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Accounting Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations After UPMIFA 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, in 2008, 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...

Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties, Legal Risks, and Legal Developments BenefitsWellness programs played a central role in the health reform debate. Health care reform clearly demonstrates the desire of Congress and the President to encourage wellness programs and healthy lifestyles to control the cost of health insurance. Much of their interest is based on success stories from the private sector. Despite regulatory uncertainties, rising health insurance costs have  more...

Best Practices for Preventing and Responding to Cheating in Your Classroom and School ... widespread and complex problem. Recent news has included reports of hundreds of high school seniors in a Texas school obtaining test questions prior to a final exam in English, students in New York paying others to take their SAT tests, and students in a California high school obtaining test questions from textbook test banks restricted to teachers' use. Research by the Josephson Institute  more...

Best Practices in Nursing Documentation: Writing Effective and Legal Proof Notes ...so, are the days that physicians would only look at labs, reports and other physician's notes, expecting the nurse to call to the physician's attention anything important about the patient so they didn't have to read nurses' notes. Electronic records are a reality that has not yet fully come to fruition. The information documented about a patient will live on and be seen by a multitude of  more...

Show Me the Money: Determining Return on Investment for People, Projects and Programs ...e necessary to keep your processes moving forward. But to report ROI in isolation of other measures of performance is insufficient. The ROI methodology is the most applied and documented approach to addressing this needed accountability. By developing six types of measures, the ROI methodology not only helps you determine the financial return on investment in your programs, but also provides  more...

Enhanced Foreign Asset Reporting Rules for 2011: An Update on FBAR and FATCA Requirements ...ore bank accounts and the obligation of U.S. taxpayers to report such accounts on the much-heralded Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts or 'FBAR' form. The FBAR rules require taxpayers to annually report whether they have a financial interest in, or signature or other authority over, foreign bank accounts, and impose substantial civil and criminal penalties for failing to do so. On  more...

Developing a School Wellness Program ...r nutrition: Only about 20 percent of high school seniors report eating fruit and green vegetables five or more times a day. - Diabetes on the rise: Type 2 diabetes used to be called 'adult-onset diabetes.' Now, the rise in childhood obesity is linked to a dramatic rise in the number of children suffering from type 2 diabetes. Some experts believe that if obesity among kids continues to  more...

Understanding Your Summary Plan Descriptions BenefitsEmployers who sponsor ERISA-covered health and welfare plans are required to communicate the terms of the plan to participants in a summary plan description. The SPD is an important disclosure document that describes, in understandable terms, the rights, benefits and responsibilities of participants and beneficiaries in ERISA-covered health and welfare benefit plans. The SPD must include  more...

Reading and Understanding Soil Reports ...st because you have hired a consultant to provide a soils report does not necessarily mean it will be put to good use. Many of the terms and even the recommendations given in soils reports could use some explanation. This live audio conference will help you understand what type of soils report you may need, the technical terms found within the soils report, what is really the important  more...

Rules and Responsibilities Regarding Abandoned Wages ...erty 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 designed for payroll professionals,  more...

Construction Project Accounting BenefitsThe euphoria of being awarded a contract often overshadows the real work behind the scenes required to make the project successful. Join us for a 'tour of the bases' as we use a baseball analogy for construction project accounting. Learn to identify up-front issues and procedures needed to have a successful bid, assure yourself you are prepared once you get 'up to bat' by pinpointing the  more...

Understand and Interpret Financial Statements ...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 various components of a set of financial statements.  more...

GASB 45 Strategies ... 43 and 45, understand the steps that will be required to report liabilities in accordance with GASB 43 and 45 and how to establish policies and processes to control and fund OPEB liabilities. The program also covers a systematic process for identifying and analyzing those aspects of existing programs that will yield the most tangible reductions in OPEB liabilities and other techniques to  more...

GASB 51: Accounting Standards for Intangible Assets ... assets should be considered capital assets for financial reporting purposes. An absence of sufficiently specific authoritative guidance resulted in inconsistencies in the accounting and financial reporting of intangible assets among governments, particularly in the areas of recognition, initial measurement, and amortization. This audio conference will help you understand the nature of  more...

Form 5500 Reporting Update ...rs who offer an employee benefit plan must file an annual report regarding the plan's financial condition, investments and operations, unless specifically exempt by law. Filing the Form 5500 will satisfy this requirement. This audio conference will help you understand when you need to file a Form 5500 and what you need to file, and will focus on some recent changes that may impact your  more...

Web Research Beyond Standard Search Engines ...report being overwhelmed by information, especially in electronic format. This fragmentation of attention flies in the face of the requirements that practicing attorneys are required to stay current on trends and changes in the law. Additionally, the cost of electronic information can be a burden on an attorney's legal resources. Free legal Internet resources should be a tool all attorneys use  more...

Not-for-Profit Auditing and Accounting for Contributions and Pledges ... will help you to account for every dime taken in, and to report accurately and completely on how each dollar is used. By preserving the financial integrity of your organization, you will also earn the trust of your supporters. This audio conference will provide an introduction to contributions, intentions to give and restrictions. It will also touch on the basics of financial statement  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...

IRS Form 8928: Health Plan Reporting and Excise Tax Update ...rs who sponsor group health plans now have a duty to self-report certain regulatory plan failures and pay excise taxes where such failures are not corrected in a timely fashion once discovered, or are due to willful neglect. You need to know the Internal Revenue Code rules or risk expensive excise taxes for failure to comply with COBRA, HIPAA and other federal group health plan mandates.  more...

Substance Abuse Among Today's Youth ...s a continuing concern. Many parents and school officials report staggering statistics daily, related to the self-destructive behaviors of youth who use substances. What is the reason for this use? How would one recognize the use? This teleconference will help you understand the reasons for substance use among youth, how to recognize use and abuse, and what we can do about use, as well as  more...

Understanding, Preventing and Addressing Well Performance Issues BenefitsThe demand for reliable clean water continues to grow across the country and one of the most common sources is ground water. The most important component in a ground water based supply system is the wells used to extract water from underground aquifers. Maintaining the long-term performance of wells requires an understanding of the factors that effect well performance. Problems with well  more...

1099 Reporting of Payments to Attorneys and Other Third-Parties ...ence to gain insight as to the Internal Revenue Service's reporting requirements for payments made to an attorney in connection with legal services (whether or not the services performed are for the benefit of the payor). The IRS reminds us that all third-party payers, such as small businesses or individuals, are required to annually report payments made to subcontractors, attorneys, architects  more...

EEO-1 Form: Reporting for 2010 ...this interactive teleconference, you will learn the EEO-1 reporting requirements as well as practical, easy to use approaches to completing and submitting the EEO-1 report by the filing deadline. This engaging teleconference will also explain the EEOC's and OFCCP's systemic discrimination enforcement initiatives. From understanding the EEOC's and OFCCP's new focus on these issues to learning  more...

Recognizing Child Abuse ...el uneasy or inexperienced with regard to recognizing and reporting child maltreatment. In addition, many myths and misconceptions exist surrounding the issues of child maltreatment. This teleconference will assist in dispelling some of these myths and will provide resources so that you can feel more confident with how to respond and how to recognize a possibly abused or neglected child victim.  more...

Screening Commercial Tenants: Priorities and Pitfalls ...al Real Estate Losses and the Risk to Financial Stability report confirming many industry experts' fears of a looming commercial real estate crisis. The report warns of a wave of defaults on commercial real estate loans in the next year resulting in potential losses between $200 to $300 billion. Although no single factor is blamed for these potential losses, the report acknowledges the  more...

Accounting for Off-Balance Sheet Items Update ...he 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 about the adequacy of  more...

Discover the Secrets of Microsoft(R) Excel Pivot Tables ...tant meeting or need more detailed analysis for a printed report, a pivot table will meet your needs. This feature also lets you create a summary of data gathered from more than one worksheet. And there's a great visual companion feature as well - a pivot chart - that further enhances your presentation possibilities. To create good, quick summary information for analytical purposes, nothing  more...

Influenza: Seasonal to Pandemic ...nd Andrea Helland. There are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of products or off-label use will occur at this program. Learning Objectives - You will be able to recognize symptoms associated with various influenza viruses. - You will be able to identify key features of a preparedness plan for  more...

A Road Map to Greening Our Residential Buildings: National Green Building Standards Review BenefitsIn this teleconference, you will uncover the hidden opportunities across our largest environmental problem areas in residential buildings. We will uncover how we are missing substantial ways to save energy, water and money, and discuss the new national green building standards that will affect you and your industry. You'll be exposed to new data and connections you've never seen before and  more...

Workplace Accident Investigations for the HR Professional ...otect the company's interests. Many written investigative reports are used against the company because they are too conclusory or did not have sufficient information, and should have included certain language for risk management purposes. Learn how a written report may be used against the company in later proceedings. Human resource directors, safety directors, insurance claims  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ...nd Andrea Helland. There are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of products or off-label use will occur at this program. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain your exam for any adult patient with a straightforward head to toe system. - You will be able to define the most important steps in  more...

Zoning Variances: Nonconforming Uses and Structures ...d or modified. Learning Objectives - You will be able to report and document a nonconforming use. - You will be able to differentiate between a nonconforming use, unlawful use or vested right. - You will be able to point out termination or abandonment of nonconforming uses. - You will be able to reconstruct or reestablish a nonconforming use. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, project  more...

Uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud ...ally, businesses that don't have workers' compensation or report inaccurate payrolls are potentially able to under-bid legitimate businesses on jobs. This teleconference will help you understand what workers' compensation fraud is, what a good investigation entails and how to avoid the pitfalls. The teleconference will also explain how workers' compensation fraud cases are prosecuted and why  more...

Infection Control Programs ...nd Andrea Helland. There are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of products or off-label use will occur at this program. Learning objectives You will be able to identify key elements of an effective infection prevention program You will be able to describe best practices for ventilator-associated  more...

Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value? ...7) which clarifies the concept of fair value in financial reporting. Along with the FASB's proposed revision of its Statement on Business Combinations (SFAS 141R), 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  more...

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports ...en and professionals who do not deal with mold assessment reports on a regular basis are likely to struggle with understanding the language presented in a mold assessment report. They may be prone to accepting the written word of the consultant at face value, without question. This would be a mistake for anyone. For others it could be considered negligent and result in liability. Far too many  more...

Patients' Rights Update ... Andrea Helland. n nThere are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of products or off-label use will occur at this program. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to identify patient rights in a variety of care settings. n- You will be able to describe a patient's right to refuse certain treatments. n-  more...

2009 Updates to the International Residential Codes nSignificant changes to the 2009 International Residential Code lie ahead for many in the construction industry. Some of the changes will be controversial as jurisdictions will have to choose whether or not to adopt the new codes, such as residential fire code provisions, as system manufacturers and installers work to keep up with the mandates. Some professionals view the changes as unnecessary,  more...

Real Estate Market Studies: Critical Decision Tool or Superfluous Information? nMost significant real estate projects are required to pass the market study hurdle during due diligence. What factors impact the applicability, reliability and timeliness of these market studies? This teleconference will help real estate professionals identify the best providers of market studies, formulate a scope of work to suit the needs of the assignment, assist the consultant without  more...

Reducing Insulin Errors ... Andrea Helland. n nThere are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of products or off-label use will occur at this program. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to describe factors that contribute to insulin errors. n- You will be able to discuss the incongruence between classification of error and  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green nBuilding green was for years entirely voluntary. The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® program and other high performance building rating systems are not legislated by any governmental entity and they are not designed to be mandatory. But thanks to an explosion of state legislation and local ordinances across the country, green building methods and requirements have now been given the force of  more...

Effective Job Cost Reports in Construction Project Management ...nagement tools available to project teams is the job cost report. Properly designed and used, 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,  more...