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  Understanding the Legal Issues in Social Networking LIVE Webcast

The growth of social media as a business tool in the last 10 years has been nothing short of prolific. Companies are using this clever medium to expand their bottom lines in exciting ways. It’s a powerful business tool, however it does not come without risks.

Technology 02/08/2012
  Understanding New IRS Rules in Filing Revised Form 5300 LIVE Webcast

Form 5300 is an important document that companies must prepare properly in order to remain in compliance.

Legal Series 02/09/2012
  Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective LIVE Webcast

New Department of Labor disclosure regulations will present new challenges for 401(k) plan sponsors and providers, and the rules are one of a host of trends impacting defined contribution plans. Firms will need an updated strategy in managing their retirement plans.

Legal Series 02/10/2012
  Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know LIVE   Webcast

Migrating data from internal servers to “the cloud” has become a cost effective data management strategy for many firms in the last few years. Doing so however often requires entering into agreements with a number of complicated provisions which may lead to unexpected legal entanglements down the road.

Technology 02/14/2012
  Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 LIVE Webcast

Advertising in all its forms can be an effective method for a company to make the public aware of its products. From tried and true print ads all the way to the wild world of online marketing advertising can bring great rewards and with some significant legal pitfalls.

Legal Series 02/24/2012
  Legal Series: Buying and Selling Patents & Other Intellectual Property LIVE   Webcast

Buying and selling patents has become more complicated and more expensive following the recent passage of patent reform under the America Invents Act which will took effect on September.

Legal Series 02/29/2012
  Mitigating Outsourcing Risks in Banking and Finance: How to Manage   Vendors LIVE Webcast

Over the years, banks and financial institutions have come to rely upon outsourcing partners as a means to lower costs while increasing operational effectiveness. However ,there have been a number of recent security breaches among well-known companies highlighting the need for new vendor management policies.

Banking & Finance 03/01/2012
  Legal Series: Accounting and Finance Basics for Attorneys What you Must   Know LIVE Webcast

Legal Series: Accounting and Finance Basics for Attorneys What You Must Know LIVE Webcasts a webcast created by Attorneys for Attorneys to get you in the know with respect to accounting concepts.

Legal Series 03/02/2012
  Emerging Issues in Privacy and Data Security: A 2012 Perspective LIVE   Webcast

As information technology continues to evolve, companies are at risk of security breaches that comes with use powerful tools used in collecting, processing, storing and using data. Presently, regulatory agencies are working out on developing new policies and compliance obligations relative to data security breaches.

Technology 03/05/2012
  Be Secured! Review and Resolve Estate Planning Mistakes LIVE Webcast

Errors in estate planning can have disastrous consequences for your client’s heirs. A well thought out, strategic plan is vital to ensure success.

Estate Planning 03/06/2012
  State Charitable Solicitation Registration Requirements LIVE Webcast

Although your organization may have obtained tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service and eligible to solicit charitable contributions, many states require an additional registration to solicit contributions from their residents. This compliance registration process and annual filings create challenges and opportunities for organizations...

Non-Profit 03/07/2012
  FFIEC Authentication Guidance Examination in 2012: Are You Prepared? LIVE   Webcast

As a result of the release of the 2011 Supplement to the Authentication in a Internet Banking Environment Guidance by The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), banks and financial institutions are now preparing for 2012 exams during which they will be evaluated against enhanced requirements for online banking security.

Banking & Finance 03/08/2012
  Legal Series: Bio & Pharma Law in 2012 LIVE Webcast

Constant innovation and development in The Biotech and Pharma industries bring out constant changes in the law. Attorneys must keep up with most Substantive legal issues in order to remain a value to their clients.

Legal Series 03/09/2012
  Legal Series: Data Privacy and Social Media LIVE Webcast

As social media continues to evolve, issues surrounding data privacy remain a high priority. Traditional data protection models are virtually useless in this new paradigm.

Legal Series 03/12/2012
  Detecting Financial Statement Fraud LIVE Webcast

Fraud detection is becoming a fast-growing challenge in financial statement audits given the continuously changing environment of rising risks, regulatory activities and reforms, and compliance costs.

Banking & Finance 03/13/2012
  Sarbanes-Oxley: How to Assess IT Controls LIVE Webcast

IT infrastructure is a significant factor in preparing financial reports which makes validation of IT controls a fundamental requirement under Sarbanes-Oxley Law. Research shows that the cost associated with compliance for the IT control validation was high resulting from the companies’ haste in pursuing the validation. This scenario calls for companies to plan, organize, and execute an effective IT control validation system to ensure compliance with the law and to reduce corporate costs at the same time.

Technology 03/14/2012
  Managing Your Employees New Media Activity LIVE Webcast

Employees' access to blogs, social networking and video sharing in the workplace poses an array of security risks in keeping company's intellectual property. Sharing company information, disparaging the company or co-workers and exposing customer records are just some of the problems that may arise.

Technology 03/15/2012
  Legal Series: Insurance Securities and Other Products LIVE Webcast

The explosive growth of insurance products has led to regulatory changes which continue to bring complexities that legal practitioners must be able to grapple with.

Legal Series 03/16/2012
  Schedule H for Hospitals & Healthcare Organizations LIVE Webcast
Hospitals and healthcare organizations are increasingly faced with stepped up accountability through the IRS’ Schedule H reporting requirements. Tax preparers for hospitals and healthcare organizations must have a complete understanding of the latest filing requirements to mitigate possible penalties.

Accounting & Finance 03/19/2012
  Legal Series: M&A Let's Get it Done in 2012 LIVE Webcast
Experts are predicting a bumper year for M&A. As M&A activity continues to evolve in this challenging economic environment; it’s getting more complicated and difficult to execute and to manage successfully.

Legal Series 03/20/2012
  Reporting of Foreign Assets: Navigating the Latest Informational Reporting    LIVE Webcast

As the United States continues to increase its enforcement efforts surrounding the activities of US taxpayers with offshore assets, informational reporting has increased in complexity and administrative burden. Tax practitioners must stay abreast of the latest requirements.

Tax Preparer Series 03/21/2012
  Legal Series: Patent Litigation in 2012 LIVE Webcast

Enactment of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act means Patent Law will continue to sizzle for attorneys in 2012. You need to be in the know with respect to the latest application of the law in order to continue to provide value to your clients.

Legal Series 03/22/2012
  Valuation in 2012 LIVE Webcast

In a two-hour live webcast, a panel of distinguished experts being assembled by The Knowledge Group will examine the critical valuation issues for 2012 including: Valuation in 2012 Overview, Buy/Sell Agreements, Financial Reporting, Tax Planning and Compliance, M&A, Strategic Planning, Asset and Business Valuation, and much more!

Accounting & Finance 03/23/2012
  Legal Series: Ethics for Attorneys - Hot Topics in 2012 LIVE Webcast

All attorneys need to be up to date with respect to ethics. Not only because it is a requirement of your Bar, it’s just good business to be up to speed.

Legal Series 03/26/2012
  408(b)2 and 404(a) Fee Disclosure: New Compliance Challenges LIVE   Webcast

Plan Sponsors, Fiduciaries and Participants face new compliance challenges with DOL’s 408(b)2 and 404(a) fee disclosure regulations. While lobbyists have urged DOL to extend the compliance date for the disclosure rules.

Accounting and Finance 03/27/2012
  Amendments to Circular 230: What's Ahead? LIVE Webcast

Circular 230, now affects wide variety of professionals including: attorneys, certified public accountants, enrolled agents, enrolled retirement plan agents, registered tax return preparers, and other persons representing taxpayers.

Accounting & Finance 03/28/2012
   Tax Issues for Clients in Same-Sex Relationships LIVE Webcast

CPAs, Tax Attorneys and other related tax practitioners whose clients include same-sex couples must have a complete understanding on how to deal with these tax complexities to minimize penalties for their clients and themselves.

Tax Preparer Series 03/29/2012
  Internal Controls Under Dodd Frank LIVE Webcast

Dodd-Frank Act is expected to have a significant impact on Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, &companies will face considerable challenges.

Accounting & Finance 03/30/2012
  2010 Publication 596: Earned Income Credit LIVE Webcast

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Tax Preparer Series 04/02/2012
  2010 Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education LIVE Webcast

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Tax Preparer Series 04/03/2012
  Tax Preparer Series: Form 1040 in 2012 What you need to know LIVE   Webcast

Preparing & filing Form 1040 is the bread and butter of most tax preparers. Therefore its essential have a strong knowledge base when preparing this form for your clients including any of the annual updates.

Tax Preparer Series 04/04/2012
  Form 2848 (Rev. June 2008): Power of Attorney and Declaration of   Representative LIVE Webcast

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Tax Preparer Series 04/05/2012
  Legal Series: Litigation Super Star Strategies & Techniques LIVE Webcast

Litigation can be challenging for companies and even for an experienced lawyer. Effective strategies and techniques are vital to emerge in a successful litigation practice.

Legal Series 04/06/2012
  Form 8821 (Rev. August 2008): Tax Information Authorization LIVE Webcast

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Tax Preparer Series 04/09/2012
  Volcker Rule Demystified LIVE Webcast

The controversial Volcker Rule which limits banks’ trading activity with their own funds remains a topic of high interest for finance companies. The complexities and potential impact of the rule triggered federal agencies to extend comment period in January.

Accounting & Finance 04/11/2012
Legal Series 04/12/2012
  Dodd-Frank: Insurance of Transaction Accounts for Banks (SEC. 343) LIVE   Webcast

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Banking & Finance 04/13/2012
  Budgeting & Planning in 2012 LIVE Webcast

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Accounting & Finance 04/16/2012
  Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues LIVE Webcast

White Collar Crimes continue to proliferate. 2011 saw record numbers of cases being brought against individuals and corporations and 2012 is already lining up to be another banner year. As an attorney, you must stay in the know in order to effectively represent your clients and prevail.

Legal Series 04/17/2012
  Transfer Pricing in 2012 Global Strategies LIVE Webcast

The global business environment ensures that transfer pricing remains a significant challenge for companies of all sizes. Multinationals as well as smaller companies need to execute effective strategies in order to avoid significant losses and adverse effects of transfer pricing.

Accounting & Finance 04/18/2012
  Legal Series: Dodd-Frank for Attorneys What you Need to Know LIVE   Webcast

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Legal Series 04/19/2012
  Exploring the Partnership Agreement in 2012 LIVE Webcast

Decision makers must have a thorough understanding and assessment when coming up with a partnership agreement with other businesses to ensure protection and retention of their business’ property and resources.

Legal Series 04/20/2012
  Legal Series: Real Estate Taxes LIVE Webcast

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Legal Series 04/23/2012
  Legal Series: How to Effectively Deal with a SEC Investigation LIVE Webcast

Companies take precautionary efforts in order to be in compliant with SEC rules. But let’s admit it. Mistakes can happen and attorneys must work closely with their clients to help their clients navigate an investigation with minimal damage.

Legal Series 04/24/2012
  Legal Series: Employment Law Same Sex Marriages Legal Issues in 2012   LIVE Webcast

The law with respect to Same-sex Marriages is evolving at light speed. Employers, with the aid of labor and employment counsel, may need to amend some of their workplace policies to be compliant with the state laws governing same-sex relationships.

Legal Series 04/25/2012
  Legal Series: Your Company Has Been Cyber Hacked! Strategies For   Dealing With The Fallout LIVE Webcast

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Legal Series 04/26/2012
  Legal Series: Pro Bono - Strategies to Make it Work for Your Firm LIVE   Webcast

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Legal Series 04/27/2012
  Dodd-Frank: Enhanced Compensation Reporting (SEC. 956) For Banks   LIVE Webcast

Section 956 of the Dodd-Frank Act mandates Banks and other financial institutions with $1 billion or more consolidated assets to disclose the structure of their incentive-based compensation arrangements to appropriate federal agencies.

Banking & Finance 04/30/2012
  Professional Ethics for Accounting & Finance LIVE Webcast

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Accounting & Finance 05/01/2012
  Legal Series: Reading & Interpreting Financial Statements LIVE Webcast

Often Attorneys are asked to represent clients involved in complex financial transactions. In order to know your client’s business, you need to know at least how to read and interpret financial statements.

Legal Series 05/02/2012
  Risk Management in 2012 LIVE Webcast

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Accounting & Finance 05/03/2012
  Retirement Planning in 2012 for Employees of Tax-Exempt Entities LIVE   Webcast

Retirement Planning in 2012 For Employees of Tax-Exempt Entities LIVE Webcast will help tax-exempt entities and their advisors in having a complete understanding of the various available retirement plan options for employees.

Accounting & Finance 05/04/2012
  Excel for CPA's & Finance Professionals Top 10 Most Usefull Skills LIVE   Webcast

Excel for CPA's & Finance Professionals Top 10 Most Useful Skills LIVE Webcast will provide attendees with the most useful and effective skills in using Excel. Going beyond the basics, our panel of experts will offer practical guidance to help CPAs and finance professionals learn the automation process and use the powerful applications of Excel for a sound financial modeling and decision making.

Accounting & Finance 05/07/2012
  Healthcare ICD-10: Understanding the New System LIVE Webcast

In the ever changing world of healthcare in the US, a significant and unprecedented change is on the way for healthcare organizations and medical practitioners. By October 2013, the country will shift from the ICD-9 system of disease classification to ICD-10 or the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition).

Healthcare 05/08/2012
  Compliance in 2012 LIVE Webcast

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Accounting & Finance 05/09/2012
  Changes to Revenue Recognition in 2012 LIVE Webcast

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Accounting & Finance 05/10/2012
  Dodd-Frank: The New Office of Minority & Women Inclusion for Banks (Sec.   342) LIVE Webcast

In addition to being massive, the Dodd-Frank regs have a number of fairly obscure components which may have a huge impact on financial services. On such provision is Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Act which mandates covered governmental agencies to establish an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) to oversee diversity efforts of the agencies, regulated entities and agency contractors.

Banking & Finance 05/11/2012
  Financial Reporting in 2012 LIVE Webcast

The Knowledge Group’s Financial Reporting in 2012 Live Webcast will offer technical and policy presentations from our distinguished panel of experts.

Accounting & Finance 05/14/2012
  eDiscovery: Mitigating the Risk of Outsourcing Contracts LIVE Webcast

Outsourcing has been efficient in cutting global cost for companies. However, as US companies increasingly rely on outsourcing to manage critical functions like IT, complex problems arise in outsourcing contracts, particularly with respect to discovery.

Technology 05/15/2012
  Preparing for the Audit in 2012 LIVE Webcast

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Accounting & Finance 05/16/2012
  Dodd-Frank: Leverage and Risk-Based Capital Requirements For Banks   (SEC. 171) LIVE Webcast

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Banking & Finance 05/17/2012
  Dodd-Frank Act: Credit Rule Changes in 2012 Webcast

The Dodd-Frank Act will have huge impact on credit agencies and financial institutions. Companies need to be up-to-date with respect to this new guidance or suffer the consequences.

Banking & Finance 05/18/2012
  Dodd-Frank: Duties and Powers of the Corporation for Banks (SEC. 210)   LIVE Webcast

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Banking & Finance 05/21/2012
  XBRL Mastered LIVE Webcast

The Knowledge Congress is producing XBRL Mastered Live Webcast to help CPAs, compliance professionals, chartered accountants, and finance executives master the important XBRL process.

Banking & Finance 05/22/2012
  Legal Series: REITS in 2012 a Spring Thaw? LIVE Webcast
Despite the highly volatile real estate market in 2011, recent reports suggest that US remains the top choice of many investors foreign and domestic. In 2012 experts are expecting the REITS market to really heat up.

Legal Series 05/23/2012
  Convergence GAAP & IFRS: Are You Prepared? LIVE Webcast

Unprecedented changes will appear in US financial reporting within the next few years as convergence between US GAAP and IFRS grows nearer. Even at its early state, it has already impacted greatly a number of major accounting standards especially in the areas of leasing, revenue recognition, and financial instruments According to the Feds, it’s here to stay.

Accounting & Finance 05/24/2012
  Publication 4600 (Rev. October 2008): Safeguarding Taxpayer Information   Quick Reference Guide For Businesses LIVE Webcast

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Tax Preparer Series 05/28/2012
  Dodd-Frank: Capital Levels and Deposit Insurance Reform in 2012 (SEC.   331, 616) LIVE Webcast

The Dodd-Frank Act, which was signed into law in July 2010, has brought major changes to the operations of banks and financial institutions. More likely, unprecedented changes came for deposit insurance and capital level requirements with the implementation of SEC. 331, 616.

Banking & Finance 05/31/2012
  Tax Preparer Series: Form 2848 Instructions (Rev. June 2008) LIVE Webcast

Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative applies to individuals who opt to have someone else represent them regarding federal tax matters with the IRS on their behalf.

Tax Preparer Series 06/01/2012
  Form 8867 (Rev. December 2009): Paid Preparers Earned Income Credit   Checklist LIVE Webcast

Recently, the IRS issued final regulations concerning due diligence requirements when filing for earned income tax credit (EITC). Tax preparers need to be in the know with respect to Form 8867 in order to avoid penalties for their clients.

Tax Preparer Series 06/05/2012
  Tax Preparer Series: E-file Providers Form 8879 Publication 1345 LIVE   Webcast

Most tax Preparers need to understand how to complete and file Form 8879.

Errors committed and complications continue to increase due to continuous changes that have been made...

Tax Preparer Series 06/07/2012
  Dodd-Frank's New Net Worth Standard for Accredited Investors LIVE Webcast

In the fourth quarter of 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released an amended rule governing the new net worth standard for accredited investors under the Dodd-Frank Act.

Accounting & Finance 06/08/2012
  Transfer Pricing LIVE Webcast

Transfer pricing remains a complex subject matter especially in the global economic environment.

Accounting & Finance 06/13/2012
  The Impact of Form 1099 in 2012 LIVE Webcast

Companies continue to struggle with completing and managing their 1099’s. All the while, the Fed’s continued to step up the requirements and scrutiny associated with this form.

Accounting & Finance 06/14/2012
  Tax Guide for Small Business Taxes (Pub 334) LIVE Webcast

As tax preparers, many of your clients are small businesses. These high net worth clients have a number of special considerations to take into account vs. preparing taxes for individuals including: higher likelihood of audits, extension of business tax rules...

Tax Preparer Series 06/18/2012
  Tax Preparer Series: Form 6251 Alternative Minimum Tax – Individuals LIVE   Webcast

Every year, tax Preparers must deal with Form 6251. Let’s face it, wealthy clients are our best clients and are often subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT 6251). As tax preparers, we need to fill out this form properly in order to minimize any penalties for our clients. Mistakes can cost the tax preparer and the client big time.

Tax Preparer Series 06/19/2012
  Dodd-Frank: Relationships with Hedge & Private Equity Funds for Banks   (SEC. 619) LIVE Webcast

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Banking & Finance 06/20/2012
  Ethics for Tax Preparers LIVE Webcast

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Tax Preparer Series 06/21/2012
  Dodd-Frank: The Federal Reserve's Enhanced Supervision Standards LIVE   Webcast

The Late December notice made by Federal Reserve System regarding Enhanced Prudential Supervision will likely have a major impact on financial institutions.

Banking & Finance 06/25/2012
  FASB's New Standard on Comprehensive Income Explained LIVE Webcast

In December 2011, FASB released a new standard on the deferral of new presentation requirement for other comprehensive income reclassifications. The new standard is aimed at enhancing comparability between entities reporting under US GAAP and those reporting under IFRS.

Accounting & Finance 06/26/2012
  Legal Series - IPOs: How to Do The Deal LIVE Webcast

After a log drought, looks like the IPO market may heat up in 2012. This live webcast: IPO's How to Do the Deal is a course designed for attorneys by attorneys to help give you a comprehensive yet concise understanding of all things legal and IPO’s.

Legal Series 06/28/2012
  Best Practices for Consolidation and Reporting LIVE Webcast

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Accounting & Finance 07/10/2012
  Tax Preparer Series: Your Federal Income Tax (Publication 17) LIVE Webcast

Recently, the IRS has issued a revised edition of Federal Income Tax (Publication 17). This development calls for tax preparers to understand the latest filing requirements to minimize penalties for their clients and themselves.

Tax Preparer Series 07/11/2012
  Mitigating the Impact of International Financial Reporting Standards: A   Practical Guide for U.S. Nonprofit Organizations LIVE Webcast

Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Boards (IASB) have been working to establish "a single set of high-quality, international standards that companies worldwide can use for both domestic and cross-border financial reporting" under IFRS and US GAAP models.

Accounting & Finance TBD
  Social Security Law Explored LIVE Webcast

Social security law continues to evolve into and ever more complex issue. Substantial budget deficits will continue to keep social security and entitlement programs on the radar of law makers for years to come.

Banking & Finance TBD
  Operating 457(f) Arrangements in Light of New Regulations: Applying 409A   to Nonqualified Arrangement of Tax-Exempt Organizations LIVE Webcast

In 2004, the Department of Treasury published Internal Revenue Code Section 409A. After it was published, tax-exempt employers sponsoring nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements questioned the applicability of the new Code section to their plans, and specifically how certain provisions would coordinate with Code Section 457(f), the section of the Code otherwise governing the operation of nonqualified plans maintained by tax-exempts...


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