Preparation Telephone Seminars

Drafting The Flawless Easement ... lack of thought, time and effort during the drafting and preparation of easement documents. In some cases future problems and uses cannot be anticipated. However, most conflicts and other problems can be prevented by anticipating the necessary scope of the easement and giving attention to the detail necessary to prepare flawless easement documents. This live audio conference will help lawyers  more...

Construction Documentation: Preparing Effective Job Records ... often associated with increased documentation efforts in preparation for litigation after a job has gone bad, it shouldn't be. Effective communication and accurate recordation of those communications can keep the parties - and the project - on course and out of litigation. Should an irreconcilable dispute nevertheless arise, thorough project documentation facilitates the efficient resolution  more...

Problems and Risks Associated With Green Construction ...t may result from unforeseen problems. The lack of proper preparation to address risk and liability in a building project may cause a developer to confront problems in the form of red-tape, job site interruptions and negative bottom-line impacts. In this live audio conference, we will explore some of the challenges that may be encountered when building green and going beyond the basic  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...

How to Design Parking Lots That Work ...l also discuss the importance of paying attention to soil preparation and pavement foundation. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to recognize different types of surface parking lots. - You will be able to review surface parking lots design. - You will be able to explain outline pavement design. - You will be able to describe design drainage systems. This live audio conference is  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations ...es that own foreign corporations. As a result, the proper preparation of the Form 5471 will offer the opportunity to document your planning and make that planning audit proof. In this audio conference, you will learn the law behind and the mechanics of how to prepare a Form 5471. New enforcement policies of the IRS with respect to failure to file Forms 5471 will also be addressed. This audio  more...

Keys to Understanding and Writing Purchasing Contracts BenefitsProfessional purchasers demonstrate their level of professionalism by their degree of sophistication in writing their own contracts. Many purchasers relinquish their responsibility for writing contracts and leave it up to their legal staff to accomplish this critical skill. A few purchasers develop their knowledge, skills and ability writing contracts, and thus distinguish themselves  more...

Paralegal's Role at Trial BenefitsThis teleconference will provide valuable information to help you develop, improve and enhance your trial preparation and trial skills. You will be able to better assist attorneys in a more efficient and productive manner. Helpful hints and key tools of the trade will be shared to help you improve your efficiency and effectiveness as a key member of the trial team. This teleconference is  more...

Forums for Resolving Construction Disputes ...que perspective will include a discussion of the level of preparation that is appropriate for the chosen forum. At the conclusion of the teleconference, you will understand the key attributes of negotiation, dispute review boards, mediation, arbitration and litigation, and how these compare in the context of their own unique situation. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review key  more...

Probate and Estate Tax Return Preparation for Paralegals BenefitsWhether you prepare United States estate (and generation-skipping) tax returns (Form 706) for your clients or just gather the information for the preparer, this teleconference will introduce you to the process, and will teach what needs to be done and how to do it. This teleconference includes a practical checklist for gathering the necessary information and demonstrates the application of  more...

Best Practices in Filing and Preparing Inventory BenefitsA probate estate is nothing without its assets, which makes the preparing and filing of the probate inventory a key element to successful administration. The marshalling, preserving, protecting and valuation of the estate assets is the backbone in the probate and tax arenas. This teleconference will cover all aspects of handling the estate's assets from the perspective of preparing and  more...

Understanding the New GFE and HUD-1/1A Settlement Statements ...bilities and potential liabilities in connection with the preparation and provision of those forms. No loan originator can afford to do business after year-end without a complete understanding of the changes brought about by the new rule, which will take considerable time and effort to implement. This teleconference will explain these changes in detail and help loan originators plan how they  more...

Living With Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) BenefitsAs of March 19, 2009, 29 states have adopted UPMIFA as law and the Uniform Act is presently pending in an additional 16 jurisdictions. By the end of 2009, in most of the United States, attorneys representing nonprofit institutions and those who donate to them and their endowment funds will be governed by new state law which replaces the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds, which had  more...

Revised Federal Form 1065 ...nder 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 preparation tips as well as discuss recent updates in the form. Accountants, CFOs,  more...

FASB Statement 109: Impacts on Your Financial Statements BenefitsThe teleconference will update the Tax Department personnel with knowledge of the latest tax accounting rules and learn how the latest FAS pronouncements can affect the preparation and review of 2009 income tax provision. Accountants, controllers, CFOs, tax managers and officers, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers, financial planners, bankers, business analysts,  more...

Understanding the Development Approval Process ...econference 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 and execute  more...

Understanding the Complexities of Form 5472 ...ng foreign-owned U.S. businesses. As a result, the proper preparation of the Form 5472 will offer an opportunity to document your planning as well as make that planning audit proof. In this teleconference, you will learn the law behind and the mechanics of how to prepare a Form 5472. The enforcement policies of the IRS with respect to failure to file Form 5472 will also be addressed.  more...

Introduction to New ICD-10 Coding: Preparing for Implementation ...od in order to get ready, there is a tremendous amount of preparation required. This teleconference is designed to help you understand all the ways in which the transition to ICD-10 will affect your organization. It will begin with a basic understanding of how the two systems differ. The bulk of the teleconference will address the specific issues relating to hospitals, physician offices and  more...