Webinars
Czarnowski & Beer provides an ongoing program of complimentary Webinars, covering a wide variety of topics of interest to Boards and property managers. Please see the schedule of coming Webinars below, and please be our guest in viewing videos of previous webinars (links below).
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Past Webinars Have Included:
Long-Term Planning: The Key to Successful Properties
Long-Term Planning is a necessary part of running any business. With Fannie Mae guidelines, there are requirements related to long-term planning and funding future major repairs and replacements. Join us as we look at the requirements and how to properly plan for the long-term.
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What You Need to Know About Management Reports
We all understand the importance of keeping an eye on things. Some of the best tools, if used properly, are the reports included with the monthly management reports. Join us and learn how to quickly look through the reports and find important issues and considerations.
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1099s - Reporting, Penalties and Amnesty
We have had fair warning. The IRS is going to address this issue. Do you have people doing work for you who you have called "Independent Contractor"? Do you have people who have earned $600 or more that you didn't issue a 1099 to? Do you know the special rule for attorney payments? The IRS is looking and they have increased penalties substantially. This webinar will look at some of the issues related to 1099s.
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DETECTING AND PREVENTING FRAUD & KICKBACKS
This webinar tackled the issues related to fraud, theft and kickbacks. The session started with an overview of the issues and then move into some of the most at-risk areas. While we did not touch upon every possible response, for each area we did consider what can happen and how, warning signs, some possible controls, as well as how to be vigilant.
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BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
As volunteer Boards function much less structured than those of public companies, many times the roles are skewed and some are not sure who should accomplish what. This webinar is designed to clearly layout the role each Officer and property manager play and their responsibilities. You will be provided access to helpful literature to assist your Board in becoming more focused and structured.
OPERATING BUDGETS: STRATEGIES FOR
ADDRESSING SIGNIFICANT BUDGETING ISSUES
Each year Cooperatives and Condominiums are generally required to prepare a budget to determine the unit owner carrying charges (maintenance) that will be necessary for the entity to meet its obligations for the subsequent period. The presentation will cover the basics of budgeting; the roles of the treasurer, board and management, highlight what financial information to look for and focus on those aspects that a Board Member should be considering. Timely information on unusual and new considerations for 2012 budgets will be offered. Lastly, we will describe long term capital strategies including that type of separate budget.
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UNDERSTANDING COOPERATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This webinar is designed to foster an understanding of basic financial statements with a focus on concepts relevant specifically to Cooperatives. This course will provide a basic understanding of the content of financial statements, take a brief look at working with the numbers and cover various metrics and ratios that should be considered.
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Avoiding A Crisis: Dealing with Fannie Mae Guidelines
No property wants frantic unit owners. With Fannie Mae's recent enforcement of guidelines properties need to be proactive rather than wait until a frustrated unit owner can't sell their unit.
This webinar will look at why Fannie Mae guidelines are so important. We will also look at how best to prepare your property and some of the issues specific to local markets.
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MINIMIZING COSTS USING BEST PRACTICES FOR INTERNAL CONTROLS
This session is designed to help properties reduce operating costs through the use of Internal Controls and Policies and Procedures. The session will look at various areas including disbursements and purchasing, and finish up with a look at how to monitor the controls.
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