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Understanding the GAAP Codification Update ...h of the FASB Codification began on July 1, 2009. On that date the codification became the official single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. GAAP. The codification will be effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The codification will supersede existing FASB, AICPA, EITF and related literature, which means there will no longer be a GAAP hierarchy.  more...

Social Security Benefits: Is It Worth It to Delay? BenefitsSocial Security has been the American workers' greatest investment and has been labeled the third rail of politics, and perhaps rightly so. However, dire predictions have recently been published about the collapse of the system. But are those predictions really warranted? This live audio conference will take you from the beginning of Social Security to the present day and probable future.  more...

Juvenile Onset Bipolar Disorders ...d and family if the child is not receiving the most up-to-date treatment will also be discussed. What is the role of testing and what type of testing is most helpful for these patients and the family and schools? The benefit for participating in this interactive audio conference is a heightened awareness of this diagnostic category and new skills to approach it with confidence. Learning  more...

Utilizing Formulas in Microsoft Excel ...hallenges, not to mention functions that extract valuable date information and let you manipulate text at the character level. This live audio conference will give you a ton of valuable tools to make you a master at creating formulas, auditing worksheet formulas, mastering the way to understanding many of those 300+ functions, and some real insight and depth into highlighted functions, such as  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ...proof of claim with the bankruptcy court prior to the bar date in order to receive a distribution or to vote for or against confirmation of the debtor's plan of reorganization. Unfortunately, the filing of a proof can adversely affect the creditor's ability to defend against claims asserted by the debtor. Additionally, there are a number of technical requirements relating to the proper filing  more...

Excel Power Tips and Shortcuts BenefitsNeed an Excel productivity boost? You can now learn simple tricks and many shortcuts that will make you instantly more proficient using Excel ! Most Excel users are underutilizing this software. Start using the full power of Excel , and learn cool Excel tips and tricks that will make you the 'go-to' person in your office! Master more than 100 tips to make you a Power User! This live audio  more...

Cold Calling Tips and Scripts BenefitsIn today's very difficult world of selling, there is only one thing to do to make more sales. SEE more people. Steve Schiffman has been teaching sales people the techniques of setting face-to-face appointments for the past 35 years. Perhaps there has been no more difficult time in selling now, when no one is buying. The economy has changed the rules, and sales people who never before had  more...

Why Is This Guy Still on My Health Plan? ...th benefits as an active employee for many years past the date in which the employee was actively at work for the company. This live audio conference will answer a common problem employers experience, what date should an employee be treated as a terminated employee when he/she is on a leave of absence, or fails to return from a leave of absence, and how does this coordinate with the company  more...

How to Use LinkedIn as the Best Sales Tool Ever Invented BenefitsLinkedIn is the world's best business networking platform with more than 70,000,000 users. Many salespeople are looking for ways to increase their prospecting and sales effectiveness by using social networking tools. In a more competitive and fast-paced sales environment, it's becoming harder to connect with quality prospects and sales opportunities. LinkedIn is a tremendous business  more...

CPM in Construction Management: Preventing and Measuring Delays ...n for the techniques presented. You will be brought up-to-date on the very latest scheduling tools and concepts relevant to recognizing and quantifying delays on a construction project. Our speaker will introduce the concept of the longest path, present a simple way to understand float ownership and tackle the conundrum of concurrent delay. Upon the completion of the audio conference, you'll be  more...

Medical Records: Responding to Subpoenas and Investigations ... abound in the medical records arena. If you're not up to date on medical records law, your company could face serious legal and financial liability risks. Attend this audio conference and gain critical information on confidentiality, disclosure, documentation requirements and HIPAA issues you face every day. You'll learn everything you need to know to deal with the changing legal landscape  more...

Preparing for the International Financial Reporting Standard ... plans. For example, companies subject to the 2014 change date should be prepared to begin capturing IFRS data January 1, 2012, in order to have readily available information to create comparative financial statements. Those companies who might consider earlier adoption may need to establish a more aggressive timetable. This audio conference will assist companies as they begin to address their  more...

Oil SPCC Update: How do the Ongoing Changes Affect You? ...2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 changes, changing the effective date over and over again. With most of EPA's changes complete, this teleconference will address the big changes presented by the numerous Federal Register announcements. Learning Objectives - You will be able to recognize SPCC plan elements. - You will be able to discuss inspection of testing. - You will be able to review recordkeeping  more...

Introduction to California Subdivision Law ...s and certificates of compliance. Make sure you are up to date on the latest rules governing exactions, vesting, CEQA compliance and map expiration. Hear how new rules governing water use and climate change can affect the subdivision process. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the requirements for finalizing Maps. - You will be able to discuss judicial review and appeals. - You  more...

Avoiding Exposure Under The Illinois Wage Payment And Collection Act ... be significant. This teleconference will bring you up-to-date on the latest development under the IWPCA, including how creative plaintiffs' attorneys are using the IWPCA in conjunction with other wage and hour statutes, and will provide guidance for addressing many of the more complex issues under the act, such as vacation pay, bonus plans and forfeiture provisions, repayment agreements and  more...

Advanced Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions ...hallenges, not to mention functions that extract valuable date information and let you manipulate text at the character level. But who has the time to explore all of them (and of course you don't need to know them all)? This teleconference gives you exposure to those 'hidden' functions and gives you new and powerful tools, such as array formulas, that will make your usage of Excel even more  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...

Effective Job Rotation Programs: Development and Implementation ...wever, the design of many programs currently in operation date back to a time when the speed of organizational change was much slower than it is today, when the pressures of global competition were not as pervasive, and when customers for your organization's goods and services were not as demanding. Typical programs touch a narrow segment of the workforce, are limited in subject scope and often  more...

Providing Investment Advice to Retirement Plan Participants Without Triggering Liability ... The Obama Administration has twice delayed the effective date of the final investment advice regulations under the Pension Protection Act, and new investment advice legislation is pending in Congress that could alter the regulatory landscape altogether. This teleconference will provide up-to-date advice on regulatory developments and market trends so that plans can provide the investment  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...dates and market forces are combining to produce a surge of interest in sustainable development. The introduction of new green practices and processes requires a fresh review of old design and construction template agreements. In this teleconference, you will learn to identify areas of contractual risk in the green development context. You will also learn how to manage and mitigate emerging  more...

Scope, Extent and Effect of EPA's New "All Appropriate Inquiry Standard" for Environmental Due Diligence ...le, when all appropriate inquiries must be conducted or updated, and what specific activities the final rule requires. You will hear from one of the leading experts on CERCLA, brownfields and lender liability on the EPA's all appropriate inquiries final rule. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define all appropriate inquiry and how it relates to brownfields laws. - You will be able to  more...

Trends in Miranda Rights and Violations ...ctions during citizen-police encounters needs to be up to date on what Miranda means today. This teleconference will help you with the results of proper (and improper) Miranda warnings. We will begin with a brief discussion of the basic parameters of Miranda warnings. Then, we will discuss how those rights have evolved since 1966 and what law enforcement officers must do to ensure compliance  more...

Valuation for Gift and Estate Tax Purposes in a Troubled Economy nWhether we are in a recession or depression, the values of assets are not what they once were. If you are contemplating whether to consider gift and estate tax planning or executing a plan, what will the impact of this troubled economy be on your tax valuations? This teleconference provides up-to-date guidance on current market conditions, and evolving valuation industry practices and techniques  more...

Differing Site Conditions ...the most complex and high-dollar construction projects to date as the investment, both for the initial start up costs in software and training, and in the data input is not insignificant. Accordingly, for those projects that are not using BIM, differing site condition claims continue to be an issue of serious magnitude. Moreover, BIM cannot solve issues such as unexpected soils issues, native  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ... solid introduction to green building as well as an up-to-date tour of federal, state and local enactments in the area of sustainable land use laws, zoning ordinances and building codes. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss compelling public policy considerations that are driving regulations. n- You will be able to state goals of green building. n- You will be able to apply  more...

Effective Job Cost Reports in Construction Project Management ...the JCR can be a powerful document that provides an up-to-date snapshot of the project status that also highlights potential problems before they seriously impact a project's success. This 90 minute teleconference will address the entire life cycle of the JCR, including the proper creation, implementation, maintenance and use of a JCR. You'll learn the nuts and bolts of JCR implementation and  more...

Toxic Properties: Mold, Meth Labs and Beyond nAre you 100% sure that property is safe? Don't guess - know the history of the property and the risks that history presents to potential buyers. Sign up for this teleconference and you'll get the up-to-date information you need to recognize the most pressing toxic property concerns in the country. n nYou'll hear from expert speakers about mold, meth labs, asbestos and - most importantly -  more...

State Income Tax Apportionment-The Sales Factor and The Throwback Rule Benefits This teleconference will provide an in-depth 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  more...