ACA Compliance Part II - A Practical Guide to Completing the 1094/1095 Forms and Answers to Unanswered Questions
Feb 22, 2016 3:00pm ‐ Feb 22, 2016 4:00pm
Description: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is top of mind for employers, especially with the looming March 31st reporting deadline. This webinar will discuss in detail how to complete forms 1094 and 1095, provide real-time examples for the audience, and answer specific questions relating to the ACA and filing requirements.
Learning objectives:
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
Learning objectives:
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Identify the IRS reporting requirements for the Affordable Care Act
- Demonstrate how to complete forms C-1094 and C-1095
- Comply with these reporting requirements
2016 Tax Update for CFMs: Tax Minimization Strategies to Help Improve Cash Flow
Feb 10, 2016 3:00pm ‐ Feb 10, 2016 4:00pm
This webinar will review the passage of recent extender legislation, recent cases and proposed regulations and other current tax issues applicable to the construction industry and discuss how the new revenue recognition standards may affect tax reporting for long-term contracts.
The Affordable Care Act: What Contractors Need to Know to Comply in 2016
Jan 27, 2016 3:00pm ‐ Jan 27, 2016 4:15pm
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that employers report certain information to the IRS in early 2016. This webinar will give an overview of the regulatory reporting requirements for construction contractors and union employers, update contractors on the Cadillac Tax that will be implemented in 2018, and discuss seasonality issues construction contractors face, such as: defining and contrasting seasonal workers vs. seasonal employees as well as lookback measurement periods that variable hour employees should be using vs. the monthly measurement period.
The NLRB's new "Joint-Employer" Ruling and its Impact on the Construction Industry
Dec 8, 2015 3:00pm ‐ Dec 8, 2015 4:00pm
The new ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) – which states that companies can be held responsible for labor violations committed by their contractors – could potentially lead to unexpected legal and financial liabilities for construction owners. Join us for this special webinar presented by Gregory Begg, Esq. of Peckar and Abramson P.C., to learn more about the NLRB’s decision to implement this legislation and the appropriate actions that your company can take to avoid, reduce or shift liability.
A Bounty of Benchmarking Data - 2015 Financial Survey Results Revealed
Nov 11, 2015 3:00pm ‐ Nov 11, 2015 4:00pm
Need to identify a baseline for financial performance improvement? Wondering how your company compares to the best in class? As an owner or CFM, how can you use the wealth of information collected in CFMA’s Financial Survey Online Questionnaire to influence your company’s business plan? This Webinar will show you how to use the results, accessed through CFMA’s online Construction Financial Benchmarker, to help improve your company’s bottom line. In this 60-minute Webinar, we will look at trends and divergent findings from the 2015 Survey data and cover key leverage, efficiency, liquidity, and profitability ratios. An overview of the online Construction Financial Benchmarker and its suite of financial reports and data will highlight the wealth of benchmarking information available at your fingertips, 24/7.
Learning Objectives
After this session, you will be able to:
This is a group internet-based session at the Overview Level. No prerequisites or advanced preparation required.
Who Should Attend?
General contractor and subcontractor owners, CFOs, Controllers, CPA industry professionals, CCIFP candidates, surety industry professionals and other construction financial professionals.
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Learning Objectives
After this session, you will be able to:
- Apply key financial ratios and performance criteria to help guide your company’s operational and business strategies;
- Access CFMA's online Financial Benchmarker tool for 24/7 benchmarking and reporting and compare your company's financial performance with others in the industry;
- Utilize the Hot Topic results from "The Employer/Employee Value Proposition” to better understand how work/life balance, meeting cultural needs, managing compensation expectations, career development paths, and retention tools drive employer/employee success.
This is a group internet-based session at the Overview Level. No prerequisites or advanced preparation required.
Who Should Attend?
General contractor and subcontractor owners, CFOs, Controllers, CPA industry professionals, CCIFP candidates, surety industry professionals and other construction financial professionals.
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Credit Where It's Due: R&D Tax Credits for Construction Companies
Sep 9, 2015 2:00pm ‐ Sep 9, 2015 3:00pm
Construction companies operate in a unique environment-a competitive one with a complex regulatory landscape and a constantly rising cost of doing business. But there’s a powerful way to help offset that cost for companies in the construction industry and help them remain competitive: The R&D tax credit.
The R&D credit is one of the most valuable tax incentives you can leverage as it represents a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your income tax liability. And yet these credits are frequently overlooked because construction companies don’t realize that their everyday activities may qualify for the credit.
This 60-minute webinar will provide an overview of the IRS eligibility criteria and how construction companies can determine which activities and expenses are eligible for the credit. Whether you’re a general contractor, specialized drilling contractor, mechanical contractor, civil contractor, or anywhere in between, you may be eligible to claim the R&D credit-so we’ll look at examples of construction companies that have successfully done so. In addition, this session will cover the information required to conduct an R&D tax credit study and the documentation necessary to support credit claims. We’ll also discuss recent court cases and tax law changes and the impact they’ve had on the credit, plus the risks and rewards of claiming it.
After this session, you will be able to:
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The R&D credit is one of the most valuable tax incentives you can leverage as it represents a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your income tax liability. And yet these credits are frequently overlooked because construction companies don’t realize that their everyday activities may qualify for the credit.
This 60-minute webinar will provide an overview of the IRS eligibility criteria and how construction companies can determine which activities and expenses are eligible for the credit. Whether you’re a general contractor, specialized drilling contractor, mechanical contractor, civil contractor, or anywhere in between, you may be eligible to claim the R&D credit-so we’ll look at examples of construction companies that have successfully done so. In addition, this session will cover the information required to conduct an R&D tax credit study and the documentation necessary to support credit claims. We’ll also discuss recent court cases and tax law changes and the impact they’ve had on the credit, plus the risks and rewards of claiming it.
After this session, you will be able to:
- Identify construction industry activities that can qualify for the R&D tax credit
- Estimate the potential impact of R&D tax credits on your company's bottom line
- Interpret recent law changes in terms of your company's ability to claim the R&D credit
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ESOPs: A Look at Advanced Issues for Contractors
Aug 12, 2015 2:00pm ‐ Aug 12, 2015 3:00pm
This webinar will cover intermediate to advanced level issues specific to Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in the construction industry. Topics to be covered include: ESOP suitability (seven key considerations for contractors), how to identify common valuation pitfalls, scrutiny involving ESOP transactions, with recent guidance provided by the Department of Labor (DOL), and cash management issues for ESOPs, including the importance of distribution policies and repurchase obligations in a cyclical industry.
After this session, you will be able to:
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After this session, you will be able to:
- Discuss the unique considerations that contractors face in determining whether they are a suitable candidate for an ESOP
- Recognize and defend against valuation pitfalls and problem areas
- Cite recent regulatory developments involving ESOP transactions and show how your company can withstand critical review
- Identify cash management issues and develop winning strategies around distribution policies, redemption obligations, and other funding requirements
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Prevailing Wage Fringe Benefits: A Compliance Overview
Jul 8, 2015 2:00pm ‐ Jul 8, 2015 3:00pm
Prevailing wage rules are complicated and current practices are infrequently reviewed. In this webinar you will learn how taking proper credit can save contractors thousands of dollars. This 60-minute session will provide an overview of fringe benefit compliance issues related to David-Bacon and State Prevailing Wage laws and discuss compliance specifics for the allowable Fringe Benefits. The presentation will also cover the differences between funded and unfunded plans; the credibility of wellness benefits; HRA’s and HSA’s and the correct methods for taking credit off the fringes for benefits that you offer. We will also explore the most common mistakes and audit issues.
After this session, you will be able to:
• Discuss how to account for all fringes in a compliant manner
• Identify how to take credits for little known fringes
• Demonstrate how to tighten up the audit trail
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How Is That "Help Wanted" Sign Working Out?
Jun 17, 2015 2:00pm ‐ Jun 17, 2015 3:00pm
The recession is behind us in the rear view mirror and the pent up demand for construction services has resulted in a growth opportunity for the industry. However, companies are finding that healthy growth is now limited by workforce capacity. The workforce shortage is being felt throughout the contracting industry in the skilled field labor, project management, estimating, and accounting departments. So, how does a company hire and retain adequate numbers of skilled employees to keep pace with demand and complete its backlog of work? This webinar will help you consider short and long term solutions to the workforce challenges you face.
After this session, you will be able to:
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After this session, you will be able to:
- Recognize the demographics and economics that render traditional construction recruiting, hiring, and retention strategies ineffective.
- Devise short term solutions to increase the capacity of your current staffing levels.
- Formulate short and long term strategies to help minimize workforce challenges and become a preferred employer in your market.
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Today's Cyber Security Challenge: Protecting You and Your Construction Company
May 13, 2015 2:00pm ‐ May 13, 2015 3:00pm
Since December of 2013, when Target announced that information on 70 million customers and 40 million payment cards had been stolen, many businesses have begun to take a closer look at their own vulnerability to hackers and whether they have the right systems in place to detect or block criminal activity. Companies in the contracting industries have been especially concerned, as it is believed that the Target hackers gained access through a mechanical contractor.
Cyber security breaches are one of the most serious issues facing businesses today. Not only can these breaches result in lost income and heavy fines, but worst of all you can lose the hard-earned trust of your customers. In this webinar, Jim Wenninger, CEO of Wennsoft, will share a list of the critical issues that construction business leaders should consider in assessing the security of their systems. This session will cover passwords and logins, credit card processes, the cloud vs. on-site deployment, and other key areas where security could be a concern. The webinar will also include suggestions for a number of concrete steps companies can take to mitigate risk and reduce liability.
After this session, you will be able to:
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Cyber security breaches are one of the most serious issues facing businesses today. Not only can these breaches result in lost income and heavy fines, but worst of all you can lose the hard-earned trust of your customers. In this webinar, Jim Wenninger, CEO of Wennsoft, will share a list of the critical issues that construction business leaders should consider in assessing the security of their systems. This session will cover passwords and logins, credit card processes, the cloud vs. on-site deployment, and other key areas where security could be a concern. The webinar will also include suggestions for a number of concrete steps companies can take to mitigate risk and reduce liability.
After this session, you will be able to:
- Identify critical issues that can help you assess the security of your IT systems
- Discuss important considerations surrounding passwords and logins, credit card processes, and cloud vs. on-site deployment
- Develop steps your company can take to mitigate risk and reduce liability
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