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Are you putting your best face forward online?
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 480
Abstract: Nonprofits need a strong online presence to communicate their mission and raise money. Websites that lack such features as an online donation function or have out-of-date content may be sending the wrong message. This article covers such topics as how to perform a critical assessment and ensure that a nonprofit’s site is informative, functional and appealing.
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5 simple steps to a better budget
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 571
Abstract: Preparing a nonprofit’s annual budget is probably one of the least appealing parts of an administrator’s job. This article offers five simple steps that can help make the process a little less painful and urges nonprofit leaders to seek professional financial assistance if they think they might need it.
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From reluctant to enthusiastic — Turning board members into fundraisers
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 681
Abstract: It can be difficult to motivate board members to play a fundraising role. They’re busy people and aren’t always comfortable asking those in their network for money. Fortunately, there are ways a nonprofit can help board members get over their reservations, including providing training and encouraging creative approaches.
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Take control — Your nonprofit’s future starts with a strategic plan
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 942
Abstract: If an organization has changed little since its founding, its focus and practices may be outdated and incompatible with new financial realities. Creating a strategic plan can provide a framework to help it adapt to change and achieve its long-term goals — even when the future is uncertain. This article discusses how organizations should define their mission and values, set strategic goals and implement their plan. A sidebar talks about branding strategies for nonprofits.
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4 relationship-building strategies to boost your bottom line
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Vital Signs
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 531
Abstract: Higher operating costs, more regulation and less reimbursement — as well as increased time demands on physicians and practice managers — are making it harder for practices to stay in the black. It’s important to focus on things such as how to reduce costs and improve collections — but it’s also necessary to take time to look for ways to build strong relationships with patients, payors and vendors, as well as with employees. This article offers four relationship-building strategies to improve the success of a practice.
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Cash flow 101: Submit clean claims to avoid denials
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Vital Signs
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 728
Abstract: To ensure a practice’s cash flow keeps flowing, it’s necessary to win more appeals on claim denials and, better yet, reduce denials by submitting clean claims in the first place. This article discusses what accounts for most denials and looks at the importance of having a certified coder working on both the front and the back end of the process. It also lists critical items that should be included in an appeal and suggests creating a team to examine the reasons for denials.
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Is there an M&A in your practice’s future?
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Vital Signs
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 977
Abstract: Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are fast becoming the route to financial survival for physician practices. Increasing numbers of practices are deciding to do deals to escape the ever-tightening walls of higher operating costs, increased regulation and shrinking reimbursements. But M&As typically involve complex strategic business transactions — so caution is the watchword. This article looks at different types of M&As and the steps to take to plan for one. A sidebar offers four specific tips to help ensure a smooth transition.
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The Court has ruled — How the PPACA may affect your practice
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Vital Signs
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 567
Abstract: The U.S. Supreme Court issued the most significant ruling of its 2011-12 session by upholding the constitutionality of most of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). This article examines the direct results of the ruling and shows what physicians can expect.
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Contractor’s Toolbox – How JPM helps measure productivity in real time
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 411
Abstract: Traditional measures of productivity are after-the-fact accounting measures of production. They do nothing to help contractors monitor productivity during a job and respond to negative trends or other issues. So, increasingly, contractors are turning to Job Productivity Measurement (JPM). This article shows how JPM measures productivity in real time by tracking work performed compared to construction put in place. It determines the quality of construction outcomes, rather than simply outputs that can mask unproductive activities.
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Ready to jump into new waters? – Look into all of the details of an out-of-state job
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 657
Abstract: It could be a good idea for a contractor to seek work outside of its home state — but, before jumping into those new waters, it’s essential that it look into all of the details. This article discusses issues that may arise in regard to taxes, insurance, licensing, bonding, labor relations and contract language.
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The agree-to-agree clause: Handle with care
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 643
Abstract: What happens if a contract’s change provision is nothing more than an “agree-to-agree” clause? That is, what if the contract requires parties to negotiate the price of additional work in good faith, but is silent as to what happens if they can’t reach an agreement through negotiation? This article examines one case in which an architecture firm terminated its contracts with a county without having agreed with its subcontractor on adjusted fees. The subcontractor sued to obtain a judicial determination of its claims. It prevailed, but only after a long, expensive trial and appeal. Ted Jacob Engineering Group, Inc. v. The Ratcliff Architects, 187 Cal. App. 4th 945 (2010)
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Boning up on the new repair regs – IRS guidance can help you and your clients reduce taxes
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 849
Abstract: In December 2011, the IRS issued temporary guidelines addressing the tax treatment of expenditures made to acquire, produce or improve tangible property. Contractors should familiarize themselves with these regulations because: 1) they affect the tax treatment of investments in their own buildings, and 2) they may provide opportunities to help clients reduce their tax bills. This article offers advice on how to determine whether an expense should be capitalized or deducted; a sidebar offers a specific example.
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BANK Wire – Expanded reporting of interest paid to nonresident aliens
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 422
Abstract: This issue’s “BANK Wire” looks at expanded reporting requirements for interest paid to nonresident aliens; the scheduled end of mandatory unlimited coverage of non-interest-bearing transaction accounts and Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (IOLTAs); and new federal interagency guidance to help protect military homeowners who receive Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders.
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Looking for trouble – When is a loan restructuring a TDR?
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 637
Abstract: Classifying restructured loans as “troubled debt restructurings” (TDRs) could have a significant impact on a bank’s financial statements. A restructuring is a TDR if a bank or other creditor, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower it wouldn’t otherwise consider. But what qualifies as a “concession”? This article discusses recent guidance on this matter from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
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Where the fraudsters go
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: Fraud hurts many aspects of a business — including its ability to repay its bank loans. An astute lender knows where to look on a client’s balance sheet to catch a whiff of fraud. Because fraud escalates in down economies, lenders have their work cut out for them — but less so if they know what they’re looking for. This article discusses specifically what to look for when examining inventory and accounts receivable and payable.
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Cloud computing: What banks need to know
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 792
Abstract: Moving IT operations to the “cloud” offers substantial benefits, but many banks are reluctant to embrace cloud computing because of concerns about information security, data reliability and regulatory compliance. These concerns are legitimate, particularly when outsourced cloud services are provided over the Internet. This article discusses cloud computing and its benefits, but also shows how banks can conduct thorough due diligence and take other steps to manage the risks. A sidebar offers three specific due diligence tips.