June 16, 2010 – International Tax Issues Impacting Tax Exempt Organizations 

Globalization is not just limited to for-profit companies in today’s world.  Many tax-exempt organizations have global operations or face the same complex tax issues affecting multinational companies.

Rob Wagner and Will James of BKD, LLP, presented International Tax Issues Impacting Tax Exempt Organizations, in a free, one-hour webinar on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.  The webinar provided insight into common U.S. tax reporting issues impacting tax-exempt organizations, such as U.S. transfer pricing documentation requirements and applicable penalty provisions for failure to comply with informational reporting on foreign investments and accounts.

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May 26, 2010 – The 2009 Form 990:  Year Two of the Redesigned Forms 

Chances are, your tax-exempt organization has completed or is in the process of completing its first redesigned Form 990.  What should you expect in year two?  Year two will bring new challenges as the transition relief provided for certain schedules in 2008 will expire, and many more organizations will be required to file Form 990 rather than Form 990-EZ.

Brian Todd, of BKD, LLP, presented Year Two of the Redesigned Forms, in a free, one-hour webinar on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. The webinar provided insight regarding changes and clarifications provided in the recently released 2009 Form 990 and instructions.

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May 20, 2010 – EHR & HIPAA: Managing Compliance & Progress 

Rod Walsh of BKD, LLP, presented EHR & HIPAA: Managing Compliance & Progress on Thursday, May 20, 2010.

Whether you're looking to implement a brand-new electronic health record (EHR) system or upgrade the one you have, you'll need guidance on the requirements and recommended steps. BKD's insight can help you decipher federal EHR imperatives, understand the management of EHR upgrades and/or acquisitions and identify key changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) affecting your EHR system.

We’ll give you insight into achieving meaningful use and show you strategies for developing a security management and compliance model.

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May 13, 2010 – Staying Alert to Fraud Issues in a Down Economy 

Angela Morelock of BKD, LLP, presented Staying Alert to Fraud Issues in a Down Economy on Thursday, May 13, 2010.

Fraud risks are amplified in a down economy, and fraudsters targeting health care organizations can wreak havoc on financial performance and undermine business objectives. In today's environment, your organization could benefit from a review of red flags often associated with fraud. BKD, LLP can help you gain insight into the world of internal embezzlement and white-collar crime.

We will share ideas on how to stay alert to fraud issues now and in the future.

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December 10, 2009 – Tax Update for Exempt Health Care Organizations 

This webinar provides insights on Internal Revenue Service developments and legislative changes and proposals during 2009 that will have a significant effect on many exempt health care organizations. Issues include compensation and fringe benefit plans, community benefit issues, unrelated business income and Form 990 compliance.

Paige Gerich of BKD, LLP presented "Tax Update for Exempt Health Care Organizations" in a free, one-hour webinar on Thursday, December 10, 2009.

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September 17, 2009 – GASB 53 - What You Should Know About GASB 53 

Almost six years after being placed on GASB's technical agenda, guidance for the accounting and financial reporting of derivatives has been provided through it's issuance of GASB 53.

Dennis Yockey of BKD, LLP, presented What You Should Know About GASB Statement No. 53, on Thursday, September 17, 2009. This webinar provided the history of guidance for reporting derivatives and illustrative examples.

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August 25, 2009 – Medicare Update for Hospitals and Health Systems

How will the fiscal year 2010 Medicare inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) final rule affect your health care organization? There is much to know about changes in MS-DRG rates due to documentation and coding changes and other payment provisions that take affect October 1, 2009. BKD can help. Our professionals have the health care industry knowledge to help you understand the issues and rules and how to make them work in your organization.

BKD's Tim Wolters presented "Medicare Update for Hospitals and Health Systems" in a free, one-hour webinar on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. View the archived webinar and experience how our expertise can guide you through the IPPS final rule and other recent developments on the Medicare front, such as the revised Medicare cost report forms recently released. Finally, an update on the current status of health care legislation was be presented, with potential impacts on hospitals and health systems.

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May 28, 2009 – Medicare Update for Hospitals and Health Systems 

How will the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) affect your health care organization? There is much to know about changes in funding provisions for implementing electronic health records. In addition, you need to prepare for the fiscal year 2010 Medicare inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule. BKD can help. Our professionals have the health care industry knowledge to help you understand the issues and rules and how to make them work in your organization.

BKD's Tim Wolters presented "Medicare Update for Hospitals and Health Systems" in a free, one-hour webinar on Thursday, May 28, 2009. Experience how our expertise can guide you through ARRA, help you qualify for funding and prepare for 2010 IPPS changes. Let us show you in this free, one-hour webinar how our insight can benefit you.

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May 14, 2009 – Economic Conditions & Policy Response:  Implications for Business and Capital Markets 

BKD's Jeff Layman presented "Economic Conditions & Policy Response:  Implications for Business and Capital Markets" in a free, one-hour webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Experience how our expertise in strategic tax planning, risk management and investment planning can help you make the most of new economic legislation and the government's efforts to restore confidence in the economy. Let us show you how our independent judgment and expertise can benefit your investment portfolio.

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April 30, 2009 – Responding to the RAC – Managing the Process 

Is your organization prepared to respond to the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program? You need to know your areas of risk and exposure, improve your billing and coding processes and build a RAC response infrastructure. BKD can help. Our health care expertise can help your organization meet compliance obligations and improve efficiency and fiscal fitness.

BKD’s Paula Archer and Sally Hardgrove presented “Responding to the RAC – Managing the Process” in a free, one-hour webinar on Thursday, April 30. Experience how our insight can provide solutions for managing the RAC audit process, avoiding pitfalls and responding to the documentation requests. Let us show you in this free webinar how our ideas and best practices can help you comply with this new program.

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April 16, 2009 – Identity Theft Red Flags Rule – Are You in Compliance or Waving the White Flag?

There is a high likelihood that red flags apply to your organization. What are you doing about it?

Tom Grundy and Matt Lathrom of BKD, LLP and Todd Newton of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. presented Identity Theft Red Flags Rule – Are You in Compliance or Waving the White Flag? on Thursday, April 16, 2009. This webinar provided a broad overview of the Red Flags Rule along with some common scenarios that participants and their organizations may face as they seek to comply with the Rule.

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March 3, 2009 – SFAS 157 Webinar 

Need insightful solutions for implementing SFAS 157? This new fair value measurement standard will have a significant effect on the financial statements of not-for-profit and health care organizations. You need to consider your investments and the new fair value hierarchy, as well as extended disclosures and changes to valuations. BKD can help.

BKD's Tondeé Lutterman and Rick Wittgren presented a free, one-hour webinar on Tuesday, March 31. Watch the archived presentation now and experience how our expertise can assist you in understanding SFAS 157 and how it applies to your organization, so you can begin the implementation process early. (Governmental entities are not affected by SFAS 157.)

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