Regardless of a company’s size, keeping in line with the government’s accounting regulations and maintaining a business system that adheres to Contractor Business System Rules could save time and money. On January 28, 2016 the Government Contracting Institute will hold a course (in-person and virtually online) that will help attendees understand the design and importance of adequate business systems. The course is taught by Norman...

Did you know that many businesses with federal government have to follow special cost accounting and allowability rules? Not adhering to the rules could result in cost disallowance—even years after being recorded and the accounting records have been closed. On February 11, the Government Contracting Institute presents “Accounting Cost Allowability: Critical Issues for Government Contractors.” This course is taught by Norman L...

Keep your company compliant and get the latest information on Tennessee Employment law. Tennessee state and federal laws have changed. The Tennessee Human Rights Act has been amended and the attorney general has weighed in on some employment law issues. Tennessee state and federal courts have also been making decisions that may affect day-to-day operations for some companies. Human resource professionals need to know the latest updates in orde...

Join SANS for this innovative 2-day event as we focus on enabling organizations to build effective cyber threat intelligence analysis capabilities.Most organizations are familiar with threat intelligence, but have no real concept of how to create and produce proper intelligence. The 2016 Summit will focus on specific analysis techniques and capabilities that can be used to properly create and maintain Cyber Threat Intelligence in your organiza...

Be prepared for an inspection and know your reporting requirements to avoid costly penalties. In today's business world, we all wear many hats and business owners, managers, engineering, and line personnel often become responsible for matters that they have little practical experience /training or do only occasionally. This includes organizing and participating in company mandated environmental inspections or audits as well as working effectiv...

Course "Mastering the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules: Coping with Rule Changes, Managing Incidents, Preparing for Audits, and Avoiding Penalties" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion. Overview: This session is designed to provide intensive, two-day training in HIPAA compliance, including what's new in the regulations, what's chang...

Course "Statistical Process Control & Process Capability" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion. Overview: This course teaches participants the fundamental concepts and methods needed to establish effective control charts and estimate process capability. In addition to learning traditional control charts (e.g. xbar, r/s), participants will be exposed...

Understand open meetings law in Missouri. Be able to adhere to and use the Sunshine Law and stay compliant. Attorneys, journalists, and government officials use the sunshine law every day. The Sunshine Law is the tool in Missouri for participating in the government process. To use this tool most effectively it is important to know how the Sunshine Law works, what rights it gives and what information it protects. This information will cover bot...

Overview: Hiring federal employees was never an easy process, and so it is especially frustrating to both line managers and HR offices when a new hire might leave after just a year or two. In today’s budget environment, with hard or soft hiring freezes, and early out and buyouts becoming ever more common, it is especially important that once a job offer has been accepted that the hiring manager be able to retain the new hire for a reaso...

Gain a better understanding of the top issues faced in Texas employment law. Technology continues to change the practice of law and the way employers conduct business. Social media presents new issues in the workplace. Employers need be aware of and begin to understand how to identify potential problems stemming from technology and social media. They should also be able to assess the risk versus any potential benefit in utilizing social media....