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| Upcoming Events 2009 - 2010 (Open for Registration - Click Event for Details) | Scheduled Date |
Form 1099 MISC: What’s New for Tax Year 2010? Live Webcast
Form 1099 MISC compliance remains a challenge for many companies. The only way to prevent costly errors and IRS penalties is to ensure that your policies conform to the best practices. Following up on a successful webcast we ran in August of 2009, This Live Webcast will focus specifically on 1099 MISC issues teach you how to ensure compliance with these best practices and how to head off potential problems for this year’s 1099s.  
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03/10/2010 |
Executing Internal Investigations for Compliance Programs LIVE Webcast
In an effort to bolster corporate compliance programs, companies are stepping up their internal investigations programs.
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04/07/2010 |
Protecting Your Tax Strategies After Textron and The New Proposed Tax Form
(CLE/CPE Qualified Rebroadcast) The surprising United States First Circuit Court of Appeals en banc opinion in Textron (U.S. v. Textron, Inc., No. 07-2631 Aug. 13, 2009) - which may go to the Supreme Court - has tax executives and their advisors wondering how they can keep their most sensitive tax analyses from disclosure to tax authorities. |
04/08/2010 |
Hot Topics in Bankruptcy Litigation LIVE Webcast
This webcast will provide an overview of how bankruptcy litigation differs from, and interacts with, conventional litigation.
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04/13/2010 |
Minimize Your 404 Audit Fees LIVE Webcast
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley (Sarbox) Law was established to ensure responsible, adequate, and effective management and internal control systems that relate to financial reports.
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04/21/2010 |
Mitigating Risks of Social Networking Activity by Your Employees:
CLE/CPE Rebroadcast In the last few years, social networking has evolved from a quirky way for friends to keep in touch with friends to the primary centers of communication in both private and personal life.
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04/21/2010 |
New IRS Guidance under IRC 7216 LIVE Webcast
Responding to taxpayer and return preparer requests for more help with the law that makes it a crime to misuse tax return information (IRC Section 7216), the IRS just released major guidance - regulations and two rulings (Rev. Rul. 2010-4 and Rev. Rul. 2010-5). |
04/22/2010 |
The New Form 1041: A Line-by-Line Walkthrough (CLE/CPE
Qualified Rebroadcast) Tax Preparers have been struggling with the complexities of filling out Form 1041.
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04/22/2010 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment: CLE/CPE Rebroadcast
The Global Financial meltdown had ushered in a flurry of goodwill impairment activity this year and some experts think this could get even worse in Q4.
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04/23/2010 |
Forensic Auditing for CPAs: The Essentials from a Practitioner's Perspective
Live Webcast Investors and stakeholders in today's capital markets expect that the financial statements they analyze truly are a fair representation of a company's financial position.
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04/27/2010 |
FAS 167 & Business Combinations LIVE Webcast
Although we've seen a slowdown in M&A transactions recently, it's predicted to pick up substantially over the next couple of years. FAS 167 has introduced additional challenges to the process for professionals involved in M&A activity.
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04/27/2010 |
Correction of Errors and Drafting of Plan Documentation under Section 409A
Clarified- IRS Notice 2010-6 Released § 409A requires compliance in both form (documentation) and operations (administration).
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04/28/2010 |
Interest Rate Risk Issues - Practical Guidance LIVE Webcast
Early this year, Donald Kohn of the Federal Reserve Board warned banks of the uncertainty going about in interest rates, thus increasing the risks posed on financial institutions.
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04/28/2010 |
Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement – Minimizing Risk LIVE Webcast
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") enforcement actions continue to be high priorities for the US Department of Justice ("DOJ") and US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). |
04/29/2010 |
What you Need to Know About the New Standard on Variable Interest Entities
LIVE Webcast The FASB's new consolidation guidance on variable interest entities (Statement 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)) goes into effect this quarter and impacts more than just companies who are in the financial services industry. |
04/29/2010 |
Trust Accounting Income: The Fundamentals CLE/CPE Rebroadcast
Everyone knows that Trusts come in two flavors: Simple and Complex. There are different ways of calculating the trust accounting income for each.
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04/30/2010 |
FINRA Guidance on Social Networking Sites Blurs the Line Between Personal and
Business Related Activity LIVE Webcast FINRA has published Regulatory Notice 10-06, providing guidance on how FINRA's rules governing communications with the public apply to social media Web sites, such as blogs and social networking sites, that are sponsored by members or their registered representatives.
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05/04/2010 |
False Claims Act Enforcement: Understanding the Legal Landscape LIVE Webcast
False Claims Act ("FCA") enforcement actions continue to be a high priority for the US Department of Justice ("DOJ") and are popular among civil plaintiffs (also known as whistleblowers) as well.
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05/05/2010 |
Roth IRA Conversions: Issues and Opportunities LIVE Webcast
Effective January 1, 2010, the limitations on who can convert a traditional IRA into a Roth are gone.
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05/12/2010 |
". . . got fraud?" A Former Prosecutor's Guide to Help Executives Minimize Risks
& Add Value LIVE Webcast The regulatory criminal enforcement climate has drastically changed for all industries. Whereas fraud prosecutions were once limited to certain industries and only extreme violations, now every business is fair game. |
05/12/2010 |
OFAC Compliance & Enforcement Issues: a Guide to Minimizing the Risk of
Sanctions CLE/CPE Rebroadcast OFAC regulations were designed to put an end to the circulation of illegal funds and to block terrorists from masking fraudulent activity through seemingly legitimate front companies.
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05/13/2010 |
Form 990 in 2010: What We've Learned (Practical Guidance) LIVE Webcast
Nearly all organizations exempt from federal income tax who are required to file the annual Form 990 tax return have now done so using the 208 version promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service in 2008.
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05/18/2010 |
2010 Tax Legislative Review and Outlook LIVE Webcast
In 2010, the United States Congress has and will continue to consider a number of pending legislative proposals, including many proposed by the Obama Administration that would fundamentally change the taxation of corporations and other business entities.
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05/25/2010 |
Building A Cost Effective Compliance Program LIVE Webcast
As organizations wrestle with compliance with the growing set of privacy and data protection regulations, they can often reduce costs and achieve goals more easily by recognizing the controls and structure common to most regulations.
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05/26/2010 |
Recent Developments in Patent Infringement Damage Awards LIVE Webcast
2009 ushered in several interesting cases which indicate a significant shift in the thinking of the courts regarding patent infringement damages, and specifically, the entire market value rule.
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06/02/2010 |
IT for Finance Executives LIVE Webcast - What You and Your Financial Team
Need to Know About IT LIVE Webcast In such competitive and fast-paced environment we live in, finance executives must continually be in-the-know with respect to information technology, to be able to properly make decisions.
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06/10/2010 |
Transfer Tax in 2010 Skipping Generations - Are You Confused? LIVE Webcast
The Generation Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT), which is scheduled to end in 2010 but will return in 2011, had been a source of confusion among taxpayers.
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06/16/2010 |
E-Discovery Cost Savings LIVE Webcast
The increasing costs of eDiscovery are placing an extreme financial burden on companies especially mid-cap and below.
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06/16/2010 |
Return to Cash Flow Tax Planning LIVE Webcast
With the changes in the economy, tax reporting and disclosure rules, and corporate governance, many taxpayers have focused their efforts on compliance and shied away from the “tax strategy du jour”.
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06/22/2010 |
How to Prepare and File Form 1120 (Including Proposed Form 1120-IC-DISC,
Schedules K and P) For CPAs & Tax Attorneys LIVE Webcast Form 1120 is used by companies to determine income tax liability, profits, losses, deductions & credits. The Form needs to be filed regardless of whether the business has an income or not. |
06/30/2010 |
What Every Litigant Should Know About Social Media Channels: Their Impact on
Discovery and at Trial LIVE Webcast Social media sites have gained greater prevalence than email and are the next frontier for both discovery of electronic information and its presentation at trial.
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09/08/2010 |
Is Your Head in the Clouds? The Hidden Security and Litigation Risks of Cloud
Computing and ASP Services LIVE Webcast U.S. and global businesses are increasingly outsourcing business and data processes to application service providers (“ASPs”) and other providers of cloud computing services.
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11/09/2010 |
Nonprofit Organization Mergers, Consolidations, and Other Combinations:
Accounting and Legal Issues LIVE Webcast Due to the increasing economic pressure, nonprofit organizations are beginning to view mergers & consolidations as a way to assure their financial health.
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Guidelines for Implementing the PCAOB’s Risk Assessment Standards LIVE
Webcast During this Knowledge Group live CPE/CLE webcast (1.5-2.0 Credits), participants will have an overview of how to interpret and implement the new risk assessment standards, including documentation guidance and suggestions for effectiveness.
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The ABC's of Export Control LIVE Webcast
Export control of equipment, technology and services is a highly regulated and tightly controlled by the U.S. Government.
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| 2010 - 2011 Events Coming Soon | Month |
| Developing a Compliance Framework for your Firm | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| Understanding Privacy Compliance | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| Form 409A and Notice 2010-6 Corrections & Errors Demystified | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| "Check-the-Box" Revisions What You Need to Know | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| AS No. 7 Engagement Quality Review Explored | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| White Collar Crimes Explored | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| Green Finance: Maximizing Tax Incentives for Energy Efficient Products & Services | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| FCPA Enforcement Issues: Real World case Studies | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| COSO, SOX, & Risk Management for Small & Midcap Companies | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| Revenue Recognition For Biotech Firms Update What You Need to Know in 2010 | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| New Trends in Global Equity Plans | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| Broker/Dealer Regulation and Enforcement for Attorneys | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| Taxing Financial Services: What Attorneys Need to Know | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| Bail out Programs and Tax Issues | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| Credit Card Law Changes for Banks And Financial Institutions What You Need to Know |
2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| Understanding SAS Nos. 109 and 112 for Enrolled Agents | 2nd Quarter of 2010 |
| Combating Cybercrime for Finance Professionals | 3rd Quarter of 2010 |
| False Claims Act: Understanding the Law and Defending Whistleblower Claims | 3rd Quarter of 2010 |
| Estate Tax Repeal Explored | 3rd Quarter of 2010 |
| Combating Corporate Crime & Fraud | 3rd Quarter of 2010 |
| A Guide to Branded Health Care Products & Services | 3rd Quarter of 2010 |
| Creating a Policy on Information Breaches: Protecting Your Firm Using a Balanced Approach |
3rd Quarter of 2010 |
| Understanding New Capital Reserve Requirements for the Life Insurance Industry | 3rd Quarter of 2010 |
| International Tax Strategies | 3rd Quarter of 2010 |
| Terrorism & Risk Management: Creating a Sound Prevention & Response | 3rd Quarter of 2010 |
| How to Prepare Disclosure Documents | 4th Quarter of 2010 |
| Understanding Custom Laws for Attorneys | 4th Quarter of 2010 |
| IFRS & Protecting Your Trade Secrets | 4th Quarter of 2010 |
| Understanding the Impact of IFRS on the Internal Audit Process | 4th Quarter of 2010 |
| IFRS by 2013? What Your Company Needs to Know | 4th Quarter of 2010 |
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