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Webinars - Manufacturing & Distribution
Cooking the Books: Financial Statement Fraud Issues & Examples
Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Time: 10 – 11 a.m. Central Time
Presenter: Angela Morelock, BKD, LLP
CPE Credit: Not eligible
While most companies are aware of the risks from embezzlement and asset misappropriation, the largest and most damaging fraud problems often originate from financial statement fraud. BKD’s forensics team can help you understand financial statement fraud, who commits this crime and why. You’ll also hear real-life examples of financial statement fraud cases BKD has investigated and learn the most common methods of financial manipulation observed in these cases, as well as the key places to look to identify this type of fraud.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the key reasons financial statement frauds are perpetrated
- Recall typical ways financial statements can be manipulated
- Understand key red flags to look for related to financial statement fraud
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Year-End M&D Financial Reporting Update
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Presenter: Randy Oberdiek , BKD, LLP
CPE Credit: Not Eligible
As your company prepares to wrap up the year, you may need guidance. Join BKD for a complimentary webinar that will provide updates on year-end financial reporting issues and a brief summary of emerging accounting issues from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). This presentation will help you prepare for your 2011 year-end audits and next year.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss year-end planning considerations
- Explain recently released FASB guidance
- Describe potential pitfalls in implementing new guidance
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End-of-Year Tax Update with the National Association of Manufacturers
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Presenter: Chris Kramer, BKD, LLP & Dorothy Coleman, National Association of Manufacturers
CPE Credit: Not Eligible
Are you looking to prepare your manufacturing company for year-end? Join BKD and the National Association of Manufacturers as we present helpful information about possible changes in tax law and how to deal with those changes. You’ll also hear about recent legislative developments you should know about as 2012 nears.
Learning Objectives
- Understand tax changes for 2011
- Identify possible changes in 2012 and beyond
- Perform the proper tasks to prepare for possible tax changes
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Goodwill Impairment – We're Not Out of the Woods Yet
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Presenter: Rand Gambrell, BKD, LLP
CPE Credit: Not Eligible
Join BKD for a complimentary webinar that will cover industry-specific, microeconomic and macroeconomic trends that can act as indicators of goodwill impairment. Participants will gain an understanding of the goodwill impairment and valuation process (both for Step 1 and Step 2 impairment testing) and learn about key issues in an impairment analysis to facilitate discussions with appraisers and auditors.
Learning Objectives
- Identify indicators of possible goodwill impairment
- Understand the goodwill impairment measurement and valuation process
- Discuss impairment with appraisers and auditors
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Qualifying for R&D Tax Credits
Date: July 19, 2011
Presenters: Ashley Thompson, BKD, LLP
CPE Credit: Not eligible
This webinar serves as an overview of current rules and legislation governing the research and development (R&D) tax credit, including recent law changes. Learn about the types of activities that qualify for the R&D tax credit as well as the expenses that can be included in the tax credit calculation. Discussion will include examples of the mechanics of the calculation, and participants will learn what BKD is experiencing with respect to IRS exams.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the types of activities that qualify for the R&D tax credit
- State expenses that can be included in the tax credit calculation
- Discuss the mechanics of the tax credit calculation
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Succession Planning Opportunities: Creating a Company Legacy
Date: May 12, 2011
Presenters: Cara Benningfield & Patricia Quintana–Perron, BKD, LLP
CPE Credit: Not eligible
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, signed December 17, 2010, made some marked changes to the estate and gift tax laws expiring at the end of 2012. This webinar will address changes that create gifting and estate planning opportunities for succession planning. The presentation also will examine how employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) can be used by private business owners to transfer ownership, reward employees and create a legacy.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss certain estate and gift planning opportunities in relation to succession planning
- Explain when an ESOP can be a good fit for solving succession issues in privately held businesses
- Distinguish the tax and nontax benefits associated with an ESOP and how those benefits can enhance a sale to an ESOP
Tax Planning Ideas to Start the Year Off Right
Date: February 8, 2011
Presenters: Jeffrey Wilmes and Rick Carrier – BKD, LLP
CPE Credit: Not eligible
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010—along with other recent legislation—is much more than a simple continuation of existing tax rules. It contains compliance challenges and essential planning opportunities, some of which will only be around for 2011. This webinar will provide examples of how your business could benefit from these legislative changes and inform you of new Form 1099 and W-2 reporting challenges and compliance requirements. Start your year off right by learning how to avoid unnecessary costs and needless frustration down the road.
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Time for a Tax Checkup?
Date: December 9, 2010
Presenters: Bryan Neuendorf & Bob Johnson, BKD, LLP
CPE Credit: Not eligible
Just as individuals go to the doctor for an annual checkup, a company should perform an annual state and local tax checkup to stay on top of tax issues and monitor its tax health and exposure. Entering new markets, performing additional services or even building a distribution center in a new state can all create unexpected consequences. Learn how our insight can help manage undesirable or nonbudgeted tax exposure.
Handouts:Economic Outlook for the Manufacturing Industry
Date: October 13, 2010
Presenters: Rob Wedding, BKD, LLP & Chris Kuehl – economic analyst
CPE Credit: Not eligible
The current economic slowdown has presented many new challenges for those in the manufacturing industry. There are, however, trends you can use to effectively support your management decisions during these challenging times. This webinar discusses current manufacturing trends and provided insight into what economic indices are saying about the future of the industry.
Handouts:The FASB Proposed Lease Accounting Standard – What Every Business Executive Needs to Know
Date: October 7, 2010
Presenters: Jerry Henderson and Travis Webb – BKD, LLP
CPE Credit: Not eligible
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued its long-anticipated exposure draft on leases on August 17, 2010. As proposed, this standard will have far-reaching impact on businesses that lease real and personal property, and will also effect how lessors account for lease transactions. This webinar offers insight into what every business executive needs to know about this proposed lease accounting standard.
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Liquidity Event Options for Privately Held Business Owners
Date: June 9, 2010
Presenters: Alan Taylor – BKD, LLP and Tony Schneider – BKD Corporate Finance, LLC
CPE Credit: Not eligible
Converting institutional wealth into personal wealth is no easy task. Every year, thousands of owners embark on this wealth transfer journey. Ownership is often sold or transferred to family, employees, management and/or strategic, financial or entrepreneurial buyers through complex transactions. Our insight can help you structure rewarding deals consistent with your objectives.
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Cashing In on Potential Tax Credit Opportunities
Date: December 16, 2009
Presenters: Tom Miller & Ashley Thompson, BKD, LLP
CPE Credit: Not eligible
Are you looking for valuable insight to help you take advantage of federal research and development (R&D) tax credits and international tax developments? With more U.S. companies qualifying for these tax credits and increased scrutiny from the IRS, tax advisors should familiarize themselves with this potentially lucrative tax credit. This webinar can help provide a clear understanding of possible tax credit opportunities that your company might be missing.
Handouts:Fraud Prevention & Detection: Finding Needles in a Haystack
Date: September 16, 2009
Presenters: Angela Morelock, BKD, LLP
CPE Credit: Not eligible
Fraud can wreak havoc on an organization’s financial performance and undermine its business objectives. No business is immune from the risks associated with fraud and the economic downturn can have a substantial impact on fraud risks and your need to be proactive. This webinar features stories from the trenches, discussion of new methods of detection and an update on issues BKD’s fraud investigation team sees in the field.
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