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BUSINESS ANALYSIS & PLANNING

Mergers & Acquisitions: A Current Guide to Deal-Making
     Designed to ground financial professionals in the mechanics of corporate deal-making, this timely seminar will show you how to value a potential target, conduct due diligence, weigh the tax implications of various acquisition strategies and deal with myriad regulatory issues. This comprehensive overview of the mergers and acquisitions process will cover all the important accounting, legal and tax considerations, including: conducting an effective candidate search process...valuation issues...due diligence...the contract and close processes...tax issues...deal structures...acquisition accounting...and SEC/regulatory requirements.

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Business Combinations & Consolidations
     The rules for business combinations and consolidations are complex. To ensure financial statement compliance, financial professionals must possess a firm grasp of these rules.

Due Diligence: Steps to Securing a Good Deal
     This seminar gives you the tools and practice aids to apply due diligence to an array of business dealings. Go from an informal review of financial statements and a survey of company operations to a detailed investigation of all target activities. Explore such topics as analytical procedures...going concerns...initial reviews ...reviewing financial statements...determining what to buy and the valuation method(s) to use...quickly arriving at an initial valuation...assessing risk including post-acquisition costs...recognizing symptoms of failure...conducting an operational audit...assessing adequacy of systems, practices and procedures...assessing target company management...assessing restructuring and refinancing options...case studies...and more.

Mergers & Acquisitions: A Current Guide to Deal-Making
     Designed to ground financial professionals in the mechanics of corporate deal-making, this timely seminar will show you how to value a potential target, conduct due diligence, weigh the tax implications of various acquisition strategies and deal with myriad regulatory issues. This comprehensive overview of the mergers and acquisitions process will cover all the important accounting, legal and tax considerations, including: conducting an effective candidate search process...valuation issues...due diligence...the contract and close processes...tax issues...deal structures...acquisition accounting...and SEC/regulatory requirements.

TREASURY OPERATION & FINANCE

Best Practices in Finance & Accounting: Building a World-Class Organization
     For every best practice you may already be using, there are probably dozens more you could use to be more competitive. Many are very simple and easy to implement with immediate impact while others are more complex.

Cash Flow Planning & Forecasting
     Forecasting cash flow accurately and maintaining liquidity are even more critical as the economy slows. And the better the forecast, the better your company's profitability.

Corporate Finance
     Corporate finance must constantly evolve to meet changing economic conditions. This seminar is a refresher and update of the corporate finance function, with specific emphasis on long-term financing and investments.

FAS 167/FIN 46R: The New Consolidation Rules
     FAS 167 introduces significant changes to the consolidation rules under FIN 46R. This seminar uses targeted examples to show you how to apply FIN 46R and how these changes will impact your company's consolidation process.

FAS 52 & Derivatives: Unraveling the Mystery of FX Accounting
     Do you have a handle on accounting for foreign currency transactions? Do you have a clear understanding of the difference between translation and remeasurement? Are foreign currency derivatives still a mystery?

MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES

Best Practices in Finance & Accounting: Building a World-Class Organization
     For every best practice you may already be using, there are probably dozens more you could use to be more competitive. Many are very simple and easy to implement with immediate impact while others are more complex.

Due Diligence: Steps to Securing a Good Deal
     This seminar gives you the tools and practice aids to apply due diligence to an array of business dealings. Go from an informal review of financial statements and a survey of company operations to a detailed investigation of all target activities. Explore such topics as analytical procedures...going concerns...initial reviews ...reviewing financial statements...determining what to buy and the valuation method(s) to use...quickly arriving at an initial valuation...assessing risk including post-acquisition costs...recognizing symptoms of failure...conducting an operational audit...assessing adequacy of systems, practices and procedures...assessing target company management...assessing restructuring and refinancing options...case studies...and more.

REAL ESTATE

Financial Accounting & Reporting Real Estate Transactions
     Broaden your understanding of real estate accounting. Work through problems and case studies that illustrate practical application issues.

Leasing: Accounting & Disclosure Issues
     FAS 13--the bible on leasing--has been modified or amended by subsequent FASBs, technical bulletins, EITFs, FINs, FSPs and, most recently, the Codification. This seminar focuses on what you need to know about leasing in light of the latest regulatory changes.

Taxation of Real Estate Partnerships
     The partnership is the most popular entity for holding, managing and constructing real estate. In a unique approach that "fills in the gaps" for both novices and experienced practitioners, this seminar explores how partnership taxation applies in the real estate arena.

PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

Negotiation & Communication: Effective Techniques for Accountants
     Negotiation is a critical skill for accountants. Whether you negotiate externally with vendors, clients and regulators, or internally with co-workers, your negotiation skills determine your ability to get your work done efficiently, build strong relationships and meet the interests of your organization.

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