Why Telephone Seminars

Effective Auditing of Physicians' Documentation ...ucational, live audio conference focuses on understanding why the audit process is important, the factors that are important to the audit, documenting the audit and outcomes management. This live audio conference is designed for medical records professionals, coders, health information directors, billing managers, compliance officers, collections professionals, business and office managers,  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...will be able to identify what goes in the application and why. - You will be able to describe what is involved in evaluating the permit application. - You will be able to review the statement of findings and permit decisions. This live audio conference is designed for engineers, project managers, environmental professionals, contractors, subcontractors, public works and utilities directors,  more...

Best Practices for Motivating Students ...hen conventional approaches fail. This class will explain why some students struggle in school due to motivation problems, then show you what you can do to systematically improve the situation. Strategies will be offered for students who say they don't need school because they'll go on welfare, marry a wealthy man, win the lottery, play pro sports, or have their family take care of them. This  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches ...rusts ('DAPTs') permitted under state law and the reasons why one state law may be preferred over another. There will also be a discussion of the most recent applications involving trusts for protection and other uses. Examples include the use of a DAPT as a completed gift trust under the current income, gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer tax rules, ILITs with broader flexibility and  more...

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Fundamentals and New Approaches ...rusts ('DAPTs') permitted under state law and the reasons why one state law may be preferred over another. There will also be a discussion of the most recent applications involving trusts for protection and other uses. Examples include the use of a DAPT as a completed gift trust under the current income, gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer tax rules, ILITs with broader flexibility and  more...

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Scope Creep on Construction Projects ...s: - You will be able to describe what scope creep is and why it is bad for your project. - You will be able to discuss contract language. - You will be able to identify project control and reporting tools. - You will be able to review how to control and avoid scope creep. This live audio conference is designed for construction and project managers, engineers, architects, presidents, vice  more...

XBRL in Transition:From Requiring XBRL to Leveraging XBRL to Improve Data Collection, Analysis, and Business Reporting ...hensive overview of XBRL technology from the SEC mandate, why XBRL, how XBRL works, potential problems, issues and how to overcome them to why the market will leverage XBRL as a global, open architecture reporting framework for improved business reporting and analysis. Learn what XBRL means, why public companies have adopted it and why those companies (and the US Government) will foster the  more...

Discharge Codes: Impact on the Post-Acute Care Transfer Policy - Risks and Rewards BenefitsImproper understanding and application of discharge codes may result in reduced hospital reimbursement and represent a compliance risk under the PACT policy. William E. Haik, M.D. has been involved in ICD-9-CM coding and chart documentation for more than 25 years and will explain why the problem exists and how to remedy it. This live audio conference is designed for medical records  more...

Why Everything You Know About Roth Conversions May Be Wrong BenefitsLearn to capture your share of the multi trillion dollar IRA rollover marketplace. Most advisors have been ambivalent at best about the Roth conversion. This live audio conference will give you clarity so that you can recommend specific, accurate advice to your prospects and clients. This live audio conference is designed for accountants, presidents, vice presidents, controllers, CFOs,  more...

Special Needs Trusts: What, Why and How BenefitsA thorough knowledge of planning for disabled individuals is important for providing full service to a practitioner's clients and avoiding serious malpractice liability. Unfortunately, the government benefit programs involved and the options available for obtaining and preserving such benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, are highly complex. Furthermore, the  more...

IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations ...ions. This live audio conference will help you understand why Congress, the IRS and others insist on requiring that Section 501(c)(3) entities implement the best practices in corporate governance. This program will assist you and others responsible for completing the governance portions of the Form 990. We will include tips for how to establish systems to collect the necessary information.  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...is live audio conference will help you understand how and why CM at-risk projects are DIFFERENT, and what you need to do in order to prepare yourself to realize the benefits of this approach and avoid its unique risks. What can you potentially gain from using this delivery method? How will you have to change the way you approach the other stakeholders? What are the most challenging differences  more...

Why Is This Guy Still on My Health Plan? BenefitsWe have encountered many situations where an employee remains on the company's health 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  more...

The Open Enrollment Challenge: Strategies for Success ...w much more they have to pay for benefits every year? And why does the good news always get lost in the mix? Sometimes, it's not so much what you say as how you say it - and how often. Communications should never be an afterthought. Make sure employees appreciate all your company provides by communicating year-round, not just during enrollment season. This live audio conference will give you  more...

Use of Terms and Conditions in Purchase Agreements BenefitsThis live audio conference will discuss various provisions commonly found in the terms and conditions of agreements for the purchase and sale of goods. How many times do you get boilerplate agreements without truly reading the small print? When is small print even acceptable? What do these terms and conditions mean? How do I go about negotiating the terms? Do they really matter? This audio  more...

How to Use LinkedIn as the Best Sales Tool Ever Invented ...tool. This exciting live audio conference will teach you why LinkedIn should be a strategic component of your business. You will learn how to create robust profiles that highlight you and your business, as well as identify and connect with prospective clients, customers, networking partners and strategic alliances. Methods of communicating with millions of people that result in greater  more...

Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance ... unexpected risk. This audio conference will walk through why certificates of insurance are used, what are standard ACORD certificates, modifications of ACORD certificates, differences between certificates of insurance and insurance binders, as well as limitations in certificates of insurance. This audio conference is designed for attorneys, property managers, real estate agents and brokers,  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting ...n working under a GMP format, the components of a GMP and why it is so important to fully understand how each is defined, and the conditions that apply to the payment of each component. We will discuss what to do and not do during each of these phases, including administrative burdens placed on each of the parties when using this contracting format, what a change is under a GMP contract, and  more...

Microsoft Project Best Practices: What's New on the Desktop ...the Microsoft Project product team has been hard at work. Why? Prior to and during this period, the demands for managing construction projects and resources have increased significantly. Such demand warrants an even greater set of new and enhanced features to meet the demands of today's project and resource managers. Please join Daniel T. Renier from Milestone Consulting Group, Inc. for a  more...

Utilizing Graphs and Charts in Microsoft Excel ... way needs to know the basics 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  more...

How Letters of Credit Work and Why Sometimes They Don't BenefitsThis audio conference will walk you through the steps in the life of a letter of credit, identifying pitfalls along the way. The program will review and illustrate fundamental principles using real-life examples. Our presenter will explain how these principles apply to both commercial and standby letters of credit, and how these two types differ. You will learn why letters of credit might  more...

Positive Strategies For Dealing With Problem Performers ...ent as a means to discipline employees? Are you wondering why your disciplinary strategies don't seem to work? If you have these questions, attend this audio conference and learn about more positive strategies and approaches in dealing with problem performers. We will examine the power of commitment through the use of coaching and other tools to build superior performers, examine companies  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation ...developments. Understand emerging trends in this area and why merely having customers in Ohio and Michigan could subject you to new business tax liabilities. Learn how to handle nexus inquiries and which states to look out for in terms of nexus planning. This audio conference is a must for any business that sells to or generates receipts from customers in states where they otherwise have no  more...

Legal Aspects in Representing Clients with Dementia ...itsAttend this audio conference and be able to understand why preplanning measures are important to avoid crisis situations upon medical incapacity. The topics covered include everything from simple advanced directives and estate planning, to complex planning for the purpose of VA and Medicaid benefits. You will understand the process of legal crisis intervention if preplanning measures are not  more...

Fraud Prevention Techniques for Nonprofits BenefitsIt's unfortunate, but the reality is that thinking your employees are honest isn't true! This fascinating and practical audio conference will walk you through actual fraud scenarios, discuss how the frauds occurred, and show profiles of embezzlers; why they did it, how they did it and what internal controls would have prevented them. Additionally, you will be provided a valuable handout  more...

Current Hot Topics in Lease Escalations: Avoid Theft by Additional Rentals BenefitsThe two costliest line item component issues in a killer commercial lease are fixed rentals and additional rentals. By far, the most expensive and least understood and budgeted for are the hidden costs of additional rentals. The killer lease forms in aggressive money market center cities can take the traditional incremental increases in operating expenses, real estate taxes and utility  more...

Public/Private Partnerships: Major Infrastructure and Other Development Projects BenefitsThe term public/private partnership, or P3, has recently emerged as one of the latest buzz words in the development area. States and local governments are struggling with resource limitations and ever increasing demands of infrastructure. The involvement of the private sector offers an enticing solution for meeting massive infrastructure needs. At the same time, P3s provide an opportunity  more...

Reengineering Revenue in Today's Market ...he exact impact the current environment is having on NII, why and how to explore nontraditional sources, how to consistently evaluate traditional strategies and the effects on bank culture. This teleconference will reinforce why, how and when revenue reengineering is vital in today's bank. This teleconference is designed for presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers,  more...

Emerging Trends in Metal Roofing ...t state of the metal roofing. You will be able to explain why metal roofing is the fastest growing residential roof product. You will be able to discuss why new components used in a metal roof system can significantly reduce heat gain/loss and energy costs. You will be able to recognize the future tends of metal roofing. This teleconference is designed for engineers, project managers,  more...

Asperger's Syndrome, NVLD and High Functioning Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment Considerations and Controversies ...cuss the perils of misdiagnosis and attempt to understand why the vast majority of these children and teens are initially misdiagnosed, and what improper treatment can cause. Co-morbidity is the rule, not the exception. We will discuss educational needs and why a 504 or IEP is often crucial for a child's success. This teleconference will also address the different qualifications for services  more...

Groundwater Control and Dewatering Methods BenefitsThe handling of groundwater is among the most complex of all construction problems. Controlling groundwater at construction excavations can be a critical matter when groundwater halts construction jobs or threatens bankruptcy of the project. Groundwater management falls into two major categories, either handling the groundwater before it enters the excavation or handling it after it enters  more...

The Complete Commercial Loan Closing Checklist ...action, as well as what the documentation consists of and why it is necessary will be discussed. Individuals involved in all aspects of commercial real estate will benefit from a better understanding of what is involved in closing a commercial loan transaction and a more thorough understanding of what the documents listed on a closing checklist actually signify. This teleconference is designed  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ...eleconference will also provide a fundamental overview of why you should request an ergonomic analysis as an essential tool in managing medical-only and indemnity workers' compensation claims, what to expect from an ergonomic work site analysis, who should deliver the service and your responsibility in implementing the recommended strategies. This teleconference is designed for Human resource  more...

Drafting Clear and Enforceable Contracts ...ave become increasingly complex in our litigious society. Why can't contracts just be written in plain language with the common words (and sentence structures) we use in everyday conversation? The truth is - they can! This teleconference is an introductory course on drafting clear and enforceable contracts in a business environment - using language that everyone can understand. It will cover  more...

Illinois Accessibility Codes ...tive. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss why a state accessibility code was developed. - You will be able to review when the code became effective. - You will be able to identify IAC Code requirements. - You will be able to explain alteration and additions. Engineers, city administrators, county and municipal officers, presidents, vice presidents, public works and utility  more...

New Jersey s Rehabilitation Subcode ...c and commercial buildings. - You will be able to explain why some things are grandfathered and others are not. - You will be able to describe code upgrades for historic buildings. - You will be able to discuss New Jersey's Rehabilitation Subcode. This teleconference is designed for engineers, city administrators, county and municipal officers, presidents, vice presidents, public works and  more...

Condition Assessments and Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings ...xpansion being considered for the building; understanding why there is noted distress in the facility; desire to understand whether the building has maintained its structural integrity after a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, flood or fire event; or simply the desire to know the potential liabilities when there is an interest in buying or selling a facility. Considering the wide range of reasons  more...

Not in My Backyard (NIMBY): Overcoming Development Resistance ...tand the local politics. This teleconference will explain why citizens oppose projects and how to overcome resistance to development. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss common approaches to influencing land use decisions. - You will be able to identify why citizens oppose projects and how to overcome resistance to development. - You will be able to explain why good projects do  more...

A Primer on Social Security Disability Law BenefitsThe Social Security law encompasses the Social Security regulations which span nearly a full volume of the Code of Federal Regulations, many volumes of law reporters, dozens of separately issued Social Security rulings and many volumes of internal regulations. This is why most lawyers do not want to develop an expertise in this area. This teleconference is designed to give you a broad  more...

Return on Investment for Wellness Programs ...ately, the bottom line? This teleconference will discuss why a wellness program should be a point of serious consideration for your company's health plan as well as how you can implement an effective wellness initiative that delivers significant bottom line results. We'll discuss the management of wellness program performance and how selecting the right metrics can provide an ROI reporting  more...

The Phone Bias: Learn to Use the Phone for Successful Prospecting and Client Contact ...why? What is stopping you from closing all of the sales you deserve to close - and is that dependent upon you showing up in person? In 1937, Dale Carnegie told us 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' by making face visits. But in those days we had to. Now we have choices. And now we have a few tools to help buyers buy. What we didn't realize was that buyers make decisions based on their  more...

Best Practices in Invoice Processing ...field. Join an accounts payable industry analyst to learn why your job depends on not only understanding these high-power tools, but becoming an expert in their use and application. This teleconference will cover the tangible benefits of streamlining your front-end invoice process, improving your invoice processing time and eliminating invoice backlog and duplicate payments through a well  more...

Screening Applicants Using Social Networking Sites: Legal or Liability? ... tools and the legal landscape. Topics will cover how and why employers and recruiters utilize these sites. It will then cover a number of legal implications, such as problems with employers obtaining information they should not have and privacy issues. Finally, we will examine approaches that employers, recruiters and applicants may consider. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of Facebook,  more...

White-Collar Defense Strategies and Developments BenefitsWhite-collar criminal defense is very different from the defense of other criminal cases. It must be approached uniquely from the time an attorney first learns of a client's target status in an investigation through trial. Failure to understand these differences and nuances can be fatal. This teleconference will examine some of these most important distinctions, and discuss the proper  more...

Tools for Persuasive Legal Writing BenefitsThis teleconference will look at some key legal writing concepts through an understandable and strategic lens. The ability to effectively and persuasively communicate remains the dominant skill needed for a successful legal practice. No one is born a perfect writer - as anyone who teaches writing will happily assure you. Rather, legal writing is always a learning process. For that reason,  more...

Getting Advice from the IRS: Letter Rulings, Pre-Filing Agreements, TAMS and GLAMs ... This teleconference is designed to discuss how, when and why to seek qualified written advice from the IRS, normally in the form of a private letter ruling request, a review of the ruling requirements set forth in Rev. Proc. 2009-1, what is not covered by a private letter ruling, the benefits of a pre-filing conference prior to the actual filing of the ruling request, as well as timing issues.  more...

Strategies for Reducing Unemployment Claims Costs ...loyment compensation benefits no matter what they do - so why bother? Not so. This teleconference will assist you in defending against unemployment compensation claims, thereby reducing your costs. In doing so, you will learn the importance of accurately and persuasively completing the unemployment compensation questionnaire, thorough documentation, the orderly presentation of their side of the  more...

Medical Identity Theft: Why You Must Prevent and How to Minimize Its Occurrence BenefitsMore and more patient information is being captured electronically, both within the provider setting and remotely from the patients themselves. Additionally, an increasing number of myriad touches of this data occur on a daily basis by various known and unknown entities, not all of whom are authorized or have a specific need to know. In this environment, ample opportunity exists for  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ...ands-on with each patient seems to be decreasing. That is why every health care professional needs to be proficient in assessment skills. This teleconference, '15-Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips and Updates for Health Care Professionals,' will help you identify practical strategies for completing an exam that efficiently evaluates your patient from head to  more...

Estate Planning for the Final Years of Life ...ost stressful experiences. This teleconference will cover why people need to plan, what they need to plan for and how to apply proven strategies for dealing with the final years of life. Thomas Day, a senior citizen himself, has spent more than 20 years helping people across the country with these issues. Mr. Day provides a wealth of knowledge, identifies specific planning sources and offers  more...

Maintain and Gain Downtown Businesses in a Tough Economy: Key Retention and Recruitment Concepts ... Learning Objectives - You will be able to define reasons why businesses succeed and fail. - You will be able to identify when a business is struggling before it's too late to help them. - You will be able to review the most common business retention strategies available to downtown businesses. - You will be able to discuss techniques for good business recruitment. City managers, municipal  more...

Building Preservation: Preventive Measures to Combat Deterioration ...d and old building exteriors. We will help you understand why certain buildings are considered historic and how to preserve their valued designation while also meeting today's code and functional requirements. We will discuss why preserving and maintaining historic buildings is economic and can fit into a broader 'green' strategy for your organization. Learn that repairing a building but not  more...

Uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud BenefitsNationwide, fraud costs the insurance industry billions of dollars each year. It's sometimes called the hidden tax because each of us absorbs these monies in the cost of goods and services each year. Workers' compensation fraud impacts legitimate business owners. Workers' compensation premiums are based on numerous factors, and as a result, filing fraudulent claims drives up premiums for  more...

Understanding Design and Construction Defects ... human toll. This teleconference will help you understand why defects occur, how they can be prevented and who is responsible when defects appear. In addition, the program will discuss insurance coverage of construction defects - a critical topic because those parties who have the proper insurance to defend against and pay claims when defects arise may save their project or business from ruin.  more...

401 (k) Plan Audits-What to Expect of the Process ...on of an audit. Understand what an auditor is testing and why. With a coordinated effort of all involved parties, the audit can be completed in an efficient and timely manner. Failure to complete an audit can be costly to a plan sponsor due to a late filing of Form 5500. An inefficient audit can also result in additional audit fees and frustration among plan sponsor employees and other service  more...

Trends in Miranda Rights and Violations Benefits'You have the right to remain silent ...' The Miranda rights are part of our popular - as well as legal - culture. But what does it really mean? Has it changed in recent times? What makes a valid waiver of those rights? Can you ever use information you get in violation of those rights? Anyone responsible for, or involved with, law enforcement officers and their actions during  more...

Collection Techniques for Landlords ...take a look at standard collection techniques and discuss why they may not be effective as they historically have been, to identify alternate collection techniques for you to utilize with respect to both current and future tenants, and to discuss bankruptcy-related considerations you should keep in mind when attempting to collect from your tenants. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, real  more...

New Rules and Formats for International ACH Transactions nInternational commerce is rapidly growing but with that growth comes challenges, the most significant being the need to track transactions to ensure funds are not being disbursed to or from individuals that are threats to the U.S. The Office of Foreign Asset Control is the government organization that tracks this information. Their regulations require that all international transactions comply  more...

Construction Site Hazard Prevention nSerious injuries, fatalities and citations issued by OSHA tend to involve the same violations over and over again. Penalties can be quite severe and may also result in lost business. Although most companies have detailed safety programs, translation of requirements to field activities may not be consistent. The most difficult aspect of establishing an effective safety plan involves the  more...

Preventing Workers' Compensation Abuse nNationwide, workers' compensation abuse costs the insurance industry billions of dollars each year. It is sometimes called "The Hidden Tax" because each of us absorbs these monies in the costs of goods and services each year. This teleconference will give you a better understanding of workers' compensation abuse, keys to a successful investigation and how to avoid claim pitfalls. This  more...

Understanding the Language of Mold Assessment Reports ...an expert could be excluded in a future legal proceeding. Why would an unqualified consultant or an unqualified laboratory be selected in the first place, and how might this affect the outcome of a possible legal matter? n nThis teleconference will help you understand the most commonly used language, units of measurement and terminology in use today. It explains the basic terminology and  more...

7 Questions to Ask When Establishing Cause for Disciplining and Terminating Employees nThis teleconference will focus on understanding and implementing a simple, yet comprehensive approach to investigating and documenting potential disciplinary and termination actions. You will learn seven questions to establish cause for discipline or termination, as well as why proper investigation and documentation minimizes potential for the filing of discrimination claims, decreases settlement  more...

Effective Exit Interviews ...prove if you don't know what employees are looking for or why they are leaving? n nImplemented properly, a good exit interview program can provide an employer with a host of valuable information that can be used to improve its employee relations and HR function. Why are employees leaving? Is there a problem with a particular department, supervisor or program that is driving employees away? Are  more...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success nAll construction projects have impacts on their surroundings, including neighbors, businesses, communities and the physical environment. These impacts frequently are the center of controversy surrounding a project and can lead to unnecessary delays, lost productivity, added project costs and bad public relations. This teleconference will provide you with practical strategies for identifying and  more...

Paycheck Calculation Basics ...o need a refresher course. You will learn tips on how and why to determine if the worker is exempt or nonexempt. We will cover the calculation of and the maximum deductions for Social Security and Medicare taxes in 2009. n nThere are multiple methods of calculating federal withholding, which one should you use? How does an employee's W-4 affect their paycheck? Also, when calculating taxes on  more...

Roundabouts: Planning, Design Principles and Current Practices nAlthough roundabouts have proven safety and operational benefits, proper planning and engineering design is essential for roundabouts to function correctly. This brief, yet practical, teleconference is your opportunity to better understand modern roundabouts and their installation, learn specific design skills and current practices, and apply roundabout design principles to projects in your  more...

Updating and Maintaining Wills, Trusts and Estate Plans for the Evolving Client ...with existing documents. This part will focus on when and why clients need to review and revisit their estate plans and how to spot those issues for existing and potential clients. The second part will highlight various drafting techniques that will allow a will and trust to maintain maximum effectiveness in the future. We'll focus on how to best address a client's future needs with flexibility  more...

The Streamlined Sales Tax Project - How and Why It Affects Your Business nThe Streamlined Sales Tax Project is an effort by state representatives to implement a national uniform, simplified system of sales and use tax compliance. After more than five years of their efforts, the Simplified Sales and Use Tax Agreement came into effect on October 1, 2005. The SSTP now includes 19 full member states and three associate member states. Although initially taking effect as a  more...

Preparing a Winning Closing Argument ...efeat by making a killer closing argument. You will learn why closings matter, what arguments are radioactive, and what arguments are so powerful they are grounds for a mistrial (and why you should make them anyway). This teleconference will conclude with three examples of great closings from acknowledged masters of the art, and you will learn precisely what made these arguments so powerful. By  more...

Overcome Your Competition: Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace ...tual respect. n nHave you ever stopped and asked yourself why your team doesn't start their selling efforts at the top? What is the basis of the relationship that is formed with the prospect? Wonder why the close to pursuit sales ratio is so low? This teleconference will push your team out of their comfort zones and give them the skills they desperately need to sell at the highest levels of the  more...

Estate and Gift Tax Audits ...asks when the estate tax return is selected for audit is "why this return?". What was it about the return that caused it to be selected for IRS examination? n nThis teleconference answers that question and many more related to the subject of estate and gift tax return audits. Learn about the characteristics that trigger audits and why some estate and gift tax returns are more likely to be the  more...

AIA and ConsensusDOCS Contract Documents: Comparison and Contrast nHardly a business day goes by in the construction industry when the parties involved in the construction contracting process encounter standard form contract documents. Two of the principal sources of such standard form construction contract documents have both recently issued the 2007 editions of their respective families of contract forms. The long established family of documents published by  more...

From Contact to Contract: The Ladder Approach to Managing a Sale ...initial meeting with a prospect they wonder how, when and why they should reconnect with the prospect. Not only does this lead to lost opportunities, even with prospects who do become clients the process is difficult, fraught with worry and uncertainty, and wastes a great deal of the salesperson's time and energy. Managing a sale need not be chaotic. The ladder method is a logical progression  more...