Emphasis Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Form 990 and Unrelated Business Income ...rt it takes to complete the form accurately. With renewed emphasis on the filing due to congressional attention and IRS audit activity, this teleconference will go through the respective parts of the form in detail, and provide tips on completing the form in an accurate, informative and concise manner. All individuals involved with Form 990 should attend. Accountants, attorneys, executive  more...

A Primer on International Estate Planning BenefitsIndividuals are increasingly 'international' today - especially wealthy ones. More and more clients work or study abroad, own property in more than one country, find their spouses abroad and qualify as citizens or residents of multiple nations. All of this can subject clients to the competing property, succession and tax laws of multiple jurisdictions. This teleconference will help you  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment ...t motor can significantly save on total expenses. Special emphasis will be on understanding what affects the efficiency has on operating expenses, how to calculate the potential savings of alternative choices, and how to ensure energy savings is realized in the long term, even with changing electric rates. Two number-crunching examples are included. The primary benefit of this teleconference  more...

Employee Safety and Health Systems: Cutting Injuries Using the Team Approach BenefitsTraditional safety committees involve a small number of employees and are often managed by the individual responsible for the facility safety and health system. The problem is that the success of the committee, and thus the system success, is predicated by the authority given to the committee and its leadership which in most cases is low to nonexistent. The bottom line is that employee  more...

FAS 117-1: Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations BenefitsIn response to the enactment of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act in most of the United States, the Financial Accounting Standards Board last year promulgated FASB Staff Position No. FAS 117-1. FSP FAS 117-1 provides guidance for nonprofits as to the proper classification of endowment funds when UPMIFA has been enacted and expands the required disclosure about  more...

Revenue Recognition Standards and Policies ...rrent accounting guidance for revenue recognition with an emphasis on, in my experience, two contentious revenue recognition issues - multiple element arrangements and accounting for sales incentives; and 2. An introduction to two new standards on revenue recognition that will affect the accounting for multiple element arrangements, revenue recognition with multiple deliverables and application  more...

Unclaimed Property Compliance: Are you Ready for the Upcoming Reporting Deadline? ...cient internal controls and reporting procedures. With an emphasis on compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, it is imperative that your company has pro-actively ensured that you are properly filing to the appropriate state jurisdiction and are in compliance. This teleconference will provide a foundation and a greater understanding relating to the purpose of the laws, what every company  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...ssociated with using and maintaining EHR systems, with an emphasis on potential litigation issues. This teleconference is critical for hospitals considering an EHR implementation - whether for internal use or for use by community physicians - and for physicians and other users of EHR technology. You will learn risk management strategies for structuring successful EHR initiatives, when  more...

Immigration Compliance for the HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues and Beyond BenefitsAll United States employers must comply with employment authorization and verification laws, regardless of the size or composition of their workforce. This teleconference will supply you with the information you need to ensure your company is in compliance with employment authorization rules and regulations. Detailed guidance on employment verification procedures, Social Security number  more...

Current Issues in Cell Tower Leases ...ional antennas or carriers being co-located at a site. An emphasis on the industry-specific elements and terms of modern cell site leases, and renewals and modifications of expiring leases, which are important for the property owner, its attorney and leasing agent involved in these efforts. You will be able to identity and resolve issues that are unique to wireless siting, including what may be  more...

Tax Treatment of Gift Card and Certificate Sales ...cus on several specific issues in this area. Despite this emphasis on gift card revenue issues however, the IRS has provided little guidance in this area. The sale of gift cards also raises a variety of state tax and state law issues. This teleconference will help you identify and handle the numerous federal and state tax issues surrounding the sale of gift cards. Specifically, this  more...

ALTA Policy, Endorsements and Transaction Strategies with Title Insurance ...real estate transactions and review policy forms, with an emphasis on the 2006 ALTA Policy. Using the commitment for title insurance, the course will discuss how counsel, investors and lenders can avoid title pitfalls and coverage gaps, expedite a pre-closing response to coverage requests, and ultimately enhance coverage. Critical legal issues and practical considerations often coincide with  more...

New Regulations for the Credit Card Industry: Prepare Now and Avoid Penalties ... into effect nine months from now. The Act places special emphasis on regulators to be accountable for enforcement of the law and contains increased penalties for card issuers that violate these new restrictions. To learn how you can prepare your organization for this new legislation, join our panel of experts for this teleconference. Mr. Richard L. Fischer and Ms. Obrea Poindexter will  more...

Basics of Trust Administration ...principles shared by the laws in most U.S. states with an emphasis on the considerable deviations that written trust instruments can make from state law. The materials will provide citations to the Uniform Trust Code and to the laws of two non-UTC states (New York and Indiana) to illustrate each general principle or issue. n nThis teleconference will be a useful introduction to trust  more...

Introduction to New ICD-10 Coding: Preparing for Implementation ...rds an electronic health record, there has been a renewed emphasis on transition since ICD-9-CM is not compatible with a true electronic health record. In January 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services published a Final Rule for the adoption of ICD-10 effective October 1, 2013. While this seems like a significant time period in order to get ready, there is a tremendous amount of  more...

Escrow Basics: The Keys to Successful Real Property Closings nIf the closing of real estate related transactions is one of your job responsibilities, "Escrow Basics" is designed to provide you with the knowledge to obtain this goal but MUCH MORE - how to make it a successful, memorable and pleasant experience. Learn what escrow is, its role and the closing process. Both loan and sale escrow transaction are covered with emphasis on our current economy's most  more...