This is an intense three-day program. Each day will be eight-hours of classroom instruction on the on S Corporations tax issues and distributions to shareholders, and real estate concepts, costs, losses, and sales.

Outline of Topics:

S Corporations and Their Shareholders:An Introduction and Overview of Subchapter S

Part 1 Eligibility for S Corporation Status Part 2 Election, Revocation and Termination Part 3 Treatment of Shareholders Part 4 Distributions to Shareholders Part 5 Taxation of the S Corporation Part 6 Coordination with Subchapter C

Taxation of Property Transactions:Overview of Concepts, Sales, Costs & Revenues

Part 1 Introduction and Overview Part 2 Cost Recovery Issues Part 3 Loss Transactions Part 4 Property Sales Part 5 Non-recognition Transactions Part 6 Capital Gains and Losses ... [-]

Accounting and Finance for Attorneys-Applications of Finance, Accounting & Economics In a Legal EnvironmentEvery attorney needs a sound understanding of finance and accounting as a part of an everyday legal practice whether you need to communicate with expert witnesses or make more effective legal decisions. This one-day course teaches generally accepted accounting principles, implications of the three common finance statements, cash flow, types of financial analysis, budgeting ratio analysis, valuation and more. Co-sponsored by the TU College of Law and Approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association.

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AttorneysParalegalsAnyone in the legal profession who needs to know the implications of financial statement analysis and valuation techniques... [-]

Need a better understanding of accounting & finance principles & where your managerial budget fits into the firm’s big picture? Want to understand accounting lingo? Want some “hands on” interaction to help you come to grips with those bottom line decisions? Whether you are an experienced manager with increasing budget responsibilities, a new manager, a small business owner, a board member or investor—you need to understand the basics of accounting & finance

We are pleased to announce our partnership with the makers of Zodiak, a financial game being used by several fortune 500 companies to educate employees on the basics of accounting & finance. Zodiak involves participants in a game simulation where they purchase a company, invest $4 million, sign a bank loan & try to make business decisions that will make the firm successful.... [-]

Understanding the NumbersThis three-day program will provide you with a better understanding of the numbers side of your business. The first day of the program begins at the most fundamental level and introduces basic accounting terminology and concepts. The three primary financial statements - the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows - are described in detail. Differences between cash and accrual-based accounting are highlighted. Then, participants together construct and interpret a set of financial statements.Day two of the course builds on these fundamental principles, demonstrating how to use financial statement data to evaluate financial performance and how to forecast future resource needs. The day ends with an introduction to capital budgeting and project decision-making techniques.The final day moves into the realm of Managerial Accounting. Here, the focus will be on using relevant cost and financial data to make better business decisions. The course concludes with a discussion of performance metrics and management control systems.Who Should Attend- Managers at all levels who work in non-financial areas - Technical managers with profit-loss and/or budget responsibilities - Individuals targeted for promotion - Anyone needing an introductory look at financial basics and financial statements Key Topics* Fundamental Accounting and Finance Concepts - Learning the basic terms and concepts necessary to grasp the numbers side of your business - Understanding the accounting process, its role in the organization and its role in the overall economy - How accounting and finance procedures impact business decisions * An Introduction to Financial Statements - The... [-]

Successful managers know how their decisions affect company profitability. Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Executives provides the experienced, non-financial manager with an understanding of the numbers side of business. In this certificate program you will learn how to use financial information in real-life management situations.

This three-day seminar introduces essential financial management techniques for effective decision-making and provides executives with a solid understanding of corporate finance. It equips non-financial managers with a comprehensive working knowledge of financial principles and a strong foundation in financial management analysis. Participants learn to interpret crucial financial data in ways that enable them to improve their personal effectiveness and make a more productive corporate contribution. The program also gives participants the opportunity to meet with peers, share experiences and expand their business knowledge.... [-]

Learn how to “get behind” the numbers and recognize “red flags” during this highly acclaimed forensic accounting seminar. To avoid future losses, analysts must understand how financial reporting options affect income, assets, cash-flow forecasts, financial ratios, and trends—and distinguish between accounting rules and underlying economic realities.This advanced, sequential two-part program focuses on pragmatic implications of corporate disclosures (and non-disclosures), using critical analyses of financial reporting numbers and comprehensive lending and equity valuation case analyses as a basis for improved risk assessment and cash-flow forecasting. Part I incorporates the latest financial reporting developments and includes coverage of middle-market firms, with classes stressing earnings sustainability and its linkage to future cash flows. Part II applies the methodology to new situations and economic circumstances.The two parts are sequential. You must complete Part I before enrolling in Part II. You will benefit from taking both parts consecutively.Key Benefits During this course, you will:... [-]

The Credential of Readiness (CORe) is our primer on the fundamentals of business thinking—a three-course online program designed to prepare you to participate fully in the business world. CORe was developed by HBS faculty members to instill a deep understanding of essential business concepts and problem-solving skills. Mastering the three CORe courses—Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, and Financial Accounting—will give you fluency in the language of business.

This is the program that Harvard Business School offers to incoming students to prepare for the MBA classroom, and it will equip you to contribute to business discussions and decision making, whether you’re looking to advance your current career, considering graduate school, or exploring new career paths.... [-]

This course will teach you the fundamentals of financial accounting. Starting with the basics of recording transactions as journal entries and posting them to T accounts, you will learn how to prepare a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Equipped with an understanding of the building blocks of financial statements, you will learn how to analyze them and calculate and interpret critical ratios. The course concludes with an introduction to forecasting and valuation where you will learn to prepare forecasted financial statements and make capital budgeting decisions using tools such as Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return calculations.... [-]

Are you interested in transferring to a four-year college or university and earning a bachelor’s degree? Students may wish to earn an Associate of Arts and apply their studies toward a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field at a four-year college or university. Students need courses that will facilitate their transfer to four-year institutions of their choice. Please consult with a NIACC counselor for assistance in determining a schedule to meet your goal. The Business Division’s highest priority is to assist students in reaching their individual educational goals. Each instructor is dedicated to providing the highest quality instruction to facilitate this process.... [-]