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International Payroll Compliance Issues ...l economy has created opportunities for a large number of companies to expand internationally. This has resulted in an increase in cross-border transfer of their employees, thereby creating a host of challenges for companies that must administer payrolls in different jurisdictions with a myriad of reporting and tax withholding rules. Companies must find a way to manage the global payroll and  more...

Payroll Recordkeeping: What You Need to Know ...ous? Recent reports estimate that over the last few years companies have collectively paid out more than $1 billion annually to resolve FLSA claims! Learn the role of the FLSA and its requirements as to the records to be kept by the employer regarding wages, hours and other items, as specified in the Department of Labor recordkeeping regulations. Discover what is required for both exempt and  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool ... quickly becoming the destination of most Internet users. Companies looking to develop and increase sales can use Facebook to pinpoint and engage prospects that are most likely going to buy their products and/or services. Whether you are a social media novice or expert this live audio conference will give you the tools needed to attract and convert potential prospects using Facebook  more...

How to Use Facebook as an Effective Sales Tool ... quickly becoming the destination of most Internet users. Companies looking to develop and increase sales can use Facebook to pinpoint and engage prospects that are most likely going to buy their products and/or services. Whether you are a social media novice or expert this live audio conference will give you the tools needed to attract and convert potential prospects using Facebook  more...

A Regulatory Update on Unclaimed Property Compliance ...ence is for you! Believe it or not, there are still many companies who are unfamiliar with the various state unclaimed property laws and struggle with how best to implement sufficient internal controls and reporting procedures. With an emphasis on compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, it is imperative that your company has proactively ensured that you are properly filing to the  more...

Resolving Corporate and Construction Disputes with Collaborative Law ...tigation. Corporations can cut overhead and construction companies can avoid unnecessary project delays by getting disputes resolved quickly and economically outside of the courthouse. Litigation involves more than legal fees; there are also costs related to the disruption of operations, delays, and the destruction of important business relationships. Companies are becoming aware of the fact  more...

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix ...rmance and manage turnover. Sharing of pitfalls that many companies encounter when implementing a matrix and how to avoid them will be addressed. The live audio conference will provide insight into varying types of merit matrix models, as well as an example of the implementation process. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers, payroll and benefits professionals,  more...

XBRL in Transition:From Requiring XBRL to Leveraging XBRL to Improve Data Collection, Analysis, and Business Reporting ...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, CFOs, controllers, enrolled agents, business  more...

Powers of Attorney: Medical Records Release Concerns ...us forms between hospitals, doctors, attorneys, insurance companies, patients and their lawyers and families. With increasing reliance on electronic medical records health information can be transmitted with minimal effort. However, health information requests become more confusing and less streamlined when dealing with a deceased or incapacitated patient. Under what authority do you have to  more...

Section 199 Deduction for Qualified Construction Activities Income ... to discuss the eligibility requirements for construction companies. - You will be able to identify the type of income that qualifies for the deduction. - You will be able to explain the safe harbors for de minimis nonconstruction activity and land values. This live audio conference is designed for construction and project managers, contractors, subcontractors, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Common Conflicts in the Tripartite Relationship ...uster and has represented insureds on behalf of insurance companies in liability claims for over a decade. By attending this conference, you will learn common scenarios where the members of the tripartite relationship are at odds, and how their rights are protected while actively defending a case. Actual real-life scenarios will be discussed to assist you in spotting issues, before they become  more...

Navigating Trade Sanctions Laws in International Business Transactions BenefitsInternational business continues to grow in complexity, especially considering that U.S. trade sanction regulations may materially impact contracts, supply agreements and the ability to effectively deliver products to a global market. Further, recent enforcement cases have not only signified higher penalties, but also that both U.S. and foreign companies are targeted. This live audio  more...

Understanding and Complying With Disclosures Under Rule 26(A) BenefitsElectronic discovery has fundamentally altered both the corporate and legal worlds. The discovery and production of electronic records is now expected by litigants and courts alike. You will learn about the amended federal rules relating to electronic discovery and recent case law interpreting these rules. This live audio conference will also discuss benchmarking data that assesses how  more...

Prepaid Cards: An Alternative to Traditional Checking Accounts? ...ference will provide banking and other financial services 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  more...

Wetlands Challenges and Use of Mitigation Bank Credits ...ave presented a liability and construction timing risk to companies, real estate developers, oil and gas companies and other parties constructing buildings, roads, pipelines, oil and gas exploration and production activities, among many others. Failure to understand and manage these issues had resulted in fines, litigation, and extensive delays in construction. Planning ahead, identifying  more...

Key Aspects of Mezzanine Financing ...easingly important role in meeting the financing needs of companies in the coming years. With the tightening of leverage multiples for senior debt, a growing number of companies and equity sponsors are turning to mezzanine debt as a solution to their capitalization requirements. This live audio conference will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the key issues associated with the  more...

How to Detect Fraud BenefitsA typical organization loses an estimated five percent of its annual revenue due to fraud. If you apply that estimate to the 2009 Gross World Product, this fraud equates to more than $2.9 trillion dollars lost each year to fraud. This live audio conference will educate listeners to the different varieties of occupational fraud and relevant statistics. We will provide a foundation to the  more...

Control Costs and Increase Efficiency With P&C Claims Predictive Models ...ling with predictive models. Up until recently, insurance companies have focused the vast majority of their analytics horsepower on the front end of the insurance equation - underwriting predictive models. However, with the soft market continuing to adversely impact financial results, companies are beginning to leverage analytics to help address the 70 to 80 cents of every premium dollar that  more...

How to Sell to the U.S. Government BenefitsMany business people want to sell their services and products to the federal government but find the process confusing and filled with dead ends and frustration. Competitors are winning contracts but it can seem impossible to get through to decision makers, or valuable time and resources are wasted responding to bids that fail. This live audio conference demystifies the federal contracting  more...

Advanced Applicant Tracking Strategies For Government Contractors: Effective Tools To Avoid Claims of Discrimination ...nt data for their affirmative action plans. However, even companies who properly track applicant data treat the process as a purely recordkeeping exercise. Failure to maintain proper and robust information regarding applicant disposition is the most common error employers can make which results in Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) findings of discrimination and awards of  more...

Trucking Litigation ...companies seems straightforward. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to trucking tort cases. During this live audio conference, you will hear how to negotiate the waters and learn how the myriad of confusing federal and state regulations could torpedo your otherwise straightforward common law case. Hear from the former top United States D.O.T. trucking lawyer  more...

Taxation and Accounting Issues With Debt Restructuring, Modifications and Bankruptcies ...emarkable discounts. Unfortunately, it also has left many companies struggling and in need to modify their outstanding debt. Many large, well known companies have dissolved or declared bankruptcy. Debt modifications, repurchases and bankruptcy can have a profound tax impact on borrowers and lenders alike. In this live audio conference, we will discuss a myriad of issues, including rules that  more...

Construction Payment Bond Fundamentals ...gement and operations personnel who want to protect their companies against unnecessary losses due to somebody else's financial woes. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize typical projects involving payment bonds. - You will be able to explain defenses available to the surety and bond principal. - You will be able to discuss how to get a copy of the bond. - You will be able to  more...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing but Were Afraid to Ask ...companies that care about safety in the workplace have implemented a drug and alcohol testing program. An added benefit to companies is a reduction in their workers' compensation insurance premiums. What makes an effective program? What kind of safeguards should there be to ensure accuracy? What does a drug test really measure? What is the best sample: urine, hair or oral fluid? Are there  more...

Key Legal Distinctions Between Business Entities BenefitsA critical issue in starting any new business is to decide the best type of entity for the business. The choices can be numerous and bewildering, and the consequences of a wrong choice can be problematic. For example, for multi-owner businesses, the choices may include (depending on the relevant state): (i) general partnerships; (ii) limited liability partnerships; (iii) limited  more...

Current Issues in Billboard Leases ...ive form of reaching the population with information that companies through their marketers are seeking to distribute, whether it be a political position, a sales effort or in some instances by the local government as a public service informational effort. With all these conflicting points of view, the documents that govern billboards by their nature can be a complex, unique form of real estate  more...

Rules and Responsibilities Regarding Abandoned Wages ...rently comply with unclaimed property laws. However, many companies are not aware of their reporting responsibilities and may just write off unclaimed property. This can cause your company fines for failure to report unclaimed wages. This live audio conference will keep you informed on your legal responsibilities and obligations in regard to abandoned wages. This live audio conference is  more...

All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act but Didn't Know to Ask BenefitsAs 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 collectors is a top reason companies get sued. Don't let this  more...

Bankruptcy Section 363: Purchasing Distressed Assets ... the increase in financially distressed and overleveraged companies. Lower valuations for both public and private companies, the limited access to growth capital for potential sellers and the build up over the last couple of years of 'dry powder' at investment funds present a perfect combination of increasing buy-side demand and seller-side supply creating conditions for a frothy future market  more...

Director and Officer Liability: A Focus on Creditor Issues ...ingly new decisions are coming out absolving directors of companies from fiduciary liability. What cases hold directors liable? What cases hold officers liable? These are distinctively different questions. How do jury instructions address this liability? Topics to be discussed include breach of loyalty causes of action, as well as nondisclosure of material information and conflict of interest.  more...

Commercial Real Estate Financing: Current Trends & Opportunities BenefitsGet an in-depth look at the current trends and emerging opportunities in today's ever-changing real estate finance market. Experienced experts will discuss the current trends in the workout negotiations of troubled assets including bank loans and CMBS (conduit) loans including who the key players are and what possible outcomes exist from negotiations. Borrowers will learn how others are  more...

How to Handle Travel Pay Legally ...companies do not understand how to compensate an employee properly for time spent traveling to destinations other than a regular work site. Many companies send employees to conferences and other work sites using commercial travel and personal vehicles. This live audio conference will enable you to understand how and when to compensate an employee for travel time away from a work site. Attend  more...

Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance ...ons, and other property, casualty and liability exposures companies and individuals face. They are not policies of insurance. Disclaimers recently added to standard certificates of insurance are causing confusion and open the door to assuming unexpected risk. This audio conference will walk through why certificates of insurance are used, what are standard ACORD certificates, modifications of  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations ...companies view global markets as a necessity to survive and to grow, more U.S. companies own foreign subsidiaries to conduct foreign operations. Whether you are a growing multinational company with subsidiaries all over the globe, or a small, closely-held company that owns a Canadian subsidiary, you will have to file IRS Form 5471 for every foreign corporation that you own. Although an  more...

California E-Discovery Rules: Still in Their Infancy ... AB 5 has been in force more than a year, many law firms, companies and government agencies are still wrestling with ambiguities and compliance challenges. Attend this audio conference and participate in an intensive, practical discussion with an expert as to the new rules' apparent impacts on process and strategy as to discovery requests directed to both parties and nonparties,  more...

Drafting Document Retention Policies ... have failed to take this important step to protect their companies. Many more have failed to effectively implement their document retention policies after they have been adopted. The cost of these shortcomings is significant. A corporation may lose significant business information required for ongoing business needs. It may also be subjected to civil sanctions, including exclusion of evidence,  more...

New Disclosures Required on the Credit Quality of Finance Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses under FASB ASU 2010-2 ...sOn July 21, 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-20 to require companies to provide significant new disaggregated disclosures about the credit quality of their financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses. This audio conference provides an overview of ASU 2010-20 and discusses the new disclosure requirements under this pronouncement. This ASU is not limited to financial institutions.  more...

Positive Strategies For Dealing With Problem Performers ...ing and other tools to build superior performers, examine companies that use positive strategies as a means of managing the workforce and those problem performers, and look at the concept of discipline without punishment. This audio conference will look at how to incorporate accountability and responsibility within the various levels of an organization. In today's economic times, reward  more...

The Secrets of Successful Customer Onboarding ...companies do not provide an orientation to new customers. This results in customer confusion, lack of customer activation, and eventually leads to customer attrition and negative word of mouth, which can damage a company's value proposition. This audio conference will help you understand the secrets of successful onboarding, and how to work with marketing and customer operations to design and  more...

Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning ...t family limited partnerships or family limited liability companies do not understand the reasons for forming these entities in the planning process. They also are not clear on what is the current status of statutory and case law concerning the continued use of these entities. This audio conference will help you learn to identify when the use of this entity for a particular client situation is  more...

Embracing Social Media to Build Concrete Relationships in a Bricks-and-Mortar World ... Attend this audio conference and you will learn how some companies in the industry have already embraced social media and consequently are now seeing huge results. Rather than a tutorial on different online technologies, this program will discuss specifically how you can use social media to establish yourself as a go-to expert in your field - which in effect makes sure you are connecting with  more...

Complying With OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements ...companies do not understand the scope or complexity of the various recordkeeping obligations under OSHA's laws and regulations. This audio conference will provide guidance as to OSHA's recordkeeping requirements, including pending regulatory changes and trends. Learn about OSHA's new penalty policy, as well as the pending OSHA Reform Bill hidden in the Miner Safety and Health Act. Complying  more...

Preparing for the International Financial Reporting Standard ... inevitable and is in the best interests of investors and companies. Given the strategic and business issues related to conversion, as well as the investment of time necessary to transition a company to a new accounting language, IFRS should be an area of focus for most companies. Although there is time to take a measured approach, you should keep the proposed timetable in mind as you make  more...

Digital Manufacturing: Improve Productivity, Lower Costs and Compress Delivery Times ...globally competitive environment is forcing manufacturing companies of all sizes to rethink and better integrate their overall approach to product development, from concept to product design to manufacturing engineering and beyond. As a result, many companies are seeking new ways to improve their competitive position through the proper adoption of digital manufacturing and other product  more...

Recent Developments in Employer Liability for 401(k) Investments ... of factors bombards sponsors of 401(k) plans, and places companies and their management potentially in the cross hairs. From Enron, Worldcom and Sarbanes-Oxley, to the more recent massive class actions filed against Fortune 500 companies regarding 401(k) plan service fees, decision makers face increasingly tough choices and more difficult compliance challenges when it comes to providing 401(k)  more...

Competitive Public Bidding and Public Contract Code in Florida ...enefitsIn today's difficult economic times, more and more companies are looking to the government for opportunities to grow their businesses. While competing for government contracts presents expanded opportunities for success, participation in such procurements is governed by rules, laws and case law precedent not generally applicable in the private sector. This teleconference helps you  more...

Ohio Prompt Payment Act Update ...roject profitability. Cash flow is the lifeblood for most companies, but particularly contractors. Many contractors, subcontractors, specialty trades and suppliers are forced to finance the construction of a project as a result of delayed payment from their contracting partners, often resulting in widespread impact to their lending relationships and business operations. This teleconference will  more...

Immigration Issues for Construction Professionals ...to your company. Government visits are increasing for all companies and it is important to have a plan of action in place prior to the government knocking on your company's door. We will review the proper steps to complete an I-9 form and to audit an I-9 form, while also encouraging the use of a W-9 form and an Immigration Compliance Acknowledgment Form to use with employees. We will address  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ...egotiating such leases for the first time, while the cell companies have teams who work exclusively on such leases. This teleconference will focus on key business issues in wireless site leases, including lease rates and who gets the revenues from additional antennas or carriers being co-located at a site. An emphasis on the industry-specific elements and terms of modern cell site leases, and  more...

International Employment Assignments: Understanding the Compliance Risks ...mmigration laws are enormous. Attorneys who counsel these companies and human resource executives who implement company policy must be aware of strict immigration and work permit requirements on the one hand, and of the great dangers inherent in failing to follow U.S. workplace regulations on the other. This teleconference will cover the nuts and bolts of immigration issues for expatriate or  more...

Current Issues in Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements ...rms. When the customer is the Federal Government however, companies often try to squeeze these relationships into their standard purchase orders and performance work statements. Particularly with heightened scrutiny by all federal agencies over the entry into contracts and the performance of those contracts, by all tiers, ensuring that the relationship is structured in the most efficient manner  more...

Cyber Crimes: Phishing, Pharming and Beyond ...help those who face the threat daily and those who advise companies who are victimized by cyber-crimes. The teleconference will explain the latest threats and trends on corporate cyber-attacks, focusing on theft of intellectual property, advanced persistent threats, spear-phising and other attack vectors. The teleconference will also address how to handle the response to such attacks, including  more...

Sale Leaseback Transactions Today: Monetizing Real Estate Assets ...te assets may be better than debt financing or ownership. Companies have significant capital outlays in real estate that can be redeployed in their core business. Understand the basic financial and accounting rules governing treatment of sale-leaseback transactions and operating leases. Learn about the most common sale leaseback structures that are available, how they work and whether they  more...

Drafting Clear and Enforceable Contracts BenefitsCommercial contracts have become increasingly complex in our litigious society. Why can't contracts just be written in plain language with the common words (and sentence structures) we use in everyday conversation? The truth is - they can! This teleconference is an introductory course on drafting clear and enforceable contracts in a business environment - using language that everyone can  more...

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Update: Now Fully Phased in, What We Have Learned and What We Can Expect Going Forward ...es, which has created a complex and arduous landscape for companies' state income tax compliance departments to navigate through. This teleconference will provide some relief, at least in terms of understanding Ohio's current tax landscape, by providing taxpayers a concise review of the structure and primary elements of the CAT, now that it is fully phased in, as well as a discussion and  more...

Using Social Media to Grow Your Accounting Firm ...sinesses grow? In this teleconference, you will learn how companies large and small, including other accounting firms, are using Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter and other platforms to actually generate new business. Whether you are new to social media or a seasoned netizen, you will get practical tips you can use to enhance your firm's online presence. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of  more...

A/R Management: Converting Receivables Into Cash BenefitsCash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Payments from customers are the major source of cash for most businesses. It would be much easier if all sales were paid in advance or at the time of product/service delivery (like in a retail store). Unfortunately, competitive markets demand that credit be extended to customers and this is where AR management becomes so important. This  more...

Collection Strategies for Locating Hidden and Transferred Assets ...s under. Debtors like to play 'hide the ball' under shell companies. Creditors who entertain that game are missing the ball! This teleconference is for those who want to learn how to pierce the corporate veil, pursue alter ego corporations, and levy on hidden assets and collect despite fraudulent transfers, elusive debtors, lying corporate officers and shifty owners. Mr. Bailey has  more...

Selecting Vendors: An Introduction to RFPs BenefitsThis teleconference is an introductory course for those who are just beginning to consider or use RFPs in their procurement process. It will provide you with a basic understanding of how requests for information and requests for proposals can be used to increase corporate procurement efficiencies and deeper vendor relationships. It will provide insights on best practices in Fortune 500  more...

Utilizing RFID Technology in Inventory Management ...companies have struggled for years with inventory management. Bar codes and wireless networks have helped, but they have not come close to solving the problem. Companies don't know precisely what or where inventory is, which leads to inefficiencies from the manufacturing floor to the retail store. This teleconference will explain how radio frequency identification technologies are being used  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings ... teleconference will highlight the numerous opportunities companies have to reduce the cost of investment in green buildings and energy efficiency by appropriately utilizing business incentives and tax credits. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review the various tax incentives and credits for federal, state and utility rebates. - You will be able to define the impact of American  more...

An Introduction to L3Cs: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies ...s. Because L3Cs are merely a variant of limited liability companies, and because limited liability companies are authorized to conduct business in all fifty states, L3Cs may be poised to become the business entity of choice for social enterprise and other hybrid business models throughout the United States, including those that use program related investments. On the other hand, the L3C has  more...

Top Sales and Use, Credits and Incentives Tips to Improve Your Bottom Line ... climate, additional free cash flow is a priority for all companies to sustain corporate activities and fund working capital, capital improvements, acquisitions, research and development, etc. This teleconference will focus on unprecedented tax credits and economic incentives currently offered by state and local jurisdictions to stimulate business investment and the indices that may trigger  more...

Strategies and Techniques for International Debt Recovery ...ent accounts will unavoidably follow. At this point, most companies turn to an outside receivable management firm for help. However, as foreign buyers become more credit savvy, the powers of persuasion of a collection firm (or attorney) - even those with international collection experience - may no longer be enough to collect the debt. How can exporters and multinationals ensure their outside  more...

How to Successfully Identify, Propose, Win and Manage Government Contracts ... about the numerous free tools and resources available to companies wishing to do business with the federal government. This teleconference distils this mountain of information and misinformation in the public domain into a mole hill of tangible and useful facts that, if applied appropriately, will dramatically increase your chances for success when doing business with the federal government  more...

Accounting for Off-Balance Sheet Items Update ...tandards Board, the SEC and others have wrestled with how companies should report their involvement with special-purpose vehicles and transactions with such entities in their financial statements. Frequently, these issues are mentioned in the context of structured finance or asset securitization or, more broadly, as off-balance sheet financing. The recent financial crisis elevated concerns  more...

Workout Strategies for Troubled Condominium Projects ...eys, real estate developers, lenders, borrowers, mortgage companies, mezzanine lenders, financial institutions, loan servicers, investment banks, private equity companies and other investors, real estate professionals, condominium associations and their board members, unit owners, management and leasing agents, brokers, CFOs, accountants and others who find themselves dealing with or who are  more...

Overcoming Employee Absenteeism and Tardiness ...y appear to abuse policies. This teleconference will help companies sort out the do's and don'ts for developing and managing an effective policy. The teleconference will also focus on how to manage the land mines, sort through the valid and invalid excuses employees come up with and provide ways to improve absentee and tardiness rates through incentive programs. Human resource managers,  more...

Protect and Collect - The Effective Use of Engagement Letters ...companies in every industry, including professional service firms, looking at best practices to keep revenues steady and to decrease liability. The collection process has become more burdensome as cash flow tightens across the country. With more and more lawsuits arising against professional service providers and their firms, law firms, accounting firms and even bookkeeping/tax services are not  more...

Current Issues in Cloud Computing: Is There Sun Behind Those Clouds? ...es - particularly when it comes to contracting with cloud companies. Many may be taking substantial risks without even knowing it. This teleconference will provide a thorough introduction to cloud computing technology and discuss the key commercial and legal issues involved in doing business 'in the cloud', including contracting, security and regulatory issues, and more. This teleconference  more...

Purchasing Law: Effective Contract Negotiation & Management In Times Of Financial Uncertainty ...Companies are working harder than ever to reduce costs through better inventory and supply-chain management. At the same time, economic pressures are putting historic strains on their supply base. This creates the opportunity for supply chain interruptions that can threaten the very existence of a company. This teleconference helps the persons responsible for supply chain and purchasing  more...

Current Work Product Issues in Taxation: Preservation, Waiver and Tax Accrual Work Papers ...Companies face many obstacles and ever-changing standards to maintaining work product protection of sensitive documents and information prepared by counsel. The documents at issue, such as tax accrual workpapers, litigation analyses and internal investigation materials, are often roadmaps for the companies adversaries. Challenges to work product protection come from many directions, including  more...

Community Association Legal Issues - Charting the Course Through Rough Seas ...mplex issues to the board of directors and the management companies. The value of and the ability to sell real property in a common interest community are significantly affected by the appropriate and effective management of the Association. Implementing a budgeting process and establishing collection policies which are followed are critical to effective management of the Association. This  more...

FASB Statement 157 - Fair Value Update on Corporate Asset Valuation ...ndated by FAS 157 (ASC 820) has been challenging for many companies - the rule aims to make it easier to communicate value to shareholders. This teleconference will provide an overview of FAS 157 (ASC 820) guidelines, including the definition of fair value, defensive value, and the three-tier hierarchy. We will discuss measurement assumptions, disclosure requirements, and summarize the key  more...

GSA Price Reduction Clauses (PRC) in Contracts ...deral Supply Schedule contracting is a convenient way for companies to sell their products to the federal government. However, doing business under GSA FSS contracts presents a number of compliance issues, with one of the most important being the price reduction clause. This clause is included in all of the GSA Multiple Award Schedule schedules and essentially it guarantees that GSA receives a  more...

Impact of Confidentiality Rules in Bankruptcy Proceedings ...companies struggle to protect their proprietary and strategic information against the assumption that a bankrupt's financial affairs are public. Since 2005, creditor committees have similarly confronted their statutory obligation to share information with creditors with their practical duties in working through a Chapter 11. This teleconference will provide both a relevant overview of the  more...

Case Study: What Makes Dixon Schwabl One of the "Best Small Companies to Work for in America" BenefitsLearn how to motivate, empower and excite employees to build a great place to work. Dixon Schwabl, Inc., CEO Lauren Dixon will share her experiences developing a company culture built on flexibility, freedom and respect for employees, inspiring an innovative approach to everyday workplace practices. No matter the size, geography or industry - any company can be a great place to work. Ms.  more...

Internet and Email: Monitoring Employee Conduct ...nd has changed irrevocably the way business is conducted. Companies literally have the world at their fingertips. The ever increasing developments in technology will only add to the level of access to information that companies can collect and consequently use. The communication and information advancements of the 'infotech age' (email, blogging, instant messaging, social networking sites) have  more...

Successful Strategies for Shortening the Sales Cycle BenefitsIf we could take more control and shorten the sales cycle, we would earn more money, sell more and make our companies more profitable. In this teleconference, you will learn how to analyze your sales process and actively engage the prospect with each and every contact.  more...

Product Development Metrics for Manufacturers: Measuring Your Productivity BenefitsR D and product development organizations are behind transaction processing and operations functions in their understanding of measurement and its place in the organization. Six Sigma and Lean initiatives have facilitated great improvements in corporations without significantly benefiting most marketing, R D and product development organizations. Inventive professionals resist measurement  more...

Using Green Strategies for Your Business to Increase Your Profits ...companies with green products and services are weathering the storm better, and are better positioned for the future. CEO's of many of the largest corporations say sustainability is just as relevant during this economic crisis, if not more so (source: World Business Council on Sustainable Development). Obama's Stimulus Plan is focused on green jobs and infrastructure. Monster.com surveys show  more...

Taxation Issues When Conducting Business With Native American Tribes ...oth on and off American Indian lands, a growing number of companies are looking to do business with Native American tribes, tribally-owned enterprises or businesses owned by tribal members. These ventures present significant legal challenges along with unique opportunities, particularly in the area of taxation. This teleconference examines the key federal, state and tribal tax issues facing  more...

Managing Post-Construction Claims ...njuries. Taking steps to avoid such claims is prudent but companies also need strategies to deal with claims that inevitably arise. This teleconference will explore how to manage such claims, focusing on identifying and addressing the particular issues that have the potential to minimize the adverse impact of post-construction claims. You will be able to discuss physical failures and warranty  more...

Independent Contractor Reporting ...Independent contractor status has distinct advantages for companies and workers, and continues to grow in popularity. However, as independent contractor relationships have become more common, the risks have become more apparent as well. This teleconference will help you understand how independent contractor status is determined for tax, EEO state law and other purposes, including in PEO and  more...

Major Issues in WiMAX Tower Leases and Zoning ...s, due to not getting the special treatment granted phone companies. In California and states with similar laws, required environmental reviews may have to examine the entire proposed WiMAX antenna network. WiMAX companies may raise discrimination or other claims, such as claiming protection under federal cell tower zoning or telecommunications statutes, if their zoning results differ from  more...

Employee Engagement in Troubled Times BenefitsEngaging and retaining valued employees is particularly critical amid periods of economic uncertainty if organizations are to maintain product and service quality, and lay a foundation for future growth. Yet while challenging economic environments make employee motivation more critical, they also make employee engagement more difficult to achieve. Belt tightening often results in  more...

Employer's HIPAA Privacy and Security Responsibilities ...r access to information, particularly in the legal field, companies continue to struggle to meet those demands while at the same time protecting confidential personal and company information. You will gain a better understanding about the recent developments in federal and state privacy and data security laws, particularly the expansion of HIPAA under the American Recovery and Reinvestment  more...

Working Capital Management: Effective Policies and Techniques BenefitsLiquidity is top of mind for executives and they are looking at all sources of incremental free cash flow within their organizations. One area that is on everyone's list of sources is working capital, but most companies fail to reap the full opportunity that is available to them. What are leading companies doing to effectively drive cash flow from working capital? This teleconference will  more...

Understanding the Basics of Lean Accounting ...anufacturing environment. While lean accounting will help companies view the value streams associated with specific products, there are also costs associated with the development, maintenance and ongoing use. You will gain a deeper understanding about the benefits of lean accounting, costs of developing this type of system and the role it can play in increasing profitability. Accountants, tax  more...

Revised Federal Form 1065 ... are choosing to operate in the form of limited liability companies and being taxed under the partnerships rules as a pass through entity. The preparation of a partnership income tax return is becoming increasingly more challenging as the IRS increases the level of transparency and reporting. The purpose of this teleconference is to highlight important areas for your attention and practical  more...

The Claims Process on Federal Government Contracts - Maximizing the Return on Your Investment BenefitsMany federal contractors incur additional costs for changes, delays, differing site conditions and contract terminations. However, all too often these contractors do not understand how to effectively seek compensation for these additional costs. This teleconference will help you understand the types of costs you can recover, the circumstances under which certain costs may be recovered and  more...

IRC Section 41: Credit for Increasing Research Activities Update ...ill be discussed include understanding the broad range of companies in many industries that can qualify for the research credit, potential pitfalls and significant opportunities to bring value to your clients by using the research credit, and various elections and opportunities that can maximize the value of the credit to your clients. Accountants, CFOs, controllers, accounts payable  more...

Purchasing Contract Administration ... process. It will provide best practices from Fortune 500 companies, tips on how to approach difficult purchasing transactions and insights into the practical problems of taking a deal from start to finish. This teleconference tells it how it is, as well as how it should be, for new procurement professionals and contract administrators. This teleconference will provide you with an understanding  more...

Using Purchasing Metrics to Drive Bottom and Top Line Contribution ...e increasingly critical to the bottom line performance of companies in today's complex and dynamic environment. Yet most procurement organizations focus metrics on cost and productivity rather than business value added and risk. Without appropriate metrics, managers cannot quantify their business impact or allocate resources to the best advantage of the company. A key to maximizing the bottom  more...

Dissolving Business Entities ...spect to corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, nor on the federal income tax consequences associated with such liquidations. This teleconference will help you become familiar with the basic state law mechanics with respect to dissolutions and liquidations and the federal income tax risks, differences and opportunities associated with dissolutions and liquidations. This  more...

Understanding the Complexities of Form 5472 ...companies view the U.S. market as a fertile market, they will form U.S. subsidiaries to grow their U.S. operations. Whether you are the U.S. subsidiary for a large, Dutch-based multinational company with subsidiaries all over the world or a small U.S. distributor of a Canadian Parent, you will have to file IRS Form 5472 for every transaction with a related party. Although an information return,  more...

Doing Business in Mexico: What You Need to Know ...ll focus on legal issues commonly encountered by American companies doing business in Mexico. We will highlight key differences in conducting business in the U.S. and Mexico, both from a business and legal point of view. Typical issues will be analyzed from an American legal perspective, the Mexican legal viewpoint will be outlined and we will give potential solutions to avoid problems in the  more...

Don't Bet the Company: Understanding and Avoiding Class Actions in Labor and Employment Law! ...companies settling employment-related class actions for many millions of dollars. The horror of class actions is that a small claim among a few employees can mushroom into a huge claim worth millions of dollars once some ferocious plaintiff's lawyers get their teeth into it and add hundreds of additional claims through the simple process of becoming a class action. Not only do you have to pay  more...

Paperless Payroll: Essentials to a Seamless Transition ...ect deposit in the 1970's, but despite the advances, most companies are still distributing paper checks, pay advices and W2s. In this teleconference, we'll take a look at the cost saving potential of a fully paperless payroll process; the range of obstacles organizations face, from employee acceptance to complying across numerous jurisdictions; and explore successful strategies many payroll  more...

Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value? ...1R), fair value measurements 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  more...

Statement on Auditing Standards No. 104 - No. 111 Risk Assessment Standards ...s teleconference will include situations encountered with companies that have limited controls and suggestions to meet the standards in this environment. n nFor nonauditors (for example controllers and CFOs), suggestions will be provided to implement controls using cost effective measures. This will include methods to perform a risk assessment and controls that can be implemented to address  more...

Increasing the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Manufacturing Logistics ...cal or financial resources. This is efficiency. What most companies do in logistics is pursue efficiency at the expense of effectiveness, curtailing service by delivering parts in crates to assembly lines and delaying deliveries by waiting for trucks to be full, and there is plenty of evidence that this approach is counterproductive for the company as a whole. n nInstead, manufacturing  more...

FCRA and FACT Act Regulatory and Litigation Update 2009 ...trict cross-marketing by financial institutions and other companies; impose new requirements on companies that use credit reports; and require lenders and others to establish new fraud prevention programs. In addition, a spate of federal court decisions interpreting the increasingly complex provisions of the FCRA and FACT Act has been issued. n nThese new rules and court decisions present  more...

Commercial Tenant Defaults: Practical Issues and Legal Remedies ...sion, landlords, property owners, and property management companies have found or will find themselves facing an increasing number of tenant defaults as well as incredible pressure to fill vacancies resulting from defaults and non-renewals of leases. Managing risk associated with tenants and efficiently handling tenant defaults to minimize cost and disruption of rental income requires a working  more...

Utilizing Settlement and Severance Packages Properly nFor HR professionals and CFOs, this teleconference is a must. As companies face ongoing reductions in force, mass layoffs and performance-based terminations, this teleconference will tell you what you need to do in planning terminations both as reductions in force and other terminations. You will learn how to decide the appropriate severance and what should be contained in the severance agreement  more...

Construction Site Hazard Prevention ...evere and may also result in lost business. Although most companies have detailed safety programs, translation of requirements to field activities may not be consistent. The most difficult aspect of establishing an effective safety plan involves the establishment of proactive hazard recognition and accident prevention systems. We all want our workers to go home at the end of the day safe and  more...

California Employment Law Update ...Companies with employees in California face a bewildering and complicated set of employment laws, which are often inconsistent with federal law. This three-hour teleconference will address the most important and current issues facing California employers (or out-of-state companies with employees in California), including wage and hour compliance and litigation trends, California's unique  more...

Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives ...ell is helping utilities, government agencies and private companies nationwide develop effective solutions to manage increasing water demands with dwindling water resources. Our team has a proven track record in water conservation and drought preparedness evaluation and implementation to help your organiza¬tion achieve water efficiency objectives. This teleconference will help your organization  more...

Water Well Rehabilitation - Technical Considerations and Economic Advantages ...volume water well owners, including municipalities, water companies, industrial entities and other large well owners, from incurring the cost of installing new wells. However, the decline of the economy has not reduced the requirement of water purveyors and other well owners to provide a safe and dependable supply of high-quality groundwater. Recent drought conditions in some areas have  more...

Doing Business in Texas? An Overview of the Texas Margin Tax ...ge that Texas limited partnerships were not taxable, many companies saw little need to delve further into the details of the tax. Beginning with reports due in 2008 all this has changed with the revised Texas Franchise Tax, known as the Texas Margin Tax by everyone but the Texas Comptroller's Office. The Texas Margin Tax raises a variety of issues for tax executives ranging from the tax  more...

Floodproofing Fundamentals: Design Methods to Reduce Flood Damages ...equipment. This teleconference is a must for agencies and companies that are responsible for designing and planning to protect structures and operations from flood damage. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to explain the overview of flood mitigation methods. n- You will be able to propose selection factors for flood mitigation methods. n- You will be able to summarize flood mitigation  more...

Supply Chain Strategies in a Down Economy ...u don't read about layoffs or other drastic measures that companies are taking to cope during the current economic downturn. What can companies do to help weather the storm? Taking an aggressive look at supplier costs can be a key strategy for shoring up the bottom line. This teleconference will help you answer the following questions: Have you pulled all the levers possible to achieve savings  more...

Optimize Your Workforce Scheduling ...companies, scheduling the workforce can become a nightmare. Because labor is a significant cost of production, management is often under pressure to keep their workforce lean and flexible. The aim of workforce scheduling is to balance constraints to ensure that the right people with the right skills are in the right place at the right time. Workforce planning provides a systematic approach to  more...

Purchasing Contract Disputes ...ard contract provisions and processes used by Fortune 500 companies to constructively address the typical disputes that arise in any business relationship. You will also learn about the process of moving from negotiation of business disputes to maintaining and successfully asserting your legal remedies under a purchasing contract. The teleconference will deal with practical issues such as  more...

The Do's and Don'ts of Telephone Monitoring nMany employers monitor or record employee telephone conversations as a routine part of doing business. This monitoring must comply not only with the federal wiretap statute, but with a variety of differing requirements imposed by state statutes. Since courts in California have changed the rules for telephone monitoring for anyone who makes a call into California and other states with mutual  more...

Retirement Benefit Solutions For Nonprofit Organizations and Government Entities ...attract and retain employees and executives as for-profit companies, but the tools available to them are often more limited. This teleconference will explore both broad-based retirement programs and executive deferred compensation available to nonprofit organizations. It will highlight new rules for 403(b) plans and pending IRS guidance that will restrict nonqualified options even further. It  more...

Share-Based Compensation - Impact of Recent Events on the Use of Equity Compensation ...ainty and declines have led to significant changes in how companies and executives view the role and the value of equity as part of an overall compensation package. Join our accounting and legal speakers as they explore and discuss the effects of FAS 123(R); specific challenges and hot topics in the equity compensation arena, such as repricing of underwater equity awards; the impact of current  more...

Avoid Wrongful Termination Lawsuits: Strategies to Keep Your Managers Out of Legal Trouble nThis teleconference will review tried-and-true methods for eliminating employment litigation risks, will build managers' confidence in dealing with a range of common-place employee issues, and sharpen their understanding of workplace practices and policies which will dramatically reduce exposure to litigation risks for themselves and their companies.  more...

Alternatives to Reductions in Force ...challenges. While the economic crisis has caused numerous companies to consider restructurings in response to a turbulent business environment, there are compelling business and legal reasons to consider alternatives to layoffs. This teleconference will address the legal and business cases for considering alternatives to layoffs and will discuss several potential alternatives, including pay  more...

Religious Accommodations in the Workplace ...wsuits, contain costs and keep good employee morale, U.S. companies must effectively meet their legal duty to properly accommodate religion in the workplace. This is particularly true because of the rapid growth of religious cultures in the U.S. and the increasing awareness of religious workplace accommodation rights by employees. This teleconference is designed not only to update employers  more...

Reduce Downtime and Enable Lean With Total Productive Maintenance ...kdowns create chaos and reduce effective capacity in most companies. They are often a significant roadblock to lean manufacturing. Total productive maintenance is the proven approach for minimizing surprise breakdowns and increasing the utilization of plant and equipment. It is a major component of lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System. n nThis teleconference will introduce you  more...