regulations for the Credit Card Industry: Prepare Now and Avoid Penalties ...enefitsOn 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...