New 403(b) Regulations –June 2010 Is Your Plan Compliant with the New 403(b) Regulations? – Best Practices and Audit Requirements
The new 403(b) regulations require plan administrators to make a number of changes to their plans in order for them to be considered ERISA compliant. It also brings with it new audit requirements that will result in many previously unaudited 403(b) plans now requiring an audit. This webinar is intended to provide an overview of those aspects of the new regulations which require decisions and actions on a plan administrator’s part. It also outlines the key components of a “best practices” plan, discusses how to go about implementing these best practices, and offers both an understanding of the compliance and audit requirements for a 403(b) plan and insight into what plan administrators can expect during their first year audit.
(45-minute recording)
Revenue Recognition- November 2009
New Accounting Guidance Significantly Changes Revenue Recognition for Many Multiple Revenue Arrangements
FASB recently ratified new revenue recognition standards regarding multiple element arrangements that will impact a broad range of companies, especially those in the technology sector. This webinar outlines the details of these new standards, walks through hypothetical revenue recognition cases, and addresses important issues that financial departments will face.
(38-minute recording)
FAS 166 & FAS 167- November 2009
Changing the Rules of the Consolidations Game
The new FASB regulations released this past June, Statements of Financial Accounting Standards Nos. 166 and 167, change the rules of the consolidations game. This 1-hour seminar provides insight into the crucial points of the amendments and how businesses can adapt to the changes.
(43-minute recording)
FAS 141R, FAS 160 & FAS 157 - November 2009
How These Standards Impact Accounting, Financial Reporting and, Ultimately, Your M&A Strategy
The past year has seen major developments to key financial standards associated with business combinations, non-controlling interests and fair value measurements. This 1-hour seminar reviews recent developments and implementation issues surrounding three key standards (FAS 141R, FAS 160 & FAS 157) and is intended to provide a better understanding of the impact of these standards on a company’s M&A strategy, execution, measurement and reporting processes.
(41-minute recording)
GAAP/Tax Reporting Updates - November 2009 Key Pronouncements That Impact Financial Reporting for Income Taxes
With 2009 coming to a close and tax planning in full gear, several key FASB pronouncements will play an important role in financial reporting for income taxes. This 1-hour seminar walks through FAS 109, FIN 48 and FAS 141(R), and demonstrates how to apply the standards effectively and efficiently.
This 1-hour webinar takes a look at key items in the Federal Tax Code that will affect 2009 business income tax returns as well as a number of popular but temporary tax incentives that are on their way to being extended through 2010. The webinar also touches upon several important international tax developments that may have impact for corporations doing business abroad.
(39-minute recording)
Massachusetts Privacy Law- December 2009 If You Own, License, Store or Maintain Personal Information Belonging to a Resident of Massachusetts, the New Massachusetts Privacy Law will Affect Your Company
In August of 2009, the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation announced further changes to the regulations contained within the new Massachusetts Privacy Law (201 CMR 17.00) that, among other things, delays compliance until March 1, 2010. In this 1-hour webinar, find out more about the latest changes to the regulations and what your company will need to do in order to achieve compliance by the new deadline.
In June 2009, MFA held a webinar entitled, "Preparing for FASB Accounting Standards Codification", to help interested parties jump-start the process to the new codification. MFA presenters Michael Piessens and Robert Busch, discussed the purpose, meaning and structure of the codification, highlighted some of its key benefits and explained how to use the codification. The presentation from this event is available via the following links:
On September 25, 2008, MFA Cornerstone Consulting, presented a thought provoking discussion on how to develop a proactive approach toward fraud prevention. In this 2-hour seminar, they discussed how to minimize the risk of fraudulent activities through the creation of effective fraud prevention and deterrence programs. The presentation from this event is available via the following webcast:
On February 7, 2008 MFA brought together New Wealth Advisors, an investment affiliate of MFA, and Covington Associates, a Boston-based specialty investment banking firm, for a panel discussion on the importance of developing a business exit strategy – sooner rather than later – and why it’s equally important to establish a plan for maximizing shareholder wealth. The presentation from this thought provoking event is available via the following webcast.
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Preparing for FASB Accounting Standards Codification
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