Banking Audio Conferences

Document Retention and Destruction Policies for Financial Institutions

Financial institutions too often rely on recommended document retention guidelines without understanding the risks of inconsistent or antiquated practices. While Sarbanes-Oxley has clarified the responsibilities of certain financial institutions, Sarbanes-Oxley is only a portion of the document universe....

Key Aspects of Mezzanine Financing

Mezzanine loans will play an increasingly important role in meeting the financing needs of companies in the coming years. With the tightening of leverage multiples for senior debt, a growing number of companies and equity sponsors are turning to mezzanine debt as a solution to their capitalization requirements....

Prepaid Cards: An Alternative to Traditional Checking Accounts?

This live audio conference will provide banking and other financial services companies with essential information to evaluate prepaid card/access products that will best complement their current business models and risk tolerance. The program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of this rapidly...

Accounts Receivable and Collection Management with QuickBooks® by Lorman Education Services

Cash flow is truly the livelihood of any business. It is important that you use the tools and tips available in QuickBooks® to get your business’s cash flowing quickly. This live audio conference will help you to learn how to optimize your cash flow by properly utilizing QuickBooks® for the customer...

Are You Prepared for the Financial Institution Record Match Program?

The State of California enacted legislation (California Revenue & Tax Code § 19266) that will impact virtually every bank, credit union, thrift and brokerage firm doing business in California. This new program will place a new burden on financial institutions in order to help the state collect delinquent...

Online Collection Techniques: Do's and Don'ts

Technology has changed how we communicate and do business. Debt collectors have the added challenge of trying to contact debtors who may only correspond via email or online portals. Some debtors no longer have a land line phone and only use cell phones, texting, email and instant messages to communicate....

Current Issues in Real Estate Appraisals

The worst of the financial crisis and recession appears to be over, but where are we in terms of current market conditions for various property types and how does this relate to the valuation process? What is an evaluation versus an appraisal and what impact might they have on the lending community...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements

Generally speaking, a creditor must file a proof of claim with the bankruptcy court prior to the bar date in order to receive a distribution or to vote for or against confirmation of the debtor’s plan of reorganization. Unfortunately, the filing of a proof can adversely affect the creditor’s ability...

Loan Modification Fundamentals

Mortgage loan defaults and foreclosures are at historic levels. New businesses counseling borrowers and dealing with these crises have been created. How we deal with this crisis will have a significant impact on the nation’s economy. Borrowers and lenders alike are working to resolve these defaults...

Utilizing Formulas in Microsoft® Excel®

Anyone using Excel® invariably needs to create and understand how to use formulas and functions. For some Excel® users, it is the centerpiece of what they do on a daily basis. Many Excel® formulas involve simple mathematical constructions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, but...