Type Telephone Seminars

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...her waters of the United States is likely to require some type of permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As the federal agency responsible for regulating impacts to wetlands, the Corps' regulations and the permit process can represent a significant part of a project's development. The identification of wetlands or other waters on a project site, determination of federal jurisdiction  more...

Utilizing Macros in Microsoft Excel ...five-step sequence you use when formatting a certain cell type or the 30 steps you use when you sort, filter, and print multiple worksheets once a week, the possibility exists that you can automate these actions in the form of a macro. Thereafter, you can perform these sets of actions with a simple keystroke combination, a button in a worksheet, or by using a button in the Quick Access toolbar.  more...

Juvenile Onset Bipolar Disorders ...l 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 Objectives: - You will be able to review the psychological dynamics and the  more...

Section 199 Deduction for Qualified Construction Activities Income ...onstruction 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, business owners and managers, controllers,  more...

Enhanced Foreign Asset Reporting Rules for 2011: An Update on FBAR and FATCA Requirements ...ificantly expand the disclosure requirements in scope and type well beyond what was previously required to be reported on the FBAR form. This live audio conference will explore the new FATCA foreign asset reporting rules, provide an update on the existing FBAR reporting regime for foreign bank accounts, and discuss the U.S. government's enforcement efforts (both criminal and civil) in this area  more...

Developing a School Wellness Program ...etables 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 increase at this rate, our current generation could become the FIRST in American history to live  more...

IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations ...whether tax-exemption is a worthy federal subsidy for any type of tax-exempt organization, proper governance and accountability to the local community are key factors that may distinguish the tax-exempt sector from the taxable sector. The Internal Revenue Service, the press and others have linked the need for good governance to the quest for improved tax-exemption compliance. Much is made of  more...

Current Issues in Joint Venture Taxation ...ing: What are the tax considerations when determining the type of joint venture entity to establish? What are the special tax issues when one of the parties to a joint venture is a tax exempt organization? What are the special tax considerations in real estate joint ventures? What tax concerns should be addressed at the outset of the joint venture to minimize a parties' tax liability when the  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals BenefitsProject delivery systems continue to evolve as owners and contractors continue to look for better ways to manage the risks associated with the time and money it takes to get from project concept to project completion. The adversarial nature of the traditional design-bid-build approach has led many to look for ways to create more collaborative approaches. Construction management at-risk is  more...

Key Legal Distinctions Between Business Entities ... 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 partnerships; (iv)  more...

Reading and Understanding Soil Reports ... 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 information you need to get out of a soils report and what is the next step after receiving the soils information. Soils reports can be used in the early or middle stages of design and construction phases of a project.  more...

Rules and Responsibilities Regarding Abandoned Wages ... civil and criminal penalties. If your company issues any type of employment checks whether it be wages, bonuses, deferred compensation, employee commissions, etc., it is your responsibility to ensure that your company is holding unclaimed wages properly and in accordance with the law. It is estimated that 15 to 20 percent of businesses currently comply with unclaimed property laws. However,  more...

Self-Auditing Your Employee Benefits:A Guide to What May Need Fixing BenefitsStaying in compliance with the numerous complex requirements and the specific terms of your employee benefits plans is a monumental task. It is easy to have your time consumed by the day-to-day issues and questions that arise under your benefit plans and the typical annual processes and compliance requirements already in place. It is difficult to take the time to step back and ask what  more...

Utilizing Graphs and Charts in Microsoft Excel ...s of chart creation, how (and why) to use different chart types, and how to alter the look of a chart with layout, color and content changes. Depicting data in a chart may reveal a trend that was not so obvious in the numerical data, which often can be dry and boring. That elusive meaning, buried in the obscurity of a sea of numbers suddenly springs to life in a chart - you get the big picture  more...

New York Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage Issues BenefitsNew York has been protecting innocent victims of uninsured drivers with uninsured motorist coverage since 1959 and underinsured drivers with underinsured motorist coverage since 1977; however, with the recent proliferation of litigation arising out of UM/SUM coverage disputes, it seems that the plaintiff's bar has finally realized the potential of this alternate or additional source of  more...

Commercial Loan Stress Testing Fundamentals ...it risk management process. All banks should perform some type of stress testing to quantify the impact of changing economic conditions on asset quality, earnings and capital. This teleconference will benefit those who are beginning to incorporate the concepts of stress testing into their loan portfolio administration practices. You will learn how to apply stress testing techniques to your  more...

Administration of Pain Agents ...importance of choosing the appropriate pain agent for the type of pain at the right dose. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss different types of pain medications. - You will be able to explain balanced analgesia treatment plans. - You will be able to describe optimal analgesia and level of function for patients using pain agents. This teleconference is designed for nurses,  more...

Express and Implied Warranties Under UCC Article 2 ...vide a general overview of the scope of Article 2 and the types of warranties offered by the UCC, and discuss the various defenses, remedies and damages available for each type of warranty. The discussion will include express warranties, the implied warranty of merchantability, the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and the implied warranty of title. We will also look at the  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ...l help you become aware of the risks associated with this type of work so you can take appropriate steps to mitigate risk. It will also provide a direction as to how the assessments need to be conducted for different goals and objectives that the client may have. This teleconference will include a discussion on nondestructive evaluation as to when and where such methods can be utilized. Some  more...

Secondary Sources of Repayment Fundamentals ...itions, and provide examples and cases to illustrate this type of analysis. This teleconference will also reinforce basic lending principles as they pertain to secondary sources of repayment that were overlooked or compromised prior to the recession, and how they should impact future lending when the economy recovers. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan  more...

Dress Code Liabilities ...tive issues involving how employees dress, the number and type of jewelry worn by employees, and the number and type of tattoos visible on employees while at work. This teleconference will explore the pros and cons of different options in written policies and discuss different approaches in dealing with these types of situations. The teleconference will also address items to include in a dress  more...

Form 709: Gift Tax Fundamentals ...u will learn when a gift tax return should be filed, what type of gifts need to be reported, what type of information needs to be included to adequately disclose what is reported and the benefits of properly complying with the gift tax laws. By properly reporting gratuitous transfers during life, surprises at death can be avoided. Estate planners, accountants, attorneys, presidents, vice  more...

Understanding the Basics of Lean Accounting BenefitsAs mid level manufacturing firms migrate to advanced manufacturing processes, they have become uncertain about the ability of traditional cost accounting tools to provide meaningful and accurate measurements. This teleconference outlines a hands-on view of the process needed to evaluate, establish and maintain lean accounting in a mid-level manufacturing environment. While lean accounting  more...

Understanding and Troubleshooting Copyright Law BenefitsCopyright is one of the most complex, confusing and broadly applicable areas of law. Copyright protection vests in even the smallest amount of creativity, and with the proliferation of electronic media, your employees and clients have unprecedented access to these protected works. As a result, it is easier than ever for you, your clients or your company's employees to infringe the  more...

Restrictive Covenants: Common Disclosures, Restrictions and Land Use Issues ...ly control not only the architectural style, but also the type of construction of new structures and additions, accommodate major occupant amenities such as golf courses, pools, and club houses, provide for common infrastructure such as water and sewage treatment facilities, and promote mixed-use community design and orientation. In the current economic climate, however, restrictive covenants  more...

Determining When an Individual With a Disability Is "Qualified" Under the ADA BenefitsAlthough recent amendments have been made to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the requirement that an applicant or employee with a disability be 'qualified' for the job sought or held has not changed. Drawing on regulations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and decisions from federal courts across the country, this teleconference will provide participants with  more...

Managing Job Accommodations Under the ADA: Using Medical Experts BenefitsEmployers are confronted every day with requests for job accommodations from employees. You as the employer should control the job accommodation process - but how do you do that? What are your legal obligations? More importantly, what are your rights? When and what type of medical documentation can be requested of the employee? When can you request an IME? When can you use a medical  more...

Current Issues in Development Impact Fees ... local sanitation districts, increasingly depend upon fee-type revenues not only to address needs for public facilities directly attributable to new development but also to sustain infrastructure commitments and to mitigate indirect impacts of development on parts of the environment. The recent economic cycle has focused more developer attention on the financial impacts of the wide variety of  more...

Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to Reduce Defects, Improve Quality and Make More Money ... by Lean Six Sigma professionals and can be used in every type of organization to reduce defects, improve quality and make more money! n nThis easy tool asks these simple questions: n- What can go wrong? n- Where can it go wrong? n- How bad will it be? n- Can we see it coming? n- Should we try to prevent it? n nIf you can count to 10, multiply three numbers together and put numbers in  more...

Tax and Practical Aspects of Business Succession Planning nClosely held family businesses are often as important to the owners of that business as are their own children. With business failures increasing in today's economic environment, the importance of a well planned, dynamic and long-term succession plan is vital to the continuation of the family business as it is passes from generation to generation. Tax considerations are one part of that plan, but  more...

Payment Fraud nAs a business owner, how do you know your customers are who they say they are? How do you know if the payments they are making to you, using credit cards or ACH, are good? Fraud is on the rise, with a tough economy and the abundance of malware in the market today, it is only a matter of time before your company becomes a target. As a business owner you need to understand the signs to look for  more...