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SEMINAR
FEB
25
8:00 AM
Designing and Sustaining New and Existing Product Stability Testing Program
venue to be announced shortly, Orlando, FL, USA
Course Description: New or existing modified drug Stability Testing Program's regulations/requirements stipulated by the FDA, 21 CFR or other regulations may sometimes creating an overwhelming situation based on the type of product that is being manufactured. Hence, some manufacturers of new drug products have made inadvertent mistakes in the design of their new drug stability testing program. Such mistakes may ultimately delay the new, existing or modified product IND or NDA application process due to the data that was presented to the FDA (i.e. Relevant aspects of the stability testing...
CONFERENCE
FEB
25
8:30 AM
The A to Z's of Microbial Control, Monitoring and Validation of Water Systems for Pharmaceuticals
venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: All facilities manufacturing pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, cosmetics, and personal care products are likely to have high purity water systems. In spite of this purity, microorganisms can flourish within these systems and lead to undesirable contamination of facility processes and their products. Of all the individuals at the facility, it is site’s microbiologists who should understand the microorganisms in water systems and how best to monitor and control them. Sadly, this is often not the case due to the lack of familiarity with biofilm and its impact on...
WEBINAR
FEB
25
1:30 PM
Breaking Down the Basics - Export Classification Control Numbers & the Commerce Control Lists
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webcast will provide an overview of U.S. Export Classification Control Numbers (ECCN) and making license determinations via the Commerce Control List (CCL).It will explain the “How to” classification breakdown and the considerations for commodity jurisdictions (CJs). Why Should You Attend: If you ship a commercial item from the United States to a foreign destination, your transaction is likely to be subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce has jurisdiction over the export and...
WEBINAR
FEB
26
10:00 AM
Establishing Transaction Limits for BSA/AML Monitoring
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will highlight BSA audit best practices that are being acknowledged and recognized by regulators and examiners with regard to an institution establishing appropriate transaction limits for their monitoring program. Why Should You Attend: Although financial institutions have been managing BSA operations per the regulation requirements, the change in focus to BSA audits has become increasingly important. Regulators look to the bank for insurance and evidence that BSA operations are being appropriately completed. Having appropriate transaction limits established for monitoring...
WEBINAR
FEB
26
11:00 AM
Exporting to Mexico Webinar Series 4
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This last training program in the exclusive 4-part series will examine the origin of the Harmonized System code, the general rules applicable and the Harmonized System coding at an international level and at a national level. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Linda B Sarabia Product ID: 704223 Why Should You Attend: The Harmonized System is used by more than 200 countries and economies as a basis for their customs tariffs and for the collection of international trade statistics. This course will begin by illustrating the need for creating an international system code....
SEMINAR
FEB
29
8:30 AM
International Payments - Advanced Workshop
venue to be announced shortly, Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Course Description: The foreign exchange (FX) market is the largest and most liquid sector of the global economy because it serves as the primary mechanism for making payments across borders (international payments), transferring funds and determining exchange rates between different national currencies. The foreign exchange market is therefore closely bound with international payments and as such the two can be seen as well as approached as a seamless operation with the core terms often being used interchangeably. International Payments are a major component of the Foreign Exchange market,...
SEMINAR
MAR
02
8:30 AM
Good Corporate Governance: 2-day Workshop
venue to be announced shortly, Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Course Description: Good Corporate Governance is about helping to prevent corporate scandals, fraud, and potential civil and criminal liability in the firm or organization. Good Corporate Governance is also about good business, and what’s good for the business. A good corporate governance image enhances the firm’s reputation and makes it much more attractive to its investors, its suppliers and its customers. This course provides participants with an overview of the regulation, frameworks and principles behind good corporate governance policy and practice. The aim is to provide...
WEBINAR
MAR
02
11:00 AM
Guidelines for Performing a Corporate Wide Internal Audit Risk Assessment
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Performing a corporate wide risk assessment is doable, and can provide internal audit and its organization a roadmap for the upcoming audit year. In this webinar, participants will learn how to maximize the time spent on the risk assessment process on an annual basis. Why Should You Attend: Performing a corporate wide risk assessment can seem like a daunting task for an organization. In reality, it can be done using a template and brainstorming with internal auditors, certified fraud examiners and business unit leaders throughout your organization. Understanding your company’s risk...
SEMINAR
MAR
03
8:30 AM
Trade Compliance Seminar - Harmonized Tariff Schedule/Schedule B
venue to be announced shortly, Houston, TX, USA
Course Description: Gain in-depth knowledge on Harmonized Tariff Schedules and get up-to-date with NAFTA rules of origin and documentation. In addition, get complimentary copies of reference books related to each topic. Day 1 - Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Schedule B , Thursday, March 12, 2015, 8:30 AM to 4.45 PM, Anaheim, CA The day one of seminar will help to better understand, through simple examples and workshops, the rules that are required to classify products in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) or Schedule B. Importers or exporters can be subject to severe penalties if they...
SEMINAR
MAR
03
8:30 AM
ACH Risk Management: 2-day Workshop
Venue to be announced shortly, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: ACH risk management has become a focus of regulators in recent years and attaining a compliant status goes well beyond adherence to the ACH Rules. Every participant in the network except consumers bear some responsibility, with Originating Depository Financial Institutions (ODFIs) and their Originators and Third-Parties bearing the brunt of the liability. The introduction of new ACH Rules, increasing fraud using the ACH Network, and a greater focus on consumer protections make risk management more difficult every day. This course will: Review ACH Rules related to risk...
WEBINAR
MAR
03
11:00 AM
FDA Regulations and New Legislation for Marketing Cosmetics in the U.S.
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The webinar training will cover FDA regulations for marketing cosmetics and help attendees learn about new proposed legislation which will place new requirements on cosmetic product marketing in the U.S. Why Should You Attend: The webinar will cover laws and regulations for successful marketing and compliance of cosmetics in the U.S. It will help clarify what claims and product labeling are appropriate for cosmetics to market them successfully and avoid problems with FDA compliance. Current FDA Warning letters will be discussed to understand FDA’s changing views on cosmetic enforcement....
SEMINAR
MAR
08
8:30 AM
Validation, Verification and Transfer of Analytical Methods
venue to be announced shortly, Zurich, Switzerland
Course Description: Analytical methods and procedures should be validated to ensure reliability, consistency and accuracy of analytical data. Compendial methods should be verified to demonstrate the suitability of laboratories to successfully run the method and when methods are transferred between laboratories successful transfer should be demonstrated through testing. In case a laboratory wants to use an alternative method instead of a compendial method, equivalency of the alternative method to the compendial method should be demonstrated. Method validation recently got highest attention...
SEMINAR
MAR
24
8:30 AM
FDA's GMP Expectations for Phase I and First-in-Man Clinical Trials: 2-day In-person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: Manufacturing an investigational product for the initial pilot clinical trials could pose a considerable logistical and financial challenge to developers. The first-in-man and pilot clinical trials are usually conducted in very small number of healthy participants with lower doses primarily to establish safety and hence do not need a significant amount of investigational material. The US FDA allows developers to test early stage investigational products under relaxed GMP requirements. The manufacturing requirements for early stage clinical trials are designed to assure...
CONFERENCE
MAR
24
8:30 AM
AML/BSA Boot Camp
venue to be announced shortly, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Course Description: The BSA / AML / OFAC Compliance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and administering all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program, and for assuring that the bank is in compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, OFAC, and all other applicable laws. Currency Transaction Reports and Bank Secrecy Act began in 1970. While the basic premise has remained the same, the amount of bureaus and regulations has reached staggering proportions. The BSA exam manual is now 442 pages. The Treasury Department has designated FinCEN, Financial Crimes...
SEMINAR
MAR
28
8:30 AM
Process Validation for Medical Devices: 2-day In-person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: Medical device manufacturers can avoid FDA Warning Letters, 483s and enforcement actions with a good understanding process validation principles. But knowing how to proceed is the toughest task as no FDA guidance document is available which talks about it. This two day interactive seminar is designed to make you understand the regulatory requirements of both FDA QSR and ISO 13485:2003. To compensate for the missing guidance document, the course draws the “how to” answer from various other sources including the GHTF guidance, FDA’s QSIT, FDA Warning Letters, and the...
CONFERENCE
MAR
30
8:30 AM
Supplier Management for Medical Device Manufacturers
venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: Supplier selection and management is one of the critical issues for medical device manufacturers. Suppliers provide components to the device manufacturer, which means that they are critical to performance and delivery. Neither the FDA nor your notified body regulates your suppliers (with a few exceptions). They expect you to have an effective process to ensure your suppliers perform in the regulatory environment. How well do you understand the requirements for supplier management? Could you pass a regulatory audit or inspection without any issues? This course...
WEBINAR
MAR
30
11:00 AM
Mastering Customs Classification Under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will instruct attendees on clearly classifying products. It will discuss how best to create lasting compliance procedures which will ensure continued classification success. Attendees will also master legal classification concepts which apply to each classification exercise. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will assist participants in: Learning the rules which apply to classifying imports Ensuring an understanding of the proper methods by which products are classified Developing classification strategies which can reduce a company’s spend on import...
SEMINAR
APR
07
8:30 AM
Human Resources and Employment Law Essentials
venue to be announced shortly, Seattle, WA, USA
Course Description: Is your company at risk for non-compliance? Is your company a lawsuit waiting to happen? Employment lawsuits are on the rise. Last year, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforcement collected $372.1 million in monetary damages, the highest recovery in agency history. Also, for the last three years, the EEOC reported a record high number of claims filed by employees. When employers are not properly prepared for workplace issues, companies could face discrimination suits, litigation, settlements, lawyer fees, unplanned expenses, employee turnover, morale...
SEMINAR
APR
28
8:00 AM
ComplianceOnline Pharma Summit 2016 – Risk Control & Compliance
venue to be announced shortly, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Description: Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across the globe face unprecedented challenges in the dynamically changing clinical, regulatory and business landscape. Aging populations, chronic diseases, technology and treatment advances are expected to spur health sector growth in 2016. As we approach 2016, it is imperative that leaders in the pharma space understand the trends and shifts happening around them. This summit will provide a venue for industry experts, policymakers, manufacturers, inventors and clinician to discuss and debate these challenges as well as explore new...
SEMINAR
MAY
02
8:30 AM
Overview of clinical drug development from final preclinical selection
venue to be announced shortly, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Course Description: Participants will be introduced to major clinical steps and considerations in the new drug development process. Starting with the selection of medically promising molecules, through the execution of major I-IV phases of clinical trials, and ending in clinical profiling for marketing. The course will address: Standard procedures; New strategies implemented in clinical trials; Selection of clinical investigators, consultants and opinion leaders; Interactions with regulatory agencies in various countries; Impact of regulations on the programs; as well as other common...
SEMINAR
MAY
18
8:30 AM
Building a Sustainable Validation Program from Top to Bottom: One and a Half Day In-Person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, Miami, FL, USA
Course Description: Companies face many common issues and confusion when creating or revamping their validation programs. Some of them include: While an organization has ample experience in perfecting its process validation program, it may not be able to get its arms around the facility and equipment changes that require never ending equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ). Customer or 483 audit findings require the company to deviate from its own validation program to meet the needs of the FDA or the customer. For systems that employ software and hardware, how does the company manage the...
SEMINAR
JUN
14
8:30 AM
A Comprehensive View of FDA Regulations for Medical Devices
venue to be announced shortly, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: Don’t let a common misunderstanding get you into trouble! There is more to the US Medical Device Regulations than Part 820. Companies that don’t understand will face regulatory scrutiny and receive FDA Form 483s and Warning Letters. Recently a device manufacturer got a Warning Letter relating to updates to shipped devices, which said, “The Quality Manager stated he was unaware of the corrections and removal reporting and recordkeeping requirements.” This two day interactive course on FDA regulations for medical devices will: Cover more than just the Quality...
SEMINAR
JUN
16
8:30 AM
Understanding and Implementing the Medical Device Directive
venue to be announced shortly, Boston, Boston, Lincolnshire, UK
Course Description: Do you have a clear understanding of how to put the CE Mark on a medical device? Does the complexity of the product directives confuse you? How up-to-date is your organization on the new standards for EU medical device quality systems and risk management EN ISO 13485:2012 & EN ISO 14971:2012? Attend this two-day interactive course and get a better understanding of the Medical Device Directive (MDD) and its latest implementation tools. This course will address the details of the MDD and includes other significant issues such as the Quality Management System (EN ISO...
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WEBINAR
FEB
23
12:00 PM
Red Flags of Money Laundering
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explain what money laundering is, various types of money laundering including structuring, micro-structuring and cuckoo smurfing. Attendees will learn how to identify the red flags of money laundering in an account within your institution. Why Should You Attend: Money laundering is one of the primary concerns for any financial institution. The key to success is to know what to look for when reviewing accounts for money laundering. In order to identify possible money laundering in an account, it is first crucial to understand what money laundering is, various types of money...
SEMINAR
FEB
22
8:00 AM
Effectively Addressing and Remediating FDA's Form 483 Findings, Warning Letters
venue to be announced shortly, Orlando, FL, USA
Course Description: This seminar will guide the attendee in effectively handling, addressing and remediating FDA's and other related compliance issues associated such as FDA's Form 483, Warning Letter and Consent Decree Compliance Findings. An effective handling and resolution of Compliance issues will prevent further disciplinary actions such as an FDA's Warning Letter or a formal Consent Decree which ends with a costly impact, fines and possible injunctions by the FDA. Because the impact of non-compliance and remediation of compliance issues are very costly, time consuming and impacting to...
WEBINAR
FEB
19
11:00 AM
What are ACH Payments, How Do They Work and What Does That Mean - Essentials of ACH Payments
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help attendees identify what is the ACH network and examples of ACH electronic payments. It will list the five basic participants in each electronic ACH transaction and describe the settlement process and the difference between a debit and a credit ACH transaction. Why Should You Attend: In the financial services industry, there is constant turnover and training new employees on the basics of ACH electronic payments can be difficult and time-consuming. Perhaps you have staff that have been working in ACH for some time, come to work every day, follow a checklist,...
WEBINAR
FEB
19
10:00 AM
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Audit Best Practices
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This BSA audit training will explain how the best practices in a BSA audit have evolved over the years. It will cover the major components of an effective BSA program that the audit focuses on and the specifics of each area as it pertains to BSA audits. Why Should You Attend: Although financial institutions have been managing BSA operations per the regulation requirements, the change in focus to BSA audits has been coming increasingly important. Regulators look to the Bank for assurance and evidence that BSA operations are being appropriately audited to ensure that BSA efforts are...
WEBINAR
FEB
18
10:00 AM
Forced Degradation Studies/ Biologics Stability Programs for Biopharmaceuticals
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 90-minute training will provide you with an overview of a forced degradation study on a protein therapeutic and help you interpret and leverage the results to design stability studies required for registration of the BLA. Why Should You Attend: A comprehensive forced degradation study is essential for design of an analytical program which when implemented right from the initial stages of a project will result in right-first-time CMC data package and therefore lead to cost savings in terms of analytical lab and regulatory department resource requirements. The forced degradation results...
CONFERENCE
FEB
18
8:30 AM
Internal Controls to Detect and Prevent Corporate Fraud
venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: People commit Occupational Fraud and will continue to do so. The question is, can you prevent it and reduce fraud losses? The answer is yes. Certain key aspects of fraud prevention are within management's control. The Fraud Triangle, Developed by American Sociologist Dr. Donald Cressey, is a model for explaining the factors that cause an otherwise normal person to commit occupational fraud; the triangle comprises three factors: pressures/incentives, rationalizations and opportunities. Those opportunities result from weaknesses in internal controls. Thus, it is the...
SEMINAR
FEB
18
8:30 AM
Project management tools to improve productivity and compliance in Analytical laboratories
venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: The pressure has been mounting in the pharma and biopharma industries in recent years to do more with less. Analytical laboratories are no exception to this trend. Work piles up while personnel have been cut or remain stagnant. Accelerated timelines further strain resources. Constant firefighting and band-aiding results in errors as well as compliance violations. It can be argued that the cost of non-compliance is more than that of compliance. Often Project Management (PM) tools have been reduced to Gantt charts in many pharma and biotech companies. Applying the...
SEMINAR
FEB
18
8:30 AM
Insurance Fraud Investigation: 2-Day Workshop
Venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: This course will cover the issues associated with insurance fraud. Examples of various types of insurance fraud, including application frauds and claims frauds will be presented. We will also discuss frauds committed by insurance agents and companies. Participants will have the opportunity to review the red flags that could be an indicator of insurance fraud. The procedures for conducting an insurance fraud investigation will be discussed and the legal issues will be examined. We will discuss strategies for preparing both civil and criminal insurance fraud cases. We will...
WEBINAR
FEB
17
12:00 PM
Developing an Integrated Global Trade Compliance Program and Corporate EMCP
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The training program will discuss common elements of compliance program requirements across different legal areas. Using these guidelines, a company will be able to develop an operational program that will manage a company’s export decisions and export transactions in compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Why Should You Attend: This presentation will assist companies in establishing, or enhancing, an export management and compliance program (EMCP). It will help promote good export compliance practices. It will recommend principal components of a comprehensive and...
WEBINAR
FEB
17
11:00 AM
How to Prepare an Effective Audit Manual for an Internal Audit Department
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will instruct attendees on how to develop an internal audit manual and offer start to finish instructions and templates on how to perform different types of audits given the project description. Audit fieldwork, audit reporting and follow-up, work-paper filing, and project closure are some of the other areas the webinar will cover. Why Should You Attend: An audit manual is essential for adequate documentation and to ensure that the necessary steps to take during an audit are adhered to in keeping with the internal audit standards as promulgated by the Institute of Internal...
WEBINAR
FEB
17
10:00 AM
Implementing P-Card Policies, Procedures, and Internal Controls Best Practices
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss how purchasing cards (P Cards) provide a means for streamlining the procure-to-pay process, allowing organizations to procure goods and services in a timely manner, reduce transaction costs, track expenses, take advantage of supplier discounts, reduce or redirect staff in the purchasing and/or accounts payable departments, reduce or eliminate petty cash, and more. It will also illustrate how a P-Card program can create additional fraud risk and requires robust policies, procedures, and internal controls. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Chris...
WEBINAR
FEB
16
12:00 PM
Teaching your Front-line How to Ask BSA Questions?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This Bank Secrecy Act training will explain how to train your frontline staff to ask BSA questions. It will cover Currency Transaction Report (CTR), Monetary Instrument Log (MIL) and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) scenarios and questions and much more. Why Should You Attend: Because the frontline of any financial institution is the first line of defense, it stands to reason that ill-trained frontline staff will, in essence, be the collapse of your institution. A strong and well educated frontline staff will help develop a strong back office BSA department for your financial...
SEMINAR
FEB
15
8:30 AM
Complete 1099, TIN Matching, B-Notice, FATCA and Nonresident Alien 1042-S Compliance Update
venue to be announced shortly, Miami, FL, USA
Course Description: The average cost of a Notice of Proposed Penalty is estimated at US $150,000 including the penalty itself and the added costs for consultants, personnel, remediation of legacy records, etc. Compliance is far less expensive than the alternative. Are you in compliance with the regulations surrounding data collection, backup withholding and information reporting? How do you determine whether you can accept a W-9 from someone or if you must request a W-8 instead? What if you send them a 1099 when you should have sent them a Form 1042-S? How will you deal with an IRS...
WEBINAR
FEB
12
9:00 AM
4-hr Virtual Seminar: Financial Controller Job - Roles
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will guide attendees on what it takes to become a successful controller. The program will help identify the primary functions and responsibilities of the controller and how your role will change as you move into this position. Why Should You Attend: Ever wonder what it would be like to take on the controller’s role at your company? Or does your company need to design a controllership position? This is a specialized role and should be carefully crafted to fit the company’s needs. In addition, candidates should be groomed specifically to assume this role. This...
SEMINAR
FEB
11
8:30 AM
The A to Z's of Microbial Control, Monitoring and Validation of Water Systems for Pharmaceuticals
venue to be announced shortly, Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Course Description: All facilities manufacturing pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, cosmetics, and personal care products are likely to have high purity water systems. In spite of this purity, microorganisms can flourish within these systems and lead to undesirable contamination of facility processes and their products. Of all the individuals at the facility, it is site’s microbiologists who should understand the microorganisms in water systems and how best to monitor and control them. Sadly, this is often not the case due to the lack of familiarity with biofilm and its...
SEMINAR
FEB
11
8:30 AM
BSA/AML/OFAC Risk Assessments - Are You Doing Them Correctly: One and Half Day In-person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: Although financial institutions have been managing BSA operations as per the regulatory requirements, the change in focus to appropriate BSA/AML/OFAC risk assessment has become increasingly important. Regulators look to the organization for insurance and evidence that BSA operations are appropriately performing risk assessments. Appropriate risk assessments are essential in an organization’s strategic planning and development, as well as ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. This Bank Secrecy Act risk assessment seminar will highlight BSA best practices that...
WEBINAR
FEB
10
10:00 AM
Immigration Compliance - Common I-9 Violations, Common OSC Violations and Immigration
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This immigration compliance training program will discuss substantive violations, technical violations, penalties for I-9 violations, citizenship status violations, national origin discrimination, and employees with new identities. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will cover three important employer compliance issues: First, it will list common I-9 violations. If you know the common mistakes, you can prevent them. Second, it will highlight the ever-expanding actions by the Office of Special Counsel for citizenship and national origin discrimination. Finally, it will discuss an...
WEBINAR
FEB
10
10:00 AM
Procure to Pay (P2P) Fraud
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This unique and interactive workshop will analyze real time case studies from all components of the procure to pay (P2P) process that include: procurement, T&E;, P-Card, AP, and disbursements. Attendees will have an opportunity to discuss what went wrong and will determine the key internal controls that were missing. The instructor will highlight the three critical corporate controls, the standards of internal control for P2P, and the top twenty controls for AP. Why Should You Attend: Purchase to pay process, compliance controls, segregation of responsibilities – all things which to a...
WEBINAR
FEB
09
12:00 PM
EDD what are the auditors looking for?
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explain the concept of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), including EDD time tables and checklist. Attendees will learn how to conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) that will satisfy the auditors. Why Should You Attend: In the last four years we have seen some of the highest fines levied on financial institutions because they did not follow proper customer due diligence measures. Wachovia was fined $160 million dollars in 2010, HSBC was filed $1.9 billion in 2012 and The Reserve Bank of India penalized 22 banks for violating Know-Your-Customer norms and Anti-Money Laundering...
WEBINAR
FEB
05
11:00 AM
How to Minimize the Paperwork from Complaints on IRS Information Returns
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This IRS regulatory compliance training will explain the TIN matching system best practices to eliminate form 1099 reporting errors. It will also provide you the tools to effectively handle B- Notices in order to avoid fines and penalties. Why Should You Attend: How do you know your vendor’s W-9s are correct? What are the consequences of filing incorrect name and ID numbers on their 1099s? In just 90 minutes, you can begin to develop a solid plan to move your company toward near absolute regulatory compliance, efficiency improvements, standardized processes and adequate documentation to...
WEBINAR
FEB
05
11:00 AM
Exporting to Mexico Webinar Series 3
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This third training program on exporting to Mexico will elucidate what are INCOTERMS, buyer and seller obligations, the global logistics process, INCOTERMS groups, documentation necessary to support the INCOTERM use and the Mexican customs criteria on INCOTERMS. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Linda B Sarabia Product ID: 704222 Why Should You Attend: In this webinar, participants will learn what the INCOTERMS are and their importance in everyday international trade practices. They will also gain an understanding of international regulations for INCOTERMS use. The...
WEBINAR
FEB
05
10:00 AM
BSA/AML Compliance Checklists
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on the Bank Secrecy Act will highlight the development and implementation of BSA/AML Compliance Checklists. Attendees will learn the best practices to avoid BSA violations. Why Should You Attend: Although financial institutions have been managing BSA operations per the regulation requirements, the change in focus to BSA audits has been coming increasingly important. Regulators look to the Bank for insurance and evidence that BSA operations are being appropriately audited to ensure that BSA efforts are appropriately implemented and overseen. To ensure this is being done,...
WEBINAR
FEB
04
10:00 AM
Electronic Business Records: 7-Step Strategy for Effective and Compliant Record Management
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer best practices to ensure effective and compliant management of electronic business records. It will also discuss what the law and regulators demand when it comes to the compliant retention and disposition of email, text messages, social media posts, and other ESI. Why Should You Attend: Are you confident your bank or financial services firm is retaining email, social media posts, and other electronic business records in compliance with the law, regulatory rules, and organizational guidelines? Failure to preserve, protect, and produce email, text messages,...
WEBINAR
FEB
04
10:00 AM
How to Prepare a Customs Compliance Manual
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explain how to prepare a Customs manual that complies with CBP laws and regulations. Attendees will learn best practices for successfully passing an audit or becoming an Importer Self Assessment Program (ISA) member. Why Should You Attend: You know that your company has good procedures in place for compliance with applicable Customs laws and regulations, but these procedures are not well documented. Perhaps the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has just informed you that your company will be audited in the near future, or you have decided to apply for membership in...
SEMINAR
FEB
04
8:30 AM
Why is FDA at my facility, and what do I do during an inspection?: 2-day In-person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: This two day course will prepare firms for a quick, productive, and efficient FDA inspection. Included are segments on FDA Law, how to prepare for the inspection, how to prepare your subject matter experts (SME’s) to respond properly, and how to respond to an FDA 483 or Warning Letter. Case Studies and Templates are included. This course begins with a high level discussion about why FDA conducts inspections and the sanctions available to FDA for those companies who choose not to comply with FDA requirements. Next, we cover what to expect during the inspection,...
SEMINAR
FEB
04
8:30 AM
Post-Market Compliance for Medical Devices and Evolving Reporting Requirements
venue to be announced shortly, Tampa, FL, USA
Course Description: This interactive one and a half day course led by Ms. Rita Hoffman, Former FDA CDRH Recall Branch Chief, who has more than 36 years’ experience with the FDA will provide the participants tools to minimize risk of regulatory enforcement actions. During the seminar, Ms. Hoffman will explain proper handling of complaints reportable or non-reportable, product complaint handling and documentation, how and when to file Medical Device Reports (MDR), effective and appropriate communication with the appropriate regulatory agencies in the event of a recall. She will also discuss...
SEMINAR
FEB
03
8:30 AM
FMLA and ADA Compliance Certificate Program
venue to be announced shortly, St Paul, MN, USA
Course Description: Is your company at risk for non-compliance of FMLA and/or ADA? Is your company a lawsuit waiting to happen? This 3-day seminar discusses and explains major provisions of FMLA and ADA and provides an outline for untangling the multitude of obligations employers face under the two laws, as well as integration with other leave laws. The key to untangling ADA and FMLA is to understand the obligations under each statute. Therefore, it is crucial for employers to have at least a basic knowledge of the laws to apply them correctly and avoid litigation. This comprehensive...
SEMINAR
FEB
01
8:30 AM
Raw Material Requirements (Health Canada/USP/EP) in a cGMP Environment - Issues and Solutions
venue to be announced shortly, Orlando, FL, USA
Course Description: Raw material requirements in a cGMP environment are often overlooked as a company develops new products. Depending on the product being developed, e.g., tablets and capsules vs. biotechnology products, as few as fifteen to twenty or as many as sixty raw materials need to be sourced before the process can be moved from initiation through completion. This highly interactive two day seminar on raw material requirements in a cGMP environment will: Consider Health Canada, FDA, USP and EP requirements. Examine a variety of the issues surrounding raw materials to include...
WEBINAR
JAN
29
11:00 AM
Exporting to Mexico Webinar Series 2: How to Settle Disputes with Mexican Customs
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The second part of this exclusive Mexican customs training program will discuss Mexico import/export HTS codes, non-tariff barriers compliance, documentation compliance, customs administrative processes and more. Why Should You Attend: In this webinar, attendees will learn how to solve controversies and misunderstandings about Harmonized System (HS) codes assignation, permits and requirements and non-tariff barriers application. Participants will also learn about the Mexican customs laws when exporting products into Mexico and the tools needed to solve any disputes with Mexican...
WEBINAR
JAN
28
11:00 AM
All You Need to Know About Same Day ACH - Faster Payments!
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will detail what just happened with the adoption of the new Same Day ACH Rule and what will it do for the ACH payments network. It will also help identify the impact on financial institutions (ODFIs and RDFIs), including their originators. Why Should You Attend: On May 19, 2015, the Electronic Payments Association (NACHA) approved Same Day ACH which will enable the faster movements of payments by enabling same day settlement for virtually any ACH payment. With this new rule, two new same day settlement windows will be added to the network, increasing funds movement to...
WEBINAR
JAN
28
10:00 AM
Managing E-SIGN, E-Statements & E-Disclosures
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Are you confident that your financial institution’s e-statement program is compliant with legal and regulatory guidelines? Financial institutions engaged in electronic banking are legally obligated to adhere to the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (E-SIGN) Act. Your financial institution is obligated (for legal and business reasons) to manage e-statements, e-disclosures, and other e-records effectively and compliantly. This webinar with Nancy Flynn, an internationally acclaimed electronic policy and compliance management expert, will provide a review of E-SIGN,...
WEBINAR
JAN
28
10:00 AM
OSHA Recordkeeping: Completing and Maintaining the OSHA 300 Log
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This OSHA training program will list the requirements for determining OSHA recordable cases. It will highlight best practices for preventing cases from becoming recordable through early intervention and reporting of work related injuries and illnesses. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Irwin Dobrushin Product ID: 703828 Why Should You Attend: This webinar will cover: The scope of work relationship – differences between OSHA and Workers' Compensation definitions. Understanding the importance of employees work relationship. Rules for temporary workers. What does...
SEMINAR
JAN
28
8:30 AM
Human Resources for Leaders
venue to be announced shortly, Tampa, FL, USA
Course Description: This presentation will identify best practices, compliance obligations and tips to help you be a more effective leader, even if you aren't in HR. If you happen to be in HR or have the responsibility for HR as one of your many roles, please attend this seminar. Our focus will be on practical information that will help you manage your HR risks and liabilities with confidence. We will not only cover basic HR compliance issues, but go in depth on best practices in interviewing and hiring, the subtle differences between FMLA and ADA, coaching versus counseling, progressive...
SEMINAR
JAN
28
8:30 AM
Payroll Best Practices: 10 Areas You Must Handle Correctly to Ensure Compliance
venue to be announced shortly, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Course Description: Paying an employee is not simply multiplying the hourly rate by the number of hours worked to get the gross wages and deducting the taxes from these. Employer responsibilities go beyond taxing and reporting what is paid through the paycheck under IRS and state requirements. Any payment to an employee could and should be considered taxable wages. So the payroll department must not only worry about the fringe benefits it processes such as third-party sick pay, but all of the payments made by accounts payable such as auto allowances, moving expenses, prizes and awards or...
SEMINAR
JAN
28
8:30 AM
Building a Vendor Qualification Program for FDA Regulated Industries
venue to be announced shortly, Orlando, FL, USA
Course Description: If you are looking for the answer to the following questions, you will certainly benefit from attending this seminar on building a vendor qualification program: Have you wasted hours, days, and weeks on qualifying vendors that you know cannot or will not meet your requirements? Has your approach to vendor qualification and vendor audits left you with internal CAPAs, customer audit items, or 483 observations? Have you wondered whether an onsite vendor audit is necessary in the eyes of FDA? Well, the answers to these and many more questions are now available in a...
SEMINAR
JAN
28
8:30 AM
Latin America: Regulatory Compliance Requirements for Life Science Products
venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: This two-day comprehensive Course on Latin America Regulatory compliance requirements will cover topics ranging from pre-clinical and clinical requirements through product registration, amendments and renewals across Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, Medical Devices and Combination Products. The Course will address the structure of the regulatory agencies in Latin America and discuss local cultural nuances to help you be successful in working with the regulators. Why You Should Attend This course specifically focuses on the overall regulatory compliance requirements and...
SEMINAR
JAN
26
8:30 AM
Managing FDA Inspections from Readiness through Follow Up Responses
venue to be announced shortly, Orlando, FL, USA
Course Description: If you are looking for answers to these questions, you would certainly benefit by attending this seminar on managing FDA inspections: Has your company ever been unprepared for an FDA inspection? How should one respond to a 483 or warning letter correctly the first time without hiring a costly law firm? What the agency can and cannot ask for during an inspection? Well, the answers to these and many, many more typical questions are now available in a simple to understand yet detailed training session designed to help manufacturers of FDA regulated products prepare...
WEBINAR
JAN
22
10:00 AM
BSA/AML/OFAC Risk Assessments - Are you doing them correctly?
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This Bank Secrecy Act risk Assessment training will highlight BSA best practices that are being acknowledged and recognized by regulators and examiners and will discuss each risk assessment area. Why Should You Attend: Although financial institutions have been managing BSA operations per the regulation requirements, the change in focus to appropriate BSA/AML/OFAC risk assessment has been coming increasingly important. Regulators look to the bank for insurance and evidence that BSA operations are appropriately performing risk assessments. Appropriate risk assessments are essential in a...
WEBINAR
JAN
21
11:00 AM
Exporting to Mexico Webinar Series 1: Mexican Import Process
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will detail who can import to Mexico. It will discuss the role of the customs broker and the documents required including commercial documents and customs documents. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Linda B Sarabia Product ID: 704198 Why Should You Attend: Since the implementation of NAFTA, Mexico has become a major market for USA exporters. This course will provide an in-depth explanation of the Mexican importing process, including specific rules and documentation. It will also explain what impact local government and private resources will have...
WEBINAR
JAN
21
10:00 AM
Social Media Risks, Rules, Policies and Procedures: Best Practices to Minimize Risks
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This social media training program with Nancy Flynn will reveal how a best practices-based policy and compliance management program can help mitigate risks, manage behavior, and maximize compliance. It will discuss means and methods to recognize and manage social media risks. Attendees will learn how a strategic social media management program-combining policy, training, and technology-can help prevent potentially costly legal, regulatory and security disasters. The course is a must for anyone who wants to ensure that business, personal, and public social media are managed and maintained in...
WEBINAR
JAN
21
10:00 AM
An Easy to Implement Integrated Risk Management Approach Compliant with ISO 14971
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This integrated risk management training for medical devices will discuss how to incorporate risk management as per ISO 14971 guidelines in all phases of medical device development. It will highlight the documentation needed to support the decisions made as part of the risk management process. Why Should You Attend: ISO 14971 Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices is a voluntary standard that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their design and development process in order to ensure medical devices designed are safe and effective. The FDA now also...
WEBINAR
JAN
21
10:00 AM
Particulates in Biological products
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss the evolving regulatory requirments for testing Biologics injectibles for sub-visible Particulates. Why Should You Attend: There is an increased scrutiny on the testing and reporting of particulates in Protein Therapeutics. Proteinaceous Particulates in Biologics injectibles can arise from the aggregation of the protein product and can be induced by silicone droplets, metal particles and glass particles. Aggregates in protein products present a safety concern because they may increase the immunogenicity of the product. The FDA has therefore requested BLA sponsors...
SEMINAR
JAN
21
8:30 AM
Compliant Clinical Research Conduct: What Every Clinical Research Professional Needs to Know
venue to be announced shortly, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: The many regulatory agencies charged with oversight of Clinical Research have exacting requirements to ensure the protection of study participants; and while there is overlap in goals there are differences in expectations and standards. The complex regulatory environment can be difficult to navigate, but understanding it is a necessity for all clinical research professionals. Compliance with all of the various regulatory requirements ensures safety of patients, quality of data and timeliness and efficiency of study completion. Historically clinical research has been...
CONFERENCE
JAN
21
8:30 AM
Project Management in Human Resources: 2-Day In-Person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Course Description: Naturally, getting a project to deliver on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards requires savvy management. And, the bigger the project, the more challenging good management becomes. As a professional, you're expected to transform a vague concept into a measurable outcome by channeling a broad array of knowledge, skills, and resources toward a critical organizational goal. This two-day workshop is a practical and comprehensive introduction to the many facets of project management specifically designed for the human resource professional. As a...
WEBINAR
JAN
19
11:30 AM
Life Science or Non-Life Science
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will analyze these three seemingly different bodies of law that often overlap leading to ambiguity and confusion. What are the eligibility/coverage criteria under the FMLA and the ADA/ADAAA and workers comp? When might an extended leave be a reasonable accommodation? When might it be an undue hardship? Undue hardship can mean different things to different employers. If you are in healthcare, pharma, banking and finance, to name a few examples, accommodations of leave requests that may be feasible for many other employers, might, for you, be an undue hardship. If it’s...
WEBINAR
JAN
15
10:00 AM
Fraud and Cash Receipts: Common Frauds and Internal Controls
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will enumerate the types of frauds that occur in the revenue cycle and cash receipts function. It will also highlight red flags or warning signs to look out for that may indicate someone is committing fraud. Further, attendees will learn to perform a cost benefit analysis to determine whether it makes business sense to correct a control deficiency. Why Should You Attend: According to a recent 2014 study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE): 5% of all revenues in the United States are lost annually as a result of fraud. 28.8% of all...
WEBINAR
JAN
14
12:00 PM
10 CAM Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will list common CAM mistakes and practical solutions that will save you money. If you are the owner or operator of leased property, a tenant, franchisee, attorney, paralegal, lease administrator or auditor, you want to make sure that you are not paying more than you ought to. Why Should You Attend: The single most controllable leasehold expense is operating costs. How they are defined in your lease, the degree to which the tenant has a right to obtain backup and audit, and its ability to recover overcharges, often makes the difference between a profitable and an...
WEBINAR
JAN
14
11:00 AM
CDISC Mapping 5: ADAM Models - ADSL, BDS and ADAE
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training session is intended for anyone directly or indirectly responsible for the creation, content or validation of CDISC data sets, tables, and data lists used to support research, drug or medical device efficacy and safety in a regulatory submission. The program will provide effective and practical solutions to address real-world issues. Why Should You Attend: CDISC requirements to create SDTMs and ADAMs are not easy to understand or apply. There are many rules and standards that must be mastered and maintained across global studies. Pharmaceutical companies and CROs supporting...
WEBINAR
JAN
14
10:00 AM
Process Robustness: The New FDA Paradigm
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, attendees will learn how process robustness tools and metrics can be utilized to enhance process understanding and control. The new FDA paradigm is shifting to the expectation that organizations certified by other standards such as ISO and EFfCI demonstrate process robustness. It is the obligation of the primary pharmaceutical provider to ensure process robustness throughout the supply chain. Why Should You Attend: Process robustness is not a new concept; however, it may be new to organizations that are not required to perform validation. There is more to a robust...
WEBINAR
JAN
14
10:00 AM
Operational Risk Scenario Analysis
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Scenario analysis complements the risk assessment process, which often overlooks material events that only happen infrequently, such as natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and data breaches. This webinar will highlight the importance of scenario analysis, its objectives and expected benefits, and the ideal methodology for quantifying and reporting operational risk scenarios. Why Should You Attend: Scenario analysis has become an important tool in the practice of operational risk management. Subject matter experts develop and analyze unlikely but plausible extreme events that might...
WEBINAR
JAN
13
10:00 AM
Establishing a Service Level Agreement (SLA) Process
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
An SLA - which can be a legally binding formal or informal contract between two parties, must comply with operating norms, which describe how the process is governed, managed, and controlled. In this webinar we will provide you with critical information on SLA process. Why Should You Attend: The SLAs are an effective means to quantify the services to be delivered to users and to continuously improve those services. Further, the quality of the SLA is one of the pillars of a healthy long term outsourcing relationship. Developing SLAs involves the definition of service level requirements and...
WEBINAR
JAN
13
10:00 AM
BSA and Privately Owned ATMs Risk
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on Bank Secrecy Act regulations will highlight BSA compliance and its applicability to privately owned ATMs. It will look at the privately owned ATMs areas and the specifics of each area as it pertains to BSA compliance. Why Should You Attend: Although financial institutions have been managing BSA operations per the regulation requirements, the change in focus to privately owned ATMs has become increasingly important. Regulators look to the bank for insurance and evidence that BSA operations are being appropriately applied to privately owned ATMs. This webinar will highlight...
WEBINAR
JAN
12
10:00 AM
Employee Expense Reimbursement Fraud: Detection, Prevention and Deterrence
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 90-minute webinar will summarize the main types of reimbursement fraud to be alert to, and include an analysis of several “real life” case studies. It will explain how to identify the red flags of possible reimbursement fraud, offer specific fraud-audit techniques and test for these crimes and conclude with a rundown of proven anti-fraud controls. Why Should You Attend: Employees who have the opportunity to exploit weaknesses in your organization’s expense reimbursement processes and procedures can do so. Moreover, anti-fraud experts agree that expense reimbursement fraud can be...
WEBINAR
JAN
12
8:00 AM
Regulation V - Fair Credit Reporting Act
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss the Regulation V – Fair Credit Reporting Act(FCRA) in details and explain attendees what types of marketing are allowed, requirements of affiliate marketing, and disclosures required with regard to consumer credit report. Speaker will discuss about consumer credit report alerts and identity theft protections, as well as what an institution must do with these alerts. Why Should You Attend: The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires the furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ensure the accuracy of data placed in the consumer reporting system....
WEBINAR
JAN
08
10:00 AM
How to Determine the Customs Value
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program on determining the customs value will explore the types of import tariffs, the customs value definition, the World Trade Organization’s customs agreement, transaction value, and more. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Linda B Sarabia Product ID: 704175 Why Should You Attend: For importers, the process of estimating the value of a product at customs presents problems that can be just as serious as the actual duty rate charged. The World Trade Organization agreement on customs valuation aims for a fair, uniform and neutral system for the valuation...
WEBINAR
JAN
06
10:00 AM
Procurement Cards (P-Cards) - Fraud Detection, Prevention, and Deterrence
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar on procurement cards fraud prevention will help you identify the ‘red flags' of P-Card fraud and will provide a practical internal controls toolkit that will help reduce the potential for fraud and mitigate risk within the process. Why Should You Attend: P-Card usage is on the rise and so are the cases of P-Card fraud! Many companies have implemented P-Cards as a means to reduce invoice volume and increase efficiency within accounts payable department and within the procure to pay cycle. But the increased use of P-Cards has resulted in additional risk which creates an...
WEBINAR
DEC
22
11:00 AM
Assertive Training for Executives, Managers, and Supervisors
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will differentiate between assertiveness and aggressiveness and assertiveness versus passive behavior. Further, it will guide attendees on how to manage assertively and handle conflicts and problems with poise and confidence, gaining the support and dependability of your team in the process. Why Should You Attend: Do you have a hard time saying “no” to your staff? Many people in today’s society fear conflict and criticism. Let’s face it: it can be very difficult to assert yourself when dealing with staff that you are friendly with or with whom you have worked...
WEBINAR
DEC
22
10:00 AM
OSHA 7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss methods to control and prevent the hazards in construction and general industry. Attendees will learn to identify factors that contribute to common fall hazards, OSHA regulations and resources addressing fall protection, and the hierarchy of controls for fall hazards. Why Should You Attend: The focus of this course is to identify, evaluate, and prevent or control fall hazards at construction sites. The course will focus on falls to a lower level as well as falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. The target audience is the small construction...
WEBINAR
DEC
22
10:00 AM
Quality Control for Microbiological Media and Reagents
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The webinar will discuss QC best practices and procedures for verifying the suitability and performance characteristics of microbiological media and reagents. Why Should You Attend: Many laboratories are unsure about which QC practices are needed to assess media performance to meet not only their requirements, but also the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025: 2005. This webinar will discuss a practical QC approach for in-house prepared and/or commercially purchased media and reagents specifically applicable to microbiology laboratories. In this webinar, attendees will learn: To appreciate...
WEBINAR
DEC
21
10:00 AM
Arbitration and Dispute Settlement in WTO
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program on arbitration and WTO dispute settlement will offer attendees an understanding of things to consider in the negotiation phase, and discuss New York Convention on arbitration, and how to handle international law enforcement. Why Should You Attend: Doing business globally and increasing trade volume needs more understanding on the legal rights of parties correctly. In international trade there is still no other valuable asset than a trustful and fair relationship of importers and exporters. However, there are always disputes even between good companions. Every side has...
WEBINAR
DEC
18
12:00 PM
Sales Principles for Small and Medium Businesses
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the core process of selling with integrity and how it ties to the true definition of sales. Attendees will understand how sales will need to adapt a more collaborative role with marketing and why. Why Should You Attend: The essential principles of marketing and sales have changed little over the years and the foundation remains the same. The definition of sales remains much the same but the mechanisms and means of activating them have changed quite dramatically in the last decade. Much of this has involved the changes in communications and the internet but...
WEBINAR
DEC
18
11:00 AM
Title 19 Customs Duties Parts 200 to End, Revised
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will analyze the customs entry process and AD/CVD (Antidumping and Countervailing). It will also clarify reimbursement statements – what they are and how they work and regulations on AD/CBP/CVD. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will introduce the overview of customs fees and special duties (including Antidumping and Countervailing) and avoiding the land mines. Participants will learn more on customs fees and special duties (including Antidumping and Countervailing). CBP has fees and special duties which can create fines and penalties for non-compliant...
WEBINAR
DEC
18
11:00 AM
FDA Regulations for Marketing Dietary Supplements in the U.S.
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The key objectives of this training session are to understand and be able to apply FDA regulations for dietary supplements and to market them successfully in the U.S. while avoiding regulatory problems. Why Should You Attend: In order to successfully market dietary supplements in the U.S. it’s essential to understand FDA regulations and trends in FDA regulation and enforcement of supplements. This webinar will help participants understand FDA regulations for dietary supplements and how to avoid regulatory problems. Areas Covered in the Webinar: Background and History of the Dietary...
WEBINAR
DEC
18
10:00 AM
An Advanced Course on Lean Documents, Lean Configuration and Document Control
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on lean documents and document control will explain the different types of documents and the usage of lean document principles. Attendees will also learn types of controlled documents; examples of lean and non-lean controlled documents, pros and cons of lean vs. non-lean documents. Why Should You Attend: Just as a manufacturing process produces a product, controlled documents are the product of a business process. Just as in manufacturing, a product cannot move forward if it is waiting for component parts, a document cannot move forward if it is waiting for information, or if...
WEBINAR
DEC
18
10:00 AM
3-Hour Virtual Training: Russia Regulatory Compliance Requirements for Life Science Products
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training course will provide a detailed overview of the regulatory requirements, local challenges and important cultural aspects of working with the lifecycle of life science products (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics and combination products) as an importer or producer in Russia. It will offer a deeper understanding of cultural norms, and will discuss best practices for establishing relationships and protecting your intellectual property to be integrated into your company’s training and corporate business strategies. Why Should You Attend: Improved alignment to global...
WEBINAR
DEC
18
10:00 AM
Developing Training Programs for Employees
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program is designed to provide human resource professionals and business executives with the practical information they need to use training effectively to train and develop employees throughout the organization. Why Should You Attend: It used to be that training required the physical presence of a trainer addressing employees at large. But that format of training has changed to meet the needs of the Millennial generation - state-of-the-art training must be interactive and engaging. Employees share responsibility for learning and contribute in important ways to the training...
WEBINAR
DEC
18
10:00 AM
Pharmaceutical Water Use and Monitoring
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will guide attendees on how to best deliver water from a high purity water distribution system. Attendees will learn to capitalize on the advantages of online analytical instrumentation and understand the value of rapid microbiological methods. The program will also offer an understanding of real-time release of water. Why Should You Attend: If you are a professional who is involved in the day-to-day maintenance, monitoring, sampling, testing, usage, and trending of continuous lifecycle data from pharmaceutical purified water systems, this webinar is definitely for...
WEBINAR
DEC
17
12:00 PM
Fraud Red Flags All Corporate Executives
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will overview the three main occupational fraud categories, including corruption, asset misappropriation and financial reporting. Attendees will learn how to minimize the impact of the fraud by detecting behavioral red flags for fraud early. Why Should You Attend: According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, frauds that are allowed to linger for 5 years had a median loss of nearly $1 million. The longer frauds last, the more financial damage they cause. Passive detection methods such as external audits tend to take longer to bring fraud to management’s...
WEBINAR
DEC
17
10:00 AM
Creating a Good Design History File (DHF) for Audit Success
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This DHF regulatory compliance training will discuss the structure of a good Design History File, elements to look for when auditing a DHF and how to address issues. It will provide the information necessary to maintain a good DHF that will help manufacturers during a regulatory compliance audit. Why Should You Attend: A Design History File (DHF) is a requirement of QSR 21 CFR Part 820. It is a certainty that in an audit from a regulatory body, information from the DHF will need to be provided. Manufacturer's would be well prepared for audits by regulatory agencies if they know the...
WEBINAR
DEC
17
10:00 AM
Lawsuits Waiting to Happen, Top Reasons Employers Get Sued
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer an overview of employment law and highlight EEOC statistics of employment lawsuits and state what they mean. The program will also discuss top discrimination suits filed for litigation. Participants will be guided with best practices to protect their organization from the risk of litigation. Why Should You Attend: Employment litigation has increased 2000% since 1995. The average lawsuit settlement is $165,000 (not including lawyer fees) and could cost more than $1,000,000 if the case goes to trial. It is crucial that employers are knowledgeable regarding the...
WEBINAR
DEC
16
1:30 PM
Rightful Selection of Countries (Markets) & Products for Export & Import
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This international trade training program will analyze assessment of capabilities to expand, product selection technique, export market selection, product adaptation, and country of import selection. Why Should You Attend: Want to expand into export markets but don’t know which product is good to that market? Unsure about what market you should export? Want to understand how to find reliable sources of imported products? Did you know that placing a wrong product in a wrong market can literally kill your business? Learn how to select right products for right markets. This webinar...
WEBINAR
DEC
16
11:00 AM
Investigative Report Writing and Documentation - Crucial Pieces of a Professional Investigation
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, attendees will learn how to write a factual, solid, representative report of an internal investigation that will withstand scrutiny and provide appropriate information to decision makers. Why Should You Attend: Since reports are often read by adversaries as well as not only internally within the organization, it’s important that reports as an overview of the investigation show a logical factual representation of actions and decisions. Anyone who performs workplace investigations needs to be able to write their findings in a report such that it becomes a written...
WEBINAR
DEC
16
11:00 AM
Organizing an Effective Chief Risk Officer's Function to Improve GRC
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This risk management webinar will discuss how to set up a sound and Chief Risk Officer’s (CRO) function that will help organizations to achieve sound risk management, governance and compliance to laws. Why Should You Attend: The global economic debacle in the financial and other circles has made company boards of directors, CEOs, regulatory agencies and risk managers patiently aware that the issues of risk have not been addressed adequately in the past and that organizations of all types – profit and non-profit - have to become more conscious of risk, governance and compliance(GRC)...
WEBINAR
DEC
16
10:00 AM
How to Develop a PAT Approach in Your R&D; and Production
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will detail the fundamental concepts behind the FDA PAT initiative, the regulatory impact of implementing PAT approach in R&D; and production, and the use of multivariate data analysis (MVDA) and statistical process control. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will provide insight into the practical aspects of the process analytical technology and will be an invaluable source of information on various technologies and approaches that fit the PAT definitions. Attendees will learn about regulatory initiatives to improve process understanding and product...
WEBINAR
DEC
16
10:00 AM
Developing Risk Models for AML and BSA Monitoring Programs
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This session will offer insights on developing risk models for AML/BSA monitoring programs. Participants will gain keen understanding on the necessary and effective use of risk models. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Warren R Markowitz Product ID: 703628 Why Should You Attend: A risk model plays a key role in the AML/BSA monitoring program, and the methods used in its development and their applications provide a basis for further action. Regardless of the number of customers, areas of concern, geographic operations or size of transaction, a well-developed model...
WEBINAR
DEC
16
10:00 AM
Changes to the Uniform Commercial Code: Not Again! Important Updates & the Upcoming Amendments
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will cover the changes to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), what you need to know about UCC and their upcoming amendments. You will learn how to document, close and record secured transactions that are covered by Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Jeffery Johnson Product ID: 703407 Training Level: Intermediate Why Should You Attend: Many loans extended by commercial banks are secured by personal property which is governed by Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. It is important for Commercial...
WEBINAR
DEC
15
11:00 AM
Time Extension Requests - A Checklist
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program may well change the way in which you prepare or analyze the very next time extension request you have to deal with. It will discuss rules concerning time extension requests, arguments about waiver and apportionment of liquidated damages, concurrent delay issues and who has to prove concurrent delay, and more. Why Should You Attend: Whether an owner, a design professional, a construction manager or a contractor, all construction professionals must learn how to analyze, prepare and justify time extension requests. Owners and their representatives are tasked with the...
WEBINAR
DEC
15
11:00 AM
Retail Loss Detection and Prevention - Policies and Procedures
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar training will examine the guiding principles of loss prevention. It will provide an overview of industry findings regarding losses (known as shrink). The training will also identify the most common loss and fraud hazards of retail entities. Why Should You Attend: The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners reveals that as many as 33 percent of small business failures are a result of uncontrolled losses including employee theft. Large retail firms are aware of the importance of incorporating a viable loss prevention program in their business operation philosophy. However, many...
WEBINAR
DEC
15
10:00 AM
Report Writing for Auditing Professionals
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Skilled auditors require a method that aligns what they experienced during the reviewing process with what they compose during the writing process. This report writing workshop will provide foundation resources that participants can continually turn to during intense, complex audit engagements. Why Should You Attend: The art of audit report writing demands far more than simply listing the four elements of a finding–criteria, condition, cause, and effect. Adding the fifth element, the recommendation, may still be insufficient. This boilerplate approach to writing can threaten...
WEBINAR
DEC
15
10:00 AM
Handling OOS Test Results and Completing Robust Investigations
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will describe when a full investigation should be triggered and the frequency for re-testing and re-sampling. Attendees will also learn how to implement corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA). Why Should You Attend: This 90-minute accredited course is designed to provide sound training on how to recognize and investigate atypical or out of specification results, using approaches which have been recommended by regulatory authorities, performing appropriate investigations. Learning Objectives: Learn the responsibilities of analysts and supervisors Listen to...
WEBINAR
DEC
15
10:00 AM
HIPAA Training for Security Officers
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will address how practice/business managers (or compliance offers) need to get their HIPAA house in order before the imminent audits occur. It will also address major changes under the Omnibus Rule and any other applicable updates for 2016. Why Should You Attend: Do you have an effective HIPAA compliance program? New laws and funding mean increased risk for both business associates and covered entities! HIPAA Omnibus – Do you know what’s involved and what you need to do? What does Omnibus mean for covered entities and business associates? Why should you be...
WEBINAR
DEC
15
10:00 AM
Quantitative Financial Risk Models - Best Practices
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Apart from discussing primary drivers of financial model risk, this training program will also focus on best practices for financial model risk mitigation, why data integrity must have higher priority than financial models, and the two sides of the controversy regarding financial models among industry practitioners. Why Should You Attend: The entire financial world – from capital markets trading desks to retail lending to the management of portfolio investments – rests on data and models. The successful gathering of data and deployment of models enables sound business practices and...
WEBINAR
DEC
15
10:00 AM
Ensuring Proper Classification of Employees for Compliance with Federal Overtime Laws
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight exempt versus nonexempt classification of employees for compliance with federal overtime laws. It will include best practices and practical steps to ensure lawful classifications. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will elucidate why business owners, managers, human resources professionals, and in-house attorneys with the responsibility of ensuring that employees working in the U.S. are properly classified as exempt from overtime (and minimum wage) under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act governing exempt status. It will also offer attendees an...
SEMINAR
DEC
15
8:00 AM
MetricStream Roundtable: Meet CEO of MetricStream
venue to be announced shortly, Coronationville, Johannesburg, 2093, South Africa
Course Description: MetricStream is pleased to invite you to meet with CEO of MetricStream, Ms. Shellye Archambeau who was named as #2 Most Influential African American in Technology by Business Insider, in MetricStream GRC Roundtable, Johannesburg, South Africa. This roundtable will feature discussions on the latest trends and best practices in Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Appetite and The role of Internal Audit, with a keynote on impact of Global GRC trends in Africa. The event will be attended by the industry's leading Governance, Risk, Compliance & Audit domain experts, industry...
WEBINAR
DEC
14
10:00 AM
HIPAA and Health IT - What You Need to Know as a Business Associate
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules and analyze the consequences of being a business associate. It will also examine what a HIPAA compliance program and a HIPAA risk management plan entail. Why Should You Attend: As defined by the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a business associate can be any organization or person working in association with or providing services to a covered entity that handles or discloses Protected Health Information (PHI) or Personal Health Records (PHR). With certain exceptions, a person or entity...
WEBINAR
DEC
14
10:00 AM
Why Your Performance Appraisal System is Most Likely to Be Used Against You in Court
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 90-minute webinar will help you identify the flaws in your performance appraisal system and provide practical guidance and tips on how you can rectify it to meet HR and legal compliance requirements. Why Should You Attend: While widely performed, at least in part, to provide organizations with legal protection, performance evaluations are actually typically used in court against the company they are meant to defend. This thought-provoking webinar reveals the fatal flaw in one of HR’s most compliance-driven processes, the performance appraisal system. This session will explain where...
CONFERENCE
DEC
14
8:30 AM
Technical and Regulatory Writing for FDA Regulated Industries
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park, 4810 Page Creek Ln, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Course Description: Regulatory professionals have to write highly technical documents for a wide audience. These documents include reports, protocols, clinical trial and marketing approval applications, technical reports on studies, and communication documents. This workshop will address best practices, and regulatory strategies on how to write effective documents spanning everything from simple issues, such as minutes of meetings and correspondence notes, to highly sophisticated nonclinical and clinical study reports, and regulatory submissions to FDA, EMA, Health Canada, and other...
SEMINAR
DEC
14
8:30 AM
Medical Device Risk Management A to Z - Best Practices for Effectiveness and Efficiency
venue to be announced shortly, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Course Description: The course is designed for Medical Products Manufacturers. The course will be taught for Medical Devices and Combination Products, but will also be of benefit to Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participants will have learned how to implement good risk management principles into medical products manufacturing operations such as medical devices, combination products, and pharmaceuticals: Understand what are the current issues and recommended solutions How to implement the ISO 14971 framework Use a Traceability...
WEBINAR
DEC
11
11:00 AM
BIS License Application 748P: Prepare and Ensure Best Possible Approval Time
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss best practices for setting yourself up on SNAP-R, filling out Form 748-P, and avoiding RWAs. It will also focus on new rules on International Import Certificates and dealing with multiple consignees and end users. Why Should You Attend: Export Control Reform has migrated a whole new set of users to the web-based application platform used by the Bureau of Industry and Security – the SNAP-R system. While the SNAP-R system is easy-to-use, understanding the key elements of analysis in which BIS is reviewing is critical to gaining quick approvals. With...
WEBINAR
DEC
11
11:00 AM
Procurement and Contract Fraud - Detection and Prevention
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will examine the fraud vulnerabilities in the procurement of materials and services in the private sector. In addition, it will explore the many procurement and contract fraud schemes and at what point in the procurement and contract process they occur. Why Should You Attend: Every business that purchases and contracts for goods or services is vulnerable to a wide variety of fraud hazards. Many of the fraud schemes involve vendors and contractors in collusion with employees responsible for making purchases and administrating contracts, as well as with the employee who...
WEBINAR
DEC
11
10:00 AM
Upcoming Changes to ISO 14-644 Parts 1 and 2 - Cleanrooms and Associated Controlled Environments
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Attendees will come away from this training program with a good understanding of upcoming changes to the ISO standard and the implication of those changes to the classification and operation of clean rooms in regulated industries. Why Should You Attend: ISO-14-644 parts one and two are the standard to which clean rooms in many industries are classified and maintained. The standard has been under consideration for revision for several years by the committee, and now that revision is imminent. This webinar will go over the proposed revisions, when those revisions will take effect, and what...
WEBINAR
DEC
11
10:00 AM
Introduction to the FDA and Your First FDA Meeting
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This FDA training program will guide attendees on how to get the best advice from FDA with the proper actions before, during and after your FDA meeting. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will delve into how the FDA is organized and how it operates. It will review the drug development process and key regulatory submissions and help participants understand why they should always take advantage of your opportunities to meet with FDA. Participants will also learn how to prepare the necessary documentation and their team for FDA’s visit. From learning how to request an FDA meeting to...
WEBINAR
DEC
11
10:00 AM
Auditing a Life Science Analytical Chemistry QC Laboratory
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, attendees will learn what sequence and pattern of questions an auditor or agency investigator will follow. It will discuss laboratory investigations, including OOSs, out-of-trends, unusual events, deviations, and more. Why Should You Attend: This 120-minute session will focus on topics that a typical analytical chemistry QC lab audit covers as well as the way an auditor gathers evidence leading to an audit finding. Attendees will learn what sequence and pattern of questions an auditor or agency investigator follows, much like a trail through the woods. This...
WEBINAR
DEC
11
10:00 AM
The Millennials are Everywhere! How to Engage and Manage Their Contribution
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will focus on generational workplace preferences, values and career goals and how you can leverage what the younger groups have to offer so they too can contribute to your success. The program will also discuss how best sell to a Millennial and what changes you need to make in your organization to serve them better. Why Should You Attend: They have the resources and initiative to make positive changes where they see the need but may not have the experience with failure necessary to know what it takes to persevere. Having grown up post 9/11, in the wake of the great...
WEBINAR
DEC
11
9:00 AM
Understanding and Applying Best Practice Standards When Reviewing Clinical Research Contracts
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will take an in-depth look at various clinical research contracts designed for different purposes. Understanding each type including what is being protected and who is being protected is an important part of ensuring compliant administration and management of clinical research activities. Beyond the legal terms, this course will examine the standards for accredited organizations and best practices for ensuring the broadest protections for study participants. Why Should You Attend: Understanding contract terms and provisions is essential to ensuring the interests of...
WEBINAR
DEC
10
11:30 AM
Generational Literacy for Managers and Human Resource Professionals
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help participants develop a keen understanding of the values, styles, and communication practices of various generations and enable them to interact with all generations to enhance workplace harmony and productivity. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Judi Clements Product ID: 704200 Why Should You Attend: The 21st century presents a workplace of great diversity. One aspect of this diversity is the mix of the generations that work side-by-side. Without a keen understanding of each generation’s work style, values, and communication style, the...
WEBINAR
DEC
10
11:00 AM
Extractables and Leachables Testing for Polymeric Materials Used in Pharmaceutical Industry
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer participants an understanding of the concept of E&L; (Extractables and Leachables) studies and about developing an E&L; study in a reasonable and pragmatic way - based on regulatory requirements, guidelines and recommendations. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will focus on learning and understanding the concept of Extractables and Leachables investigation in pharmaceutical development and QC based on regulatory requirements, national and international guidelines and recommendations. The course will give guidance on how to develop E&L; studies in a...
WEBINAR
DEC
10
11:00 AM
FCPA and Anti-Bribery Cases and Trends in the US, China and Russia
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight the practices prohibited by the FCPA. It will help determine if your current travel and entertainment policy is in compliance and discuss what accounting and anti-bribery violations are covered. Why Should You Attend: This course will cover all the basics of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Everyone involved in international trade has a responsibility to protect the business from violations. Due diligence, training, auditing, and reporting suspected violations to company officials is everyone’s responsibility. This includes finance, tax, legal,...
WEBINAR
DEC
10
11:00 AM
CDISC Mapping 4: SDTMs and ADAMs Examples (80%/20% Mapping Rule)
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program is intended for anyone directly or indirectly responsible for the creation, content or validation of CDISC data sets, tables, and data lists used to support research, drug or medical device efficacy and safety in a regulatory submission. Through case study analysis, the course will examine best practices to provide thoughts and ideas to develop or improve the CDISC mapping system. Why Should You Attend: CDISC requirements to create SDTMs and ADAMs are not easy to understand or apply. There are many rules and standards that must be mastered and maintained across global...
WEBINAR
DEC
10
11:00 AM
Challenges to Relevant Financial Statements and Valuation
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will analyze how ratio analysis applies to particular industries and will detail how a company’s current operations can be improved. The course will also deconstruct financial statements to understand key drivers to organic and inorganic growth. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will provide insight into the construction of financial statements. With his vast experience in reconstructing GAAP financial statements and determining fair value of the company’s assets, the instructor will discuss how a company’s current operations can be improved. Participants will...
WEBINAR
DEC
10
11:00 AM
FATCA - the Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act will teach the attendees best practices to ensure compliance with FATCA. Learn how to comply with your withholding and reporting obligations. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Miles Hutchinson Product ID: 703242 "Complying with FATCA - the Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 2 CPE credit up on full completion of the course. Why Should You Attend: FATCA was enacted by Congress in...
WEBINAR
DEC
10
10:00 AM
Managing Infectious Disease in the Workplace - FMLA, ADA and HIPAA
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss infectious and communicable illnesses that cause concerns in the workplace. It will also discuss related employee issues and information privacy guidance and laws that impact employee wellness, including FMLA, ADA and HIPAA. Why Should You Attend: As employers, we always struggle with employee illness. Today, there are more communicable illnesses out than there used to be. Moreover, employees have a tendency to maintain their privacy when dealing with transmissible diseases. Despite concerns, employers have to be able to take action when employees, or even...
WEBINAR
DEC
10
10:00 AM
Out in the Open: Protecting Your Privacy and Identity in the Digital Age on the Internet
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This privacy protection in the digital age training program will detail what the Internet of Things is and how it collects data and tracks you. It will further examine the risks attached to personal information and more. Why Should You Attend: Technology brings immense benefits to our lives and our businesses. But it also brings immense risk. In the rapidly changing world of mobile phones, social media, e-commerce and the Internet-of-Things you need to be informed and take steps to protect your business, your employees, your customers and yourself. This webinar will analyze the scope and...
WEBINAR
DEC
10
10:00 AM
OSHA Enforcement: Meeting the OSHA Initiative on Temporary Workers
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
With OSHA’s new initiative to ensure the health and safety of temporary workers program, procedural changes to your operations may be required. This course will provide the necessary decision making and determination as to what will be required. Why Should You Attend: This course will offer an insight into the potential relationship between the employer and the employee as it relates to safety and health issues. You need to understand your responsibilities for temporary employees at your site as it relates to training, PPE, and OSHA recordability for injuries/illnesses. This training...
WEBINAR
DEC
10
8:30 AM
W-2 and 941 Annual Update
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will review legal and regulatory changes for the 2016 filing season. It will offer best practices for gathering, calculating and reconciling W-2 data. The course will further detail reconciliation of Form W-2 to Form 941 - best practices on when and why it must be done. Why Should You Attend: Have you ever had an employee surprise you on April 14 with an error in their W-2? Everyone is stressed out and in a hurry to fix the problem. Claims of errors need to be taken seriously, reviewed and corrected timely. The risk of errors on Form W-2 continues to increase as the...
SEMINAR
DEC
10
8:30 AM
Excel Spreadsheet Workshop
venue to be announced shortly, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Course Description: Excel is the world's most popular and powerful spreadsheet program – an absolutely indispensable tool for office professionals. Excel is usually described as a spreadsheet software package, and that it surely is, but it encompasses a lot more than just features for handling financial data. This seminar gives you the essential tools to work efficiently with this powerful program and provides numerous shortcuts throughout the two days so that you can become proficient and confident as you explore the many commands and features of Excel. Although this is not a seminar for...
CONFERENCE
DEC
10
8:30 AM
Understanding the Statistical Considerations for Quantitative ICH Guidelines
venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce to individuals the understanding and interpretation of the statistical concepts with reference to certain quantitative ICH Guidelines that apply across laboratory (drug development) and clinical development (drug/device) procedures such as analytical methods in validation and acceptance criteria in calibration procedures, risk management and process monitoring as well as dealing with uncertainties and other relevant issues. It is not a course in statistics but introduces the participant to a hands on approach to the statistical...
SEMINAR
DEC
10
8:30 AM
Detecting and Preventing Internal and External Fraud: 2-day In-person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, Miami, FL, USA
Course Description: Organizations of all kinds and sizes are increasingly threatened by fraud. Embezzlement, kickbacks, check fraud, financial statement fraud and vendor billing schemes are just a few of the countless economic crimes committed by employees and outsiders. This two day interactive in-person seminar will provide auditors and other financial professionals with a strong foundation of practical knowledge about how common frauds are committed using a combination of lecture, exercise and group breakout sessions. Learning Objective: Understanding the fraud problem Identify the...
WEBINAR
DEC
09
10:00 AM
Supplemental Pay Essentials - Severance Pay, Deferred Compensation, Recordkeeping
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help attendees distinguish between supplemental wage payments and regular wage payments and help them identify wage payments that are neither supplemental nor regular. It will also detail methods used to compute withholding on supplemental pay including examples. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Patrick A Haggerty Product ID: 704112 Why Should You Attend: Supplemental pay includes compensation such as overtime premiums, bonuses, severance pay and fringe benefits. It is an important component of employee compensation but has...
WEBINAR
DEC
09
9:00 AM
Best Practices for an Effective Cleaning Validation Program
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 90-minute training program will be beneficial to personnel directly involved in the development of cleaning procedures, cleaning validation programs and plans. Additionally, those responsible for cleaning validation protocols and execution activities, including validation and laboratory personnel, as well as, beginning or seasoned operational personnel who will eventually participate in such efforts, will find this course particularly useful. Why Should You Attend: This course will provide practical guidance on cleaning validation regulatory compliance, in conjunction with, risk-based,...
SEMINAR
DEC
09
8:30 AM
How To Conduct Workplace and Employee Relations Investigations
Venue to be announced shortly, Sacramento, CA, USA
Course Description: From fact-finding to writing reports, this hands on 2 day seminar will cover the dos and don’ts of conducting workplace investigations so you can gain the confidence to be a competent and effective investigator. The first day includes learning combined with crucial exercises. The second day is a Mock Investigation where unlike in the real world, you can learn in an environment where mistakes don’t have consequences. Employers conduct investigations for a variety of reasons; employee complaints, background checks, allegations of misconduct, losses of various...
WEBINAR
DEC
08
10:00 AM
How to Survive FDA's New Inspection and Enforcement Practices
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will enumerate the inspection process for API, drug and device manufacturers and summarize recent changes. It will guide attendees on preparing staff for the new FDA inspections and discuss the role of exit meeting to avoid enforcement. Why Should You Attend: FDA inspections and enforcement recently have become much more aggressive. E.g., the number of 483s and warning letters has doubled over the last five years and shipment holds and multiple product recalls have been announced even for global players. One company had to pay 500 M$ fine as a result of failed...
WEBINAR
DEC
08
10:00 AM
Personality Testing in the Workplace: Benefits and Legal Risks
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss why you might consider personality or psychological testing in the hiring process. It will highlight best practices for documenting the disparate impact analysis. Finally, the course will analyze scenarios such as using psychological testing for fitness for duty determinations. Why Should You Attend: The candidate sitting in your office – is he truly a good candidate or just a good interviewer? How do you know the answer - particularly when all you get are neutral references when you call previous employers? You want something a little more solid...
WEBINAR
DEC
08
10:00 AM
Quantitative Analysis of Individual Borrower Credit Risk
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will detail the development and use of credit ratings for credit risk assessment; development of financial statement regression techniques as embodied in the Altman Z score for credit risk assessment; differences in quantitative tools for differing loan type; importance of data quality for quantitative tools, and more. Why Should You Attend: In financial markets, the credit risk of a borrower is simply the risk that the borrower – whether an individual, corporation, or government entity – will not pay the full interest and principal of the loan when contractually...
WEBINAR
DEC
08
10:00 AM
Leave Abuse: They are Never Here: Identifying and Managing Leave Abuse
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss federal regulations that apply to leave and the elements of a sound leave policy. Attendees will also learn to identify key indicators of leave abuse and learn tools to address suspected leave abuse. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dethra U. Giles Product ID: 704088 Why Should You Attend: An employer has a great deal of latitude in choosing a leave of absence policy, as long as the policy is applied to all eligible employees in a fair and consistent manner. Though many employers have leave policies many managers and HR professionals...
WEBINAR
DEC
04
12:00 PM
Managing Through a Product Recall - Process and Procedures
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Attendees will leave this training session with more confidence, vision, and productivity. The confidence is knowing that you have a process that is developed prior to the actual event (if ever needed) and a decision tree is developed in time of stability rather than one of high emotion. The ability to establish the necessary processes will allow you to have confidence that your company will not be operating in panic mode. Why Should You Attend: The webinar is an overview of a comprehensive process for navigating through the entire process that would be involved with a product recall....
WEBINAR
DEC
04
12:00 PM
Leadership for Today’s Leaders
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will assist all personnel in a leadership or supervisorial position of any kind. The teaching points in this webinar are universal and applicable to any business or industry hiring employees. Certainly the larger an organization is the more difficult it is to get everyone in step; thus the principals this program teaches become more critical as an organization increases in size. Why Should You Attend: Participants will learn what true leadership means and what they must be able to do to be a leader. Most leaders are promoted to leadership positions because of their...
WEBINAR
DEC
03
11:00 AM
ITAR Part 126 and 128 - General Policies, Provisions and Administrative Procedures
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer an overview of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Part 126 – General Policies and Provisions, Part 128 – Administrative Procedures. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will give the overview of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Part 126 – General Policies and Provisions, Part 128 – Administrative Procedures. Attendees will learn more about U.S. laws and the federal agencies that regulate the export of hardware and technology. They will also understand how these agencies and regulations impact their business on an...
WEBINAR
DEC
03
11:00 AM
New Affordable Care Act Compliance Update: How to Meet Employer Reporting Requirements
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the basics of the ACA, the timeline for your next steps in implementing the provisions of the Act, and key things employers should already be engaged in with their brokers. Why Should You Attend: To help HR practitioners prepare for and implement the ACA, this webinar will provide valuable insight aimed at easing some of the uncertainty about the next steps to take in the face of the ACA. It will specifically discuss the key to IRS’s penalty tax assessment and the data most important to the employer’s defense. Employers need to be prepared...
WEBINAR
DEC
03
10:00 AM
Stepping Up to Supervisor: Essential Skills for Supervisors and Managers
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help develop skills to communicate and manage effectively as professionals transition into their roles as supervisors and managers. It will also help experienced managers and supervisors further enhance their skills and abilities. Why Should You Attend: For many employees the best reward is moving from a staff position to a supervision position. The change brings added status and new responsibilities that can be both rewarding and challenging. But too often the transition becomes problematic because employees aren’t given the training & support they need to...
WEBINAR
DEC
03
10:00 AM
Monitoring High Risk Transactions
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This BSA/AML (Bank Secrecy Act/ Anti Money Laundering) compliance training will help attendees understand, identify and mitigate the risks associated with high risk transactions. Why Should You Attend: An effective BSA/AML compliance program controls risks associated with the institution’s products, services, customers, entities, and geographic locations; therefore, en effective risk assessment should be an ongoing process, not a one-time exercise. Monitoring your risks includes monitoring your transactions, especially your high risk transactions. Per the FFIEC Manual: The development of...
WEBINAR
DEC
03
10:00 AM
How Comprehensive is your BSA Training
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explain compliance practices related to BSA training that are being acknowledged and recognized by regulators and examiners. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Gina Lowdermilk Product ID: 703317 Why Should You Attend: Although financial institutions have been managing their BSA training program per the regulation requirements, the change in focus for a comprehensive BSA training program has become increasingly important. Regulators look to the bank for insurance and evidence that training is appropriately given to ensure that BSA efforts are properly...
WEBINAR
DEC
03
10:00 AM
Conducting Internal Investigations: Insights from Former SEC Inspector General
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training will provide the attendees simple but powerful tools and tips to conduct credible and thorough internal investigations. Attendees will learn how to perform effective witness interviews. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: H. David Kotz Product ID: 703339 Why Should You Attend: Corporations are under increasing scrutiny and many companies have been faced with ethical scandals and allegations of mismanagement and misconduct. In addition, more and more whistleblowers have been coming forward in recent years to present allegations of impropriety. Given these...
SEMINAR
DEC
03
8:30 AM
Managing an Effective AML Compliance Program: 2-day In-Person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Course Description: Are the financial transactions within your organization subject to money laundering risk? Do you have a robust internal controls program that focuses on mitigating the greatest AML/Fraud risks? Are your employees aware of the red flags within all financial transaction business processes and know what to do if they find unusual or suspicious activity? Are your company and management are up to date on its compliance requirements and the potential impact of non-compliance? Whether you need to get back-to-basics or you are a seasoned AML professional, join us as we explore...
WEBINAR
DEC
02
11:00 AM
FDA Inspectional and Regulatory Enforcement Trends: Key Focus on Trends in Consent Decree
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program is designed for people tasked with developing, maintaining and improving environmental monitoring programs for non-sterile manufacturing facilities. It will focus on current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory guidance as well as current regulatory trends pertaining to consent decree. Why Should You Attend: In the recent past there has been an explosion of regulatory enforcement specifically involving consent decree. This webinar will focus on key quality systems that are being highlighted in many of the consent decrees, such as Computer Systems Validation...
WEBINAR
DEC
02
11:00 AM
NACHA Operating Rules for Stop Payments and Unauthorized Entries
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Customer service and operations staff struggle each day with the question – “What does my account holder want me to do…Stop this payment, return it, they revoked it, -- what are my next steps?” This training program will help find answers to these struggles. These are still the number one issues in the exception processing of ACH transactions on a daily basis. Why Should You Attend: Have you struggled with the question – “When do I use a Stop Pay form and when do I need a Written Statement of Unauthorized Debit (WSUD)?” Then, this webinar is for you as it can answer all your...
WEBINAR
DEC
02
10:00 AM
How to Write Employee Documentation to Stand Up in Court
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will focus on isolating employee documentation issues and addressing them to make sure your organization stays prepared in the event of workplace litigation. Why Should You Attend: Workplace litigation is at record high levels. The average lawsuit settlement is $165,000 and if the case goes to a jury, the cost can soar to over $1,000,000. Failing to appropriately document employee behavior and performance is one of the top reasons businesses lose money in litigation and settlement awards. In order to protect your company from expensive litigation due to discrimination,...
WEBINAR
DEC
02
10:00 AM
Trade Missions
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will analyze factors behind organizing a trade mission, things to consider before planning a trade mission, and setting targets and goals. Why Should You Attend: Trade missions are one of the important ways to enter new markets in international trade. Every week lots of trade delegations arrive in the USA and depart for overseas markets. Generally an organization body is responsible for this visit program and with a group of companies business people visit a market with a known agenda. This mainly decreases costs and increases the productivity. Also during trade...
WEBINAR
DEC
02
10:00 AM
Excel Spreadsheets Data Validation Tools - Simplify Data Entry and Ensure Accuracy
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This Excel 2013 training program will discuss the scope and limitations of Data Validation rules. It will also offer guidance on how to use Data Validation to control simple numerical value limits, to control text length limits, and more. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dennis Taylor Product ID: 704093 Training Level: Intermediate "Excel 2013: Data Validation Tools - Simplify Data Entry and Ensure Accuracy" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.5 CPE...
WEBINAR
DEC
01
12:00 PM
Creative and Free Ways to Use LinkedIn as a Recruiting Tool
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, attendees will learn how to leverage the power of LinkedIn in creative, no-cost ways to enhance recruitment efforts. The course will also discuss specific, practical best practice guidelines and creative strategies that you can immediately apply in your own LinkedIn recruitment efforts. Why Should You Attend: LinkedIn is a powerful resource for recruiting. It offers very effective paid recruitment options that are important and can be very beneficial. There are, however, additional steps you can take to enhance your recruitment efforts via LinkedIn. This training...
WEBINAR
DEC
01
11:00 AM
Changing Trend in Risk Allocation - Differing Site Conditions
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar discusses the definition of a differing site condition and why there is a need for a Differing Site Conditions clause in a construction contract. The webinar sets forth the history and purpose of the clause and examines the modern Differing Site Conditions clauses and the changes over time. Why Should You Attend: This webinar provides a thorough discussion of the Differing Site Conditions clause and how the typical understanding of this 90 year old clause is being eroded by Court and Board decisions. The differing site conditions clause was created by the U.S. Federal...
WEBINAR
DEC
01
10:00 AM
How to Implement the FDA SUPAC Guidance
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar training will cover various topics on Scale-Up and Post-Approval Changes (SUPAC). Participants will learn how to properly scale-up or scale-down pharmaceutical batch process and learn the standard set of documentation to successfully support post-approval changes. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will provide an excellent insight into the practical aspects of the process scale-up and will be an invaluable source of information on batch enlargement and technology transfer techniques and regulatory requirements. Participants will learn about regulatory FDA and EU guidelines...
WEBINAR
NOV
24
10:00 AM
Human Error Investigations, Root Cause Determination and CAPA Effectiveness
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of human error, its factors and causes. The program will also identify the regulatory and business importance of human error prevention and define the process to manage human error deviations. Why Should You Attend: Human error is known to be the major cause for quality and production losses in many industries. Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be totally eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage. From procedures, training, and workplace environment many...
WEBINAR
NOV
24
10:00 AM
Understanding and Following the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act FDCPA
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will address questions such as: what is the FDCPA and what debts are covered, and what constitutes a violation of the FDCPA. It will offer attendees an in-depth understanding of what the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act states. Why Should You Attend: As the economy falters and the credit crisis continues, this webinar will help keep your business out of a lawsuit with a better understanding of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Attendees will gain knowledge of who is affected, what debts are covered, who enforces it and how they can collect more money while...
WEBINAR
NOV
24
10:00 AM
Untangling the FMLA and ADA Overlap Puzzle to Avoid Employment Litigation
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This FMLA and ADA training program will discuss why it is crucial for employers to have at least a basic knowledge of the laws to apply them correctly and avoid litigation. Both the FMLA and ADA are confusing laws on their own. When there is an overlap between the laws, it can be even more confusing, frustrating, and almost impossible to manipulate. The key to untangling ADA and FMLA is to understand the obligations under each statute. Why Should You Attend: Employers deal with multiple obligations under federal and state laws when employees take time off for illnesses and injuries. Many...
WEBINAR
NOV
23
11:00 AM
Change Control Best Practices: Avoiding Unintended Consequences of Changes
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will provide an overview of regulatory requirements for change control. It will focus on changes to equipment, facilities, materials/components, test methods, suppliers, specifications, etc. Why Should You Attend: Change Control is a critical element of the Quality Management System. Changes to processes, equipment, facilities, materials/components, suppliers, test methods, specifications, etc; must be properly managed to prevent unintended consequences, and to comply with regulatory requirements. Improper change control can result in significant compliance and product quality...
WEBINAR
NOV
23
10:00 AM
Sampling Plans for Process Validation and Production Lot Acceptance
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will cover acceptance sampling plans for process validation and production lot acceptance. Sampling plans for attribute data are the primary focus although variable acceptance sampling plans are presented as well. The binomial distribution and its use in developing Operating Characteristic (OC) curves will be discussed. Why Should You Attend: Personnel involved in process validation and production control often rely on sampling methods to determine the suitability of a process before moving to production (process validation) or for checking production lots for acceptance. This...
WEBINAR
NOV
23
10:00 AM
Technical Writing for Medical Products: SOPs, Investigations and Change Records
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, attendees will learn quick formatting tips that will make writing more readable and learn how to use formatting tools in a way to maximize the impact of their writing in an electronic system. Why Should You Attend: Advanced technology may have pushed effective communication to the wayside to make clear writing a lost art, now due for revival. In the Information Age, a surplus of technical data proliferates with very little information communicated in plain language. Unclear communication can confuse compliance auditors who need to quickly assess whether an...
WEBINAR
NOV
23
9:00 AM
Auditing and Qualifying Suppliers and Vendors - An Effective Risk Based Approach
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 90-minute training program is designed for people tasked with performing external audits for their organizations. It is also for those tasked with developing, maintaining and/or improving programs for manufacturing facilities. This includes individuals that have quality management system responsibilities for making general improvements in their organization’s performance specifically related to equipment, processes and documentation. Why Should You Attend: The various regulatory agencies have expectations that suppliers and vendors will demonstrate control over their manufacturing...
WEBINAR
NOV
20
12:00 PM
Compliance Audits - How to Begin Fraud, Waste and Abuse Investigations
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help attendees identify resources to establish a solid fraud, waste, and abuse investigation. It will also offer them an understanding of the differences between compliance audits and fraud, waste, abuse programs. The five basic steps needed for investigating fraud, waste, and abuse allegations will also be discussed. Why Should You Attend: Many companies have been caught off guard with the new and the increasing regulations, that continue to grow, requiring companies to become compliant in a relatively short period of time. Companies are required to report and...
WEBINAR
NOV
20
12:00 PM
Vendor Management: What Accounts Payable and Purchasing Need to Know and Do
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This purchasing and accounts payable training will focus on why you need a comprehensive program to address critical issues associated with vendor management. It will identify critical vendor management issues, provide a comprehensive step by step approach to vendor management and identify best and appropriate practices for managing all aspects of your vendor relationships. Why Should You Attend: Companies have often focused on customer relationship management and paid little attention to vendor management. A comprehensive vendor management program can significantly enhance your...
WEBINAR
NOV
20
11:00 AM
CDISC Mapping 3: Compare and Contrast SDTM and ADaM Steps
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will assist anyone directly or indirectly responsible for the creation, content or validation of CDISC data sets, tables, and data lists used to support research, drug or medical device efficacy and safety in a regulatory submission. Professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries who want to be Good Clinical Practices (GCP) compliant in relation to regulatory submission environment will benefit from this training. Effective and practical solutions to address real-world issues will be detailed. Why Should You Attend: CDISC requirements...
WEBINAR
NOV
20
11:00 AM
Due Diligence - All In, All the Time
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight the difference in import security protocol for air and ocean. It will also guide attendees on finding up to date, relevant data quickly and efficiently. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Grant Smith Product ID: 704169 Why Should You Attend: This course will cover all the basics of due diligence. Why you need to be all in all the time. Every trade professional, broker, forwarder, finance and or tax professional needs to have a refresher course regularly in due diligence. The requirements to be compliant change every few months....
WEBINAR
NOV
20
10:00 AM
Transformation to a High Quality Culture for FDA Regulated Industries
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will detail how to use measurements to drive behavior change. It will further analyze why even the strictest of procedures and extreme supervisory oversight cannot achieve the level of quality performance you need to remain competitive. Why Should You Attend: This webinar is essential to anyone in the FDA regulated industries who is struggling to reduce errors, deviations, out of specification results, and looking to improve the bottom line. The course will help elevate your organization’s quality performance. Managers will learn how to harness the ideas and energy...
WEBINAR
NOV
20
10:00 AM
From Smart Grid to No Grid NERC, Cyber Security and the Electrical Grid
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss grid reliability and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s cyber security and infrastructure requirements. Discovering ways to efficiently and effectively apply good security practice and meet regulatory obligations at the same time is not easy. This program will review NERC cyber security regulations, and arm attendees with strategies for compliance and knowledge management in your business. Why Should You Attend: Cyber security is constantly evolving. As a result, the regulatory landscape needs to keep up with these changing tides in...
WEBINAR
NOV
20
10:00 AM
Analytics Based Enterprise Performance Management
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will guide attendees in viewing enterprise and corporate performance management (EPM/CPM) as the seamless integration of managerial methods rather than as a process. The course will also offer insight into identifying and differentiating strategic KPIs in a balanced scorecard and operational performance indicators (PIs) in dashboards. Why Should You Attend: Many organizations are far from where they want and need to be with improving performance, and they apply intuition, rather than hard data, when making decisions. Enterprise performance management (EPM) is now...
WEBINAR
NOV
19
12:00 PM
Claim Support Testing: Minimizing Testing to Maximize Consumer Perception
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The attendee will leave this training program with more confidence in how to address the needs of the organization to develop claims that have strong consumer perception, but will not cause intense scrutiny by regulatory agencies (esp. FDA) while still providing confidence to the internal organization that the claims will withstand scrutiny and challenge. Why Should You Attend: The webinar is for people in the personal care industry who are responsible for doing the technical evaluation of claims, claim support, and testing. This webinar will analyze the challenges of balancing the needs of...
WEBINAR
NOV
19
11:00 AM
Cuba Sanctions: Understanding Policy Changes and Potential Opportunities
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar training will focus on policy changes and the opportunities for business development and growth in Cuba. The US Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) respectively amended the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to further ease the US embargo against Cuba and authorize certain business activities with Cuba in targeted sectors. This training will focus on these areas of change. Why Should You Attend: On September 18, 2015, the US...
WEBINAR
NOV
19
11:00 AM
FDA Inspection Lessons Learned: Findings Related to Investigational Product Accountability
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will critically assess the number of major and critical inspection findings related to the investigational product accountability. It will also help identify and prevent major and critical inspection findings related to investigational product accountability and guide attendees in employing the right corrective actions to resolve them. Why Should You Attend: Inadequate accountability for investigational product was the fourth most frequent finding in FDA and EMA inspections. One of the most important responsibilities in clinical research is tracking investigational...
WEBINAR
NOV
19
10:00 AM
Kaizen Approach to ISO 9001:2015
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the new requirements of ISO 9001:2015. It will also detail risk management and how it relates to Kaizen/Lean efforts. Attendees will learn how to integrate all Kaizen/Lean practices with the quality management system as well. Why Should You Attend: With the advent of the new and approved ISO 9001:2015 standard recently published in 2015, this is a great opportunity to re-engineer your quality management system (QMS) to make it one that adds value and is well respected by all within the organization, especially top management. 5.1.1 of the revised standard...
WEBINAR
NOV
19
10:00 AM
[3PL] Third Party Logistics Implementation
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 3 PL training program will examine how to implement third party logistics to outsource your logistics, warehousing and transportation to a specialist in the field, so you can concentrate on your core products. Transportation should be handled by a quarterly business review (QBR) wherein you both review the fuel surcharge (FSC) and agree to savings using the 3PL’s transportation management system (TMS) which optimizes lanes and routes for better mileage and transportation efficiency. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Joe Lynch Product ID: 703841 Why Should You...
NOV
19
8:30 AM
How to Prepare 510 (K) Submission to Avoid the Pitfalls of the Policy
venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: Each year the FDA receives approximately four thousand 510(k) Notifications per year. Starting in January, 2014, the FDA began enforcing the FDA’s Refuse to Accept Criteria for a 510(k) Notification submission. Obtaining market clearance in a timely manner allows a company to bring new or improved products to market sooner. One of the key steps in submitting a 510(k) Notification is selecting the predicate device and being able to show substantial equivalence between your device and the predicate device. This 2 day course will show how to submit a traditional,...
SEMINAR
NOV
19
8:30 AM
The Veterinary Drug Approval Process and FDA Regulatory Oversight
venue to be announced shortly, Chicago, IL, USA
Course Description: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine or CVM is responsible for the approval of veterinary drug products intended for both family pets and food-producing animals. FDA regulates not all products intended for animal use. Jurisdiction over animal products including licensed biologics such as vaccines is shared with a number of other federal agencies. For example, animal vaccines, animal disease diagnostic devices and some animal biologics are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or...
WEBINAR
NOV
18
10:00 AM
Validation Master Planning - The Unstated Requirements
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will focus on U.S. FDA and EU's MDD expect documented risk-based VMP planning, though the CGMPs mention little about it. The course will analyze product V&V; versus process/ equipment V&V; and how to use DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, and ASTM E2500 equivalents. Why Should You Attend: FDA Warning Letters and recent high-profile recalls indicate major cGMP deficiencies in big name device and pharma companies. And now the FDA is taking an even tougher stance. One major failing is lack of sufficient or targeted risk-based V&V; Master Planning. Why do companies need a Validation Master...
WEBINAR
NOV
18
10:00 AM
ICD-10, Documentation, Education, Preparation, and You
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer specifics about pacemaker adjustments for ICD-10 success. It will also help participants assess where they stand in the ICD-10 transition phase. Why Should You Attend: ICD-10 is upon us and current statistics have revealed that many providers are not yet prepared. With an increase of over 135,000 new codes it doesn’t take much to understand that this significant increase in codes will require numerous changes in your office such as direct anatomical documentation, staff training and education, software changes and much more. These numerous changes will...
WEBINAR
NOV
18
10:00 AM
Process Validation - Overview of Why and How
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will provide understanding of FDA and ISO 13485 requirements for process validation and how to implement them. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Betty Lane Product ID: 703520 Why Should You Attend: Process validation is a requirement but knowing when to validate or revalidate a process is essential. If you do not validate you risk enforcement actions such as fines or recalls, but too much validation is costly in both time and money. This webinar will cover the basics of this important topic for those who are new to quality or new to process validation. It...
WEBINAR
NOV
17
11:00 AM
Impact and Control of RFIs on Construction Projects
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar discusses the genesis of RFIs and their development and the use and abuse of RFIs on construction projects including ways to mitigate the potential adverse impact of RFIs. Speaker discusses a number of contractual mechanisms to control the RFI process and mitigate potential impact damage claims based on the number of RFIs. The webinar also sets forth best management practices concerning the RFI process. Why Should You Attend: The webinar discusses the impact of RFIs on construction projects, drawing upon data provided by ACONEX and other studies to assess how RFIs and the RFI...
WEBINAR
NOV
17
10:00 AM
Using Social Media for Debt Collection: Best Practices, Policies and Procedures
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help bring new collectors up to speed quickly on how to use social media effectively and ethically. It will also help collectors understand the risks of using social media in collections and shorten the curve for implementing new policies and procedures. Why Should You Attend: This presentation will help business owners use the information available on social media to their advantage to learn more about their customers and improve their collections and recovery of bad debts for their business. This conference is also for debt collectors who are trying to gather...
WEBINAR
NOV
17
10:00 AM
Laboratory Accreditation: Getting there is Just the Beginning
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on laboratory accreditation will focus on ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. Attendees will learn how to develop and maintain a quality management system to ensure compliance with the international laboratory accreditation standard. Why Should You Attend: Why do you want to become accredited? Where do you start? For laboratories that are already accredited, how do you ensure staff adherence to regulations and ongoing compliance to minimize corrective actions arising from accreditation audits? Getting there is relatively easy. Staying there is the hard part. Many laboratories...
WEBINAR
NOV
17
10:00 AM
FDA Vs Health Canada
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will elucidate the similarities and differences between the FDA and Health Canada promulgations of regulations impact preparation. The course will also offer a review of the background and history behind the FDA and Health Canada. Why Should You Attend: For the life science industry, interaction with various regulatory agencies is a must. Successful interactions lead to first time approvals for licensure as well as minimum to no observations during inspections. Successful interactions lead to successful outcomes. This webinar will be the first step in unraveling the...
WEBINAR
NOV
17
10:00 AM
Mexico Procedures and Documentation
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The webinar training will explain current procedures and documentation requirements for U.S. exports to Mexico and for imports into Mexico, how to avoid delays, cross-border trucking, mandatory labeling requirements, Mexico's Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and recordkeeping requirements. Why Should You Attend: It is important for Mexico importers and exporters and executives with operations in Mexico to stay updated with the legal requirements of exporting to Mexico. It’s equally important for them to know the procedures and documentation to enter their goods. Failure to comply can result in...
WEBINAR
NOV
17
10:00 AM
Tax Planning for Corporate Finance: S and C Corporation
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will illustrate how consistent annual tax planning can help corporations avoid pitfalls and penalties. It will also offer best practices for developing and ensuring tax compliance. Corporate tax obligations can get very complex as there are new regulations constantly coming into play. Corporations need to be aware of these federal and state tax laws and regulations. Adequate corporate tax planning can help develop and maintain tax compliance. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: JeFreda Brown Product ID: 704033 Why Should You Attend: Corporations need...
WEBINAR
NOV
17
9:00 AM
Recruitment and Informed Consent: The Cornerstone of Ethical Clinical Research
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At the end of this training program, participants will be able to differentiate between consent and assent, identify when to use the long form and when to use the short form, describe the consent process using best practices. Why Should You Attend: Whether you are a new clinician, or have years of experience, operationalizing best practices for recruitment and informed consent in research is a core skill that differs in many ways from clinical consent. You may know the regulations, but developing the mastery of effective evaluations of competency and understanding of study subjects and...
WEBINAR
NOV
16
10:00 AM
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) - Preparation Guidelines for Effective SLAs
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 2-hr webinar on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) will provide you with sound principles and a set of guidelines for developing and preparing ‘effective’ Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for an internal service function or an outside service provider. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Javier Kuong Product ID: 700485 Why Should You Attend: Experience indicates that organizations that do not take the time to develop and agree upon a sound set of SLAs to facilitate Service Level Management (SLM) are likely to fail and/or have great difficulty in measuring delivery...
WEBINAR
NOV
13
12:00 PM
Marketing for Most of Us Today
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will focus on current marketing avenues such as outbound and inbound marketing, social media and its reach with consumers, content marketing and more. It will focus on the basics of marketing principles and guide attendees in developing target markets and segments for subsets of your strategic plan. Why Should You Attend: The essential principles of marketing and sales still hold true today but your approach, methods and message will be very different. In particular, the internet and social media have changed the process of buying goods and services in dramatic ways to...
WEBINAR
NOV
13
12:00 PM
Implementing Effective Board Governance Policies, Procedures, and Best Practices
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will examine why corporate governance is important to your bank or credit union. It will also offer guiding principles to be member of the board of directors. Further, the course will analyze the risk management process and other best practices in corporate governance. Why Should You Attend: Having an effective corporate governance program is an integral part of the internal control structure and management oversight of a bank or credit union. Regulators have changed their exam approach in response to the number of financial institutions that become problem...
WEBINAR
NOV
13
12:00 PM
Using Modern Techniques to Characterize Hazard and Evaluating Risk in the Workplace
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will describe the complexity of defining the toxicity of hazards and assessing exposure to chemicals. Attendees will understand the advantages of using modern techniques to evaluate risk in the workplace and gain insight into special considerations, such as endocrine disruptors and nanotechnology. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will introduce the major principles behind characterizing hazard, exposure and risk, focusing on how modern approaches to toxicity testing, exposure assessment and risk evaluation will save time and money for all businesses needing to...
WEBINAR
NOV
13
12:00 PM
Recovery Audits and Contract Compliance - Types and Strategies to Improve Controls
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This purchasing and accounts payable training will focus on why you should do recovery and contract compliance audits as well as some specialized audits as they can significantly enhance your bottom line. They can also help you learn how to improve and enhance controls to reduce future risks and exposure. Why Should You Attend: Less than half of all companies routinely do in-house recovery audits or use third-party auditors to find and recover duplicate and other overpayments. Most of these audits focus on reviewing AP transactions. Companies that do such audits typically recover...
WEBINAR
NOV
13
11:00 AM
Are You Ready for Government Contracts?
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of government contracts and prepare them for contract procurements. It will also discuss new opportunities with corporations and government agencies. Why Should You Attend: Are you aware that government is the largest buyer of goods and services? Do you know the steps to seek government opportunities? Do you know about set-aside contracts for diversified businesses? Do you know half the RFPs are not fulfilled because no one is bidding? If your answer is no, then you need to attend this webinar to get answers for all the...
WEBINAR
NOV
13
10:00 AM
Demonstrated Accounts Receivable - Collection Techniques
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help attendees discover the importance of monitoring A/R throughout the accounting period, fragment accounts that are current, slightly past due or seriously past due. The course will also offer an understanding of the best practices that should be deployed around each of these collection techniques. Why Should You Attend: Accounts receivable can be one of your organization's most valuable assets if managed properly. It is the largest or second largest asset on the balance sheet. Therefore, any weakness in the financial controls for A/R could have a serious impact...
WEBINAR
NOV
12
12:00 PM
Operating Costs and the Law
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar program will examine how courts interpret key legal provisions and explain the best way to analyze and interpret your leases. Non attorneys will benefit from learning how lawyers and judges interpret commercial leases and the rights of both landlords and tenants. Attorneys in real estate law will enhance their skills as lease negotiator and drafter, and a courtroom advocate. Why Should You Attend: Next to rent, operating costs, which include CAM, electricity, insurance, and real estate taxes are tenants’ largest leasehold expense and frequently the subject of expensive...
WEBINAR
NOV
12
10:00 AM
Procure-to-Pay Fraud: Purchasing, Receiving and Disbursement Fraud Controls
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This P2P fraud control webinar will discuss how to prevent procure-to-pay fraud by understanding the red flags in all three stages of purchasing, receiving and disbursements. Which tools and techniques to use for P2P fraud detection. How to Conducting a Fraud Risk Assessment of the P2P Cycle and build effective control framework. Why Should You Attend: Fraud is growing by a staggering 20% per year, according to the respected international fraud investigation firm, Kroll. The majority of all fraud, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is committed by employees. For many...
WEBINAR
NOV
12
10:00 AM
EU Food Contact Regulatory
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will focus on the main regulations and standards behind EU food contact regulatory including EU Framework Regulation for Food Contact, EU Plastics Regulation 10/2011, and EU GMP Requirements. Why Should You Attend: Legal requirements for food packaging and food contact materials and articles are becoming increasingly complicated and complex. This webinar will introduce main regulatory information needed to be understood for compliance of materials and articles which come into contact with food, e.g. packaging materials, kitchen utensils and machinery for food...
WEBINAR
NOV
12
10:00 AM
Incoterms and Banking
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will focus on delivering the fundamentals of INCOTERMS, different payment methods, correspondent bank and confirming bank, and Letter of Credit. Why Should You Attend: International trade success is related to your communication capacity with the people you don’t speak the same language with and who don’t belong to the same culture nor abide by the rules and laws that you do. To solve most of the problems, INCOTERM nomenclature helps us the most. International Commercial Terms, better known as Incoterms, are just about the 3 most important letters in any...
WEBINAR
NOV
12
10:00 AM
Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of Screening Applicants
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Hiring the wrong individual can be costly in so many ways. You will be eventually looking at terminating him/her, and terminations always run the risk of a lawsuit. Hiring someone with a violent or criminal background can lead to a negligent hiring claim should the individual inflict harm on others while working for your organization. Yet, there are so many laws that say what you can or can’t do when screening your applicants. This webinar will guide participants through the legal pitfalls that come from screening applicants and how to avoid them. Why Should You Attend: Amid stringent...
WEBINAR
NOV
12
10:00 AM
AML/OFAC Risk Assessment: The Cornerstone of an Effective Compliance Shop
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, attendees will learn to define AML/OFAC risk assessment and the importance of increased regulation of these assessments. The program will additionally focus on AML/OFAC risk assessment best practices. Why Should You Attend: Risk assessments are the backbone of any well-built anti-money laundering and Office of Foreign Assets Control compliance program. An efficient and effective program cannot be developed without knowing where one's risks reside. Today, many businesses—both financial and non-financial institutions—are conducting these assessments to uncover...
CONFERENCE
NOV
12
8:30 AM
FDA Scrutiny of Promotion and Advertising Practices
Venue to be announced shortly, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: If you go "off label" with advertising and promotion, you become embroiled in FDA's advertising and promotion requirements. For devices, the law is weak and lacks legal clarity. For drugs, the regulations are prescriptive and guidance documents clamp down on nuances. Marketing and regulatory affairs departments need to collaborate now more than ever before. Firms need to identify practical criteria to make marketing decisions. The big question is whether or not marketing managers and regulatory affairs managers will really try to reach common ground. FDA's Center for...
CONFERENCE
NOV
12
8:30 AM
Regulatory Crisis Management: Best Practices for Dealing with the Common Crisis Events
, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: Unlike risk management, which involves managing potential and known threats of narrow scope, crisis management involves managing unknown threats during and after their occurrence. A crisis event, if not managed adequately and timely, could negatively affect the status of applications with the FDA, public image, and financial status of the company. The workshop on crisis management will allow participants to engage in a simulated, real-world crisis scenario that could put a company’s reputation, profitability and future into jeopardy. Participants will immerse...
CONFERENCE
NOV
12
8:30 AM
Change Control Best Practices - Avoiding Unintended Consequences of Changes
Venue to be announced shortly, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Course Description: With FDA citing inadequate change control constantly in its 483s and Warning Letters, the prerequisite to ensure that changes are accurately described, justified, assessed for risk, implemented, and documented has come to the fore. Changes must also be prospectively reviewed by appropriate subject matter experts. Furthermore, certain major changes (e.g. manufacturing, specifications) may require regulatory filings and/or prior regulatory approval. This seminar will guide all personnel involved in proposing, assessing, and implementing changes to understand and...
SEMINAR
NOV
12
8:30 AM
Manufacturing and Marketing OTC Drugs in Compliance with FDA Regulations
Courtyard Boston Cambridge, 777 Memorial Drive, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: This interactive one and a half day seminar is intended to help companies understand the legal definitions of cosmetics, drugs, dietary supplements and why certain labeling statements for non-drug products may cause the agency to consider them new drugs without FDA approval. The instructor, a leading industry expert and former FDA official, will explain differences in the way homeopathic and conventional drugs are regulated and how the risks presented by different types of drug products affect the rigor of FDA enforcement of Good Manufacturing Practices Regulations. A...
WEBINAR
NOV
11
12:00 PM
Leading Through Downsizing: Layoff Notification and Survivor Communication Strategies
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar training will prepare the HR professionals and managers in better handling the layoff notifications. Attendees will learn how to structure layoff notification conversations and how a reduction in workforce will impact the layoff survivors (worker retained with the company after the layoff). The speaker will address critical elements of effective, respectful layoff notification conversations, including timing, content and delivery and the queries and reaction expected. Why Should You Attend: Facing a reduction in workforce is definitely not something that any manager, business...
WEBINAR
NOV
11
10:00 AM
Practical Application of HIPAA Risk Analysis
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 90-minute webinar training will look at how to properly conduct a risk analysis. Attendees will learn what safeguards need to be in place, what documentation is required, and what follow-through needs to be done. The course will examine the pros and cons of various available free tools, and in-house versus outsourced reviews. Why Should You Attend: The webinar will discuss the HIPAA audit and enforcement regulations and processes, and how they apply to HIPAA covered entities and business associates. It will explain the recent changes that increased fines and created new penalty levels,...
WEBINAR
NOV
11
10:00 AM
The Community Capital Marketplace
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this 90-minute live seminar, attendees will learn about community capital marketplace (CCM) and how financial institutions can leverage provisions of the JOBS Act 2012 and existing securities regulations to qualify for growth capital offered by lending institution. The speaker will also explain intricacies of the most important and favourable regulatory changes in the past 80 years and how crowdfunding can help mitigate risk for traditional financial institutions. Why Should You Attend: The JOBS Act of 2012 has created new funding opportunities for local businesses, real estate owners,...
WEBINAR
NOV
11
10:00 AM
Worst Case Scenarios: Climate Change, Environmental Regulations, and Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will explain why change management and BIA are essential survival tools in this economy. Angry shareholders, regulators, and customers can be calmed if you have a recovery plan. Attendees will learn the elements and can put one in motion right after this session. Why Should You Attend: Your business changes every minute – in the time it took you to read that phrase, a new customer decided not to use your product because it wasn’t green enough, or an environmental enforcement order against your company was just delivered. Your shareholders want to know how you’re...
WEBINAR
NOV
11
10:00 AM
Banking and Marijuana: When Federal and State Laws Collide
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, attendees will learn how to work with each other in a shifting environment in order to reduce compliance and oversight burdens. For a bank, the regulatory burden placed on operations is normally substantial but when cannabis related accounts are included the burden can be crushing. This course will discuss the ways in which business and oversight may support each other and provide for a profitable and compliant relationship with customers. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Warren R. Markowitz Product ID: 704025 Why Should You Attend: Marijuana...
WEBINAR
NOV
11
9:00 AM
Generic Drug Product Development (ANDA) and Paragraph IV Filing Strategy
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will help you understand the rationale for Generic Drug Product Development via an ANDA Filing and the potential added value of a Paragraph IV Application, exclusive to the US market. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Aditya Das Product ID: 702909 Training Level: Advanced Why Should You Attend: The unique market positioning opportunity of a Paragraph IV Application in the US Market allows global Generic Product Manufacturers to develop useful Drug Products (even those with high barriers to entry e.g. transdermals) to offer significant value to patients...
WEBINAR
NOV
10
11:00 AM
Good Clinical Practices (GCP) - Understanding and Implementing the Current Global Requirements
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This GCP training course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the clinical research process, the roles and responsibilities of key players, as well as, regulatory requirements. Why Should You Attend: Upon completion of this course, each participant will have a thorough understanding of the latest updated GCP requirements dictated by FDA, European regulators and ICH requirements for sponsors, monitors, and investigators. In addition, the significance of these regulations will be correlated to protocol and case report form development for all phases of...
WEBINAR
NOV
10
11:00 AM
You Have Determined the Interviewee is Lying, Now What?
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, participants will learn the different methods employed by an interviewer including word choices, proxemics, body language, and appropriate follow-up direct questions to draw out the truth from an interviewee. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: John E. Grimes Product ID: 704202 Why Should You Attend: An interview objective should be to attain the truth from an interviewee. This training module will explore the methods to determine if an interviewee is truthful or deceptive as well as detail the methods an interviewer can employ to legally and...
WEBINAR
NOV
10
10:00 AM
Writing Effective Clinical Evaluation Reports as Part of Post-Market Surveillance
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This medical device webinar will discuss strategies for meeting the Post Market Surveillance requirements as described in Annex X of the MDD (MDD 93/42/EEC, updated per the 2007/47/EEC M5 amendment, Annex 1: Essential Requirements), MEDDEV 2.7.1, Dec 2009 and ISO 14155. Why Should You Attend: Post Market Surveillance is a critical area in marketing medical devices and has gained tighter scrutiny by regulatory agencies over the past several years. Having appropriate and effective post market surveillance processes in place can help one avoid costly and embarrassing product recalls by being...
WEBINAR
NOV
10
10:00 AM
Five Guiding Principles for Sustainable Green Products Purchasing
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will elaborate the EPA’s five guiding principles and how to apply them to your green purchases. Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of Executive Orders 13101, 13423, 13514. Additionally, the course will also cover how to give consideration to environmental impact, price, and performance when purchasing green products and services. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Gilbert L. Bailey Product ID: 704191 Why Should You Attend: This training will help attendees understand how to implement green products and services into their everyday...
WEBINAR
NOV
06
12:00 PM
System Flowchart Makes Pivot Tables Easy for Administrators and Financial Professionals
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Among several other Excel Pivot Table essentials, this training program will impart how to set up your data and create a Pivot Table in less than 5 minutes, an understanding of how to activate the Pivot Table and use the Pivot Field for instant versatility, and place key business metrics in an interactive Pivot Table for improved, instant analysis. Why Should You Attend: This 90-minute, easy-to-follow webinar will illustrate the use of Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts and Pivot Table Slicers to analyze sales data by state, sales person and sales location. Pivot Tables are very versatile and allow...
WEBINAR
NOV
06
10:00 AM
Validation of Purified Water Systems
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will dispel mistaken paradigms regarding the risk based approach to water system lifecycle. It will detail how to eliminate variability – the cause of most deviations. Attendees will learn how to capitalize on the advantages of online analytical instrumentation (chemical and microbiological rapid methods). Why Should You Attend: This webinar will benefit professionals involved in planning, design, purchase, qualification, validation and continuous lifecycle of purified water systems. This session will demystify an entire lifecycle risk-based approach to validation of...
WEBINAR
NOV
06
10:00 AM
What Happens When an Employee Gets Injured? What You Don’t Know Will Cost You!
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss key strategies for building a process inside your company to manage employee injuries when they occur. It will discuss the employer’s rights and responsibilities when an employee is injured and the best practices to make sure that an injured employee gets the best possible treatment while also getting them back to work as quickly as possible. Why Should You Attend: Employee injuries impact the experience mod, the price you pay for workers’ compensation coverage and maybe even your ability to purchase workers’ compensation in the voluntary market....
WEBINAR
NOV
06
10:00 AM
Tax Rules for Investments and Employee Benefits
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees a clearer understanding of the tax rules and laws that affect the types of investments or employee benefits that they hold. There are many things to consider and plan for when it comes to investing and employee benefits: whether you are an employer providing employee benefits, an employee receiving benefits, or even a company that owns investments. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: JeFreda Brown Product ID: 704011 Course "Tax...
WEBINAR
NOV
06
9:00 AM
Confined Space Rules for Construction that are in the Final OSHA Rule
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer the latest from the 621-page OSHA Final Rule regarding construction confined spaces. Attendees will understand the new and changed definitions, responsibilities as the controlling employer under OSHA, and when a worker permit confined space is required. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Gregory Pattison Product ID: 704022 Why Should You Attend: The definition of a confined space in construction has changed under OSHA. Without this knowledge, you may be subject to OSHA violations, fines, higher EMR and Worker Comp costs. In addition, if...
WEBINAR
NOV
06
7:00 AM
FDA and MHRA Pharmacovigilance Inspection Readiness and Management
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This discussion is geared for the pharmaceutical industry. It will provide pharmacovigilance (product safety) departments with solid ideas to help them prepare for and manage a health authority inspection. Medical information, research and development and quality and compliance groups in the pharmaceutical industry would benefit from tips discussed in this session as well. Why Should You Attend: This webinar is for anyone working in a regulated environment such as pharmacovigilance, medical information, quality and compliance or research and development. There is a very good chance that you...
WEBINAR
NOV
05
12:00 PM
Analyzing Financial Statements and Uncovering the Key Trends and Hidden Messages Within Them
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will guide those who need to have a basic understanding of financial statements and want to learn how to identify trends or know how to spot red flags. Apart from human resources, marketing, production, or any other non-finance related roles, the course will also benefit relatively new loan officers or credit analysts with a bank or credit union. Why Should You Attend: This webinar is designed for anyone who sits on the board of directors and senior management team of a company but has minimal experience or training on accounting or finance matters. It is also ideal...
WEBINAR
NOV
05
12:00 PM
Establishing an Effective Internal Controls System
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help find the dots relating to AP internal controls and connect them. The course will include: processes of formulation and implementation; how to develop steps for internal controls; how to develop tools for internal controls; how to benefit from these tools and more. Why Should You Attend: Internal controls are normally thought of as something of concern only to the accounting and auditors. However, any area that authorizes use of resources, control of assets, provides information should be concerned with internal controls also known as management controls. All...
WEBINAR
NOV
05
12:00 PM
5-hr APS Certification Course on P2P Standards of Internal Controls
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The Training Webinar is a 2 sessions webinar. Day 1 | 5-Nov-15 | 150 mins | 12:00pm PST Day 2 | 6-Nov-15 | 150 mins | 12:00pm PST This two-part five-hour certificate program focuses on internal controls leading practices and standards for the Procure to Pay (P2P) process. Attendees will learn about internal controls best practices by focusing on the Internal Controls Questionnaires (ICQ) for each component of the P2P process. Participants in this program will obtain a certificate in Procure to Pay (P2P) Standards of Internal Controls from the American Purchasing Society...
WEBINAR
NOV
05
10:00 AM
How to Properly Monitor Process and Performance of Pharmaceutical Solid Dosage Equipment
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Among other key topics, this training program will focus on what can be monitored in mixing operations, wet granulation operations, dry granulation operations, compaction operations, and coating operations. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will provide an insight into the practical aspects of the process monitoring technology and will be an invaluable source of information on various methods and approaches that will allow you to optimize solid dosage processes in both R&D; and production. Attendees will learn about regulatory guidance and requirements designed to improve real-time process...
WEBINAR
NOV
05
10:00 AM
Employee Settlement Agreements: Make Sure You Get Them Right
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss general provisions and red flags in settlement agreements that cause employee settlement issues. It will also discuss laws and standards that impact settlement agreements, including FLSA, EEOC, ADEA, right-to-know laws, NLRB, and more. Why Should You Attend: Chances are almost 100% that you as an employer, at some point, will need to settle a case with an employee. Whether the settlement comes because the employee threatens to sue, or because the employer is seeking to resolve a potential problem, the result is the same. Settlements are fantastic tools for...
WEBINAR
NOV
05
8:30 AM
Regulation B - Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help attendees understand how policies created to help keep costs low and net earnings up could create a disparate impact situation in your organization. Attendees will also learn the nuances with notification requirements especially related to incomplete applications. Why Should You Attend: ECOA covers not only equal credit opportunity for borrowers; it covers how and when borrowers should receive notifications of action taken on their application, how and when they receive appraisals if applicable, and the furnishing of credit information. In 2014, the rule...
SEMINAR
NOV
05
8:30 AM
HIPAA Privacy Rule Compliance-Understanding New Rules and Responsibilities of Privacy Officer
Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown, PA, 21 N Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
This training program will help attendees understand how policies created to help keep costs low and net earnings up could create a disparate impact situation in your organization. Attendees will also learn the nuances with notification requirements especially related to incomplete applications. Why Should You Attend: ECOA covers not only equal credit opportunity for borrowers; it covers how and when borrowers should receive notifications of action taken on their application, how and when they receive appraisals if applicable, and the furnishing of credit information. In 2014, the rule...
SEMINAR
NOV
05
8:30 AM
Preparing for a (US) Customs Audit
venue to be announced shortly, Miami, FL, USA
Course Description: All countries regulate the movement of goods across their borders. In most countries, this activity, for both import and exports, is governed by a Customs Agency or Customs Service, In the United States, since 2001’s 9/11, US imports are governed by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”). Pre-dating 9/11, entering into force in 1994, the U. S. Customs Modernization Act (a Congressional ACT), known as “the Mod Act”, migrated the responsibility of adhering to all US import laws and regulations to a shared responsibility between CBP and the U.S....
SEMINAR
NOV
05
8:30 AM
Human Resources and Employment Law Essentials: 2-Day In-Person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: Is your company at risk for non-compliance? Is your company a lawsuit waiting to happen? Employment lawsuits are on the rise. Last year, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforcement collected $372.1 million in monetary damages, the highest recovery in agency history. Also, for the last three years, the EEOC reported a record high number of claims filed by employees. When employers are not properly prepared for workplace issues, companies could face discrimination suits, litigation, settlements, lawyer fees, unplanned expenses, employee turnover, morale...
WEBINAR
NOV
04
12:00 PM
Insurance for Retailers - Know More About Commercial Leases
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program on insurance for commercial real estate will discuss the differences between popular forms, for example, broad form versus all risk, and the limits on what landlords should charge their tenants. The course will explore several other key areas such as types of coverage, proof of coverage, deductibles, etc. Why Should You Attend: As every real estate professional knows, there are countless ways in which insurable risks are covered and paid for, and countless ways to allocate the risks between landlords and tenants. This webinar will cover the far-too-often-overlooked...
WEBINAR
NOV
04
10:00 AM
HR Analytics: Forecasting and Planning Your HRM Better
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the difference between analytics and metrics, how analytics can be used to significantly help the business, case studies to demonstrate real life projects, how to develop an analytics model, and more. Why Should You Attend: Human resources analytics is a very hot area in HR today. Many HR professionals think it is new but it has been employed since the 90’s. Basically, analytics is a combination of analysis and statistics and unlike metrics which are data from the past; analytics is the use of data to make predictions about the future. This webinar will...
WEBINAR
NOV
04
10:00 AM
Workplace Violence: Plans, Policies and Procedures
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of the scope and impact of workplace violence in business settings. It will also deliver best practices to build an effective workplace violence prevention program with recommended action to reduce the opportunity for and the likelihood of workplace violence. Why Should You Attend: Workplace violence is more than just headlines - it hurts your people and your bottom line, with lost time, turnover, lawsuits and enforcement actions. For supervisors and managers the number one cause of death and serious injury is workplace violence....
WEBINAR
NOV
04
10:00 AM
FDA Inspection Preparedness
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss key terms and responsibilities related to FDA inspections and the purpose of the BIMO inspection program. It will also review the general purpose and overall process of an FDA inspection and enhance your inspection preparation strategies. Why Should You Attend: During this training session, attendees will expand their understanding of FDA inspections, the general purpose of the inspection, preparation strategies, and outcomes to assist clinical sites in preparing for an inspection with a culture of compliance. The course will discuss the BIMO inspection...
WEBINAR
NOV
03
12:00 PM
Sanctions Screening / PEP Screening: BSA, AML, KYC
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the current changes in the marketplace and expose the new faces of AML and examine areas of PEP regulation that pose present and future challenges for regulated businesses. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will also explore the operational implications of dealing with this heightened-risk category. In principle, there is nothing wrong with doing business with a politically exposed person, provided that a number of due diligence criteria are met on an ongoing basis. What differentiates PEPs from other categories of financial clients is their position...
WEBINAR
NOV
03
11:30 AM
FDA Inspection Lessons Learned: Lack of Trial Oversight
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will critically assess the number of major and critical 2012 inspection findings related to trial oversight. Attendees will learn to identify regulatory requirements for appropriate delegation of duties and investigator oversight. Why Should You Attend: Failure to personally conduct or supervise the clinical investigation is a frequent finding in regulatory inspections, and one that highlights the risk to participant safety in clinical trials. Principal investigators (PI) are required to provide adequate oversight of all clinical research activities at their sites,...
WEBINAR
NOV
03
10:00 AM
Customs Single Window: Are You in Compliance?
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of single window requirements. It will also discuss documentation requirements (electronic vs. paper) and help determine software requirements. Why Should You Attend: This course will cover all the basics of single window customs requirements. Most WTO countries are well on their way to implementing single window customs systems. Many are live or in the testing phase. Failure to follow requirements can result in costly customs holds and or fines/penalties. The course will also discuss the latest terminology to keep exporters and...
WEBINAR
NOV
03
10:00 AM
Accounts Payable Fraud - Detecting and Preventing AP Fraud
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 90-minute webinar will guide you through the critical steps in ensuring strong controls for the accounts payable (AP) function and provide practical 'how to' guidance for minimizing your organization’s exposure to AP fraudsters. Why Should You Attend: According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, businesses suffer an average of $155,000 every time an insider commits fraud. More disturbing: Billing schemes are by far the most common fraud schemes threatening organizations, making up nearly one-third of the total. Adding to the problem, check fraud is rising at a rate of...
SEMINAR
NOV
02
8:30 AM
21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for SaaS/Cloud Applications: 2-day In-person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: This interactive two-day course will explore proven techniques for reducing costs associated with implementing, using, and maintaining computer systems in regulated environments. Today, the FDA performs both GxP and Part 11 inspections, the Europeans have released an updated Annex 11 regulation that expands Part 11 requirements and companies must update their systems and processes to maintain compliance. Many companies outsource IT resources and are involved in Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud computing. These vendors are not regulated, and therefore, regulated...
SEMINAR
NOV
02
8:30 AM
Computer System Validation - Reduce Costs and Avoid 483s: 2-day In-person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: This Computer System Validation Training course will explore proven techniques for reducing costs associated with implementing, using, and maintaining computer systems in regulated environments. Today, the FDA performs both GxP and Part 11 inspections, the Europeans have released an updated Annex 11 regulation that expands Part 11 requirements and companies must update their systems and processes to maintain compliance. Many companies outsource IT resources and are involved in Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud computing. These vendors are not regulated, and...
WEBINAR
OCT
30
11:00 AM
Cannabis and Pesticides: Protecting a State-Based Industry in the Face of Federal Uncertainty
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the background and history of medical and recreational marijuana regulatory programs. It will offer attendees an understanding of how current implementation and enforcement of federal pesticide laws (i.e. FIFRA, FFDCA) work and how the proposed policy/approach changes this. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will review the current status of medical and recreational cannabis regulatory programs in the United States and examine how the crop protection products are used and regulated. A review of the current pesticide regulatory paradigm will be provided...
WEBINAR
OCT
30
10:00 AM
Budgeting and Forecasting for Non-Financial Personnel
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help attendees present ideas in financial terms for greater impact. It will detail the fundamentals of inventory planning and inventory management while analyzing inventory performance and decision making. Attendees will learn how to increase their competitive position by understanding numbers. Why Should You Attend: Budget is the process of allocating resources to prioritized needs of an organization. The budget is the plan usually expressed in financial terms. Planning consist of an organization’s process of defining its strategy, direction, allocating...
WEBINAR
OCT
30
10:00 AM
ISO 14971:2012 - Does your current Risk Analysis still comply with your CE Mark requirements?
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will benefit medical device companies planning to have a CE mark under the European Union Directive 93/42/EEC. We will discuss what is new in ISO 14971:2012 and help you avoid delays in obtaining or maintaining your CE mark for compliance to the Medical device Directive, EU Directive 93/42/EEC on Medical Devices. Why Should You Attend: If you have or plan to have a CE mark under European Union Directive 93/42/EEC on Medical Devices (MDD) you must be aware of what is new in ISO 14971:2012 or you could face delays in obtaining or maintaining your CE mark for compliance to the...
WEBINAR
OCT
30
9:30 AM
Laboratory Safety
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, attendees will gain an understanding of general laboratory safety and common lab operation procedures. The course will also instruct on what PPE to provide such as safety goggles, aprons, gloves, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, etc. Why Should You Attend: This webinar is designed to teach general practices that should be followed in the laboratory such as providing safety contracts/ SOPs, identifying medical and allergy problems, posting and modeling all safety procedures, knowing district and state policies concerning reporting injuries,...
WEBINAR
OCT
29
11:00 AM
OSHA Requirements on New Construction Confined Space - 2015
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight the differences between a confined space and a permit required confined space. It will explain the duties of authorized entrants, attendants and entry supervisors. Attendees will understand the responsibilities of third party emergency response service organizations. Why Should You Attend: "This rule will save lives of construction workers. Unlike most general industry worksites, construction sites are continually evolving, with the number and characteristics of confined spaces changing as work progresses. This rule emphasizes training, continuous...
WEBINAR
OCT
29
10:00 AM
FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will analyze the difference between workplace stress and depression. It will also analyze how the EEOC and the courts are treating bipolar disorder within the meaning of the ADA. Other prominent discussions will include: whether the ADA considers depression a disability and how the EEOC treats workplace issues on borderline personality disorder. Why Should You Attend: Unlike physical disabilities, mental disabilities are difficult to diagnose. Many times, mental disabilities are diagnosed after symptoms continue and physical causes are eliminated. A diagnosis is based...
OCT
29
10:00 AM
Are Free Trade Agreements For Me?
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will analyze free trade agreements, what programs are available, and who can use them. It will highlight documentation requirements such as certificates of origin, qualification sheet, etc. The course will further help attendees ascertain their participation in free trade programs and determine if you can complete qualification processes. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Grant Smith Product ID: 704241 Why Should You Attend: This course will cover all the basics of free trade agreements. Who benefits and who pays? Trade compliance professionals,...
WEBINAR
OCT
29
10:00 AM
California Unfair Claims Settlement Practices
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an in-depth understanding of specific Unfair Claims Settlement Practices under California Law. It will further offer them an understanding of the regulations governing Unfair Claims Settlement Practices created by the California Department of Insurance. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Marc Jorge Estrella Product ID: 703996 Why Should You Attend: The California Insurance Code had defined 16 specific actions that are construed to be Unfair Claims Settlement Practices. In addition, the California Department of Insurance has...
WEBINAR
OCT
28
11:00 AM
Gauging Price for Export/Import
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss international pricing models, HS classification and its role, Incoterms 2010 application for pricing purposes, determination of duties and taxes in overseas markets, import/export price negotiations, and more. Why Should You Attend: Want to avoid losses in international trade due to improper pricing? Want to understand international price quotations? Did you know that using Incoterms inappropriately may result in you losing international trade dispute? Learn how to price products for international trade by their HS classification, apply Incoterms...
WEBINAR
OCT
28
10:00 AM
10 Key Steps to Bulletproof CGMP Compliance
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will emphasize why U.S. FDA says it's getting tougher. This 10-key steps program will teach attendees to be ready and compliant. Recent events and audits indicate the past ways of doing things is not acceptable. The agency continues to use high-profile cases to drive compliance to smaller companies and suppliers. The course will also focus on ongoing negative publicity in the device and pharma industries that are driving the public's growing dissatisfaction with what they view as a lack of oversight of business by regulatory agencies, including the FDA. Why Should You...
WEBINAR
OCT
28
10:00 AM
FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Workers Compensation, and HIPAA
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
With more than a half dozen different kinds of leaves available to employees today, how is an employer expected to keep it straight? It is extremely easy for even the most meticulous employer to get lost in all the definitions, details, and purposes behind various leaves. This program will clarify and assist employers in using medical leaves the legal and correct way. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Deirdre Kamber Todd Product ID: 703709 Why Should You Attend: There are close to a dozen different types of medical leave, between statutory and non-statutory types of...
WEBINAR
OCT
28
9:00 AM
Pulmonary Drug Delivery and Development
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will elucidate pulmonary drug delivery and lung physiology. It will further discuss CMC aspects for lot release and characterization, and comparative routes of drug delivery (pulmonary vs oral). Why Should You Attend: This webinar will provide attendees an overview of the lungs as a portal and a preferred route for both local as well as systemic therapeutic strategies for both small as well as macromolecules. Inhaled insulin, first approved in Jan 2006, and then withdrawn from the market by Pfizer due to commercial reasons has seen an increased interest due to...
WEBINAR
OCT
27
11:00 AM
Government Certifications and Procurement
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar training will help you gain knowledge on how to grow your company with large corporations and government agencies and acquiring government contracts and new business opportunities. Attendees will understand the value of having their business certified and various certifications and their benefits. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Ranjani Mohana Product ID: 704234 Why Should You Attend: The training webinar will focus on helping companies in identifying government contracts and new business opportunities. Government being the largest buyer of goods &...
WEBINAR
OCT
27
10:00 AM
Payroll Closeout 2015 and Preparing for 2016
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar training discusses important steps and procedures for payroll closeout 2015 and payroll planning and processing for 2016. It explains reconciling, completing and submitting Form W-2 federal and state; update to annual changes from the IRS, SSA, DOL and on the state level; and best practices that will help make the year-end and year beginning go smoother. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Vicki M. Lambert Product ID: 704232 Why Should You Attend: Preparing for year-end should not begin in October or November as it may have in the past. Preparation should...
WEBINAR
OCT
27
10:00 AM
Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing - Current Issues on Medical Marijuana, K2, Spice and Hair Testing
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 2-hour training program will explain purposes, rationale and the benefits of workplace drug testing. It will also describe the key steps in drug and alcohol testing process and offer best practices to comply with federal and state regulations and standards. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Kent Peterson Product ID: 704095 Why Should You Attend: Since development of inexpensive, high quality drug testing technology in the 1980s, workplace drug and alcohol testing has grown explosively. Federal regulations govern over ten million workers in...
WEBINAR
OCT
27
9:00 AM
Sterile Filtration of Pharmaceutical Products - Validation and Regulatory Requirements
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
It is important that the sterile filtration process is fully understood and properly validated for your particular application. The process requirements and validation needs differ based on the filtration requirement. This webinar will offer attendees a comprehensive understanding of the same while emphasizing the different types of sterilizing filtration available and their application to your particular system. For instance, the application of sterile filtration to use-point compressed air will be discussed in detail. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Roger Cowan Product...
WEBINAR
OCT
26
10:00 AM
Technology Transfer and Validation for Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The parallel requirements for medical devices and pharmaceuticals are incorporated into this comprehensive webinar that delineates the foundation for technology transfer and validation, encompassing regulatory requirements and voluntary guidance. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will discuss the concepts of technology transfer and validation as they relate to the commercial production of medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Research and development (R&D;) activities are not regulated; however, the outputs from R&D; serve as the launching pad for the manufacturing processes. Technology...
WEBINAR
OCT
26
10:00 AM
Data, Models and Concepts in Quantifying Financial Risk
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar training will discuss the synergistic bundling of all components for quantifying financial risk. Attendees will learn how data, models, and concepts altogether are necessary in quantitative finance and importance and application of model creation and time series data. It will explain the origins of, and connections between, normal, log-normal, and mean reversion models. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Joseph M. Pimbley Product ID: 704230 Why Should You Attend: In robust quantitative financial analyses, it is imperative and necessary to include data,...
WEBINAR
OCT
26
10:00 AM
Statistical Hypothesis Tests: Concepts and Applications
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will cover statistical hypothesis testing concepts including: null and alternate hypotheses, test statistics, p-values, confidence intervals, confidence levels, power, power curves, and sample sizes. Several types of hypothesis tests will be covered such as 1 and 2-sample means tests, tests of variances, and tests of proportions. Equivalence tests will also be discussed. The importance of selecting appropriate sample sizes will be stressed. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Steven Wachs Product ID: 704211 Why Should You Attend: Many engineers,...
WEBINAR
OCT
23
12:00 PM
I101 - Using Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Standards
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help attendees identify the benefits and costs of using standards in ITS projects. It will describe the benefits of using the systems engineering process in ITS projects and address high-level technical and institutional challenges to using standards. Why Should You Attend: This introductory training module will provide an overview of ITS standards for practicing transportation professionals and decision makers who are engaged in the deployment of ITS. This training will highlight the program, organizational benefits, costs of adaptation, and use of ITS standards...
WEBINAR
OCT
23
11:00 AM
Make Your Supply Chain Solutions Sustainable
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss how automation can streamline parts purchasing and agile product management. It will also offer an understanding of how efficient supply chain operations can lead to geographic concentration of production and sales. Attendees will get acquainted with best practices and cutting edge issues in the area of social media and SOA solutions. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will provide insight into complex 3PL and global vendor channels. It will cover the industry nuances among specific sectors as well. Participants will understand how to model their job...
WEBINAR
OCT
23
10:00 AM
The Workers' Compensation Experience Mod - Many Are Wrong, Most are Mismanaged
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The experience mod is the single most important factor when determining workers’ compensation premium. This training program will help employers understand how the experience mod works and how to utilize that knowledge to control your workers’ compensation costs. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will cover what employers need to know about experience rating. Attendees will learn the mod important date of their workers’ compensation policy year. What is your minimum mod and how can you get closer to it? How can you more effectively manage your experience mod so that it is as low as...
WEBINAR
OCT
23
10:00 AM
Good Documentation Practices - Real World Application
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, attendees will discover what the regulations say about documentation practices and learn what your signature and/or initials mean on a document. It will guide them in correcting errors and omissions in data entry. Why Should You Attend: Good documentation practices are a current industry practice that is reviewed and cited by federal regulators when audited. Pharmaceutical/biological documents are legal documents that are controlled by all regulatory agencies. The person or persons responsible for filling out these documents accepts the consequences if the...
WEBINAR
OCT
23
10:00 AM
California Environmental Regulations
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This environmental regulation training will explain in details the differences between California Environmental Regulations and U.S. EPA and Other State Requirements. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: James T. Dufour Product ID: 701899 Why Should You Attend: This webinar will explain, in a well-organized and effective manner, the key differences in regulations that any person responsible for environmental compliance in California needs to know. As most national and international corporation headquarters are located outside of California, there often is a gap in...
WEBINAR
OCT
23
9:00 AM
Informed Consent Procedure: What Can We Learn from Inspection Findings
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will critically assess the number of current major and critical inspection findings related to the ICF procedure. It will help prevent major and critical inspections findings related to informed consent procedure and guide attendees on the right corrective actions to resolve major and critical inspection findings related to the informed consent procedure. Why Should You Attend: Informed consent irregularities remain one of the leading findings in FDA and EMA inspections. This course will examine real-world examples of FDA warning letters addressing informed consent...
WEBINAR
OCT
23
9:00 AM
FDA's New Food Safety Law
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will address recordkeeping requirements, hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls, performance standards, standards for produce, sanitary transportation of food and more as mandated by FDA’s new food safety law. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Sandra N. Whetstone Product ID: 701906 Why Should You Attend: On January 4, 2011, President Obama signed into law new food safety legislation entitled the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The new law is intended to ensure the U.S food supply is safe by shifting the focus of federal...
WEBINAR
OCT
22
12:00 PM
Proper Recordkeeping in Quickbooks
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will detail important requirements for adequate financial recordkeeping. Attendees will learn how to record transactions, develop financial reports, and proper recordkeeping in QuickBooks. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: JeFreda Brown Product ID: 704238 Why Should You Attend: Some businesses, especially new businesses, small business owners, and the self-employed are not aware of the requirements set forth by federal and state governments pertaining to compliant recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Many businesses are not aware of how to...
WEBINAR
OCT
22
12:00 PM
Introduction to Country of Origin
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the historical background, legal framework, and overall concepts of origin. It will also highlight the difference between non-preferential and preferential origin and guide attendees in making origin determinations for imports and exports. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Randi Waltuck Barnett Product ID: 704193 Why Should You Attend: All countries regulate the movement of goods across their borders. In most countries, this activity, for both import and exports, is governed by a customs agency or customs service. In the United States,...
WEBINAR
OCT
22
11:00 AM
Payroll Update Multi-State Taxation and Reporting
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer a quick introduction of multi-state taxation and reporting and help ensure your company pays employees fairly and handles tax and other withholdings properly. If you are concerned about your company’s ability to comply with U.S. labor and payroll laws, this program will answer many questions on the subject. Why Should You Attend: Are you responsible for payroll or employer tax withholding compliance? Or maybe you were recently hired or promoted into the payroll department. During your indoctrination you are surprised at all the interesting things to do and...
WEBINAR
OCT
22
10:00 AM
Hazardous Materials Handling and Compliance: EPCRA, SERC, LEPC, NFPA 1, IFC
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Failure to comply with hazardous materials reporting and storage requirements can expose a facility to significant fines. The history of enforcement of these regulations has shown that sizable penalties accrue in the event of a release of an unreported hazardous material. This training program will depict how compliance with these requirements is simple and straightforward, and yet the EPCRA requirements are amongst the most overlooked of all environmental regulations. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dave Einolf Product ID: 704243 Why Should You Attend: This webinar...
WEBINAR
OCT
22
10:00 AM
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Inventory Management
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of supply chain developments and help prepare your supply chain for global trade. It will also help optimize your supply chain for financial success and manage continuous changes in supply chains. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Gurkan Suzer Product ID: 704231 Why Should You Attend: Logistics is being converted into a more conceptual terminology of supply chain management and companies are more aware about the importance of this concept. Basically all history is actually history of logistics. From Silk Road...
SEMINAR
OCT
22
8:30 AM
COSO Framework for Internal Controls, Risk Assessment and Financial Statement Audit
, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: This course will address the procedures for conducting a risk assessment for errors and fraud. It will review risks for financial statement preparation, operations, and compliance. Methods for designing and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, including the importance of monitoring the controls, will be discussed. Further, the instructor will review the COSO framework for internal controls and provide examples of how to implement the framework. Examples of preventive and detective controls will be illustrated and he will review the importance of internal...
CONFERENCE
OCT
22
8:30 AM
eCTD Submissions of IND and NDA/BLA to the US FDA
Venue to be announced shortly, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: Soon FDA will stop accepting paper submissions of all kinds of applications. Despite there being extensive information available from FDA and other regulatory bodies regarding eCTD submission, creating one and submitting it through the electronic submission gateway (ESG) of the FDA, is a daunting task even for those proficient in computer systems and coding languages. The off-the-shelf software and consultations available are prohibitively expensive not only in the capital investment required but also in terms of the time needed for getting...
SEMINAR
OCT
22
8:30 AM
How to Prepare for, Manage, and Follow-up to an FDA Inspection: Risk-driven Approach
, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Course Description: The FDA inspection is one of the critical measures of your quality system and your organization as a whole. Since a perfect quality system is usually not implemented, the preparation for and management of an FDA inspection is critically important. A well-established quality system provides a solid foundation for passing FDA inspections; however, if you don’t proactively examine your quality system from the perspective of a FDA inspector, you can still have difficulties. A less than perfect quality system has the potential to attract FDA observations, but if you...
WEBINAR
OCT
21
10:00 AM
Validation and Use of Cloud Computing in FDA Regulated Environments
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss FDA requirements related to cloud computing. It will provide step-by-step recommendations for using 'clouds' from planning to reporting. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dr. Ludwig Huber Product ID: 703423 Why Should You Attend: Cloud computing can significantly reduce investment and operating costs for IT operations. However when used in FDA and other regulated environments they need to be validated to ensure consistent on-going performance and security and integrity of stored and managed data. While there are guidelines available on how to...
WEBINAR
OCT
21
10:00 AM
Loss Prevention: Spot Shoplifters, Deterring Employee and Vendor Shrinkage and Concealed Carry
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss why it is important to be able to identify, and know what to do, before a crisis situation arises. The course will help attendees reduce significant losses resulting from shoplifting and employee and vendor shrinkage. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Jim Zalud Product ID: 704236 Why Should You Attend: This webinar will discuss the current impact of shoplifting, shrinkage, and concealed carry in the retail world. It will instruct attendees on reading body language to detect suspicious individuals and demonstrate how to be in a state of...
WEBINAR
OCT
21
10:00 AM
Is your Essential Requirements Checklist (ERC) up to snuff?
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will focus on the new requirements of EU Medical Device Directive Essential Requirements Checklist (ERC). It will also explain the relationship between ERC, Clinical Evaluation Report and Technical File. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Cheryl Wagoner Product ID: 703384 Why Should You Attend: Having an out of date or non-compliant Essential Requirements Checklist (ERC) can prolong review of technical files. It can also result in observations during ISO audits. Keeping your ERC “up to snuff” can help you avoid costly delays in getting to market and may...
WEBINAR
OCT
21
9:00 AM
AML Model Validation: A Critical Need in the New Regulatory Environment
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the history and origin of a model validation. It will also discuss the requirements by the OCC for a model validation, and what exactly a model validation should include. The session will also cover the elements of a model validation in-depth to know what to look for in an RFP. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Frank Masi Product ID: 704227 Why Should You Attend: According to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), “banking organizations should conduct a periodic review-at least annually but more frequently if...
WEBINAR
OCT
20
11:00 AM
Wage and Salary Administration: Setting Ranges, Determining Merit Increases and Bonuses
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will concentrate primarily on establishing a philosophy and program for salary administration that will be in alignment with your organization’s business strategy, be understandable to management and employees and compliant with applicable labor laws. Why Should You Attend: Designing, communicating and maintaining an equitable program is a major component in retaining a motivated workforce. Too often complicated methods of salary administration lead to confusion and misunderstanding. In most organizations, salary ranges are based on the market and benchmark...
WEBINAR
OCT
20
10:00 AM
Project Management for Human Resource Professionals
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will guide participants through the process and provide them with tips to improve and strengthen project management skills. The purpose of this session is to provide attendees with the skills, knowledge, and tools to effectively and efficiently define, organize, plan, manage, and close human resource related projects. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Cathleen M. Hampton Product ID: 704233 Why Should You Attend: Managing projects requires the knowledge of allocating, tracking, and utilizing resources to achieve a stated objective or outcome within...
WEBINAR
OCT
20
10:00 AM
Project Management for Human Resources Professional
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar on project management in human resources will focus on key project management skills for the HR professional. You will learn proven, successful techniques for detailed, systematic, team-involved planning and effective implementation. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Cathleen Hampton Product ID: 702645 Training Level: Intermediate Why Should You Attend: You as an HR leader play a major role in shaping your company’s strategy as well as ensuring that the strategy is carried out as planned. While there is much written about the creation of strategy, there...
WEBINAR
OCT
20
10:00 AM
Hazardous Substance Management for Medical Devices and In-Vitro Diagnostics
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer an interpretation of the latest ruling of Reach SVHC. It will also discuss the RoHS directive – the four substances added to the restriction list in Annex II. Why Should You Attend: European Union (EU) legislation such as REACH, RoHS2 and POP embraces suppliers beyond the chemical industry, for example those placing, electrical and electronic products in healthcare, industry and consumer goods on the EU market. Recent changes in EU legislation have extended the scope of products and business that must comply with defined obligations. Businesses have a...
WEBINAR
OCT
20
10:00 AM
UBI, UBTI and UBIT - Understanding the Unrelated Business Income Tax
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight the differences between UBI, UBTI, and UBIT. It will further illustrate IRS policies and practices as they relate to enforcement of the UBIT. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Stuart Sobel Product ID: 704225 Training Level: Intermediate "UBI, UBTI and UBIT - Understanding the Unrelated Business Income Tax" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 2.5 CPE credit up on full completion of the course. Why Should You Attend: Nonprofits have...
WEBINAR
OCT
20
10:00 AM
Writing Effective Audit Observations
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This webinar will provide the principles for writing an effective audit report. The audit report represents the end result of weeks of reviews, analyses, interviews and discussions. It is used to provide information to management on the areas you reviewed. And, more importantly, the report brings issues to their attention that needs to be addressed. How well you communicate that information is critical to getting the results you are seeking. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Jonnie T Keith Product ID: 703740 Training Level: Intermediate Why Should You Attend: An...
WEBINAR
OCT
19
9:00 AM
Data Analytics for Healthcare Applications
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program in the Data Analytics for Healthcare Applications series will illustrate the power of the modern healthcare data analytics for developing optimal staffing plans for more efficient health care delivery system. It will also outline the main methodologies used for developing the optimal nursing staffing. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Alexander Kolker Product ID: 704226 Why Should You Attend: The era of practically unlimited healthcare resources is over. Hospitals that use data analytics to make data-driven staffing decisions are able to optimize...
SEMINAR
OCT
19
8:30 AM
Computer System Validation - Reduce Costs and Avoid 483
Venue to be announced shortly, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Course Description: This interactive two-day course will explore proven techniques for reducing costs associated with implementing, using, and maintaining computer systems in regulated environments. Today, the FDA performs both GxP and Part 11 inspections, the Europeans have released an updated Annex 11 regulation that expands Part 11 requirements and companies must update their systems and processes to maintain compliance. Many companies outsource IT resources and are involved in Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud computing. These vendors are not regulated, and therefore, regulated...
WEBINAR
OCT
16
11:00 AM
Current Regulatory and Compliance Trends in the Area of Consent Decree in Pharmaceuticals
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will provide attendees with the ultimate set of tools to help their firms during a regulatory inspection as well as helping them avoid falling under consent decree status. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Gaurav Walia Product ID: 704212 Why Should You Attend: This webinar will focus on current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory guidance as well as current regulatory trends in regards to specific consent decrees. In the recent past there has been an explosion of regulatory enforcement specifically involving consent decrees. This webinar...
WEBINAR
OCT
16
11:00 AM
I-9 Form Immigration Compliance - Is Your Company Ready for ICE?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program on I-9 form immigration compliance will discuss an organization’s preparedness for ICE inspections. It will detail compliance requirements and penalties for non-compliance along with course of action on receipt of Notice of Inspection from ICE. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Bruce Buchanan Product ID: 703930 Why Should You Attend: With chances of being inspected and fined by ICE growing every year, this webinar will impart important information on immigration compliance – correctly completing an I-9 form, how to correct errors on I-9 forms,...
WEBINAR
OCT
16
10:00 AM
Excel PivotTable: How to Crunch Numbers like an Expert
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will demonstrate quick and simple ways to create PivotTables. It will assist attendees in learning how to create PivotTables from single or multiple sources, use Slicers, Timelines, Calculated Fields, Pivot Charts, and Conditional Formatting. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dennis Taylor Product ID: 703963 Training Level: Intermediate "Excel PivotTable: How to Crunch Numbers like an Expert" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.5 CPE credit up on...
WEBINAR
OCT
15
11:00 AM
CDISC Mapping 2: ODM, MindMaps and References
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight key differences between SDTM and ADaM models and process flows. It will also focus on key differences between the seven CDISC classes and on best practices to create Dataset.XML from SAS. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the structure and syntax of ODM-XML files as well. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Sunil Gupta Product ID: 704208 Why Should You Attend: CDISC requirements to create SDTMs and ADAMs are not easy to understand or apply. There are many rules and standards that must be mastered and maintained across global...
WEBINAR
OCT
15
10:00 AM
Exporting to Mexico Webinar Series: Import Process, Custom Disputes, INCOTERMS
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program in the exclusive 4-part series will examine in details the Mexico Import/Export Process, non-tariff barriers compliance, documentation compliance & customs administrative processes. It will also explain Mexican customs criteria on INCOTERMS & related groups & documentation to support the INCOTERM use. Attendees will also understand the concept of Harmonized System code – Its structure, origin, general rules, general notes, and explanatory notes at how it works at international level and at a national level. Exporting to Mexico Webinar Series 1: Mexican Import...
WEBINAR
OCT
15
10:00 AM
Drug Testing in the Workplace and the Law
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will provide participants with an understanding of the practice of drug testing in the workplace (from a human resource management perspective) for operational efficiency, employee safety, and a healthy workplace environment result. It will give operational professionals with the information, tools, and techniques to maintain a drug-free workplace. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will: Address the question: How clean is your workplace? Detail how to implement safety, health and wellness programs in the workplace for human health management to maximize the...
WEBINAR
OCT
15
10:00 AM
Anti-Money Laundering in the Digital Currency Environment
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will examine the impact of current and future regulatory policies on the evolution of the digital currency environment as an emerging payment technology and the importance of increased regulation of these assessments. It will also discuss the various forms of digital currency such as ven, bitcoin, ripple, and litecoin. Why Should You Attend: FinCEN's recent guidance regarding digital currencies has sent many digital currency exchanges scrambling themselves into anti-money laundering compliance in an environment that was, until recently, unfettered by government...
WEBINAR
OCT
15
10:00 AM
Payroll Tax Planning and Resolution
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this 2-hour webinar, the instructor, a former IRS agent and manager, will discuss payroll planning and resolution bearing in mind the benefits for an organization. From understanding the reliefs available for an employee and those available for independent contractors to pointers on complying with various reporting requirements, this workshop will cover some of the most ambiguous areas when it comes to payroll tax planning. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Stuart Sobel Product ID: 703685 Training Level: Intermediate "Payroll Tax Planning and Resolution" - This...
WEBINAR
OCT
15
9:00 AM
Implementing Operational Risk in Foreign Exchange Activities
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss basic foreign exchange principles, foreign exchange best practices, the foreign exchange process flow, and general best practices for managing foreign exchange operations risk. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Stanley Epstein Product ID: 704115 Training Level: Intermediate "Implementing Operational Risk in Foreign Exchange Activities" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.5 CPE credit up on full completion of the...
SEMINAR
OCT
15
8:30 AM
Statistical Analysis for Process and Product Development
, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: This course is designed to help scientists and engineers apply statistical methods used assist decision making in process and product development. Variability must be considered when utilizing data to arrive at conclusions. This course will cover Basic Statistics and Graphical Methods used to summarize data. You will learn how to apply Hypothesis Testing methods to determine whether groups are statistically equivalent or not with respect to key process characteristics such as process averages and variability. The use of confidence intervals when estimating key...
SEMINAR
OCT
15
8:30 AM
Clinical Research Project management for Life science industry
Venue to be announced shortly, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Course Description: This course will cover the management of "Projects" in Pharmaceutical Research. This will cover the conduct of Clinical Trials and related support activities. The course will cover the inclusion of such topics as Risk Management, Quality Management, and Regulatory Compliance as part of Project Management. It will include the use of Quality Assurance (QA) throughout the projects. In this two day workshop conference you will go through the common ways to do Project Management and then go through how to introduce Quality Management,, Risk Management, and Regulatory...
SEMINAR
OCT
15
8:30 AM
Implementing and Monitoring AML/CTF Programs: 2-Day Workshop
, Sydney NSW, Australia
Course Description: So you implemented an AML/CTF program and everyone said they'd do what was needed but how do you manage it and, more importantly, how do you monitor compliance with the program. A lot of businesses, these days use the three lines of defence, typically compliance sits in the second line. Do you deal with the intricacies of the roles of line 1 and 2, or are you a part time compliance officer with a day job? What is your time allocation for the management of an AML/CTF program? This program will work through the intricacies of managing all the moving parts of a program and...
SEMINAR
OCT
15
8:30 AM
Best Strategies for Meeting US (IND through Post Marketing) Drug Safety Requirements Efficiently
Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 345 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: Patient safety in clinical trials and the safety of patients taking drugs and biologics already in the US market have become increasingly important, not only to patients, their health care providers, and FDA, but increasingly to the general public and US Congress as news reports relay drug safety problems. FDA regulations and guidance, corresponding requirements in other countries, as well as guidance by the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) are continually changing and can be confusing or even, contradictory. In addition, patient advocacy...
SEMINAR
OCT
15
8:30 AM
FDA's New Import Program Concerning International Consequences: 2-day In-person Seminar
venue to be announced shortly, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Course Description: Importing products regulated by the FDA has become more complicated. The FDA is using increasingly strict criteria. In order to ensure that your imported product does not get detained or refused entry, you should be knowledgeable about FDA requirements for foods, medicines, medical devices, cosmetics and radiation emitting devices. In addition, there are import requirements that are enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and intersect with the FDA’s legal requirements. When products are detained, the situation becomes a very costly problem, and a firm...
WEBINAR
OCT
14
11:00 AM
OSHA's Famous Top 10 List of Citations: General Industry and Construction Industry Standards
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will review OSHA’s top 10 list of citations for general industry (29CFR1910) and construction industry (29CFR1926) - FY 2015. It will explain best practices to stay ahead of OSHA enforcement actions. Why Should You Attend: Every year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration publishes the top 10 list of most cited regulations of the previous fiscal year. The top 10 consist of both general and construction industry. This informative webinar will offer attendees a better understanding of what OSHA’s Compliance Safety and Health Officer’s (CSHO) are finding...
WEBINAR
OCT
14
10:00 AM
Product Safety Compliance
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The attendee will leave this session with more confidence, vision, and productivity. The confidence is knowing that you have more tools to keep your product in compliance with regulatory and company standards. The ability to establish the necessary processes will allow you to have confidence that your company will be safe. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Richard Maksimoski Product ID: 704215 Why Should You Attend: This webinar is an overview of a comprehensive process for consumer product safety compliance from product idea origin through to commercial execution and...
WEBINAR
OCT
14
10:00 AM
What You Need to Know about Sustainable Green Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will examine best practices and methods to minimize energy costs via alternative methods. Attendees will learn more about emerging and existing renewable energy technologies and what makes them sustainable. They will also learn how energy efficiency works at commercial, industrial and residential levels. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Larry Fradkin Product ID: 704214 Why Should You Attend: The development of alternative energy and energy efficiency marks a new era of energy exploration. In 2014, consumption of renewable energy sources in the...
WEBINAR
OCT
14
10:00 AM
LGBT Workers - Know Their Legal Rights and Their Employers' Legal Obligations
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program on LGBT workers’ rights will address questions such as what it means to be LGBTQIA. It will discuss laws that impact LGBTQIA employees and provide a workplace toolbox for developing LGBTQIA compliance. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Deirdre Kamber Todd Product ID: 704213 Why Should You Attend: All employers need to understand the most recent legal and administrative developments that have now extended Title VII protections to these employees by creating a new protected class. In addition, employers must know the current status of these workers...
WEBINAR
OCT
14
10:00 AM
Crowdfunding and the Community Capital Marketplace
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss how crowdfunding has come of age. It will also detail business capitalization and investment opportunities created by the JOBS Act of 2012. Why Should You Attend: The JOBS Act of 2012 created new funding opportunities for local businesses, individual investors and community financial institutions (banks and credit unions) to strengthen local economies. Dubbed the Community Capital Marketplace, a hybrid model leverages the social benefits of crowdfunding to take advantage of existing securities regulations. It provides a clear path to sustainable, economic...
WEBINAR
OCT
14
10:00 AM
Understanding International ACH Transaction
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explain concept of ACH, how it works, rationale for choosing it and how it differs from US domestic ACH. It will also discuss what International Payments Framework Association (IPFA) is and how does it address International ACH issues. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Jane Hennessy Product ID: 703432 Why Should You Attend: There are many ways of making payments internationally. International ACH is one that is often not understood but can be very advantageous for efficiently and cost-effectively making payments to other countries. This webinar will...
WEBINAR
OCT
13
12:00 PM
BSA/AML Recent Developments and Compliance
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This AML compliance webinar will discuss recent developments in Bank Secrecy Act including various forms such as Currency Transaction Report (CTR), money log and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR).Attendees will learn best practices to ensure compliance with BSA regulations and avoid violations and fines. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Burke Files Product ID: 703457 Why Should You Attend: The Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 as amended under Title III of the Patriot Act was the initial and still is the guiding legislative framework to aid in the reduction of money laundering....
WEBINAR
OCT
13
10:00 AM
Switch to Documented Risk-Based V&V;, Failure Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will review a company's process verification and validation system for major cGMP deficiencies. It will address the FDA's newer and tougher regulatory stance, and offer an understanding on how the FDA's recent process validation guidance for pharma can assist all regulated industries meet regulatory requirements. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: John E. Lincoln Product ID: 704209 Why Should You Attend: FDA Warning Letters and recent high-profile recalls indicate major cGMP deficiencies in big name device and pharma companies. And now the FDA is taking an...
WEBINAR
OCT
13
10:00 AM
HR 101 for Front Line Managers and New Supervisors
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In an increasingly complicated world of employee compliance in which HR struggles just to keep abreast of new developments not teaching managers the basics can be costly. After all it’s the managers who interact with employees on a day to day basis and every day is an opportunity for problems to arise that a manger was never trained how to address. Even routine situations such as denying a seemingly simple request for a few days off can blow up into claims of a denied request for protected leave. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Teri Morning Product ID: 704089 ...
WEBINAR
OCT
12
9:00 AM
Mycoplasma Contamination of Cell Lines
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help attendees understand the sources of mycoplasma contamination and how to minimize the occurrence of contamination. The regulatory standards for testing will be described as well as the methods of mycoplasma detection and the resources for testing. At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will have knowledge of the importance of mycoplasma contamination testing and how to successfully perform the tests in their company’s setting. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Michael Simonian Product ID: 704185 Why Should You Attend: If you use...
WEBINAR
OCT
09
12:00 PM
Transparency and Traceability Across the Supply Chain
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The attendee will leave this session with more confidence, vision, and productivity. The confidence is knowing that you have more tools to keep your product in compliance with regulatory and company standards. The ability to establish the necessary processes will allow you to have confidence that your company will be safe. Why Should You Attend: The webinar is an overview of how to maintain traceability and transparency across the entire supply chain from project origin to the final customer/consumer. Without an effective process to address this topic, a company can be highly vulnerable to...
WEBINAR
OCT
09
10:00 AM
Human Error and Cognitive Load: How to Reduce Memory and Attention Failures
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the types of human error, the taxonomy of human error, human error reduction initiatives, individual performance, cognitive load and human error, cognitive load categories, and more. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Ginette Collazo Product ID: 704210 Why Should You Attend: Attention and memory failures are usually associated to cognition overload. Slips, mistakes and decision making mishaps can be predicted, prevented and reduced. In this webinar we’re going to explore the human mind, human factors and cognitive overload as it...
WEBINAR
OCT
09
10:00 AM
You're Fired: Effective Progressive Discipline
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss best practices for preparing, communicating, and documenting performance improvement plans for your workers. It will also discuss how to turn problem employees around decide when it's time to stop coaching and start disciplining individual employees. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dethra U. Giles Product ID: 704206 Why Should You Attend: Most employees come to work, do their jobs, end the day and go home without incident. The majority of employees never participate in the discipline process that may result in termination. However,...
WEBINAR
OCT
09
10:00 AM
Letters of Credit for Importers and Exporters
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program on letters of credit for importers and exporters is designed to provide attendees with an end-to-end understanding of the L/C (letter of credit) process. From the beginning of a contractual agreement, through the letter of credit application process and actual negotiation of the L/C, this information-rich webinar will provide techniques that are indispensable to both importers and exporters. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Daniel Gardner Product ID: 704106 Why Should You Attend: Even in today’s free trade-oriented business environment,...
WEBINAR
OCT
09
9:00 AM
OSHA Asbestos - Health Effects of Asbestos in the Workplace
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will describe the requirements placed on employers by OSHA, demonstrate a greater knowledge of asbestos requirements, and describe the health dangers associated with asbestos. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Gregory Pattison Product ID: 704207 Why Should You Attend: This course will provide employees with pertinent information regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) asbestos requirements and guidelines applicable to the general industry OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 and construction activities and operations OSHA 29 CFR...
WEBINAR
OCT
08
10:00 AM
HR Metrics: Measuring the Strategic and Tactical Value of an Organization’s Human Capital
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the use of HR metrics as a core competency, and review the role HR metrics play in helping the organization make critical business decisions. The webinar will describe the calculation of employment practices liability risk exposure, and provide a listing of some of the more widely used HR metrics. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Ronald Adler Product ID: 703908 Why Should You Attend: It is assumed that HR professionals have a working knowledge of the key tactical and operational metrics that measure the role and value of HR. Increasingly...
WEBINAR
OCT
08
10:00 AM
Understanding and Implementing the EU Vigilance System
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will furnish attendees with an overview of the EU vigilance system and the understanding and tools necessary for effective QMS implementation. It will also provide an implementation checklist for the vigilance system. Why Should You Attend: Have you fully implemented the current version of the EU’s vigilance system? Your Notified Body will check at the next audit. The requirements are extensive and even though the current version became effective in July 2013, many device manufacturers still have gaps. The problem is compounded for device manufacturers that serve the...
WEBINAR
OCT
08
10:00 AM
Reporting Adverse Event - Regulatory Requirements
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of the adverse event (AE) terminology and the role of Investigational Review Boards in the reporting process. It will also discuss the importance of the FDA’s post-approval risk assessment system and the pre and post-marketing AE reporting requirements worldwide. Why Should You Attend: Before the celebration of a successful clinical development of a novel therapeutic molecule, the teams face several years of challenges with the drug development process. In early drug development when just an idea has been placed on a path to...
CONFERENCE
OCT
08
8:30 AM
Practical Considerations for Conducting FDA-Required Regulated Studies
Springhill Suites Orlando, 8601 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL 32821, USA
Course Description: Studies of veterinary drugs are required to be conducted under VICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) for approval by the various regulatory agencies. Clinical trial monitoring, quality audit procedures, collection of valid data, and conduct of both clinical trials and target animal safety studies are regulatory requirements. Additionally, the FDA inspects studies submitted for regulatory approval. Understanding core concepts of veterinary drug studies is vital for organizations and personnel involved with submitting studies...
SEMINAR
OCT
08
8:30 AM
Computer System Validation- Reduce Costs and Avoid 483
, Sydney NSW, Australia
Course Description: This interactive two-day course will explore proven techniques for reducing costs associated with implementing, using, and maintaining computer systems in regulated environments. Today, the FDA performs both GxP and Part 11 inspections, the Europeans have released an updated Annex 11 regulation that expands Part 11 requirements and companies must update their systems and processes to maintain compliance. Many companies outsource IT resources and are involved in Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud computing. These vendors are not regulated, and...
SEMINAR
OCT
08
8:30 AM
GMP Validation Workshop | Learn to create your own workshop and private sessions
, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: Validation of laboratory systems, manufacturing facilities, manufacturing equipment, computer systems and analytical test methods may be nice to have in some businesses, but is an essential regulatory requirement for regulated companies. This workshop is designed to give attendees basic training in the principles and practices of validation, using your own systems as examples in our workshops of what to do, what not to do and how to document validation for inspection. In this two day workshop conference: You will learn the different global agencies expectations of...
SEMINAR
OCT
08
8:30 AM
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Exercises
, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: This workshop will equip participants with several forensic accounting and fraud examination techniques involving fraudulent financial statements and asset misappropriation as well as best practices to prepare reports, court-ready schedules and court-ready audio-visuals and testify as an expert witness in court. Participants will work two cases: fraudulent financial statements (examining fraudulent income statements, balance sheets, and insurance proof of loss associated with an alleged incendiary fire and associated documents like vendor statements, state sales tax...
SEMINAR
OCT
08
8:30 AM
SOPs for FDA-Regulated Industry: Best Practices to Withstand FDA Expectations
, Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 345 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Course Description: Formal written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are required both by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA). Almost every deficiency identified in FDA’s 483s and Warning Letters can be traced back to deficiencies in SOPs at an organization. SOPs are often inadequate, miss important elements, do not contain important tools to increase compliance with the SOPs and many times are hard for the personnel who follow them to understand. They are frequently poorly written, communicated, monitored and enforced. This two day In-person...
WEBINAR
OCT
07
11:00 AM
Advanced Compensation Issues for Stark Group Practices: Tackling the Complexities
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will investigate Stark compliance and valuation implications unique to the group practice model and will discuss recent legal developments that further illustrate these concepts. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Joseph Wolfe Product ID: 704199 Why Should You Attend: Many independent, hospital or system-affiliated physician practice medical groups are organized and operated as Stark physician group practices. The group practice structure presents both a unique opportunity for compensation flexibility and unequaled complexity and compliance challenges. The...
WEBINAR
OCT
07
11:00 AM
Complying with SSA and IRS Rules for Correcting Forms W-2 and 941
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will train attendees on how to make quick and accurate corrections to Forms W-2 and 941. It will review legal and regulatory changes for the 2015 filing season and discuss best practices for gathering, calculating and reconciling W-2 data. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Miles Hutchinson Product ID: 703838 Training Level: Intermediate "Complying with SSA and IRS Rules for Correcting Forms W-2 and 941" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.5 CPE credit up on...
WEBINAR
OCT
07
10:00 AM
Overtime: California Style
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the wage and hour requirements for calculating and paying overtime in the golden state. The course will elaborate the requirements for calculating overtime and double time in California to ensure compliance with the state’s wage and hour laws. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Vicki M. Lambert Product ID: 704201 Why Should You Attend: This webinar will explain the calculations needed for when an employee is paid different rates of pay within the same workweek and is due overtime pay. It will discuss the requirements for compensatory...
WEBINAR
OCT
07
9:00 AM
Insurance Regulators' Reliance on CPA Audits of Insurance Companies
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of the annual financial analysis and periodic financial examination processes used by state insurance regulators to oversee insurers’ financial condition. It will also discuss the reliance that state insurance regulators place on CPA workpapers and key financial information state insurance regulators rely on. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Edward A. Dinkel Product ID: 704197 Training Level: Intermediate "Insurance Regulators' Reliance on CPA Audits of Insurance Companies - This course is approved by NASBA...
CONFERENCE
OCT
07
8:30 AM
Regulatory Compliance Auditing for pharma manufacturer
Venue to be announced shortly, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: The various regulatory agencies have expectations that pharmaceutical manufacturers will demonstrate control over their manufacturing processes, validations, and documentation. Compliance auditing is the process of checking whether these organizations have implemented what they have stated in written procedures and whether their people are doing what the organizations procedures state they will do. In this two day workshop conference you will learn the background and basics for regulatory compliance auditing. Learning Objectives: Upon completing this course...
CONFERENCE
OCT
07
8:30 AM
Anti-Corruption Compliance - Understanding the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
, Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Course Description: Bribery can often damage your business and your reputation. However, your business is not the only victim. The government and the society are affected more, and they are severely undermined by the weakened rule of law and damaged economic and social development. As such, governments are making anti-corruption programs an integral part of compliance. The OECD and its member countries see the core principle in fighting corruption rooted in the principle of free and fair competition. Each bribe offered or accepted compromises this principle. This two-day training course is...
WEBINAR
OCT
06
10:00 AM
Regulation on Labelling Veterinary Medicine Products US (FDA) vs EU (EMA/ HMA/NA)
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This session will include the key principles of labelling as defined by the guidelines on label requirements of the FDA and NA within the EU. However, as these guidelines can and will change in the near future due to harmonization, this presentation will also enclose data presented on public websites as of July 2015. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: AMT Tolkamp Product ID: 704153 Why Should You Attend: Where can you find information on label requirements for veterinary medicine products (VMPs) on public authority websites of the FDA and in the EU? How to gain an...
WEBINAR
OCT
06
10:00 AM
Servant Leadership and the Power of Listening
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will introduce attendees to servant leadership and how it can transform the way your organization functions. The course will help develop skills to be a better listener and highlight effective modes of communication. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Wendy Matyjevich Product ID: 704196 Why Should You Attend: What makes some leaders spectacular at casting their vision, gaining engagement and inspiring action? The secret is servant leadership. As Zig Ziglar said, “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people...
SEMINAR
OCT
05
8:30 AM
Developing an Environmental Monitoring Strategy for a Non-Sterile and Aseptic Processing Area
Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 345 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Course Description: Environmental monitoring of non-sterile and aseptic processing areas (controlled/classified environments) and utility systems is required to maintain compliance per EU/FDA/Health Canada requirements. When a new or remodeled controlled and/or classified manufacturing area is established, a validation plan is needed to determine manufacturing surfaces, airborne testing (ISO 14644) and the utility monitoring that is required. This testing may extend to the media, personnel, incubators, refrigerators, development of SOPs, etc. The program will involve the DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ of...
WEBINAR
OCT
02
10:00 AM
Piercings, Tattoos and More: Dress Codes for the Workplace
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar on Workplace Dress Codes will discuss your reasons and rights as an employer to establish a dress code in your workplace and how to develop and adopt one that complements your business. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Marna Hayden Product ID: 702175 Why Should You Attend: Establishing a Dress Code for your business today is not as simple as it once was. Before deciding on a formal dress code or updating your current one, the reasons and benefits should be explored so that your decisions can promote a professional, safe and comfortable environment that...
WEBINAR
OCT
02
10:00 AM
Employee Business Expense Reimbursements
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will engage attendees in a discussion on whether an expense reimbursement qualifies for exclusion from employee wages. It will offer stringent guidelines on what is required to substantiate various expenses and benefits under an accountable plan. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Patrick A. Haggerty Product ID: 704194 Why Should You Attend: Employers often provide travel advances, business expense reimbursement, or use of company property to employees. Employee expense reimbursement is one of the targets of a current IRS audit initiative. Unless...
WEBINAR
OCT
02
10:00 AM
How to Buy COTS Software, and Audit and Validate Vendors
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will focus on instructing attendees on best practices for buying COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) software and to evaluate a software vendor. It will also highlight key data and systems subject to Part 11, and list requirements for IT, SaaS, and cloud hosting. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: David Nettleton Product ID: 703820 Why Should You Attend: This webinar will provide the process steps to: Buy Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software Evaluate software vendors Validate for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance It will detail the SOPs, product...
WEBINAR
OCT
01
10:00 AM
Trade Measures and WTO
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 2-hour training program on trade measures and WTO will offer participants an understanding of subsidies and the roles of governments. It will further discuss dumping and anti-dumping agreements and highlight the differences between safeguard measures and countervailing duties. Why Should You Attend: International trade always brings international competitors to your homeland. Nobody is safe in their domestic markets anymore. If the play is fair you may consider the competition is a healthy process for development and customers. However, play is not always fair in international trade....
WEBINAR
OCT
01
10:00 AM
Criminal Background Checks in the Hiring Process - What Every Employer Needs to Know - EEOC and FCRA
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss why it is in your interest to conduct a criminal background check, the EEOC’s position on criminal background checks, Ban the Box laws, and how they impact the hiring process. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Janette Levey Frisch Product ID: 704188 Why Should You Attend: Background checks, used correctly, are an invaluable tool for ensuring a safe, reliable workforce –and avoiding negligent hiring liability. At the same time, the use of criminal background checks in the hiring process is creating an increasing exposure to...
WEBINAR
OCT
01
10:00 AM
Quantitative Credit Portfolio Management
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will elucidate the meaning and calculation methods for expected loss, unexpected loss, and economic capital. Attendees will learn the Vasicek loss distribution concept and its application and best use. The course will further discuss the role of credit ratings and other individual borrower metrics for portfolio credit analysis. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Joseph M. Pimbley Product ID: 704186 Why Should You Attend: It is both natural and appropriate that lenders will diligently underwrite (i.e., analyze the credit risk of) prospective new loans...
WEBINAR
OCT
01
10:00 AM
Banking Regulations in 2015
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss changing banking regulations facing the industry in 2015 and the development of U.S. banking in the future. Banking regulations are going through another difficult time with 5 of the largest banks in the world having been recently fined a record amount for manipulation as it pertains to LIBOR. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Craig M Taggart Product ID: 704023 Why Should You Attend: This webinar will help: Identify proper high risk customers, products, and services. Recognize common pitfalls and problem areas; avoid common...
WEBINAR
OCT
01
10:00 AM
Internal Controls - What Every Manager Needs to Know
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will provide participants with a fresh view of what every manager needs to understand about the concept of internal controls. It will review the practical aspects of internal controls in the operational, compliance and financial reporting areas. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Lynn Fountain Product ID: 703148 Training Level: Basic Why Should You Attend: Companies who disclose that they follow the COSO framework for SOX compliance need to understand the implications of the new guidelines as well as the timing for compliance. The simple fact that the...
WEBINAR
OCT
01
9:00 AM
Basel III - A Comprehensive Introduction and Overview with Implementation of ORM under Basel III
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
On completing this training program, attendees will understand the background and intentions of Basel III, appreciate the Basel III market impact and managerial challenges, and be able to justify the costs involved with operations risk management implementation. Why Should You Attend: Basel III represents the continuation of the biggest regulatory change that the banking industry has seen in decades. It is useful to remember that Basel is only one, although a very important, component of a suite of related reforms that are changing banking, regulation, supervision and the relationship...
WEBINAR
SEP
30
10:00 AM
INCOTERMS - International Commercial Terms
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 60-minute webinar will help exporters understand International Commercial Terms, or INCOTERMs, published by the International Chamber of Commerce and how to select the correct one for their transactions. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: John W. Dunlop Product ID: 702213 Companies that export and import products internationally need to understand which International Commercial Term, or INCOTERM, to use to precisely determine who pays for freight, insurance and customs duties. Without the INCOTERM being agreed to by the importer and exporter, the allocation of costs...
WEBINAR
SEP
30
10:00 AM
How to Comply with New FDA and EU Guidelines for Contract Drug Manufacturers
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will include a detailed discussion of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) Quality Agreement topics such as change control, documentation, facilities and equipment, lab controls, sub-contracting, etc. Attendees will learn how to comply with new FDA and EU guidelines for contract drug manufacturers. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Roger Cowan Product ID: 703476 Why Should You Attend: Control of suppliers such as Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) has always been a requirement of the FDA and EU. With the issuance of these new regulatory...
WEBINAR
SEP
30
10:00 AM
How to Achieve a Compliant and Effective Cleanroom Design and Facility Validation
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss designing an effective cleanroom facility validation protocol and report, when and how to transition into the routine environmental monitoring processes, how to maintain a state of control within the cleanroom, and the routine environmental monitoring and excursion investigation processes. Why Should You Attend: This 90-minute training will provide participants an understanding of: The regulations guiding cleanroom facilities What constitutes an effective design Cleanroom classification How a cleanroom validation should be structured ...
SEMINAR
SEP
30
8:30 AM
Human Factors and Design Controls for Medical Devices and Combination Products
, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: The course will give the participant the ability to formulate an QMS document and a thorough understanding of verification and validation procedures, The course will also give through guidance in development of Combination products both for the USA and European marketplace from a regulatory and manufacturing point of view. Emphasis will be placed on critical pathways, clinical development and regulatory approval. Learning Objectives: Upon completing this course participants should understand: Office of Combination Products Update The new draft guidance on CGMP...
WEBINAR
SEP
29
10:00 AM
Getting Started with Excel 2013 - Office 365
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will guide Excel users with master data entry concepts and shortcuts. It will illustrate simple formulas and offer best practices for using the AutoSum tool. Participant will also learn basic functions and how to locate other functions. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dennis Taylor Product ID: 704187 Training Level: Intermediate "Getting Started with Excel 2013 - Office 365" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.5 CPE credit up on full completion of...
WEBINAR
SEP
29
10:00 AM
Regulation of Natural Health Products in Canada
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss regulations that impact Natural Health Products in Canada. It will detail how to verify the products’ compliance with published regulations. It will also detail requirements for registration, labeling and acceptable marketing claims. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: James Russell Product ID: 704044 Why Should You Attend: A growing public demand for Natural Health Products has resulted in a desire for many companies to attempt to bring their dietary supplements to Canada, where they are regulated as Natural Health Products. With Canada...
WEBINAR
SEP
29
10:00 AM
Performance Metrics
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss how to effectively create performance metrics and goals for your department or project. It will also discuss the key components of a metric and when to use different types of performance metrics. Why Should You Attend: Many clients, internal and external, seek objective evidence of how systems/processes are functioning. Using a well-developed performance metrics system can answer those looming questions and remove the guessing games. In this session, the webinar instructor will focus on how to effectively create a performance metrics system that will focus...
WEBINAR
SEP
29
10:00 AM
Let's Get Back to Basics: Withholding, Depositing and Reporting Federal Taxes
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will cover the basics of withholding, depositing, paying and reporting payroll taxes. It will provide a good solid foundation for the payroll beginner or an excellent refresher course for the seasoned professional. Why Should You Attend: Once taxes are withheld and paid they must be reported and reconciled. Which forms are used for the initial reporting and when are they due? Which forms are used to correct already submitted forms? These are critical questions that the payroll professional must have answers to. Although considered basic payroll issues, they are the...
WEBINAR
SEP
29
10:00 AM
The Logistics and Law of Exporting from the United States
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program on the Logistics and Law of Exporting from the U.S. provides a comprehensive analysis of both the logistics and compliance considerations that are fundamental to developing successful U.S. export programs. It is ideal for people working in areas that include export sales, logistics, order management, accounting and trade compliance. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Daniel Gardner Product ID: 704098 Why Should You Attend: Competitively priced, high quality products are a great start to an effective export program, but there are many more variables...
WEBINAR
SEP
25
10:00 AM
Navigating the Financial Regulations of Cybersecurity
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will equip attendees with basic everyday tools to keep cyber criminals at bay. The course will also emphasize the need for effective communication between team members of a financial firm. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Lisa M. Marsden Product ID: 704154 Why Should You Attend: Computer intrusions are the cyber actor’s portal to invade and burglarize homes and business across the nation and the threat will only continue to grow. The financial industry is faced with increasingly complex threats almost every day. These threats challenge...
WEBINAR
SEP
25
10:00 AM
The RFP Process: How Do I Change My Bank? Should I Even Do It?
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the cash management and lending RFP process from three vantage points: senior management (issuer); the financial institution (responder); and the staff members /consultant (preparer/manager/evaluator). Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Ray Graber Product ID: 704179 Why Should You Attend: This course will uncover the intangibles of preparing, publishing, and evaluating responses for a treasury and credit facility RFP. The discussions will go behind the scenes and discuss gathering information, why an RFP, evaluation criteria, timeline,...
WEBINAR
SEP
25
10:00 AM
Human Resources Fraud
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will analyze how HR fraud impacts your business. It will also examine current trends in human resources fraud and offer tips and resources to prevent employee fraud. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Wendy Matyjevich Product ID: 704177 Why Should You Attend: In this session, participants will learn about fraud risks that impact human resources functions including inflated resumes, diploma mills, I9, SSN, and work comp fraud. Participants will learn current trends in HR fraud, tools to use to prevent employee fraud, common audits to use, and how HR...
SEMINAR
SEP
25
8:30 AM
OSHA 10 Hour Course
, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: This course will provide employees with pertinent information regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and guidelines applicable to the general and construction industry activities and operations. The goal of the course is to help participants gain an awareness level necessary to be able to describe major risks, hazards and prevention strategies. The topics that will be discussed include the recognition of major safety and health hazards in the workplace, prevention strategies that include safety and health management systems, OSHA...
WEBINAR
SEP
24
11:00 AM
Maintaining Continuous HIPAA Compliance through Effective Monitoring and Auditing Practices
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explain how to design and administer monitoring and auditing programs to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations to avoid penalties. It will discuss some of the most common exceptions under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: John Steiner Product ID: 703453 Why Should You Attend: HIPAA ‘covered entities’ (providers, health plans, and clearinghouses) and ‘business associates’ should implement and maintain sound monitoring and auditing practices. Those practices should help covered entities and business associates avoid...
WEBINAR
SEP
24
10:00 AM
Cryptocurrencies - The Next Step in Banking: Implementation, Rules and Support
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The objective of this training program is to understand the impact of cryptocurrencies and how they are shaping the current economics of the banking industry. The course will also offer attendees an understanding of how to implement protective and supportive measures into current compliance operations. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Warren R. Markowitz Product ID: 704178 Why Should You Attend: Cryptocurrencies are here. Regardless of whether the current batch remains around for the next 6 months or 60 years, they are not to be ignored. As credit cards move away from...
WEBINAR
SEP
24
10:00 AM
Trends in Global Regulatory Landscape
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of the need to be cognizant of local laws as well as those that apply globally. It will discuss the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and cover examples of potential violations while focusing on cyber threats and other emerging risks. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Jane Hennessy Product ID: 704176 Training Level: Intermediate "Trends in Global Regulatory Landscape" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1 CPE credit up...
WEBINAR
SEP
24
10:00 AM
1099 Reporting Requirements - Contractor vs. Employee
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will focus on the distinctions that determine whether a worker is an employee or a contractor. It will enumerate common laws and regulations that help in the determination and the procedures for correct reporting of 1099s. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: David E Sanders Product ID: 704174 Why Should You Attend: In the ever changing world of business, it is critical to correctly determine whether individuals providing services to companies are employees or independent contractors and per the statutes report to avoid audits and other enforcement...
WEBINAR
SEP
24
10:00 AM
Improving Working Capital with AP Automation: Your Implementation Roadmap
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an implementation roadmap to jumpstart their accounts payable automation project. It will also help quickly realize immediate process improvements and cost benefits. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Chris Doxey Product ID: 704172 Training Level: Intermediate "Improving Working Capital with AP Automation: Your Implementation Roadmap" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1 CPE credit up on full completion of the course. Why...
WEBINAR
SEP
24
10:00 AM
Risk of the Banking Business Model
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss how the banking business model employs mismatched maturities of bank assets and liabilities. Attendees will gain an understanding of the history and risk of fractional reserve banking, bank capital and liquidity requirements, credit ratings and default probability, limited purpose banking, and more. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Joseph M. Pimbley Product ID: 704171 Why Should You Attend: The credit crisis beginning in 2007 is the latest historical event to demonstrate the inherent fragility of national and global banking systems....
WEBINAR
SEP
24
10:00 AM
Mortgage Fraud: The Continuing Threat and How to Thwart It
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer a statistical overview of the mortgage fraud problem while highlighting red flags of fraud and discussing fraud control measures. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Peter Goldman Product ID: 704170 "Mortgage Fraud: The Continuing Threat and How to Thwart It" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 2 CPE credit up on full completion of the course. Why Should You Attend: Dishonest mortgage brokers, appraisers, attorneys and loan underwriters...
WEBINAR
SEP
24
10:00 AM
Conducting Effective Quality Audits: Beyond Audit Checklists
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will teach attendees best practices for conducting effective quality audits to ensure regulatory compliance. Learn how to avoid potential pitfalls during the audit process. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Andrew Campbell Product ID: 703539 Why Should You Attend: Auditing is a critical function within a pharmaceutical or medical device company. Properly performed audits help to ensure that audited parties are operating in accordance with regulatory requirements, procedures, supply/quality agreements, etc. Ultimately audits are a key contributor in ensuring...
WEBINAR
SEP
24
10:00 AM
Understanding Costs of a Study and Which Costs Sponsors are Responsible to Cover
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 90-minute webinar will help you understand what the true costs are for completing a clinical study and the unanticipated costs that may arise. You will learn about costs that a sponsor must include in a budget and costs that a site bears in the conduct of clinical research. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Jennifer Holcomb Product ID: 702332 Why Should You Attend: Determining an appropriate clinical trial budget to ensure a study can be completed is challenging for both sites and sponsors. Whether you are new to clinical research, or have years of experience,...
SEMINAR
SEP
24
8:30 AM
PV (Pharmacovigilance) Audit Strategy Planning - A Practical Approach to Design and Implementation
Venue to be announced shortly, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: The European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Guideline on good pharmacovigilance practices (GVP), Module IV requires that risk-based audits of the quality system be performed at regular intervals to assure that it complies with the established quality requirements and to determine its effectiveness. It includes audit of the pharmacovigilance system which is covered by the quality system. The GVP Modules are applicable to EU-based companies and any company marketing medicinal products on a global basis. The legally required risk based audit strategy shall cover all PV processes...
SEMINAR
SEP
24
8:30 AM
Regulated Laboratory Inspections - Be Prepared, Be Validated and Avoid Observations
, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: In every laboratory inspection there are always two teams – the auditors and the auditees. Whether you are performing the audit or receiving the audit, there are rules, techniques and tips that will make your job more effective and reduce audit observations. This interactive and exciting seminar will look at various laboratory audits (GLP, cGMP, GCP, EPA) from both perspectives. You learn what auditor s look for, see examples of best practices and also hear war stories of things gone wrong as you get to experience both sides of the process. We will use presentation,...
CONFERENCE
SEP
24
8:30 AM
How to Prepare for an FDA Meeting: Making the Most of Pre-IND/IDE
Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 345 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Course Description: Despite a few guidance documents to help sponsors prepare for meetings with the FDA, it is a challenge to understand the most efficient and productive ways to strategize, prepare, conduct, and follow-up for these meetings. There are many misconceptions about the expectations from these meetings both for the sponsor and the FDA, and hence many sponsors fail to get the most benefit from them. Over the years, the FDA has also revised processes and practices for meeting with sponsors. This two day seminar will provide valuable tips about the logistics, planning, conduct and...
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23
11:00 AM
Poor Performers: Don't be Held Hostage - Red Flags and Good Documentation
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight red flags and pre-hire warning signs to avoid poor performers in an organization. The program will also offer attendees an understanding of what constitutes good documentation. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Mindy Flanigan Product ID: 704167 Why Should You Attend: If you find yourself asking, “How can I terminate this employee without being sued”, you aren’t alone. This is a question many managers and organizations face on a daily basis. Sadly, the larger the company, the greater the chance a terminated, poor...
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SEP
23
10:00 AM
U.S. FDA's New Strategic Priorities 2014 - 2018
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will educate attendees on FDA's recently instituted annual strategic priorities initiative, with emphasis on their second published initiative, 2014 - 2018. It will prioritize on the wide range of issues a company's senior management and QA/RA need to consider in their annual management review of their existing quality management system. This analysis takes on added urgency as a result of the stated intent of the agency to get tougher across the board in its expectations for the medical industry, regulatory science, global supply chain, product life cycle, sox compliance,...
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SEP
23
10:00 AM
Everything You Must Know in Complying with Environmental Sustainability Requirements
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will analyze corporate environmental scorecards, financial indices, sustainable packaging, zero waste initiatives, and more. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Larry Fradkin Product ID: 704173 Why Should You Attend: Compliance and voluntary codes are the key drivers for adopting sustainability. Environmental regulations are like the United States zip code, each state/locality may have a different set of regulations to meet. Environmental regulations vary by country, by state or region, and even by city. There is also a great deal of pressure to meet...
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SEP
23
9:00 AM
Marketing and Advertising Compliance - The First UDAAP Hotspot
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explain Unfair, Deceptive, and Abusive Act or Practices (UDAAP), including different standards for advertising over the internet and social media. It will also provide practical solutions for avoiding the pitfalls and still create meaningful advertisements. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Kara Lamphere Product ID: 703451 Why Should You Attend: Regulation AA, the Unfair, Deceptive, and Abusive Act or Practices (UDAAP), has been a strong focus of the regulators since before 2012. This intense focus on ensuring advertising is fair and transparent...
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SEP
22
10:30 AM
An Overview of the US Animal Drug Approval Process
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Animal drugs must be approved prior to their legal sale and use in the United States. This training program will provide an overview of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process for animal drugs. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Deborah Linton Product ID: 704168 Why Should You Attend: The US FDA’s animal drug approval process differs from its human drug approval process and from approval processes for animal drugs in other countries. This webinar will provide an understanding of the various US regulatory agencies overseeing animal products,...
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SEP
22
10:00 AM
How to Properly Classify Your Workers and Comply with the Law
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will cover the hot topics surrounding the FLSA and give attendees a toolbox to safely navigate the rocky edges of this stormy law. With part-time employees, interns, independent contractors, changes to the exemption laws, overtime issues, calculating regular rate, lactation breaks, and a multitude of other sticky issues, the Fair Labor Standards Act poses a challenge to the average employer on a daily basis. This webinar will seek to offer answers to all these and more. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Deirdre Kamber Todd Product ID: 704166 Why...
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SEP
21
11:00 AM
Interview Questions - Appropriate v/s Inappropriate
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help attendees effectually prepare for the interview, conduct an interview with precision, manage interview teams, and in the process, make the right candidate decision. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dethra Giles Product ID: 704164 Why Should You Attend: You are down to three great candidates, they all look equally qualified and picking the best candidates really matters. You have made poor hiring decisions in the past and this time you just don’t want to make a mistake. One of the most important decision you, the hiring manager, may...
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SEP
21
10:00 AM
Preparing IRS Letter Rulings, Technical Advice Requests, Change of Accounting Requests
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of proactive approaches to gain IRS insight into transactions. It will also offer best practices to comply with Circular 230 guidelines relating to writing tax opinions. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Stuart Sobel Product ID: 704165 Training Level: Intermediate "Preparing IRS Letter Rulings, Technical Advice Requests, Change of Accounting Requests, Tax Opinions and More" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.5...
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SEP
18
10:00 AM
Estimating Reliability Performance with Accelerated Life Tests
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar on Estimating Reliability Performance of products will show how you can use Accelerated Life Testing methods (ALT) to reduce costs, minimize risks and ensure adequate product performance prior to launch. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Steven Wachs Product ID: 702095 Why Should You Attend: Superior reliability performance of your products can significantly improve brand and company reputation and boost customer acceptance. But several challenges still remain - short product development timeframes, inadequate testing timeframe and small sample sizes...
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SEP
18
10:00 AM
Gaining and Re-Establishing Control of Your Cleanroom
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will focus on the critical steps in starting up a new cleanroom operation and releasing it for manufacturing. It includes a case study-based approach to dealing with excursion events and establishing control of the cleanroom after a worst case event. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will focus on starting up a new cleanroom operation covering everything from utilities to environmental monitoring. Routine cleaning and disinfection will also be addressed. Addressing contamination and bringing up the cleanroom after a worst case event will be discussed. Cases studies on...
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SEP
18
8:30 AM
Implementing UDI (Unique Device Identification) - Plan Now for Success
Venue to be announced shortly, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: The one-day workshop provides the information you need to implement UDI. An effective implementation gives your customers the information they need. It will also help you avoid an FDA 483 and a Warning Letter. The workshop gives you hands on experience to understand UDI and your device. You bring a laptop computer and some information about your device. During the seminar you receive toolkits to determine the compliance dates, packaging configurations, and the attributes you will load to GUDID The workshop helps you identify the requirements for the UDI elements: ...
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SEP
17
11:00 AM
FDA Regulations for Marketing OTC Drugs in the U.S.
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will illustrate why it’s essential to understand FDA regulations and OTC labeling requirements to market OTC drugs in the U.S. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Norma Skolnik Product ID: 704145 Why Should You Attend: Understanding U.S. FDA regulations and the OTC monograph system and its labeling requirements will help companies assure compliance and enable those who want to market U.S. drug products to make optimal OTC label and promotional claims. It will also help those who attend avoid FDA issues, U.S. importation problems, and FDA warning...
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SEP
17
10:00 AM
Multi-State Tax Issues for Payroll 2015
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer participants an understanding of the payroll tax and compliance implications of conducting business within a state. The course will also help determine which state(s) to withhold for when states that have reciprocal agreements or no state income tax are involved. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Patrick A. Haggerty Product ID: 704147 Why Should You Attend: There are significant compliance issues for employers when employees cross state lines in the course of employment. Frequently, multi-state employment issues arise when the employer...
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SEP
17
10:00 AM
Preparing for an Export Control Audit
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer a complete set of best practices for preparing for an export control audit. The course will also discuss performing your own proactive review of policies, procedures, transactions, and record keeping and managing the audit process and keeping management informed. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Randi Waltuck Barnett Product ID: 704146 "Preparing for an Export Control Audit" - This course is approved by NCBFAA (The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders...
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SEP
17
10:00 AM
A+ Compliance with Mental Disorders in the Workplace
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the knowledge and skills needed to develop a comfortable level managing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Workers Compensation, separately or when they interconnect. At the end of the webinar, attendees will understand the interplay of these laws to assure legal compliance as well as to provide employees with the benefits and protections each law provides. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Elga Lejarza Product ID: 703914 Why Should You Attend: Today, the workplace is an inclusive...
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SEP
17
10:00 AM
Auditing QC and Contract Laboratories for GMP Compliance
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will explore why auditing laboratories is the ideal tool to verify compliance of laboratory practices. It will guide attendees in preparing for FDA inspections, while detailing documentation requirements for the FDA and ISO. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dr. Ludwig Huber Product ID: 703808 Why Should You Attend: Quality control laboratories are considered high risk since, after testing and approval, pharmaceutical drug products and APIs are released to the market without further check. It's also the reason why FDA and other agencies lay heavy emphasis on...
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SEP
17
9:00 AM
International Trade Finance - Trade Finance Instruments - PART 1
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight underlying operations and processes in the international trade environment. The course will also highlight differences between pre and post shipment financing and explain the differences between trade finance and trade payments. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Stanley Epstein Product ID: 704148 Training Level: Intermediate "International Trade Finance - Trade Finance Instruments - PART 1" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 2 CPE...
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SEP
17
8:30 AM
ComplianceOnline Medical Device Summit - 2015
Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Key Attraction Innovate novel ideas for advancements in medical device technologies without compromising their safety and effectiveness. This summit brings together some of the renowned R & D experts and technology innovators to share information regarding opportunities, obstacles, best practices and challenges in the development of the new devices. Attendees will get insight into device innovation trends and upcoming changes in the medical device regulations. Plan for successfully executing regulatory inspections by providing industry best practices. Panel discussions led by the former...
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SEP
17
8:30 AM
China & Pacific Rim Markets : Compliance Processes for Life Science Products
Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront, 511 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Course Description: This China & Pacific Rim life science compliance-based seminar will discuss the regulatory structure and requirements for compliance with in-country regulations for Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Biologics and Combination Products. China has been improving its regulatory regime governing the food and pharmaceutical industry in recent years. In 2010, by promulgating the amended GMP and amending GLP, GCP, GSP and other regulations, China will further align the country with international standards of practice. For manufacturers and distributors of drugs and medical...
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SEP
16
10:00 AM
Wage and Hour Compliance: It's More Than Just Calculating Overtime
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will concentrate on federal and state wage and hour requirements that must be followed in the payroll department. The topics that will be discussed include calculating overtime, travel time, minimum wage, posting requirements, meal and rest periods, how often an employee must be paid and by what method and paying terminated employees. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Vicki M. Lambert Product ID: 704144 Why Should You Attend: The Department of Labor takes their investigations of wage and hour violations seriously. From FY2009 to FY2014...
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SEP
16
10:00 AM
Steering Clear of DOJ’s Most Likely to Be Caught List
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will detail what a compliance program is and what it covers. It will discuss the DOJ’s (Department of Justice) compliance investigations over the last year. The course will also illustrate how compliance programs are successfully extended to external business partners and how a code of conduct should be written into a compliance program. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructors: Joe Dell Aquila, Harry Falber Product ID: 704067 Why Should You Attend: The Department of Justice is targeting small to medium-sized businesses covering a wide range of...
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SEP
16
10:00 AM
Discipline and Documentation - Writing, Timing, Administration and Scrutiny
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will examine why badly worded documentation and suspiciously timed administration is at a minimum problematic and at worst, hard to justify in employment claims. Inconsistent documentation, which may be just bad management practices, can cause employment claims from suspicious employees. Considering that writing ill-suited documentation and administering inconsistent discipline is generally carried out by managers who practice a host of other bad management habits; taken together the factors create a situation akin to a compliance powder keg waiting to explode. Why...
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SEP
16
8:00 AM
Understanding the Loan Estimate and Navigating the Closing Disclosure
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Through this training program, attendees will understand what the changes are to initial disclosures relative to TILA and RESPA. They will also develop an understanding of changes to variance thresholds, the need to understand affiliate relationships, and the importance of knowing your fees. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Kara Lamphere Product ID: 704013 Why Should You Attend: August 1, 2015 is the deadline to begin using the new integrated disclosures under TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures). Out for public comment is the much sought after delay of...
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SEP
15
10:00 AM
Our Response to Drug and Alcohol Use by Regular Employees and Safety-Sensitive Employees
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the impact of substance abuse at work in the US, drug testing processes and employee rights, and confronting substance abusing employees. The course will also present treatment options such as EAPs, SAPs, and twelve-step programs. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Steve Albrecht Product ID: 704143 Why Should You Attend: In these stressful and uncertain times, it's no surprise more and more employees are abusing alcohol, illegal drugs, medical marijuana, and pain medicine prescriptions. What starts out at home often crosses over to the...
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SEP
15
10:00 AM
Complete Excel 2013 Data Management Tools
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will familiarize attendees with data layout standards for optimizing data management tools. It will discuss data design tips, data validation, conversion of a list to a table, filter and advanced filter, subtotals and more. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dennis Taylor Product ID: 704142 Training Level: Intermediate "Complete Excel 2013 Data Management Tools" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.5 CPE credit up on full completion of the...
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SEP
15
10:00 AM
NLRB Actions in a Non-Union Workplace - Best Practices and Policies
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will examine the straightforward rules and tools that will enable attendees to ensure that your policies meet the expectations under the NLRA (National Labor Relations Act). This program will offer attendees a firm understanding of the laws that govern the NLRB and a tool-box of best practices for developing and maintaining policies and practices to enable you to draft policies to pass the NLRB’s muster. Why Should You Attend: Everyone is aware that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been actively hunting down employers with policies and practices that...
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SEP
15
10:00 AM
Establishing Safety and Compatibility of Passive Implants in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the guidance issued by the FDA on December 11, 2014, “Establishing Safety and Compatibility of Passive Implants in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment.” The new guidance replaces a guidance with the same title that was earlier issued on August 21, 2008. The new guidance reflects FDA’s current thinking regarding passive implants in the MR environment. The webinar will discuss the primary points of the guidance. Why Should You Attend: Though guidance documents are not binding, they do tend to reflect the current thinking of FDA. Since this is the...
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SEP
15
10:00 AM
How to Transition from Paper to Electronic Records in a Regulatory Environment
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will cover effective and efficient ways to transition from paper to electronic records in a regulated environment. It will address compliance issues, complexity in decision making and implications specific to the pharmaceutical industry. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Charlie Sodano Product ID: 703576 Training Level: Intermediate Why Should You Attend: The tendency, after a drug fails in clinical trials, is to retain all related information permanently. There are vast stores of pre-clinical, clinical and drug safety paper records that are archived in...
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SEP
15
9:00 AM
Using Controls and Segregation of Duties to Build a Bullet Proof AP Operation
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will detail how to create a bullet-proof AP operation that is setup to detect and proactively prevent fraud from occurring. During this session, the webinar presenter will discuss real cases of AP fraud and the controls that organizations later realized needed to be added to their AP operation, unfortunately too late to prevent these costly incidents. In addition to discussing good controls, he will also discuss common controls that are ineffective, provide no value, or even leave AP departments with a false sense of security while they are in reality still very much...
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SEP
15
8:00 AM
Insurance Fraud and Weapons to Fight Fraud
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This anti-fraud training will help you understand the concept of insurance fraud and the use of red flags. Attendees will learn the various weapons to fight against fraudulent activities. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Barry Zalma Product ID: 703153 Why Should You Attend: Although insurance fraud has existed since the first policy was scratched on a clay tablet in ancient Sumeria, it has grown logarithmically. Insurers have attempted to manage the exposure to insurance fraud for centuries; the active insurer/police agency combination to reduce insurance fraud is...
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SEP
14
10:00 AM
Effective and Innovative Uses for Credit Insurance
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will compare credit insurance with other risk mitigation techniques in order to understand situations where other alternatives are more appropriate. Attendees will learn how insurers are increasing the flexibility of the protection they offer and the risks they cover. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Buddy Baker Product ID: 704097 Why Should You Attend: Get a handle on how to use credit insurance by analyzing real-life case studies. This session will explore recent innovations in types of coverage available, including key-account...
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SEP
14
8:30 AM
FDA's Medical Device Software Regulation Strategy: 2-Day In-Person Seminar by Ex-FDA Official
Courtyard Boston Cambridge, 777 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Course Description: The growth of the medical software industry outpaces the design of FDA's regulatory process. In some instances clinicians have weighed the risk of software failure against the benefits of using a device at all. Device software is often used in conjunction with other software-based devices, but their interoperability was never anticipated. How can you anticipate and defend against the malicious remote hacking and shut down of an insulin infusion pump? Can one software program defeat the performance capability or back up safety features of another software program? ...
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SEP
11
10:00 AM
Export Party Responsibilities - USPPI, FPPI, Forwarder, Carrier, Routed Transactions
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss why an effective export control program (ECP) consists of many processes that connect, intersect and overlap. It is vital that employees responsible for export compliance know the requirements of Title 15, CFR, Part 30 and the responsibilities of U.S. parties at the time of export. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Suzanne Bullitt Product ID: 704138 Why Should You Attend: A fundamental cause for non-compliance is a lack of understanding of the FTR, export party responsibilities and the AES process. It is imperative that U.S. exporters,...
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SEP
11
10:00 AM
Operationalizing COSO Compliance to Enhance Your Control Environment and Contribute to SOX Efforts
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will examine and evaluate the driving force behind COSO 2013 and suggested applications beyond ICFR. When the COSO foundation released the COSO 2013 framework, they specifically stated their intent that the framework be utilized for more than just ICFR. Many companies have undergone and completed the mapping processes for the 17 principles to the ICFR controls. They must now examine how the framework can move into the operational stage. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Lynn Fountain Product ID: 704139 Why Should You Attend: This course will examine the COSO...
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SEP
11
10:00 AM
Achieving Consistent Performance with ERM
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees a broader perspective of understanding the risk responses that can be adapted to any particular situation and the importance of aligning risk management with strategy development. Why Should You Attend: This program will address the critical need for enterprise risk management in a risky global economy. Highly valued companies are ones that can perform consistently over time. ERM is an essential tool for any company that desires to improve its financial performance and the consistency of its performance. This webinar will focus on the most...
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SEP
11
10:00 AM
HR and the Law: Ensure Policy Meets Practice
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program sets out the difference between HR policy, procedure and protocol. It will help attendees gain a framework to create effective human resource policies. The course will also offer techniques and tips on policy development and policy management. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Diana Chomichuk Product ID: 704102 Why Should You Attend: Ethics, diversity and training requirements: company policies can help your organization ensure that fair, reasonable, objective, consistent, and legally defensible practices are put in place in your...
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SEP
11
9:00 AM
OSHA (GHS) Global Harmonization System as Part of HAZCOMM
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will provide attendees pertinent information regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) GHS requirements and guidelines applicable to the general industry and construction activities and operations with regard to chemicals. The course will also provide up to date answers on OSHA GHS standards, policies, enforcement and regulations. Why Should You Attend: The goal of the course is to help participants gain the awareness level necessary to be able to describe major risks, hazards and prevention strategies. One of the key topics to be addressed...
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SEP
10
10:00 AM
Pay Grades and Job Value
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explore why scrutinizing a reward system can cause differing opinions and confused definitions that even the most cursory of reviews muddies the waters to the point of failure. These differing definitions while seemingly a simple problem in theory often cause damaging confusion to the construction and certainly communication of even a carefully constructed system. Why Should You Attend: Leaders who can’t communicate the basic components of employees’ compensation packages can cause employees to understandably push back, and push back hard. Push back, even from...
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SEP
10
10:00 AM
Foreign Exchange Hedging for Corporations
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, attendees will learn the types of FX hedge programs typically utilized by corporations and the hedge instruments typically used by corporate hedgers such as forwards and collars. They will also gain an understanding of the concept of view-neutral hedging. Why Should You Attend: Recent years have seen unusually large foreign exchange (FX) moves between major currencies, such as the Euro, the Japanese Yen, the Swiss Franc and the US Dollar, such that FX is a hot topic for corporate management. For publicly traded companies, the number of questions from equity...
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SEP
10
10:00 AM
Regulatory Update - OSHA’s Bill of Rights: Employee Rights and Responsibilities Protected by OSHA
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This OSHA training program will offer attendees an understanding of applicable OSHA standards, an employer’s responsibilities under OSHA, and the OSHA inspection process. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Michael Aust Product ID: 703618 Why Should You Attend: You have the right to a safe workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) was passed to prevent workers from being killed or otherwise harmed at work. The law requires employers to provide their employees with working conditions that are free of known dangers. The OSH Act created the...
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SEP
10
10:00 AM
Understanding Measurement Uncertainty
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will debate why measurement uncertainty is an important characteristic of a measurement system. Attendees will learn practical applications of uncertainty and learn about a free tool from the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST). Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Daniel O Leary Product ID: 704131 Why Should You Attend: This webinar will explain the GUM approach without resorting to mathematical details. The ideas are simple; the equations provide the theoretical underpinning to make the theory robust. You don’t need the equations...
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SEP
10
10:00 AM
Inventory Management 101 : Planning and Optimizing Your Inventory
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will enhance attendees’ understanding of the elements of inventory management. Inventory management is an organization’s process of defining its plan, direction and strategic competitive strengths relating to inventory. Inventory management helps allocate resources, set goals, determine actions to achieve these goals, mobilize resources, enable decisions to pursue this plan, and understand how to execute those actions. In essence, it is a control mechanism for guiding the implementation of the inventory plan. Why Should You Attend: This world of...
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SEP
10
10:00 AM
OFAC and Other Denied Parties: What Your Company Needs to Know and Do
, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will focus on what your company needs to know and do about laws and regulations within and outside the US regarding individuals and entities that you are prohibited from doing business with. These individuals and entities are sometimes referred to as denied, debarred, excluded or restricted parties. Contrary to the idea that these laws and regulations apply only to financial institutions, they, in fact, apply to all types of organizations. This session will identify the parts of your organization that need to be aware of the issues, the necessary controls and the steps...
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SEP
10
8:30 AM
Computer System Validation- Reduce Costs and Avoid 483: 2-day In-person Seminar
, Singapore
Course Description: This interactive two-day course will explore proven techniques for reducing costs associated with implementing, using, and maintaining computer systems in regulated environments. Today, the FDA performs both GxP and Part 11 inspections, the Europeans have released an updated Annex 11 regulation that expands Part 11 requirements and companies must update their systems and processes to maintain compliance. Many companies outsource IT resources and are involved in Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud computing. These vendors are not regulated, and...
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SEP
09
10:00 AM
FMEA & Risk Management for Medical Devices
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This Medical device training will acquaint one with the various terms used in risk management and the importance of ISO 14971 & ISO 13485 in the managements of risks during the life cycle of medical devices starting with design and manufacture. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: John Chapman Product ID: 701138 Description FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) has long been recognized as a valuable tool in risk assessment and should be considered as an integral part of riskmanagement. FMEA has been used as part of Risk Analysis under the obsolete standard EN 1441 - Risk...
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SEP
09
10:00 AM
Supplier Inspections, Audits, and Compliance Tracking
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Attendees will leave this training program with more confidence, vision, and productivity. The confidence comes from knowing that you have more tools to keep your product in compliance with regulatory and company standards. The ability to establish the necessary processes will allow attendees to remain confident that your company will be safe. Why Should You Attend: The webinar is an overview of three of the most critical issues that a compliance group in a company can encounter. Without an effective process to address each of these three critical factors, a company can be highly vulnerable...
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SEP
09
10:00 AM
California Overtime Laws: Exempt vs. Nonexempt
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will lay the legal foundation and offer attendees a greater understanding of which California laws govern overtime and minimum wage. The course will also offer guidance in exempt classification, including best practices and practical steps to ensure lawful classifications. Why Should You Attend: In this webinar, business owners, managers, human resources professionals, and in-house attorneys with the responsibility of ensuring that employees working in California are properly classified as exempt from overtime (and minimum wage) under California’s unique and...
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SEP
09
10:00 AM
Writing High-Impact Executive Summaries
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help attendees approach the writing situation with a clear and useful strategy. It will include strategies to fuse the purpose of the summary with the issues that matter to your audience. Attendees will also learn to sort ideas to clarify key points and craft paragraphs that reinforce the intent of the executive summary. Why Should You Attend: When writing an executive summary of research findings, there are many choices because volumes of information about most topics inundate you in a content-crazed world. And when suggesting a course of action, there...
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SEP
09
10:00 AM
Payroll Tax Records: What to Keep, What to Toss and who are accountable
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Businesses often unwittingly commit payroll fraud when they are unaware of payroll tax laws and procedures to maintain payroll records. There can be heavy penalties assessed, fines assessed, and even jail time for payroll tax fraud. This webinar will illustrate federal and state requirements that need to be complied with in maintaining payroll records. It will further highlight several areas of concern and challenges faced by businesses and business owners in handling government contract requirements and tax forms. Why Should You Attend: Some businesses, especially new businesses, small...
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08
11:00 AM
Introduction to Managing Multiple Compliance Efforts Leveraging Common Controls
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This webinar is the compliance professional’s guide for a better, more efficient way to jumpstart their GRC strategy and manage compliance. If you feel like you are drowning in a sea of regulations that gets worse every day, learning how to harmonize those government and industry regulations will ease that stress. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Craig Isaacs Product ID: 704123 Why Should You Attend: You spend significant time and resources researching which mandates your organization must follow and struggling to keep up with new requirements. Also, it’s difficult...
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SEP
08
10:00 AM
Clean Power Plans: The Smart Grid’s Role in Compliance
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This Clean Power Plans training program will discuss and debate the final 111(d) rule components under which smart grid capabilities will qualify. It will also discuss smart grid capabilities with significant greenhouse gas emission reduction goal potential and challenges associated with smart grid capability optimization. Why Should You Attend: State utility regulators, energy offices, and environmental agencies with the responsibility to develop Clean Power Plans are looking for the most cost-effective compliance options. Whether your state has sunk smart grid costs or is currently...
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SEP
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10:00 AM
The U.K. Faster Payments System (FPS) and its Impact on U.S. Payments
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will detail the United Kingdom Faster Payments Service (FPS) and highlight its impact on U.S. payments. It will also discuss FPS costs, FPS implementation, and the benefits of such a system. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Ray Graber Product ID: 704120 Why Should You Attend: Learning how decisions were made in the U.K. will help you better understand the options faced by U.S. payments organizations, regulators, and providers. Several options will be available but which ones are best for all? There are many masters to serve and many cooks in the...
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SEP
04
10:00 AM
Mathematics of Terminal Sterilization - Probability of Survival Approach vs Overkill Approach
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will detail various sterilization methods and various approaches for the validation of a sterilization process. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Jerry Dalfors Product ID: 703633 Why Should You Attend: Since there are so many different interpretations of regulatory statements and because different agencies have different philosophies, and there are those who need a deeper comprehension of the sterilization design relative to microbiological impact, this course will: Discuss the definition of ‘sterile’ Elaborate how to get there by describing...
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SEP
04
10:00 AM
BSA/AML - What is Old is New Again?
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will provide attendees a clear understanding of the compliance department of the future. Attendees will learn the best practices to ensure BSA and AML compliance and avoid failure and fines. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Burke Files Product ID: 703352 "BSA/AML - What is Old is New Again?" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.8 CPE credit up on full completion of the course. Why Should You Attend: BSA and AML compliance is a must. Compliance is not only...
WEBINAR
SEP
04
10:00 AM
Choosing Payment Terms
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will explore the range of payment terms that are used in domestic and international trade. Attendees will gain an understanding of the risks that are and are not covered by various payment terms and learn to craft a credit policy suitable to a company's risk appetite and competitive position. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Buddy Baker Product ID: 704016 Training Level: Intermediate "Choosing Payment Terms" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.2...
WEBINAR
SEP
04
10:00 AM
The Saving Grace of Internal HR Audits
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training session will define why HR audits are a vital part of a comprehensive strategy to help avoid those areas of concern that may need immediate attention. It will discuss key HR areas to audit and list six quick steps to a perfect audit. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Cathleen M. Hampton Product ID: 703818 Why Should You Attend: How is your HR department doing? Noncompliance problems can be, and frequently are, the basis for significant financial risk. Can you answer these questions: Would your company pass an I-9 audit? Do you provide the correct...
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SEP
04
1:00 AM
Biomarkers in Drug Development
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will help attendees obtain the fundamentals of the science, clinical operations and clinical regulatory aspects of biomarker(s) identification, validation and application in clinical trials. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Juan Leal Product ID: 704068 Why Should You Attend: With the advent of the targeted therapy, the need to identify novel biomarkers has increased dramatically. In addition of the biological rational that associate the biomarker with the mechanism of action of the drug, there are multiple steps to fulfill before apply the measurement of...
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SEP
03
10:00 AM
Onboarding Employees in the 21st Century Workplace: Good Beginnings Make Good Employees
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will help participants prepare, conduct, and evaluate effective new employee orientation programs. It will also offer insight into updating existing programs to reflect new technologies and learning styles of 21st century employees. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Judi Clements Product ID: 704113 Why Should You Attend: From the first day new employees start on the job, they begin to make judgments about the company, their manager, their peers, and the job they’ve been hired to do. Too many first days are wasted days with new employees sitting...
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SEP
03
10:00 AM
Critical Form 990, UBI and UBIT
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer an analysis of UBI, UBTI, and UBIT. It will also detail preparation of the Form 990 series of tax returns including Form 990-T and discuss utilizing Form 990 as an analytical and marketing document. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Stuart Sobel Product ID: 704114 Training Level: Intermediate "Critical Form 990, UBI and UBIT" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 2.5 CPE credit up on full completion of the course. Why Should You...
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SEP
03
10:00 AM
Conducting Investigative Interviews: Not Everybody you Interview is a Suspect
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program on investigative interviewing will guide participants in determining who to interview, why that person needs to be interviewed, what is to be asked, when and where the interview will take place, and, and how the interview will be conducted. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: John E Grimes Product ID: 704121 Why Should You Attend: Without a doubt, the best investigators are the ones with the best interview skills. An individual with a natural curiosity and skepticism, and is talented at human interaction has the basic qualities to become a good...
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SEP
03
10:00 AM
Bank Risk Primer Including Risk-Weighted Assets, Capital Tiers, CCAR and Living Wills
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will describe how banks systematically determine individual and corporate borrower creditworthiness and use tools and procedures to mitigate such primary risk. In addition, a bank’s internal mechanisms to rank its assets according to risk will be discussed. Many of the regulatory requirements imposed on banks over the past three years have targeted minimizing a bank’s risk-weighted asset exposure by increasing the amount of bank capital required for riskier assets. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Joseph M Mormak Product ID: 704118 Why Should...
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SEP
03
10:00 AM
Vendor Management - Building a Strong Questionnaire
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight why a vendor questionnaire is the keystone your vendor management program is built on. The course will help ensure attendees get the whole picture and determine appropriate controls for information security and privacy. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Michael D King Product ID: 704119 Why Should You Attend: A solid vendor management program is only as good as the information gathered from providers. Every vendor relationship creates risk for your enterprise. Some risks are readily apparent, others are hidden from view. Make sure...
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SEP
03
10:00 AM
How to Write Error Free and FDA Complaint Procedures
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will focus on the importance of procedures. Attendees will learn why people avoid procedures and understand common human errors and deviations related to the use of procedures. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Ginette M Collazo Product ID: 704122 Why Should You Attend: Human error is known to be the major cause of quality and production losses in many industries. Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be totally eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage. Procedures play a vital...
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SEP
03
10:00 AM
Internal Controls: Documenting Internal Accounting Policies and Procedures
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This interactive training program will enable attendees to devise a plan to assess and develop their organization’s internal control structure. They will also gain an understanding of key areas that are impacted when there is a lack of internal controls. Why Should You Attend: Compliance standards from a regulatory standpoint are subject to the cost structure of implementation for organizations of varying size. SMEs have to adapt to an environment of heightening regulatory standards that seek to deploy overarching standards such as Sarbanes Oxley 2002 or potentially phase in sections of...
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SEP
03
10:00 AM
ISO/IEC 27001:2013 - Breaking It Down to Understand and Implement
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will guide attendees in implementing and complying with the requirements of ISO 27001:2013. ISO 27001 is an international standard published by the International Standardization Organization (ISO), and it describes how to manage information security in a company. The latest revision of this standard was published in 2013, and its full title now is ISO/IEC 27001:2013. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Michael C Redmond Product ID: 703977 Why Should You Attend: It is not if you will be the potential victim of a cyber-attack but when. More and more...
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SEP
03
8:30 AM
What to Expect in a Federal HIPAA Audit & How to Avoid Audit
, Atlanta, GA, USA
Course Description: HIPAA Now and Then The evolutions of this enigmatic law and how what was once relative benign in terms of enforcement is now fully funded and aggressive. Learn what you can do to be prepared for an audit and how to lower risks of ever being audited. It is absolutely imperative that you are proactive and not reactive with your compliance program, this is a necessary evil and you need to protect your practice or your business and limit risks from the imminent Federal audits. Join me in keeping up with this very confusing law and take advantage of all the templates and...
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SEP
03
8:30 AM
Ready, Aim, Hire!! Employee Screening and Background Checks for Newly Hired Employees
, New York, NY, USA
Course Description: It’s never been more challenging to find and hire the right people. Employers are not just concerned about getting the right fit, but also about legal regulations, discrimination, privacy concerns and limited budgets. Without exercising due diligence in hiring, employers risk mistakes that can result in legal and financial nightmares including workplace violence, unqualified employees, and theft and litigation for negligent hiring. Similarly, failure to follow legally complaint hiring practices can result in regulatory actions and class action lawsuits. Employers that...
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SEP
02
10:00 AM
Telecommuting: Effective Policies, Practices, and Programs
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on employee telecommuting policies will explain how to develop and implement a formal program on telecommuting for companies that are considering it and how to review and formalize current practices for companies that already have a program. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Marna Hayden Product ID: 702149 Course "Telecommuting: Effective Policies, Practices, and Programs" has been pre-approved by HRCI as eligible for 1.25 credits towards a participant's...
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SEP
02
10:00 AM
Mexico Non-Tariff Import Barriers
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight differences between a direct and an indirect NTB (non-tariff barrier). It will also discuss direct and indirect NTBs established by the Mexican government and penalties for failure to comply with NTBs under the Mexican customs law. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Linda B Sarabia Product ID: 704117 Why Should You Attend: Non-tariff barriers (NTBs) refer to restrictions that result from prohibitions, conditions, or specific market requirements that make importation or exportation of products difficult and/or costly. In this course,...
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SEP
02
8:30 AM
Operations Risk Management and Mitigation - from Assessment to Implementation
, 345 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Aims Recently, a series of headline-grabbing operational risk incidents at banks, other financial institutions and even regulators have again brought the issue of operational risk management to the forefront of the agendas of CEOs, CROs, risk managers and internal and external auditors alike. These incidents are wide ranging and flow from bank ATM collapses, bank operating system failures, regulatory settlements in the ongoing US sub-prime mortgage saga, rogue traders and the connected risk managers who either missed or were willfully blind to all the warning signs. As the size and...
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SEP
01
10:00 AM
All You Need to Know About Free Trade Zones
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This free trade zones training program will offer attendees an understanding of global competition and global supply chain processes. It will also discuss the historical development of free trade zones, international organizations related to free trade zones, and general rules and types of free trade zones. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Gurkan Suzer Product ID: 704111 Why Should You Attend: Today’s business environment is not easy and everyday it is getting harder to find new customers while losing customers with respect to competitors all around the world....
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SEP
01
10:00 AM
Mastering Excel 2013 Charts
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of chart terminology, discuss different chart types for different kinds of data, and highlight the fastest and best ways to annotate charts with gridlines, labels, arrows, etc. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dennis Taylor Product ID: 704116 Training Level: Intermediate "Mastering Excel 2013 Charts: Create Charts Quickly and With Confidence - Add Exciting Visuals to Your Spreadsheets" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are...
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SEP
01
10:00 AM
Don't Make These Mistakes - Contractor vs. Employee, Immigration, and Wage & Hour
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer best practices to improve hiring processes and practices. At the end of the session, attendees will have a better perspective of the value of an employee handbook and the importance of feedback and documentation. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Mindy Flanigan Product ID: 704094 Why Should You Attend: If you have employees, are thinking about hiring, or interact with small businesses that face employee management challenges, this session is for you. Small businesses looking to grow yearn for a greater understanding of how to make better...
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AUG
31
10:00 AM
Bioterrorism, Food Fraud and Food Security - A Cultural Conundrum
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will review some examples of the consequences of adulteration ostensibly for economic gain and discuss the potential threats of using food as biological weapon. This webinar will also address the actions food companies can take to mitigate and minimize the risks of intentional food adulteration and contamination. Why Should You Attend: Traditional HACCP programs are designed to enhance food safety by addressing the risk of inadvertent contamination of food during production and processing. Mitigating the intentional contamination of food requires an approach beyond...
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AUG
31
8:30 AM
Business Continuity and Scenario Planning: 2-day In-person Seminar
, San Francisco, CA, USA
Aims: A 2-day intensive course on business continuity and scenario planning focused on the banking/ financial institution environment with a view to provide banking professionals with a firm foundation of the standards of best practices in the critical area of business continuity planning. The Basel Accords have raised the profile of operational risk. There are a range of challenges within the accords where financial service firms need to consider a wide range of complex issues including events that have not happened yet. One of the most crucial objectives of management is to learn how to...
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AUG
28
10:00 AM
SOX, GAAP, IFRS - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Cash Flow Management
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will acquaint attendees with best practices and cutting edge issues in the area of factoring and delinquency management. It will discuss how efficient receivables and payable operations can lead to improved financial statements. The course will also focus on the latest SOX updates as well as GAAP and IFRS implications. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Kevin Chenoweth Product ID: 704103 Training Level: Intermediate "SOX, GAAP, IFRS - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Cash Flow Management" - This course is approved by NASBA...
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AUG
28
10:00 AM
Compliance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Laws
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program is designed for individuals who need a more detailed understanding of the Securities and Exchange Commission procedures and process and its authority over publically traded companies. The session is applicable to all financial, compliance and regulatory personnel. It will serve as an introduction to the basics of the SEC organization and overview aspects of the organization itself, its enforcement reach and laws subject to SEC scrutiny. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Lynn Fountain Product ID: 704071 Training...
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AUG
28
10:00 AM
Essentials of the IRB Approval Process for Clinical Research
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will elucidate IRB composition, responsibilities and function and detail the types of review processes and regulatory guidelines. It will also discuss post approval monitoring, administrative actions and approvals/denials. Why Should You Attend: This training will introduce attendees to the essentials of the purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) and their regulatory function in impacting clinical trials. The biotech industry has exhibited a remarkable growth in the last decade due to the advances in technology and the...
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AUG
28
10:00 AM
Pre-Demolition Engineering Survey
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will help you understand OSHA’s requirement for a pre-demolition engineering survey, including what documents to have in place, for renovation and complete demolition of buildings/structures. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Jon J. Pina Product ID: 702203 Why Should You Attend: Due to the significant number of fatalities, injuries, fires, spills/releases, and “near misses” in construction/demolition activities OSHA requires an engineering survey to be made by a “competent person”. That person may be a professional engineer (PE), certified safety...
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AUG
28
10:00 AM
Applying Statistical Process Control Effectively
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training will help you gain a solid understanding of what Statistical Process Control (SPC) is and what it isn’t. We will discuss the common misunderstanding and misapplications of SPC so that you may avoid them. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Steven Wachs Product ID: 701994 Why Should You Attend: Most companies have failed to achieve the potential benefits from the application of statistical process control due to widespread misunderstanding and misapplication of the methods. When misapplied, great improvements in quality and productivity are not achieved....
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AUG
27
10:00 AM
Social Media Awareness in the Workplace: Policies, Type, Risk and Liabilities
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This social media awareness training program will list the types of social media used in the workplace and enumerate the pros and cons of social media. It will also discuss pertaining risks and liabilities along with the consequences of its in appropriate use online. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Susan Wind Product ID: 704099 Training Level: Intermediate "Social Media Awareness in the Workplace: Policies, Type, Risk and Liabilities" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for...
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AUG
27
10:00 AM
Life Insurance SIUs: Effective In-House Operations with the Regulations
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer guidelines for effectively operating a life insurance carrier SIU and/or meeting other expectations. It will also discuss various SIU related laws and regulations that impact life insurance carriers. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: James H Rumph Product ID: 704101 Training Level: Basic "Life Insurance SIUs: Effective In-House Operations with the Regulations" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.8 CPE credit up on full completion of the...
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AUG
27
10:00 AM
Take Charge of Your Workers Compensation Insurance Costs
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This workers compensation training program will focus on red flags of fraudulent workers compensation claims. It will offer attendees guidance on how best to manage the workers compensation claims process as an employer. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Thomas L Santamorena Product ID: 704105 Why Should You Attend: A recent survey of an association of California chief executive officers revealed that 84% of 316 responding cited workers compensation insurance costs as the most negative business factor they face. Businesses are screaming for a system that will get...
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AUG
27
10:00 AM
Human Error Reduction in GMP Related Environments
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of human errors in GMP related environments, factors and causes, and control measures to be put in place to reduce the same. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Ginette M Collazo Product ID: 704107 Why Should You Attend: Human error is known to be the major cause of quality and production losses in many industries. Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be totally eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage. From procedures, training, and...
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AUG
27
8:30 AM
Global Regulations for Equipment Qualification and Validation of Processes
, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: The various regulatory agencies have expectations that pharmaceutical manufacturers will demonstrate control over their manufacturing equipment. The FDA's findings of deficiencies concerning equipment validation indicate the agencies expect definitive evidence that the equipment qualification and validation schedules of a facility will satisfactorily control their manufacturing processes. Examples of FDA form 483 findings for equipment qualification and validation indicate deficiencies in many of these studies. The cost of non-compliance is therefore more than that of...
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AUG
27
8:30 AM
Roadmap of California Medical Leaves - Ultimate Guide to PDL, FMLA, FEHA, SDI, CFRA, PFL, ADA
Hyatt Regency Sacramento, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: This comprehensive interactive training workshop will help clarify California specific leaves, how they interact with the Federal medical leaves and how to apply leaves accurately and consistently. The first day will focus specifically on the latter while a full ½ day will be focused on how to handle performance management issues when managing employees on Intermittent or Ongoing Medical Leaves. Why You Should Attend: This interactive training workshop will provide you real life strategies from an in-the-trenches medical leave management and HR Expert...
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AUG
26
10:00 AM
Legitimacy of Buyers/Suppliers in Export/Import
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will explore 8 techniques for verifying the legitimacy of your foreign counterparty. It will also discuss credit check, background check, reference check, criminal record check, restricted parties record check, financial health check, and more. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Igor Chigrin Product ID: 704100 Why Should You Attend: Want to avoid losses of money or product or both when trading internationally? Want to make sure that you deal with the legitimate individual or company overseas? Did you know that if you trade with restricted...
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AUG
25
12:00 PM
B2B Payments in the U.S. and the Compliance Issues They Face
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees a greater understanding of payment types that are declining and those that are growing: ACH, CHIPS, and Fedwire. Plans and polices to combat payment theft and related fraud will also be detailed in the webinar. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Ray Graber Product ID: 704078 Training Level: Intermediate "B2B Payments in the U.S. and the Compliance Issues They Face" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.2 CPE credit up on full...
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AUG
25
10:00 AM
Global Customs Compliance: Key Steps and Practical Solutions for Achieving Import Compliance
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This customs compliance training program will examine the primary components of a customs compliance program and the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for achieving compliance. It will also help identify gaps in compliance and discuss how best to handle and overcome errors in compliance. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Melanie Frank Product ID: 704096 Why Should You Attend: Customs compliance is an area that can be relatively seamless, or can cause major, unexpected problems, depending on whether a company has effective procedures. Having the necessary...
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AUG
25
10:00 AM
Product Stability Testing Program - Designing and Sustaining New and Existing Programs
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This life science product stability testing webinar will explain, in detail, the requirements of the FDA’s drug stability guidelines that are stipulated for drug products and how to design a product stability testing plan that can be applied to new or modified products in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Charity Ogunsanya Product ID: 703000 Why Should You Attend: To avoid mistakes and misinterpretations while designing a new drug stability testing program or while modifying existing ones, it’s best to...
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AUG
25
10:00 AM
How To Establish an Effective Chief Compliance Officers
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training will provide valuable knowledge on what companies need to do to establish an "effective" Compliance Office that leads to conceiving, developing and implementing successful GRC programs and provides top level coordinating leadership for governance, risk management and compliance issues across the enterprise. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Javier Kuong Product ID: 700095 Why Should You Attend: The regulatory environment created by Sarbanes-Oxley, GLB, HIPAA and countless new regulations make it imperative that organizations, large and small, establish an...
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AUG
24
10:00 AM
4-Hour Virtual Seminar: Bridging the Management Employee Team Gap
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 4-hour training program will offer immediate insight into reading employees and why they rebel or seem non-cooperative. It will also help bring about tangible changes to team/department collaboration and employee/management cooperation. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Beth Halbert Product ID: 704104 Why Should You Attend: This webinar will discuss and debate: Instant behavioral change to dysfunctional behavior How who we are being can create rebellious or non-cooperative employees, business partners and even customers Measurable implementation of word tracks...
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AUG
24
8:30 AM
Risk Management - Focus on Fraud: 2-Day Comprehensive Workshop
, Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Aims: Fraud figures high on the list of operational risks that face all banks and financial institutions. This course will look at recent events to see two very clear examples of massive frauds – Bernard Madoff and Satyam. There are of course many others, but these two stand out because of their size and linkage to the present continuing financial crisis. How would you fare if your bank or organization was faced with a fraud? In fact could you even identify a fraud in your working environment? Are you maximizing your staffs’ potential to reduce fraud and error in your systems? A major...
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AUG
21
10:00 AM
Body Language for Successful Sales
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Attendees will leave this training program with more confidence, vision, and productivity: the confidence in knowing that you have more tools to ply your agenda; the vision to see things that will allow you to adjust your presentation in midstream; the productivity to qualify, act, and close, in a shorter period of time. Any person who makes a presentation for profit, who can’t read body language, is missing out on more than 50% of the conversation. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Jim Zalud Product ID: 704092 Why Should You Attend: The webinar is a fusion of...
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AUG
20
10:00 AM
EBIT/EBITDA - Understanding Your Profit and Loss Statement
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will review different types profit and loss statements, including a QuickBooks profit and loss standard layout as a complex, multi-fund example. Attendees will learn how to analyze growth or loss within a business or department by comparing progressive reports. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Deborah Wolfe Product ID: 704091 Training Level: Intermediate "EBIT/EBITDA - Understanding Your Profit and Loss Statement" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for...
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AUG
20
10:00 AM
Conducting Effective Aviation Quality Audits - ISO 9000, AS 9100C
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss the various types of certified aviation audit processes, their purpose and suitability. Attendees will learn how to conduct a successful audit, the checklists to use, the data points to be collected and analyzed, audit reporting and follow-up leading to closure. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Mont Smith Product ID: 704083 Training Level: Intermediate "Conducting Effective Aviation Quality Audits - ISO 9000, AS 9100C" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are...
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AUG
20
8:30 AM
Workshop by Former SEC Inspector General: How to Conduct Internal Fraud Investigations
, New York, NY, USA
Course Description: This course provides specific and concrete instruction on how to prepare for, conduct and write up the results of internal fraud investigations and present an effective report. The course will also provide guidance on gathering evidence in an investigation and describe strategies for interviewing different types of witnesses. Filled with comprehensive case studies and numerous mock exercises, this course provides hands-on instruction and exercise on how to improve evidence gathering and investigating skills. Learning Objectives: Realistic and comprehensive...
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AUG
20
8:30 AM
OCEG approved GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Professional Seminar
Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: This GRC Professional Seminar will teach you how to efficiently design and enhance GRC activities within your organization based on established GRC standards and an internationally recognized framework. This program will enhance your credentials by helping you qualify for the GRC Professional certification exam, offered by GRC Certify. Through lectures, practical group interaction, discussions, and exercises, participants will learn to: Define a GRC strategy Integrate and improve corporate performance, and risk and compliance programs Strengthen core business...
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AUG
19
10:00 AM
AML - New Techniques for Laundering Money
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will look at the new frontiers for moving money that is nearly untraceable. The objective of the course is to sensitize the participant to see what might not make sense and thus know when to make deeper forays into activities they have spotted. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Burke Files Product ID: 704072 Training Level: Intermediate "AML - New Techniques for Laundering Money" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.8 CPE credit up on full completion...
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AUG
19
10:00 AM
Joint Employer or Co-employer - Determining if you are one and what to do
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training will help you understand: whether and when you are a joint employer; the nature and extent of your responsibilities as a co-employer; and the proactive steps you can take to minimize your liability as a joint employer. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Janette Levey Frisch Product ID: 704082 Course "Joint Employer or Co-employer - Determining if you are one and what to do" has been pre-approved by HRCI as eligible for 1.5 credits towards a...
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AUG
19
10:00 AM
Creating, Testing and Optimizing an Effective BSA/AML Risk Model
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss creating, testing and optimizing an effective BSA/AML risk model. It will also provide the definition of a model and considerations to bear in mind when creating an effective BSA/AML risk model. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Debbie L Rogers Product ID: 704081 Why Should You Attend: This 60-minute risk model management webinar will discuss: Creating an effective BSA/AML risk model Testing an effective BSA/AML risk model Optimizing an effective BSA/AML risk model It will also discuss: Definition of a model Considerations...
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AUG
18
10:00 AM
Effective Labour Law and Union Behavior Training for Human Resources
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training will help improve your productivity and effectiveness in understanding labor laws, workplace social dynamics, working with unions and the management of human resources. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Diana Chomichuk Product ID: 704080 Course "Effective Labour Law and Union Behavior Training for Human Resources" has been pre-approved by HRCI as eligible for 1 credits towards a participant's recertification upon full completion. “The use...
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AUG
18
10:00 AM
Pregnancy and Childcare Issues in the Workplace - FMLA, ADA, PDL, FLSA, NDAA & HIPAA
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training will help improve your productivity and effectiveness in understanding labor laws, workplace social dynamics, working with unions and the management of human resources. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Deirdre Kamber Todd Product ID: 704079 Course "Pregnancy and Childcare Issues in the Workplace - FMLA, ADA, PDL, FLSA, NDA & HIPAA" has been pre-approved by HRCI as eligible for 1 credits towards a participant's recertification upon full...
WEBINAR
AUG
18
10:00 AM
Transfer of Analytical Methods According to the USP Chapter <1224>
, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explain the final version of USP Chapter and FDA guidance for conducting and documenting method transfer between laboratories and sites, and provide tools for effective implementation. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dr. Ludwig Huber Product ID: 701971 Why Should You Attend: When validated methods are transferred between laboratories and sites, their validated state should be maintained to ensure the same reliable results in the receiving laboratory. So far there has not been an official guidance on what exactly is expected to maintain 'the...
WEBINAR
AUG
18
10:00 AM
Incoterms 2010 - Terms of Sale
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this Incoterms® 2010 training understand the major revisions of Incoterms, definitions and responsibilities for insurance and the advantages and disadvantages of each term and the cost associated with it. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Jan Seal Product ID: 701779 Why Should You Attend: The current set of international trade terms are the Incoterms® 2010 rules created by the International Chamber of Commerce which define responsibilities, risks, and costs of the seller and buyer for delivery of goods under sales contracts. The Incoterms® rules take into account...
WEBINAR
AUG
18
10:00 AM
Designing Effective and Efficient Extractables or Leachables Studies for Biologics
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Understand the steps of a extractables / leachables study, get knowledge about the gap analysis of literature sources and how to design an efficient E/L study. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Nanda Subbarao Product ID: 701591 Training Level: Intermediate to Advanced Why Should You Attend: The FDA industry guidance for container-closure systems for packaging human drugs and biologics requires the testing of container closure components for extractable leachable for all injectibles. Since biologics products are particularly sensitive to leachable there has been...
WEBINAR
AUG
14
10:00 AM
Preparing For and Handling OSHA Inspections
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss what prompts an OSHA inspection, OSHA’s new reporting requirements, and how to avoid turning an OSHA inspection into a significant OSHA citation. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: William Principe Product ID: 704075 Why Should You Attend: A visit by OSHA can be an intimidating prospect. If mishandled, it can unnecessarily lead to large penalties, adverse publicity with its resulting negative effect on business, and, in some circumstances, the possibility of criminal prosecution. These disastrous consequences are often the result of...
WEBINAR
AUG
13
12:00 PM
B2B Payments in the U.S. and the Compliance Issues They Face
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees a greater understanding of payment types that are declining and those that are growing: ACH, CHIPS, and Fedwire. Plans and polices to combat payment theft and related fraud will also be detailed in the webinar. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Ray Graber Product ID: 704078 Training Level: Intermediate "B2B Payments in the U.S. and the Compliance Issues They Face" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.2 CPE credit up on full...
WEBINAR
AUG
13
10:00 AM
ERP Implementation Roadmap: A Practical View
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will discuss ERP implementation building blocks. It will also list 10 top reasons why ERP implementations fail and 10 critical success factors for ERP implementation success. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Chris Doxey Product ID: 704069 Training Level: Intermediate "ERP Implementation Roadmap: A Practical View" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are eligible for 1.2 CPE credit up on full completion of the course. Why Should You Attend: Since there are so many nuances...
WEBINAR
AUG
13
10:00 AM
Spotlight on CA Paid Sick Leave - AB1522, PTO Plan and Handbook Changes
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the intent behind AB1522. It will also detail the PTO plan pros and cons and look at handbook changes that need to be made. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Eloisa Perard Product ID: 704073 Course "Spotlight on CA Paid Sick Leave - AB1522, PTO Plan and Handbook Changes: Effective July 1st, 2015" has been pre-approved by HRCI as eligible for 1 credits towards a participant's recertification upon full completion. “The...
WEBINAR
AUG
13
10:00 AM
Understanding TSCA Reform: What is Being Proposed and How Will it Affect your Business?
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The presentation will describe the recently proposed major revisions to the law (Toxic Substance Control Act, TSCA) that regulates the use of industrial chemicals the United States - the first time this has happened in the 40 years since the bill was drafted in 1976. A critical review of the recently proposed bills in the House and Senate will be provided, including an overview of the background and history of this legislative effort, an overview of the proposed changes and effects of implementation on the regulated community. Bookmark Add To...
WEBINAR
AUG
13
10:00 AM
Sales and Use Tax - Best Practices
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will explore the origins of the sales and use tax, explore how and when it applies, and discuss ways to legally minimize (or even eliminate) liability. Sales and use tax is among the most complex areas of compliance for accounting professionals. Given that each state regulates the tax in its own way, companies that operate in multiple states have a detailed (and sometimes costly) compliance burden. Additionally, the use tax is often misunderstood, misapplied, and overpaid. Best practices for dealing with a sales tax audit will also be explored in the...
SEMINAR
AUG
13
8:30 AM
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) - Practical and Effective Solution
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Course Description: The variety and complexity of risks facing today's organisations is increasing, due in part to emerging technologies, globalisation, and increased compliance obligations. How can Business Leaders ensure that they have an adequate understanding of these growing risks? How can they ensure that these risks are carefully considered and that "somebody" in the organisation is looking at these risk areas? Moreover, how can Business Leaders ensure that the people charged with responsibility for these various risk areas are working together to avoid gaps in risk management or...
CONFERENCE
AUG
13
8:30 AM
Elements of Current Good Manufacturing Practices
Venue to be announced shortly, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Course Description: In this two day workshop conference you will learn the various rules regulating the development, manufacturing and quality assurance of products manufactured for animals and humans, the basis of Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) and the preventative measures soon to be enacted for mitigating the exposure of adulterated products to the end user. Steps can be implemented immediately from this course such as ensuring that the personnel have been properly instructed and the training documented on critical control points established for...
CONFERENCE
AUG
13
8:30 AM
Effective Audit Report Writing: 2-day In-person Seminar
, New York, NY, USA
Course Description: The audit report represents the end result of weeks of reviews, analyses, interviews and discussions. It is used to provide information to management on the area you reviewed. And, more importantly, the report brings issues to their attention that needs to be addressed. How well you communicate that information is critical to getting the results you are seeking. The keys to an effective audit report are: Knowing your reader and how to craft an audit report that will get their attention. Understanding the IIA Standards for report writing Developing the best audit...
WEBINAR
AUG
11
10:00 AM
Common HMDA Reporting Mistakes
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss the most common HMDA reporting mistakes, so as to focus improvement where the effort will mostly bring benefits. Attendees will also learn how regulators view the importance of HMDA reports and what their major concerns are likely to be. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Jim George Product ID: 704065 Why Should You Attend: In the process of developing HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) reports it is possible to make a variety of mistakes. Some of these are considered more significant than others. Some are more common than others. If...
WEBINAR
AUG
11
10:00 AM
Case Law and the Management of Human Resources
online event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this training program, attendees will learn what to know in the human resource management arenas of: a) employment law, b) business risk mitigation and human resource management practice, and c) professional human resource management (current best practices). As a human resource management professional, this webinar will help you gain more knowledge, deepen your practice, and sharpen human resource management techniques on ‘how-to’ for improved HR legal compliance. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Diana Chomichuk Product ID: 704066 ...
SEMINAR
AUG
10
8:30 AM
Application of Disinfectants and Sterilants to Control Microorganisms; FDA Endotoxin Test
, Miami, FL, USA
Course Description: Microbiology plays a role throughout the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. Both non-sterile and sterile products are susceptible to the microorganisms they contact during the manufacturing process which may include raw materials, in-process operations and the final product. The environmental and utility systems must also be maintained as must the packaging components, manufacturing equipment, and personnel. To maintain this controlled process and environment, sanitizers, disinfectants and sterilants (sporicides) are essential. Maintaining this controlled...
WEBINAR
AUG
07
10:00 AM
HIPAA and Patient Access to Records - New Focus for Audits and Enforcements
, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will help health information professionals understand what they have to do, and when, and what to keep in mind as they move forward, in order to be in compliance with the new HIPAA regulations. It will provide a comprehensive look at the changes in the rules on access and prepare attendees for the process of incorporating the changes into how they do business in their facilities. Why Should You Attend: Changes modifying the HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations have gone into place to meet the privacy and security mandates within the HITECH Act in the American Recovery and...
WEBINAR
AUG
07
10:00 AM
How to Comply with OSHA and NFPA 70E® Safety Standards
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will provide guidance on how to keep workers safe while working on or around electrically energized equipment. It will also provide preliminary guidance on how to comply with OSHA and NFPA 70E® safety standards. Why Should You Attend: The OSHA standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout), Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.147 addresses the practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery or equipment that would prevent the release of hazardous energy while employees perform servicing and maintenance activities. This course...
WEBINAR
AUG
07
10:00 AM
Form I-9 and E-Verify, Getting and Staying Compliant
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Today, in order to avoid astronomical fines for non-compliance, employers need to be ever so vigilant and diligent in their process. This webinar discussion will include a review of the penalties ICE and Office of Special Counsel (OSC) can impose. Additionally, the webinar will review paper versus electronic I-9 forms and the common mistakes employers make in the process. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Cathleen M. Hampton Product ID: 703756 Course "Form I-9 and...
WEBINAR
AUG
06
11:00 AM
How to Survive a DEA Inspection Series
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training will cover several recommendations to improve the hospital’s due diligence when administering and dispensing narcotic drugs in a hospital setting and what steps to take to detect and prevent the illicit use or diversion. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Carlos M Aquino Product ID: 701991 Why Should You Attend: It is important to understanding DEA regulations required of a hospital pharmacy. This training will give attendees better insight into steps to take to prevent the illicit use or diversion of any controlled substance by hospital staff. This...
WEBINAR
AUG
06
10:00 AM
International Trade Finance Payment Methods
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 60-minute will help exporters and importers understand the three international trade finance methods of payment; to include Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections and Open Account; and their variations. You will also learn the pros and cons of each method and what documents are used to effect each type. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: John Dunlop Product ID: 702215 Companies that export and import products can use Documentary Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections or Open Accounts to purchase and sell goods globally. Understanding the proper application...
WEBINAR
AUG
06
10:00 AM
Fraud Prevention at the Branch
, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss how fraudulent activities continue to stay on the rise despite enhanced technology. Financial institutions are starting to get more aggressive with securing their networks and computer systems, along with conducting more ongoing and thorough background checks on employees. The course will detail how using more preventative measures to identity and stop fraud is key in any organization. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Susan Wind Product ID: 704060 "Fraud Prevention at the Branch" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association...
WEBINAR
AUG
06
10:00 AM
IRS Examination Selection Process
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss IRS statistics relating to return selection and IRS policy statements. It will also detail the IRS classification process – what happens after the computer selects a return and what the classifier looks for when determining which returns are selected for audit. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Stuart Sobel Product ID: 704061 "IRS Examination Selection Process - What Happens to Tax Returns After They Are Filed?" - This course is approved by NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Attendees of Live Webinar are...
SEMINAR
AUG
06
8:30 AM
Detecting and Preventing Embezzlement in Your Organization
, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: Fraud perpetrated by insiders far outstrips fraud by external criminals. And embezzlement ranks at the top of the long list of internal frauds. Even more worrisome, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, embezzlement is the fastest growing internal fraud. Whether it’s theft of $100 by colluding with a dishonest vendor or misappropriation of $1 million through a complex billing scheme, embezzlement damages not only the organization’s finances, but its reputation and even its long-term survival. The Challenge: While there are many ways to detect,...
SEMINAR
AUG
06
8:30 AM
Creating an ORM with a Strategy Implementation Model Including Conduct Risk
, London, UK
Course Description: The question asked by many companies is “How can we gain organic, sustainable growth?” So many companies are on a roller-coaster ride of sales targets, profit reports, staff attrition and reputation management, it is hard for them to identify their core values or a true direction. No one person has all the answers, and no external adviser has the experiences that firm has in their specific market, but working together, using a simple methodology, we can identify their strategy and apply the risk framework to provide them with sustainable development and organic...
SEMINAR
AUG
06
8:30 AM
Implementing a Basel III and COSO Compliant Operational Risk
, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: Recent scandals as well as legal and regulatory actions against major financial institutions, which resulted in multi-billion losses, have highlighted the need to maintain a robust operational risk management program. Additionally, both federal and state regulators expect financial services companies to demonstrate that they have a credible operational risk management program in place, which is commensurate with the size and complexity of the institution, and compliant with the latest norms and standards, including Basel III, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, Solvency II and...
SEMINAR
AUG
06
8:30 AM
Fraud Evaluation Tools for the Internal Auditor
, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Course Description: The topic of fraud — whether it relates to awareness and prevention techniques, fraud auditing, recent frauds in corporate America, or the criminal mind — continue to be on the radar of investors, shareholders, and regulators. Although a recent fraud survey by Kroll Advisory found that the proportion of companies that suffered an incident declined from 75% last year to 61% in the current survey, it is acknowledged that fraud is anything but defeated. In addition, with ongoing technological advances in IT infrastructure, new and emerging fraud methods are continually...
SEMINAR
AUG
06
8:30 AM
Essentials Of USP Microbiology - Reading Between the Lines of the USP General
, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: The objective of this two day "Essentials of USP Microbiology" seminar is to explore USP General and General Information Chapters to learn which are available and to confirm that those that you are using are being used correctly. USP documents that will be reviewed include USP , , , , , , , , and others. Various team exercises will be conducted to allow the participants to use these USP documents to solve "real life" problems. Plan to bring a cross-functional group of your personnel to attend this invaluable two day seminar. Learning Objectives: The...
SEMINAR
AUG
06
8:30 AM
Regulatory Compliance for Dietary Supplements in the US, EU and Canada: 2-day In-person Seminar
, St Louis, MO, USA
Course Description: A growing public demand for supplements has resulted in a flurry of companies creating and marketing dietary supplements in the United States, EU and Canada. With the regulatory authorities beginning to take a stronger stance on enforcement of regulatory policies, procedures and GMP compliance, it is important for companies to verify that their products comply with the latest regulations and provisions if they plan to market Supplements in these countries. This 2-day interactive live seminar will review the regulations that impact Dietary Supplements in...
WEBINAR
AUG
05
12:00 PM
Bank Lending Compliance and Financial Analysis Using Excel
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar is a must for any business professional who needs to gain an understanding of finance and accounting and what bankers review in just 75-minutes. This easy-to-follow workshop will show nonfinancial professionals and new lending officers how to calculate and use financial ratios to gauge the health of any business. Attendees will learn what the bankers’ want to see before they grant your firm a loan, how bankers calculate financial ratios, and what is excellent, good, fair and poor. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Joe Weil Product ID: 704049 Training...
WEBINAR
AUG
05
10:00 AM
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for Design Improvement and Design Control
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this failure mode and effects analysis training, attendees will learn how to design medical devices that enhance reliability, durability, safety, and serviceability. They will also gain a solid understanding of both the Design FMEA, and the Process FMEA. Bookmark Add To Calendar Instructor: Dev Raheja Product ID: 701988 Why Should You Attend: Risk analysis is now required by law (GMP). Identification of device design problems prior to distribution eliminates costs associated with warranties, product recalls, and product validation. FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects...
SEMINAR
AUG
05
8:30 AM
Identity Theft Exposure and the Methods Utilized to Prevent
, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: This course will highlight the need for all businesses to protect their personal information along with their customers’ personal information. This protection has to begin internally and move to external responsibilities while continuously updating policies and procedures to stay one step ahead of criminal organizations. The first day of this course will introduce participants to the world of personal identity theft and business identity theft highlighting how the theft is orchestrated, the methods utilized, and the types of criminal enterprises operating these...
CONFERENCE
AUG
04
8:30 AM
Validation, Verification and Transfer of Analytical Methods
, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: Analytical methods and procedures should be validated to ensure reliability, consistency and accuracy of analytical data. Compendial methods should be verified to demonstrate the suitability of laboratories to successfully run the method and when methods are transferred between laboratories successful transfer should be demonstrated through testing. In case a laboratory wants to use an alternative method instead of a compendial method, equivalency of the alternative method to the compendial method should be demonstrated. Method validation recently got highest attention...
CONFERENCE
JUL
30
8:30 AM
Analytical Instrument Qualification and System Validation: 2- day In-person Seminar
Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront, 511 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Course Description: Analytical instruments should be qualified and systems should be validated to demonstrate suitability for the intended use. This two day in-person seminar will provide attendees the regulatory background and guidance through the complete process from planning and writing requirement specifications to vendor assessment, installation and operational qualification and ongoing testing during routine use. This interactive workshop will help attendees understand the instrument qualification and system validation processes and will provide templates and examples to develop...
CONFERENCE
JUL
27
8:30 AM
GMP Compliance for Quality Control and Contract Laboratories: 2-day In-person Seminar
Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown, 21 N Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Course Description: Quality control and related contract laboratories are considered at high risk because after testing and approval, drug products and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are released to the market without further check. That's the reason why the FDA and other agencies put highest emphasis on inspections of QC laboratories. Even though cGMP regulations have been in place since long time, the large number of QC related 483's and warning letters demonstrate that companies have problems with implementation. This two day interactive in-person seminar will provide...
CONFERENCE
JUL
16
8:30 AM
Laboratory Inspections - Be Prepared, Be Validated and Avoid Observations
, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: In every laboratory inspection there are always two teams – the auditors and the auditees. Whether you are performing the audit or receiving the audit, there are rules, techniques and tips that will make your job more effective and reduce audit observations. This interactive and exciting seminar will look at various laboratory audits (GLP, cGMP, GCP, EPA) from both perspectives. You learn what auditor s look for, see examples of best practices and also hear war stories of things gone wrong as you get to experience both sides of the process. We will use presentation,...
CONFERENCE
JUL
16
8:30 AM
Aseptic Processing Challenges
, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: The manufacture of aseptically produced sterile products represents the greatest level of risk to the public and as a result there are numerous requirements that companies must abide by for compliance. This training will cover not only the current regulations as set by the FDA but also those required by the European Union (EU) GMPs. This will include the main areas of focus by regulatory auditors, expectations for the qualification of equipment and utilities, along with environmental monitoring, media fills and personnel qualification to name a few. As expected, training...
CONFERENCE
JUL
16
8:30 AM
OCEG approved GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Professional Seminar
, Sydney NSW, Australia
Course Description: This GRC Professional Seminar will teach you how to efficiently design and enhance GRC activities within your organization based on established GRC standards and an internationally recognized framework. This program will enhance your credentials by helping you qualify for the GRC Professional certification exam, offered by GRC Certify. Through lectures, practical group interaction, discussions, and exercises, participants will learn to: Define a GRC strategy Integrate and improve corporate performance, and risk and compliance programs Strengthen core business...
SEMINAR
JUL
16
8:30 AM
How to Successfully Manage an FDA High Risk Food Inspection
Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront, 511 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Course Description: This course will present an overview of necessary actions that companies should take to be audit-ready, such as: Performing a hazard analysis Developing and implementing an adequate HACCP plan or food safety plan (under FSMA) Performing end-product and /or environmental sampling Auditing suppliers of high risk food ingredients and/or sample testing incoming ingredients It will identify what high risk foods are in relation to food safety and highlight current FDA regulations that regulate the processing and packing of high risk foods. It will provide valuable...
SEMINAR
JUL
16
8:30 AM
Lifecycle Approach to Analytical Methods for Drug Products
, Boston, MA, USA
Course Description: This highly interactive course is designed to provide participants with a lifecycle approach to developing and validating analytical methods, including elements aligned with QbD concepts. Some of the key aspects of the seminar include: Learning how to apply QbD concepts to analytical methods Discussing the types of methods required for different drug products Understanding the types of impurities which must be addressed for drug products Discovering how a lifecycle approach can link method development, validation, verification and transfer Learning how ATP...
SEMINAR
JUL
16
8:30 AM
How to get a CLIA Waiver for your Medical Device: One and a Half Day In-person Seminar
, Newark, NJ, USA
Course Description: FDA has granted precious few applications for waiver since their CLIA Waiver guidance was published on January 30, 2008. Between 2008 and 2012, FDA reviewed 34 applications for CLIA Waiver and approved 14, sometimes taking years to issue a denial. The cost of performing CLIA Waiver studies, combined with the lengthy review times and likelihood of failure, has discouraged companies from bringing new innovations to this critical public health sector. With the CLIA Waiver guidance appearing to be so prescriptive, why has denial dominated the review outcome? By attending...
SEMINAR
JUL
16
8:30 AM
Operations Risk Management and Mitigation - from Assessment to Implementation
, Melbourne VIC, Australia
Aims Recently, a series of headline-grabbing operational risk incidents at banks, other financial institutions and even regulators have again brought the issue of operational risk management to the forefront of the agendas of CEOs, CROs, risk managers and internal and external auditors alike. These incidents are wide ranging and flow from bank ATM collapses, bank operating system failures, regulatory settlements in the ongoing US sub-prime mortgage saga, rogue traders and the connected risk managers who either missed or were willfully blind to all the warning signs. As the size and...
SEMINAR
JUL
09
8:30 AM
Compliance Processes for Life Science Products in Brazil, Russia, India, China markets
, Atlanta, GA, USA
Course Description: This seminar will help you understand the regulatory, quality and import / export requirements for Life Science Products in emerging markets - Brazil, Russia, India and China. Improved alignment to global standards was an important step forward toward foreign access, because it eliminated the conflicting standards that prevailed among provincial government agencies. Healthcare Authorities and regulatory systems have now made their requirements and procedures more transparent to industry partners. Clinical Trials can be conducted at a fraction of the expense. Structured...
CONFERENCE
JUN
25
8:30 AM
Import Procedures and Documentation
, Anaheim, CA, USA
Course Description: This 2-day seminar is designed to assist companies that import commercial shipments into the United States to better understand their obligations to take reasonable care in conducting business with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other government agencies. The Customs Modernization Act has placed responsibility on the importer for proper entry, classification, valuation, and marking of imported merchandise. Failure to comply can result in penalties and fines, and in some cases both civil and/or criminal penalties. In addition, failure to comply with proper...
CONFERENCE
JUN
25
8:30 AM
The European Clinical Trial Directive…Plus…European Filings and Registration Procedures
, Tampa, FL, USA
Course Description: This interactive two day seminar will cover the various licensing methods (for Drugs, Biologics & Combination Products) by which applicants can file for product licenses (Marketing Authorizations) in one or multiple Member States, as well as fully across all Member States of the European Union. This course specifically outlines and discusses the structure of the regulatory agencies at the EU-level and across specific Member States. Course content will explain which procedures are available for which products and then will follow the license processing steps for each...
CONFERENCE
JUN
11
8:30 AM
Internal Control Best Practices for your Procure to Pay (P2P) Process
Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 345 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Course Description: This two day seminar will focus on internal controls best practices for the Procure to Pay (P2P) process. Attendees will learn about internal controls best practices by reviewing the Internal Controls Questionnaires (ICQ) for each component of the P2P process. The course material will highlight the impact that the P2P process can have on an organization and will also indicate the key risks that must be considered within a P2P internal controls program. The course will follow an Internal Controls Questionnaire (ICQ) approach to the course material that will review each...
SEMINAR
JUN
11
8:30 AM
Auditing the Human Resource Function & Human Resource Metrics: 2-day In-person Seminar
, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Course Description: This seminar will cover auditing human resources practices for compliance and liability to help identify and correct any areas that may not comply with applicable laws and/or do not comply with company policies. This action not only is a means to perform "due diligence" for your company, but is a measuring tool to determine what needs to be improved to achieve a higher standard of excellence. Areas Covered in the seminar: An overview of labor laws that apply to your business Legal postings. Record setup, access and maintenance. Auditing your employee policy manual. ...
CONFERENCE
JUN
08
8:30 AM
Global Food Supply Chain Risk and Blue Ocean Strategy Using Supply Chain Management
, London, UK
Global Food Supply Chain Risk Day 1 - Monday, June 8, 2015, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM BST Course Description: Global food supply chain risk is about more than data analytics! The food supply chain begins in fields and runs through processors and into warehouses in the destination countries. It includes all types of foods--agriculture, meats, and sea foods in all ways—fresh, live, chilled, frozen, and more. Our seminar is unique in that we know supply chain management and can discuss what food supply chain risk is and how to...
CONFERENCE
JUN
04
8:30 AM
Essentials of ERM and Assessing its Effectiveness Using ISO 31000
Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront, 511 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Course Description: If an internal audit is to assess the effectiveness of the organization's risk management program, every member of the audit team has to understand the underlying principles. This two-day course on ERM will introduce internal auditors to the principles and practices of risk management. It is a course for all types of organizations, whether public or private, and in all sectors and industries. This course will focus on the ISO 31000:2009 global risk management standard. It will also cover some of the principles behind the alternative COSO Enterprise Risk Management -...
SEMINAR
JUN
02
8:30 AM
Quality Control Laboratory Compliance - cGMPs and GLPs: One and a Half-day In-person Seminar
Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront, 511 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Course Description: FDA inspection and oversight of quality control (QC) laboratories are essential elements of the agency’s evaluation of the compliance status of regulated companies representing multiple industries - pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, as well as foods and cosmetics - as well as the contract QC laboratories which service these industries. Lack of compliance can result in severe regulatory actions, criminal liability, fines, and the inability to obtain product approvals. This course will examine the fundamental requirements for all QC laboratories subject to FDA...
SEMINAR
JUN
01
8:30 AM
Risk Based Internal Auditing (RBIA): 2-day Comprehensive Training Workshop
Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park, 1717 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, USA
Course Description: Risk Based Internal Auditing (RBIA) is defined by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) as “a methodology that links internal auditing to an organization’s overall risk management framework”. RBIA allows internal audit to provide assurance to the bank’s/ organization’s board that various risk management processes are managing risks effectively, in relation to the risk appetite of the bank/ organization. However every organization is different with different attitudes to risk, different management and organizational structures, different processes and...
CONFERENCE
MAY
28
8:30 AM
The A to Z of Trade Compliance for a U.S. Entity
to be announced shortly, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: Trade Compliance plays a prominent role in international business today. This course will provide you with the tools, knowledge, and mindset needed to make an immediate impact within the organization you currently represent in the U.S. You will learn the basic requirements of import and export transactions to and from the U.S. There is a cost to non-compliance and you will learn how to communicate those costs to decision makers that control the direction and budget size of a company's trade compliance program. Is your company demonstrating "reasonable care" which is the...
CONFERENCE
MAY
21
8:30 AM
Fostering Transparency and Accountability to Combat Money Laundering and Illicit Financial Flows
To be announced shortly, Coronationville, Johannesburg, 2093, South Africa
Course Description: The existence of various conventions such as the UNCAC and AUCPCC conventions to eliminate corruption and money laundering indicate consensus for concerted action to tackle corruption, and stem global money laundering and IFFs (illicit financial flows). However, the reality is that the tasks involved in combating these threats have become more complex. The minimum that state parties can do is to comply with their obligations, under the watchful monitoring of the citizens to whom they are accountable. At the same time, it is clear that state institutions are unlikely to be...
CONFERENCE
MAY
20
8:30 AM
Business Continuity and Scenario Planning: 2-Day Comprehensive Workshop
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Aims: A 2-day intensive course on business continuity and scenario planning focused on the banking/ financial institution environment with a view to provide banking professionals with a firm foundation of the standards of best practices in the critical area of business continuity planning. The Basel Accords have raised the profile of operational risk. There are a range of challenges within the accords where financial service firms need to consider a wide range of complex issues including events that have not happened yet. One of the most crucial objectives of management is to learn how to...
CONFERENCE
MAY
18
8:30 AM
Operations Risk Management and Mitigation - from Assessment to Implementation
, Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Aims This is an intensive course on Operational Risk Management & Mitigation – from assessing the operational risks to how to implementing a working, viable operational risk management system. Aimed at the financial services industry this course explores the Operational Risk Management (ORM) function and mitigation requirements as mandated in the Basel Accords. A key objective of this course is to move the participants beyond the operational risk compliance requirements set down in the Basel Accords to an understanding of managing operational risk as a value added proposition that can be...
WEBINAR
MAY
13
10:00 AM
Understand Your Fiduciary Responsibilities to Your Health and Retirement Plans
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will focus on the key elements that employers need to know in order to avoid potential fiduciary liability under Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). It will cover who is a fiduciary, the responsibilities of fiduciaries and how to implement safeguards to reduce the potential for ERISA liability. Why Should You Attend: Every employer that sponsors a health or retirement plan is subject to ERISA requirements. It is critical that employers understand the required standard of conduct in order to reduce potential liabilities not only for themselves but for the executives...
WEBINAR
MAY
13
10:00 AM
HIPAA and Business Associates - New Responsibilities and Obligations
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss the significant changes to the HIPAA rules for business associates, the new challenges for HIPAA covered entities and business associates, and new risks for non-compliance and penalties. Why Should You Attend: Since the new regulations have expanded the obligations of HIPAA business associates, it is now more important than ever to carefully consider whether a BA designation is appropriate or not – business associate agreements are not to be entered into lightly. The new requirements have a direct impact on what needs to be put into the business associate...
WEBINAR
MAY
12
11:00 AM
How to Develop a Medical Device Design Control Program that Will Meet FDA Requirements
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees an understanding of the reasons for design control and highlight the key elements of a design control program. The FDA has concluded that a well-controlled design process with risk analysis, change control, design reviews and hardware/ software validation will greatly reduce the chances of an unsafe product. In accordance with the same, This webinar will also discuss how risk management fits into design control compliance. Why Should You Attend: This course will explain how to setup and manage a design program that will meet FDA requirements and...
WEBINAR
MAY
12
11:00 AM
Sales and Use Tax - Avoiding Double Tax on Drop Shipments
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss the principles of drop shipment exemption. It will also detail how you can help your company legally avoid tax assessments by your drop shippers on your resale orders. Why Should You Attend: Drop shippers everywhere are falling prey to state auditors who charge them tax when shipping into their states on behalf of retailers who don’t have nexus there. Retailers claim resale exemption. How can the retailer satisfy the drop shipper and the state auditor? Through this course, get up to speed on the most complex national sales tax issue and what it takes to comply...
WEBINAR
MAY
12
10:00 AM
Establishing and Executing an UDI Program for IVDs
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will assist participants in fully comprehending the FDA UDI requirements. IVDs present unique challenges in implementing UDI programs because the marketed IVD includes multiple components needed to use the IVD according to labeled instructions. This webinar will help attendees begin the process. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will guide participants in: Fully understanding US FDA UDI requirements Developing a sense of how to start UDI for an international product Developing an understanding of the interaction between departments needed to realize a UDI...
WEBINAR
MAY
12
10:00 AM
Internal Control Design and Implementation
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Internal controls are ambiguous, yet they are vital to the health of an organization. In this training program, participants will learn the distinction between job processes and the internal controls that regulate them, and basic techniques to enhance controls to achieve the organization’s objectives. Why Should You Attend: Internal controls are necessary in every aspect of business operations to ensure that a company achieves its business objectives while minimizing risks. Management and the board of directors are responsible for the organization’s system of internal controls, and...
WEBINAR
MAY
12
10:00 AM
FDA vs. EU Inspections - Getting Prepared and What are Differences
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will help attendees understand the FDA and EU inspection process and how to prepare for both of them. Attendees will learn the best practices to respond to Form 483 citations, Warning Letters and EU inspection findings. Why Should You Attend: FDA and EU GCP regulations and standards apply to pharmaceuticals, IVDs and medical devices. Failure to conform to these requirements may result in concerns about quality and integrity. Inspections are critical to the success of business on several levels. Therefore, being appropriately prepared and management of the inspection and audit...
CONFERENCE
MAY
11
8:30 AM
Operations Risk Management and Mitigation - from Assessment to Implementation
, London, UK
Aims Recently, a series of headline-grabbing operational risk incidents at banks, other financial institutions and even regulators have again brought the issue of operational risk management to the forefront of the agendas of CEOs, CROs, risk managers and internal and external auditors alike. These incidents are wide ranging and flow from bank ATM collapses, bank operating system failures, regulatory settlements in the ongoing US sub-prime mortgage saga, rogue traders and the connected risk managers who either missed or were willfully blind to all the warning signs. As the size and...
WEBINAR
APR
29
10:00 AM
The Affordable Care Act: Key Compliance Issues for Employers in 2015 and Beyond
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will focus on ACA compliance requirements for 2015. It will also cover topics such as anti-discrimination provisions for highly compensated employees, affordable coverage penalty, transitional relief for some employers in 2015, and more. Why Should You Attend: This year the rubber really meets the road for Affordable Care Act compliance. Yet many, whether they are simply concerned individuals or business owners or executives, still find the ACA to be a topic that generates much confusion. This webinar will de-mystify key ACA issues. If you are an employer, HR...
WEBINAR
APR
29
10:00 AM
Latest Requirements for Informed Consent Content and Process Requirements
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will guide participants on how to create and use patient information consent forms, and generate a system for training and implementation of effective and compliant informed procedures. This webinar will assist participants in preparing for inspection of the informed consent process. The course will also discuss the impact of the inspections of the informed consent process on the ethics and integrity of the data collected. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will help sponsors and CROs in the US, EU and internationally understand how to ensure the content and process...
WEBINAR
APR
29
10:00 AM
National Practitioner Data Bank: Do You Know What it Says About You?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer attendees insight into using the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Hospitals are required to query the NPDB before granting privileges to a practitioner and before renewing those privileges. The information maintained by the NPDB could have serious implications for a practitioner seeking privileges or licensure. Why Should You Attend: It is critical for physicians and other practitioners to ensure that the information maintained by the NPDB is accurate. This webinar will provide information about how to access the NPDB information and how to correct...
WEBINAR
APR
29
10:00 AM
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and International Anti-Bribery Course
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will cover the requirements of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other national and international anti-bribery laws and treaty provisions. The webinar is part of a two-course training session, where the first segment will help attendees understand the provisions of the FCPA and other foreign anti-bribery laws, as well as those actions that are exempt from prosecution and where this second segment will test participants’ understanding of these laws using practical examples, real cases and enforcement actions, such as those involving U.S. retailers,...
WEBINAR
APR
28
11:00 AM
How Audit Evaluation Can Ensure Effective Decision Making Under Uncertainty
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This presentation will explore the nature of decision making in crisis situations. It will explore the psychology of decision making under stress and overview risk management analysis tools. The webinar instructor will present tips and techniques to identify structural and cyclical changes, improve risk management strategy processes, and identify transparent vulnerabilities. Why Should You Attend: The webinar will emphasize the different stages that employees go through before taking action in a crisis. Building on this understanding, the instructor will illustrate to participants how best...
WEBINAR
APR
28
10:00 AM
Trade Patterns and Methods for Conducting International Trade to Mitigate Risk
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will contemplate the increase in global trade and the resultant need for organizations to understand how to grow their bottom line while minimizing risk when importing or exporting. Companies of all sizes are recognizing the advantages of buying and selling outside their domestic market. While there are more risks in international trade than there are in domestic trade, there are also more revenue opportunities as well as effective methods for mitigating risk. Why Should You Attend: Increasing globalization has led to the need to explore the opportunities afforded by...
WEBINAR
APR
28
10:00 AM
Using Kanban/JIT Systems and Lean Elements to Run a Startup Plant
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program is essential for those introducing lean principles at the company’s earliest stages. A startup plant faces many challenges and options. Too often, the brainpower and focus is on the science and technology of the product. However, without agile systems from the earliest stages, the company may struggle for the wrong reasons as it tries to ramp up its manufacturing and quality systems. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will explain how to set up and use kanbans all the way from purchasing and procurement, to receiving, receiving inspection, component stock, work...
WEBINAR
APR
28
10:00 AM
Performing an Effective, Robust and Compliant Sterility Failure Investigation
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will highlight mistakes often made when corrective and preventative actions are not clearly identified and applied during a manufactured product sterility test failure investigation because an ineffective investigational procedure and tool was used to conduct a sterility test failure investigation. The webinar will also illustrate how avoiding such common mistakes will ensure that these types of products meet the sterility requirements USP and other regulatory guidelines applicable to finished products, bulk drug substance, raw materials or excipients. Why Should You...
WEBINAR
APR
27
10:00 AM
Using Requirements Management to Ensure Compliance
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will elaborate how best to employ requirements management to ensure compliance with FDA's design control requirements. Requirements management involves managing versions of requirements and the relationship between requirements and the project deliverables. Using this model as a best practice can result in a more robust design control process and minimize FDA observations. Why Should You Attend: There is a wide variation of how the medical device industry manages requirements. This presentation will cover a requirements management approach consistent with the CMMi...
WEBINAR
APR
27
10:00 AM
ICH Q10 - Moving From GMPs To A Pharmaceutical Quality System
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This ICH Q10 training /webinar will discuss the evolution and interpretation of the pharmaceutical GMPs as a quality control regulation to the Quality Assurance emphasis of the Pharmaceutical Quality System as defined in ICH Q10. Why Should You Attend: Since the release of the Quality System Regulation for medical devices, the FDA has been trying to transition the pharmaceutical industry to a Quality System approach to compliance. The issuance of the Guidance for the Industry: Quality System Approach to Pharmaceutical CGMPS and ICH Q10. Pharmaceutical Quality System has brought new focus to...
WEBINAR
APR
27
10:00 AM
UI Taxes - Managing Unemployment Insurance Costs
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will provide an update of key federal and state unemployment issues. Participants will gain an understanding of the critical issues affecting their individual UI accounts and develop methods to control UI costs and manage other related liabilities. Why Should You Attend: Employer paid unemployment insurance taxes and costs, once a nuisance expense, have increased significantly in recent years. In some states employers’ UI tax liabilities have increased by more than 300 percent as states have increased UI experience rates, increased taxable wages bases, and imposed...
WEBINAR
APR
24
10:00 AM
Performing Safety, Accident, and Workers Comp Investigations
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
When an accident happens, some degree of confusion generally follows. An employer has compliance obligations that its investigations are thorough, objective, and professional and an honest attempt to fulfill its obligations to employees to provide a safe place to work. Without a trained investigator performing investigations, such quality investigation becomes much less likely. In an accident with injury, it may also be necessary to review the validity of workers compensation claim(s). This training program will focus on safety investigations and the interplay between OHSA and Workers...
WEBINAR
APR
24
10:00 AM
Use Risk Assessment to Reduce Validation Time for 21 CFR Part 11
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Get a detailed understanding of how to perform risk assessment as part of the 10-step risk based approach to CSV. Why Should You Attend: In this webinar, participants will learn how to perform risk assessment as part of the 10-step risk-based approach to computer system validation. This distinct approach will help minimize project time by employing fill-in-the-blank templates. You can ensure compliance with QA, FDA, and clients. The instructor will use examples and real time scenarios to better illustrate the application of the techniques for any validation project. Areas Covered in the...
WEBINAR
APR
23
11:00 AM
FDA Accession Numbers
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will detail how FDA import entry specialists use the FDA accession number to identify the product being imported. FDA requires importers to complete FDA Form 2877, which has a section for the FDA accession number to be listed. This webinar will list importer responsibilities and instruct attendees on how to adequately complete the FDA Form 2877. Why Should You Attend: Like most government forms, FDA 2877 (Declaration for Imported Electronic Products Subject to Radiation Control Standards) comes with a stern warning to the importer: Any person who knowingly makes a...
WEBINAR
APR
23
10:00 AM
Complaint Handling in Compliance with FDA and ISO Regulations
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training will detail how you can handle customer complaints in compliance with FDA and ISO regulations. The instructor will discuss topics like best practices for documenting customer feedback, what constitutes a complaint, what to do with non-complaint feedback, and how to include complaint trending into your firm’s CAPA program. Why You Should Attend: Negative customer feedback about a medical device's performance or safety is a strong indicator of whether a firm's manufacturing process is in control. This feedback is therefore subject to many requirements in both the QSR and ISO...
WEBINAR
APR
23
10:00 AM
Compliant and Effective Recruiting Including Compliance Challenges
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will highlight the key components of an effective and compliant recruiting process and discuss federal and state regulations that impact recruiting. The webinar instructor, a senior human resource executive and business strategist, will also analyze the challenges in passive candidate recruiting. Why Should You Attend: Posting a job, reviewing candidates and moving them through the hiring process are the standard approach to recruiting. How effective is this process in bringing the right talent into your firm? How can you improve the effectiveness and compliance of a...
WEBINAR
APR
23
10:00 AM
How to Contest IRS Penalty and Interest Determinations
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Tax practice and the resolution of tax problems with the IRS can be tedious and challenging. This course will show practitioners how to navigate through the confusing IRS system and enable them to ensure that their clients receive all the rights to which they are entitled. Why Should You Attend: On completing this course, participants will be able to: Understand how to avoid making major mistakes in dealing with the Internal Revenue Service Guide clients with the best advice Determine how to legally reduce clients’ tax, penalty, and interest liabilities Areas Covered in the...
WEBINAR
APR
23
10:00 AM
Legal and Effective Behavioral Interviewing
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this webinar, HR professionals, and managers can learn how to prepare, conduct, and evaluate behavioral interviews when hiring or promoting employees; to eliminate subjective hiring decisions and increase effectiveness and validity in the selection process while following legal guidelines. Why Should You Attend: Have you ever been completely blind-sided by a job candidate? In the interview he seemed perfect; once hired, he was a disaster. In this program, Judi addresses both the art and science of effective behavior interviewing. You’ll learn how to prepare for an interview and ask...
WEBINAR
APR
23
10:00 AM
Performing Your ACH Audit: The Ins and Outs of ACH Rule Compliance
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The NACHA Operating Rules and Guidelines require that all participating depository financial institutions, third-party senders and third-party service providers that provide ACH services conduct an annual ACH audit to be performed by December 31 of each year (ACH Rules, Appendix Eight, Section 8.1). It is critical that electronic payments work safely and efficiently for all users. The ACH network strives for just that by requiring the annual ACH audit. This webinar will offer attendees a keen understanding of general audit requirements, and the functions of a receiving depository financial...
CONFERENCE
APR
23
8:30 AM
Reducing Taxes and Managing Accounting for Efficient Business Investments
, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: This course will: Explain tax planning and accounting for common investments, including businesses, marketable securities and real estate Detail the reasons to run a business or invest using several legal structures that are available: proprietorship, S or C corporation, LLCs or disregarded entities Discourse how to protect your assets from legal claims and employee theft Enumerate how to reduce the number of tax returns that must be filed through the use of series LLCs and disregarded entities Provide suggestions on setting up record keeping and accounting systems...
WEBINAR
APR
22
10:00 AM
Global and FDA Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The global regulatory environment for tobacco, e-cigarette and e-liquid products is rapidly evolving as legislators and regulators in the United States, European Union and Asia attempt to understand the health and safety concerns presented by these novel products, and develop appropriately tailored laws and regulations. This training course will present an overview of e-cigarette regulations in Asia, the European Union and around the world. It will also detail the key provisions of FDA’s deeming regulations. Why Should You Attend: This session will review the legal status of these...
WEBINAR
APR
22
10:00 AM
Laboratory Investigation Out-of-Specification Results
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In this 90-minute training on laboratory Out-of-specification (OOS) investigations, you will learn what constitutes an OOS observation, what is the OOS investigation process described in the OOS guidance and steps to be taken in the laboratory in the event of an OOS observation. Why Should You Attend: Inadequate procedures for laboratory Out-of-specification (OOS) investigations remain high on the list of FDA observations. The FDA has issued a guidance on the topic. OOS procedures and investigations are still a topic of FDA Investigator review and findings. An out-of-specification...
WEBINAR
APR
22
10:00 AM
Qualified vs. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This presentation will provide you with a good foundation to help you design and administer these nonqualified deferred compensation plans in a legally compliant manner. You will learn the differences between qualified and non-qualified plans, ERISA, 409A & Govt. filing requirments. Why Should You Attend: Nonqualified deferred compensation plans can provide executives with benefits in excess of those provided under qualified deferred compensation plans. While attractive to executives, these plans are subject to complex rules. It is critical that employers understand and properly implement...
WEBINAR
APR
22
10:00 AM
HIPAA Security and Breach Notification Rules - Protecting Security of PHI
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Staying HIPAA compliant entails ensuring you have the right policies, procedures, and documentation, and have performed the appropriate risk analysis of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the electronic protected health information (PHI). This course will discuss how to create the right breach notification policy for your organization and how to follow through when an incident occurs. In addition, a policy framework to help establish good security practices will be presented. Why Should You Attend: Having a solid information security management process is key to ensuring you...
WEBINAR
APR
22
10:00 AM
The Most Serious FDA 483s - How to Avoid Them
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar on avoiding serious FDA 483s will explain FDA's changed audit focus based on recent top 483 findings and provide practical tips on how to better prepare your company's internal audit program to avoid serious Form 483 observations. Why Should You Attend: Recent FDA audits indicate a shift in the top serious Form 483 observations. This webinar will evaluate the chief areas of FDA CGMP compliance audits based on recent top 483 findings to see actual and anticipated changes in emphasis, and how to better prepare with a company's internal audit program . This 90-minute session...
WEBINAR
APR
22
9:00 AM
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) training will be valuable to CLIA regulated, non-waived laboratories that run automated analyzers or semi-quantitative kit tests. It will highlight differences between quality control and quality assessment and the proper methods to meet CLIA guidelines. Why Should You Attend: AS CLIA evolves, so must the laboratory. The rules and regulations governing how quality is measured in the lab and how quality control is performed have changed over time. New requirements make it essential that you understand mindset of CLIA, and what they...
WEBINAR
APR
21
10:00 AM
HR Audits: Identifying Critical Management Issues
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will cover key HR capital issues. It will emphasize key areas that should be addressed in conducting an HR audit, offer an understanding of critical tasks to be completed, and detail how federal and state employment laws may affect the scope and reporting of the HR audit. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will provide advanced training in planning, executing, and reporting HR audits. Critical HR audit issues will be reviewed including: Developing an HR audit plan Identifying audit stakeholders Critical employment practice areas Analyzing key performance and...
WEBINAR
APR
21
10:00 AM
Do You Really Need To Do A Recall? If So, What Is Required?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will provide practical pointers on documenting the recall decision. Recall can be a very costly process for a manufacturer. It is really important from a regulatory perspective to properly document the decision process whether a recall is necessary or not. The new guidance can help provide some direction in making the decision. Though guidance documents are not binding, they do tend to reflect the current thinking of the FDA. Beyond the guidance, the webinar will also illustrate best practices for documenting the recall process in the event that you determine a recall is...
WEBINAR
APR
21
10:00 AM
Validation of Analytical Methods According to the New FDA Guidance
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will elaborate the scope and content of the recent FDA guidance on validation of analytical methods. The webinar will also illustrate the lifecycle management of analytical procedures and train attendees on documentation requirements and verification of submitted methods. Why Should You Attend: Recently the FDA has released a new comprehensive guidance for validation of analytical methods. The guidance applies the modern integrated lifecycle approach with related new requirements for using quality-by-design components, risk assessment, design space and continuous improvement....
WEBINAR
APR
21
10:00 AM
Developing an Effective Fraud Risk Management Program
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The risk of fraud is just one of the many types of risks to be managed by an organization. But to let this risk fall out of focus can bring catastrophic results. Building an effective fraud risk management program to combat organizational fraud requires solid understanding of how and why fraud is perpetrated. This course will discuss the components of a fraudulent act, different types of fraud schemes and the impact fraud has on organizations. It will also analyze why individuals commit fraud and why the threat of punishment alone doesn’t deter potential fraudsters. Why Should You...
WEBINAR
APR
21
8:00 AM
Fraud in Clinical Research
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will instruct attendees to better understand ethical and legal requirements when conducting medical/clinical research and study. The webinar will focus on what/how to identify, address and prevent fraud in medical research. Why Should You Attend: Fraud in medical research has a long, documented history. This webinar will discuss fraud in medical research to greatly improve attendees’ awareness about recent fraud in medical study and research. In particular, it is intended to help industry understand ethical and legal requirements when conducting medical research. The...
WEBINAR
APR
17
10:00 AM
Introduction to Tariff Classification: Are Your Products Classified Correctly?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss why the role of Harmonized System (HS) classification is crucial to the import process. The HS classification is a multipurpose, global classification tool developed and maintained by the World Customs Organization. It is used by customs agencies around the world to classify the products entering a country’s borders and forms the basis for the customs tariff of 179 countries. In fact, most countries consider the misclassification of products to be a trade violation; making tariff classification a major trade compliance issue. Why Should You...
WEBINAR
APR
17
10:00 AM
FMLA Abuse: How to Identify, Investigate, Deny, and Terminate
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will assist employers with effective strategies to identify, investigate, and terminate FMLA abusers. Additionally, the course will also instruct employers on when it is appropriate to deny FMLA requests in accordance with the law. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will instruct attendees on FMLA compliance and educate employers on identifying and eliminating FMLA leave abuse among employees. The employment law compliance expert will also focus on key elements like: Maintaining an updated employee leave policy Calculating leave entitlement and intermittent leave ...
WEBINAR
APR
17
10:00 AM
Social Media Risks, Rules, Policies and Procedures
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This social media training program with Nancy Flynn will reveal how a best practices-based policy and compliance management program can help mitigate risks, manage behavior, and maximize compliance. It will discuss means and methods to recognize and manage social media risks. Attendees will learn how a strategic social media management program-combining policy, training, and technology-can help prevent potentially costly legal, regulatory and security disasters. The course is a must for anyone who wants to ensure that business, personal, and public social media are managed and maintained in...
WEBINAR
APR
17
10:00 AM
Hazardous Waste Regulation
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer a comparison of RCRA and California hazardous waste characterization. It will detail the enactment of the California Hazardous Waste Control Law in 1972 before RCRA in 1976. The course will also discuss permits required to treat most hazardous wastes that would be exempt from permitting under RCRA. Why Should You Attend: California has unique hazardous waste regulations that include, but substantially exceed requirements of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations generally in effect in other states. It is also hard to navigate...
WEBINAR
APR
16
10:00 AM
How to Manage an Effective AML Audit Program
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will highlight the techniques and best practices that can be used for conducting an effective AML audit in order to ensure compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations. Why Should You Attend: Financial institutions are continually evolving their systems and processes, and some continue to be challenged by risks associated with conducting an inadequate audit. Recent actions have brought forth regulatory criticisms for inadequate scoping and testing of audits. With more scrutiny placed on internal audit to have deep expertise in BSA/AML, many financial institutions are...
WEBINAR
APR
16
10:00 AM
OSHA Record Keeping Compliance
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This OSHA Recordkeeping training will cover critical aspects of OSHA recordkeeping and its requirements, to be compliant with OSHA regulations. Why Should You Attend: Those responsible for maintaining filling out and recording injuries and illnesses are often confused by what should and should not be included in the OSHA recordkeeping forms. Over-reporting injuries and illnesses can be as serious as under-reporting injuries and illnesses, and can even lead to uncomfortable OSHA inquiries or even inspections. It is also difficult to know how to accurately account for time lost due to...
WEBINAR
APR
16
10:00 AM
Pharmaceutical Compressed Air - Quality GMP Standards and Requirements
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will take you through the primary sources of compressed air contamination. It will also detail GMP standards and requirements pertaining to compressed air quality. Why Should You Attend: Compressed air is often overlooked as a potential source of clean room and product contamination. This webinar will give you an understanding of the different types of contamination inherent in compressed air and how to prevent each from affecting your particular system. A detailed description of a typical pharmaceutical compressed air system with its individual components will be provided....
WEBINAR
APR
16
10:00 AM
Bulletproof Workplace Investigations
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will train attendees on carrying out effective and lawful workplace investigations. Human resources managers and others charged with conducting workplace investigations will learn effective strategies for investigating complaints made by or against an employee. This webinar will offer guidance on how best to proceed and how to achieve a meaningful outcome for all involved. Why Should You Attend: When it comes to employee investigations, it’s all about the W’s – Who, What, When and Why. Asking crucial questions, seeking key information and documenting your findings make...
SEMINAR
APR
16
8:30 AM
Navigating through Maze of In-vitro Diagnostics (IVD)
, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Course Description: In-vitro Diagnostics (IVD) products provide critical information on patient’s health condition, based on which the healthcare provider develops and administers treatment plan. Although IVDs are medical devices, they are regulated under a separate set of regulations in U.S., Europe, and Canada. This 2 day interactive course on in-vitro diagnostics is structured to understand the different set of IVD regulations, how to navigate through this maze of IVD regulations, and to win regulatory approvals. This In-vitro Diagnostics (IVD ) course will make the...
WEBINAR
APR
15
10:00 AM
U.S. Payments Landscape
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Different payment approaches are starting to remove the requirement for a payment card at the point-of-sale (POS), leveraging cloud-based services or mobile devices. This training program will enumerate how significant changes in the U.S. payments landscape are effecting how merchants accept payments. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will offer attendees an in-depth understanding of what payment brands have announced in U.S. liability shift for domestic and cross-border counterfeit card-present POS transactions, effective October 1, 2015. The payment brands have also used various...
WEBINAR
APR
15
9:00 AM
Nonresident Alien Vendors
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Collecting the tax due from NRAs (nonresident aliens) working in the U.S. is a Tier 1 audit issue. This tax burden is minimized when companies making payments to NRAs for dependent and independent personal services properly withhold on these payments. This training program will review the five forms W-8 including the new W-8BEN-E just released in Q1-2014. It will help attendees establish which W-8 to provide NRAs working for them. Why Should You Attend: How do you know whether you can accept a W-9 from someone or you must request a W-8 instead? What if you send them a 1099 when you...
WEBINAR
APR
14
10:00 AM
Form W-4 for 2015: Best Practice and Compliance Requirements
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The payroll department frequently has questions regarding processing Form W-4s. Failure to complete the forms accurately can lead to costly expenditures of time and budget resources. This webinar will discuss the 2015 Form W-4 and the IRS’ requirements for completing, processing, submitting and correcting the form. Why Should You Attend: Is it a valid form? If not, what should payroll do to correct the problem? Can the employee request a flat dollar amount on the form? Can the form designate a percentage of wages for taxes? The answer to these questions could very well be the key...
WEBINAR
APR
14
10:00 AM
South East Asia Regulatory Compliance for Life Science Products
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on South East Asia regulatory compliance for life science products will discuss the regulatory structure and requirements for compliance with in-country regulations for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics and combination products. This webinar will focus on a high-level composite of requirements in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam & Thailand. Why Should You Attend: The South East Asian markets are growing in importance and interest in access to innovative products. In-country regulatory agencies are progressing in their sophistication, process...
WEBINAR
APR
14
1:00 AM
Good Laboratory Practices for Food Manufacturing
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Food manufacturers and food processors are constantly collecting data for quality analysis. This data collection process often needs to be analyzed. GLPs are used for data collection and data quality. It is not to be confused with laboratory safety (such as PPE). This training session will focus on fundamental areas of focus of GLP, the history of GLP principles, and the importance of compliance with GLP regulations. Why Should You Attend: This session is designed for manufacturers interested in learning more about the fundamentals of good lab practices for food manufacturing. Regulatory...
WEBINAR
APR
13
11:00 AM
Offensive Behavior and Harassment that Violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Employee complaints go with the territory when you are a manager. But how do you know when your complaints and concerns may indicate policy violations or illegal behavior? This webinar will help attendees understand the definitions of harassment and offensive behavior, protected classes, the supervisor’s role, and preventing retaliation. Why Should You Attend: Our increasingly diverse workforce increases the chances of misunderstandings, and potential mistreatment, of fellow employees. Whether harassment or offensive behavior is intentional or not, the supervisor has legal obligations to...
WEBINAR
APR
10
10:00 AM
I-9 Compliance: Knowing What to Do and When to Do It
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In compliance with the IRCA, all U.S. employers must verify the identity and employment eligibility of all new employees (both citizen and noncitizen) hired after November 6, 1986. This requirement is satisfied by having new employees and their employer complete Form I-9. This training program will discuss the immigration law, Form I-9 review and completion, and common I-9 mistakes. Why Should You Attend: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) imposes civil and criminal fines penalties for employment of illegal aliens. Individuals responsible for IRCA compliance can be held...
WEBINAR
APR
10
10:00 AM
Is it Method Verification or Validation, or Just Semantics?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The webinar will discuss the distinction between and requirements for method validation and method verification to comply with ISO/IEC Standard 17025:2005 for a microbiology laboratory accreditation. Why Should You Attend: Although method validation and method verification are related terms, they have very different analytical and statistical requirements particularly for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005. In this session, attendees will learn: The difference between method validation and verification The performance characteristics for method validation Performance requirements for...
WEBINAR
APR
10
10:00 AM
Why Fraud Happens and What to do
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Auditors and financial managers are not expected to have the expertise of forensic investigators, but they should have adequate knowledge of the aspects of fraud and maintain a skeptical mind when it comes to reviewing potential violations. Like internal controls, the economy, and business strategy, fraud continues to evolve and auditors must stay abreast of its root causes. This training program will highlight these root causes and detail suggested mitigation and investigation techniques. Why Should You Attend: Inherently, organizations strive to ensure the individuals they hire are honest...
WEBINAR
APR
10
10:00 AM
Private Placements and Red Flags to Look For
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In today’s world of private placements and private equity offerings, it is of utmost importance to understand and evaluate what is being offered for sale. This means appropriate and meticulous due diligence on the offering is critical before making a purchase, or, for that matter, before offering the investment to the public. This webinar will help teach accredited investors as well as financial intermediaries what to look for when reading an offering memorandum. It is important to question anything and everything that seems unusual or doesn’t pass the smell test and not ignore these red...
WEBINAR
APR
10
10:00 AM
Electronic Records and Signatures - 21 CFR Part 11: Basic Concepts
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will introduce attendees to key components of a computerized system validation master plan and set out the requirements for compliance as per FDA’s 21 CFR 11. It will detail several aspects such as requirements, design, configuration specifications, validation testing, procedures/archival/traceability, and best practices for system decommissioning/retirement as well. Why Should You Attend: The comprehensive testing and control of computerized systems is first and foremost a matter of business continuity. The industry is absolutely dependent upon the reliability and accuracy...
WEBINAR
APR
09
10:00 AM
Export Audit Compliance Focused Assessment
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will address the export audit compliance procedures that will emphasize the appropriate documentation often used in the country market system and its product competitiveness research methods for conducting trade transactions. It will focus on identifying customers, such as the end users, distributors, and sales agents and examine the compliance procedures within foreign law justification. Finally, the webinar will address the sales documentation and other record-keeping compliance procedures that should be used by the exporter when dealing with customs for particular...
WEBINAR
APR
09
10:00 AM
Getting to Know FDA Audit Practices
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Learn more about FDA’s current audit techniques and the most commonly cited GMP deficiencies that you have to watch out for. The webinar instructor, an FDA and GMP training expert, will help attendees analyze a system of risk assessments to determine audit frequencies. Why Should You Attend: The success of an audit by federal regulators does not always depend on the level of training proffered to staff and department employees, but also in understanding the focus of recent inspections within the industry. Such information provides a template for companies to analyze their own practices...
WEBINAR
APR
09
10:00 AM
Writing and Implementing Statistical Analysis Plans
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on clinical trial Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP) will review writing, timing and specific content of the SAP in the context of FDA guidance based on ICH E9 with references to ICH E3 and E6. We will work through a sample template and discuss how to approach each section for maximum clarity and ease of interpretation at the end of a study. Why Should You Attend: The statistical analysis plan (SAP) is a key component of a clinical trial. It is a prospective plan of statistical methods not detailed in the Protocol. While the protocol is primarily concerned with design...
WEBINAR
APR
08
10:00 AM
The Sunshine Act Reporting for Clinical Trials
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss the disclosure requirements for clinical investigators under the Sunshine Act. It will discuss the details of the processes; provide templates for reporting formats; and timelines for reporting. Why Should You Attend: The Sunshine Act exposes the physicians and sponsors to new reporting requirements which are unprecedented in their scope and detail noncompliance to which would lead to hefty fines. This webinar will summarize the new requirements and provide practical solutions to most common situations that are prevalent and necessary between sponsors and...
WEBINAR
APR
08
10:00 AM
FDA's Ambitious Regulation of Social Media
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
FDA regulates advertising and promotion material as labeling. The legal definition of labeling covers just about anything that explicitly or implicitly conveys a message intended to affect a person’s behavior and decision outcomes. How FDA applies its legal tenants of false and misleading information or variations on that theme requires continual updating by FDA and constant re-evaluation by industry. Now the regulatory landscape involves other federal agencies and academic principles in psychology. It has become very complicated and will prove very costly if you knowingly or unknowing walk...
WEBINAR
APR
08
10:00 AM
W-2s vs. 1099s - Who Should Be an Independent Contractor?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will enhance participants' understanding of an employer's responsibilities in hiring independent contractors. It will further distinguish between an independent contractor and a temporary employee, laying emphasis on the parameters detailed in Form W-2 and Form 1099-S. It will include discussions on the Department of Labor's view and the EEOC’s involvement as well. Why Should You Attend: It started out seeming like a good idea at first: cutting overhead and payroll costs by maximizing the use of independent contractors. Having a flexible workforce that you don't have to pay...
WEBINAR
APR
08
10:00 AM
Evaluating the Effectiveness of your ERM Program
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will detail ERM core elements and discuss the basics of risk assessment. Attendees will learn to identify critical risk areas and mange backlog of risk areas as well. Why Should You Attend: Versions of enterprise risk management, risk management, contingency planning, etc. have been implemented and used with varying levels of success by leaders globally. One of several ways to extract more value from existing regulatory focused processes and procedures is to learn where to improve strategically and operationally. Far too many leaders view risk management processes as merely...
WEBINAR
APR
08
10:00 AM
Combination Drug/Device Products CGMPs - Final Rule
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on combination product regulations will evaluate the chief areas of concern or change in the new CGMP requirements for combination products, 21 CFR Part 4, and clarify many of the issues and questions that arise involving combination products. Why Should You Attend: There has been much past confusion on the production and handling of drug / device (and/or biologics) combination products. Companies involved in the production of such products have pieced together what they've considered the applicable elements of the pharma and device CGMPs, 21 CFR 210/211 and 820; sometimes...
WEBINAR
APR
07
10:00 AM
Investigating Internal Non Compliance Complaints for the General Counsel
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will help general counsel and senior HR executives work together to better understand internal complaint systems, and design, establish, and maintain an effective system for handling employee complaints in the workplace when associates charge that the employer has violated one or more of the laws that regulate the employer-employee relationship. The course will review three examples in this session - FSLA, FMLA, and USERRA. Why Should You Attend: This webinar is for general counsel who manage the work output and the results of decision making by HR executives and key managers...
WEBINAR
APR
07
10:00 AM
Troubleshooting Ethylene Oxide (EO) Processes
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This EO sterilization training Webinar will discuss the important parameters to measure for the sterility assurance level and actions to take if they are not compliant to the process specification. Why Should You Attend: Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization is the most complicated of the industrial sterilization methods. It is not uncommon for anomalies to occur during qualification or routine processing. These anomalies may come in the form of sterilization cycle parameter that is not achieved or a positive biological indicator. Not knowing how to respond to these situations can result in a...
WEBINAR
APR
07
10:00 AM
Affordable Care Act New Tax Penalties: Impact on Individuals and Employers
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will instruct participants on the new penalties issued to individuals and employers who lack coverage altogether or whose healthcare coverage fails to meet Affordable Care Act (ACA) standards. Attendees will also learn how to compute the required annual payment, i.e., the shared responsibility payment. This two-hour webinar will focus on requirements set forth for individuals and employers filing the new form 1095-C. Why Should You Attend: The penalty on individuals who lack coverage altogether or whose coverage fails to meet ACA standards will kick in with the 2014 filing...
SEMINAR
APR
02
8:30 AM
Auditing and Administrating Human Resource Policies and Practices: 2-Day In-Person Seminar
, New York, NY, USA
Course Description: Human resource administration is complex today. Much information must be gathered and kept for each employee and human resource departments must know what is required, how to handle the information, how to protect the privacy and rights of its employees, how to follow proper record-keeping procedures and how to assure policies are up-to-date, viable, understood and followed by management and employees. The execution of these policies and practices is equally important to establishing them. Beginning with an overall audit of human resources practices, this seminar covers...
WEBINAR
APR
01
10:00 AM
Developing an Infection Control Plan: Risk Assessment
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The primary focus of infection control and prevention programs is to prevent and control hospital-associated infections in patients, staff and visitors. This training session will highlight the critical components of an infection control plan and identify specific benchmarks for the HAI (healthcare associated infections) surveillance. Why Should You Attend: The infection control plan is the foundation to an effective infection prevention and control program in a facility. In this webinar, attendees will learn the steps to writing or revising an existing infection control plan. It will...
WEBINAR
APR
01
10:00 AM
Constructing an Effective Argument
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The ability to construct and present a winning argument by those without direct control over business processes or organizations is the key requirement to excel in today’s risk and auditing environment. This webinar will provide participants with tools and strategies that will improve the quality of your argument thereby improving your chances for providing positive, substantial and effective advice. Why Should You Attend: Conquest: Any argument is successful when the end result is planned and visualized. Participants will understand techniques for recognizing potential results early in...
WEBINAR
APR
01
10:00 AM
Intersection of AML-OFAC Requirements with FATCA Requirements
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This session will explore the different requirements of FATCA, AML, OFAC and how to avoid breaking these regulatory requirements. You will understand how to deal with all the differing requirements and developing a Customer Due Diligence strategy to deal with such scenarios. Why Should You Attend: FinCen’s proposed rule on beneficial ownership (“Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions”) and the EU’s Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive both set the threshold for identifying an entity’s individual beneficial owners at 25% (or otherwise exercises control)....
SEMINAR
MAR
30
8:30 AM
Anti-Corruption Compliance - Understanding the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
, Perth WA, Australia
Course Description: Bribery can often damage your business and your reputation. However, your business is not the only victim. The government and the society are affected more, and they are severely undermined by the weakened rule of law and damaged economic and social development. As such, governments are making anti-corruption programs an integral part of compliance. The OECD and its member countries see the core principle in fighting corruption rooted in the principle of free and fair competition. Each bribe offered or accepted compromises this principle. This two-day training course is...
WEBINAR
MAR
28
10:00 AM
Product Standards, Menthol and FDA's Deeming Regulation
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training session will instruct attendees on the Tobacco Control Act’s Section 907 Product Standards, the status of menthol as a characterizing flavor, as well as FDA’s Deeming Regulation, which proposes to give FDA authority over currently unregulated tobacco products such as electronic cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco. Why Should You Attend: The Tobacco Control Act has changed the way the tobacco industry operates in the United States. One of its key features is the ability to establish product standards for regulated products. This webinar will examine the product standards...
WEBINAR
MAR
27
10:00 AM
How to Achieve a Compliant and Effective Cleanroom Design and Facility Validation
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will discuss designing an effective cleanroom facility validation protocol and report, when and how to transition into the routine environmental monitoring processes, how to maintain a state of control within the cleanroom, and the routine environmental monitoring and excursion investigation processes. Why Should You Attend: This 90-minute training will provide participants an understanding of: The regulations guiding cleanroom facilities What constitutes an effective design Cleanroom classification How a cleanroom validation should be structured Routine...
WEBINAR
MAR
27
10:00 AM
How to Manage an Effective AML Audit Program
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will highlight the techniques and best practices that can be used for conducting an effective AML audit in order to ensure compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations. Why Should You Attend: Financial institutions are continually evolving their systems and processes, and some continue to be challenged by risks associated with conducting an inadequate audit. Recent actions have brought forth regulatory criticisms for inadequate scoping and testing of audits. With more scrutiny placed on internal audit to have deep expertise in BSA/AML, many financial institutions are...
WEBINAR
MAR
27
10:00 AM
How to Manage an Effective AML Audit Program
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will highlight the techniques and best practices that can be used for conducting an effective AML audit in order to ensure compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations. Why Should You Attend: Financial institutions are continually evolving their systems and processes, and some continue to be challenged by risks associated with conducting an inadequate audit. Recent actions have brought forth regulatory criticisms for inadequate scoping and testing of audits. With more scrutiny placed on internal audit to have deep expertise in BSA/AML, many financial institutions are...
WEBINAR
MAR
26
11:00 AM
Supply Chain and Product Compliance Using RoHS, REACH, and Conflict Minerals
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training program will offer an in-depth look at three important product regulations focused on materials compliance and ethical sourcing, along with the tools and policies needed to implement them. Why Should You Attend: The European Union and the United States are leading the world in product regulations focused on environmental compliance and ethical sourcing. Compliance is mandatory in order to continue manufacturing, shipping, and selling products in Europe and the U.S. It is required that companies comply with the use laws and limits for each material, along with documenting the...
WEBINAR
MAR
26
10:00 AM
Equipment Calibration, Maintenance, and Validation: What Auditors Look for in a Controlled Process
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss the different aspects which auditors generally look in equipment calibration, maintenance and validation and highlight the best practices. Why You Should Attend: FDA and EU regulations require that firms have a program for the calibration and maintenance of test and measurement equipment. The program must include: intervals, scheduling, specific procedures, limits of accuracy/precision, and remedial action in the event that the equipment does not meet established requirements. Prior to use, however, this equipment must be validated to make sure it produces product...
WEBINAR
MAR
26
9:00 AM
Data Breaches: What's the Risk?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss the risks and costs of data breaches. Participants will learn who is vulnerable and what can be done to help prevent losses from data breaches. Additionally, the course will discuss the legal responsibilities and liabilities of an organization that is a victim of data breach and offer guidance to help prevent such breaches. Why Should You Attend: Data breaches are a real risk for businesses. Instances of data breach are being reported widely and constantly. Computer hackers don’t just target big businesses; they go after small and medium sized businesses as...
SEMINAR
MAR
26
8:30 AM
Ensuring Compliance with Advertising and Promotional Requirements for Drugs and Medical Devices
, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: Federal regulation of the advertising and promotion of pharmaceuticals and medical devices reflects an aggressive attitude on the part of the regulators that demands, in turn, that industry be keenly aware of the legal and regulatory duties, as well as key recent trends in enforcement activities by the Federal Government. This course will explore in detail what FDA requires of drug and device firms as well as recent current hot buttons in FDA enforcement activity for the advertising arena. What’s at stake if your advertising and promotional efforts violate the law?...
SEMINAR
MAR
26
8:30 AM
Risk Based Internal Auditing (RBIA): 2-day Comprehensive Training Workshop
, Sydney NSW, Australia
Course Description: The Institute of Internal Auditors defines Risk Based Internal Auditing (RBIA) as a methodology that links internal auditing to an organization’s overall risk management framework. RBIA allows internal audit to provide assurance to the board that risk management processes are managing risks effectively, in relation to the risk appetite. But every organization is different. There are different attitudes to risk, different management and organizational structures, different processes and procedures, and the need to subscribe to and comply with different conventions and...
WEBINAR
MAR
25
10:00 AM
Creating Effective SOP for Regulatory Compliance
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This FDA documentation webinar will explain the regulatory expectations for, and the proper design and maintenance of effective and compliant standard operating procedures (SOPs). Why Should You Attend: The lack of or inadequate standard operating procedures (SOPs) continue to dominate the FDA's inspectional observations. Their frequency lags only behind the quality unit concerns. Moreover, SOPs are often used as training tools, which means that they need to be easily understood by all those whom they affect. Effective SOPs are not only a regulatory requirement; they also make good business...
WEBINAR
MAR
24
10:00 AM
ICH Q10 - Moving From GMPs To A Pharmaceutical Quality System
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This ICH Q10 training /webinar will discuss the evolution and interpretation of the pharmaceutical GMPs as a quality control regulation to the Quality Assurance emphasis of the Pharmaceutical Quality System as defined in ICH Q10. Why Should You Attend: Since the release of the Quality System Regulation for medical devices, the FDA has been trying to transition the pharmaceutical industry to a Quality System approach to compliance. The issuance of the Guidance for the Industry: Quality System Approach to Pharmaceutical CGMPS and ICH Q10. Pharmaceutical Quality System has brought new focus to...
WEBINAR
MAR
24
10:00 AM
Cash Flow Analysis: Effective Cash Flow Management
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Determining the ability of an entity to generate cash flow is essential whenever the repayment of a loan will extend beyond one year. Cash flow analysis measures the ability of an entity to generate sufficient cash to operate the business successfully and have excess cash to serve the annual debt payment requirements. Understanding how to calculate and interpret cash flow is essential for successful banking. This training session will offer participants a good understanding of how cash flow is calculated, and more importantly, how to interpret its meaning. Why Should You Attend: This course...
SEMINAR
MAR
23
8:30 AM
Operations Risk Management and Mitigation - from Assessment to Implementation
, Sydney NSW, Australia
Aims This is an intensive course on Operational Risk Management & Mitigation – from assessing the operational risks to how to implementing a working, viable operational risk management system. Aimed at the financial services industry this course explores the Operational Risk Management (ORM) function and mitigation requirements as mandated in the Basel Accords. A key objective of this course is to move the participants beyond the operational risk compliance requirements set down in the Basel Accords to an understanding of managing operational risk as a value added proposition that can be...
WEBINAR
MAR
20
10:00 AM
Superiority, Non-inferiority, or Equivalence Trials: How, Why and When
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This webinar on clinical study design will explore the differences among superiority, Non-inferiority (NI), and equivalence trials, including development of the precise research questions necessary to making a decision about appropriate clinical designs. Why Should You Attend: Randomized Control Trials (RCT) aimed at showing superiority remain the gold standard in clinical trial research, but are not appropriate for trials in which the aim is to show that a new treatment is equivalent or at least non-inferior to the current standard of care. The design of NI and equivalence trials is not as...
WEBINAR
MAR
19
10:00 AM
Report Writing for Auditing Professionals
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Skilled auditors require a method that aligns what they experienced during the reviewing process with what they compose during the writing process. This report writing workshop will provide foundation resources that participants can continually turn to during intense, complex audit engagements. Why Should You Attend: The art of audit report writing demands far more than simply listing the four elements of a finding–criteria, condition, cause, and effect. Adding the fifth element, the recommendation, may still be insufficient. This boilerplate approach to writing can threaten independent,...
WEBINAR
MAR
19
10:00 AM
Establishing Effective Enterprise Risk Management
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Enterprise risk management has become the new buzz word for business. This webinar training will highlight best practices for members of the board of directors and senior management for implementing and maintaining an enterprise risk management program. It will provide advice on what regulators look for in proper governance procedures and documents. The session will follow the creation of a risk management program and explain how the program should be managed by the company’s board. Why Should You Attend: Regulatory agencies are taking a harder look at business operations. Compliance has...
WEBINAR
MAR
19
10:00 AM
Current Concepts and Challenges in Cloud Compliance
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Cloud computing has become perhaps the most critical compliance topic related to computer validation and electronic records. The potential economic and resource advantages to using cloud based environments guarantee that management will expect compliance strategies to be developed that will support decisions to utilize cloud environments to perform regulated activities. This presentation will provide a baseline of information related to cloud computing which will help attendees better understand the cloud concept, associated regulatory challenges, and suggestions for consideration when...
WEBINAR
MAR
19
10:00 AM
Excel Spreadsheets: Develop and Validate for 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Learn how to use Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for GXP data to ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and reduce validation cost and time. Why Should You Attend: This course will train attendees on best practices to create a spreadsheet that is GxP compliant using Microsoft Excel. Attendees will understand how to validate applications with minimal documentation. The course will also offer step-by-step instructions to configure Excel for audit trails, security features, and data entry verification. This session will also include an interactive workshop for participants to learn important...
WEBINAR
MAR
19
10:00 AM
The Respectful Workplace: Harassment Prevention & Intervention for Managers
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Learn as a manager, how to detect harassment early and manage proactively. Why Should You Attend: Speak ill of no one, but speak all the good you know of everybody. Are you concerned about keeping an harassment-free workplace? Are your managers confused about what is and isn’t appropriate for their employees to say and do? Do you have a policy in place that no one read or knows how to follow? Judi Clements can help. This program is designed to help managers and supervisors take the guess work out of workplace harassment. They’ll hear about case studies that will sharpen their skills...
WEBINAR
MAR
18
10:00 AM
Project Management for FDA-Regulated Companies
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This project management training for FDA regulated companies will show how you can meet key FDA and EU MDD regulatory requirements for the project you manage. It will focus on proven tools and techniques for successful development and implementation of project management planning. Why Should You Attend: The FDA expects companies to manage projects formally, with a written plan -- to include regulatory requirements, design and/or change control, with consideration of all applicable standards, and to demonstrate "progress against plan". The EU MDD and their notified bodies are no...
WEBINAR
MAR
17
10:00 AM
Understanding FMLA and ADA
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This webinar will cover both Family and Medical leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) federal regulations. It will help attendees understand their responsibilities and rights under these federal laws. Why Should You Attend: Family and Medical leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) administration are growing concerns for employers. The regulations regarding FMLA and ADA can be very confusing for employers. This webinar will explain the basics of both FMLA and ADA federal regulations. Attendees will learn how to best manage these...
WEBINAR
MAR
17
10:00 AM
Introduction to International Letters of Credit
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Attend this webinar to understand the process of a letter of credit and how to comply with letter of credit requirements to help reduce or prevent costly discrepancies. Why Should You Attend: A letter of credit is one method of payment used in international trade transactions. The Uniform Customs and Practices (UCP 600) are the current internationally recognized set of rules created by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) which govern the use of letters of credit. The benefit to using a letter of credit is that it provides a conditional guarantee of payment from the importer...
WEBINAR
MAR
16
10:00 AM
Wage and Hour Law - California Style
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This 90 minute California wage and hour compliance training will help you understand the complexities surrounding California wage and hour laws and how it affects the function of any payroll department or company that has employees in California. Why Should You Attend: It has been said that California has a style all its own. This is especially true in the area of employment law. With arguably the greatest amount of wage and hour laws on the books of any state, processing payroll and keeping in compliance with California requirements can be a complex situation. Issues involving overtime,...
WEBINAR
MAR
13
10:00 AM
How to Successfully Manage an FDA High Risk Inspection
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This training session on managing an FDA high-risk food inspection will outline proactive measures that food processors can take to successfully manage and pass a high risk FDA inspection. It will emphasize the need to be audit ready at all times, and not just when you suspect that your company will be audited. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will train participants in complying with FDA high risk food regulations, particularly high risk foods that will be regulated under FDA’s proposed new preventative controls regulation – 21CFR Part 117 and existing regulations – Low Acid...
WEBINAR
MAR
13
10:00 AM
You have a BI Positive or Product Sterility Positive - Now What?
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This webinar will discuss what actions should be taken following a positive result in a sterility test on a biological indicator (BI) during performance qualification or routine testing. It will also explain the various items that should be investigated to determine the root cause and the follow up to the investigation. Why Should You Attend: All sterile products require some level of sterility and bioburden testing during validation and then during routine production. What actions your company takes when this testing exhibits results that do not meet specifications can be critical from a...
WEBINAR
MAR
12
10:00 AM
Form W-2 for 2015: All You Need to Know
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Form W-2 is one of the most important documents that payroll departments must process. To prove that the form is correct, payroll must reconcile this form to itself, the payroll and all of the Forms 941 submitted in 2015 or face fines by the IRS, the SSA or both. This webinar will discuss the 2015 Form W-2 and the IRS’ requirements for completing, processing, submitting and correcting the form. Why Should You Attend: Each year the Form W-2 is reissued by the IRS and 2015 is no exception. So what is new for this year and what changes are in place for upcoming years? Do I reissue...
WEBINAR
MAR
12
10:00 AM
Your HIPAA Compliance Plan and Cloud Storage Security
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This course will help you understand how to insulate your company from legal liability by association when breaches occur with cloud based BAs. The webinar is designed to share metrics that will protect your company from OCR scrutiny, should your cloud provider encounter a breach. These tools will help you understand your responsibility with business associates and how to ensure that your company's credibility is not damaged when a breach occurs beyond your control. Why Should You Attend: Most people are overwhelmed by HIPAA/HITECH Act requirements, required to ensure company-wide...
WEBINAR
MAR
12
10:00 AM
Selection and Use of Reference Material in Analytical Laboratories
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This training on using certified reference material in analytical laboratories will cover FDA and international requirements for selection, purchasing, testing, storage and use of (certified) reference material. Why Should You Attend: Most important for getting correct analytical results is the use of accurate standards or (certified) reference materials. No matter how skilled the analysts are or how sophisticated and automated the equipment, if the calibration of the system is incorrect, the analytical result will always be wrong. Because of this FDA inspectors expect companies to have...
WEBINAR
MAR
12
10:00 AM
Guidelines for Performing Fraud Risk Assessment
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This webinar will explain key components of a fraud risk assessment and management program. Attendees will learn best practices for conducting an internal fraud investigation. Why Should You Attend: With an increased awareness of fraud and the ongoing cost to organizations, an entity wide fraud risk assessment is imperative to all organizations. Performing a fraud risk assessment is doable, and can provide internal audit and its organization peace of mind for having gone through the process. Once it is completed, it only requires an annual review for additions of possible new fraud schemes...
SEMINAR
MAR
12
8:30 AM
APT Audit Process – How Agile is Your Audit Process? Risk Based Auditing 2020
, New York, NY, USA
Course Description: Increasing demands on the audit profession by regulators, industry watchdogs and the IIA itself begs for new approaches and enhanced risk perspectives. BASEL requirements and COSO directives support even more risk based auditing activity while senior management expects auditors to not only understand risk and controls but to actively contribute in that same space as other risk experts. This course will introduce participants to the first agile risk based audit approach available. Agility plus 10.1 (APT) is designed to ensure that while adhering to the standards of the...
SEMINAR
MAR
12
8:30 AM
California Laws Regulating Employment Screening and Safe Hiring: 2-Day In-Person Seminar
, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: It’s never been more challenging to find and hire the right people. Employers are concerned not only about getting the right ‘fit,’ but also about legal regulations, discrimination, privacy concerns and limited budgets. Without exercising due diligence in hiring, employers also risk mistakes that can result in legal and financial nightmares including workplace violence, unqualified employees, theft and litigation for negligent hiring. On the other hand, failure to follow legally complaint hiring practices can result in regulatory actions and class action...
WEBINAR
MAR
10
11:00 AM
Developing an Operational Risk Appetite Statement
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This webinar will discuss the challenges and opportunities involved in developing and implementing an operational risk appetite statement, which is supported by operational risk limits, and the determination of actual exposure against those limits. Why Should You Attend: Regulators, credit rating agencies, board members, shareholders and other stakeholders expect that financial services companies clearly articulate and quantify their appetite for each type of risk taken by the company in pursuit of its objectives. While significant progress has been made since the financial crisis to...
WEBINAR
MAR
10
10:00 AM
Good Laboratory Practices for Food Manufacturing
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Food manufacturers and food processors are constantly collecting data for quality analysis. This data collection process often needs to be analyzed. GLPs are used for data collection and data quality. It is not to be confused with laboratory safety (such as PPE). This training session will focus on fundamental areas of focus of GLP, the history of GLP principles, and the importance of compliance with GLP regulations. Why Should You Attend: This session is designed for manufacturers interested in learning more about the fundamentals of good lab practices for food manufacturing. Regulatory...
WEBINAR
MAR
06
10:00 AM
OSHA Inspections - Avoiding the 10 Most Common Mistakes
OnlineEvent, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This OSHA inspection webinar will cover aspects of an OSHA inspection from how establishments are targeted, how to limit the scope of an inspection or investigation, how not to self-incriminate, and when and how to appeal. Why Should You Attend: An OSHA inspection can be a costly and disruptive experience for any employer, especially if that employer has not dealt with the Agency, does not have an in-house safety professional or attorney. An OSHA inspection that goes badly essentially says the employer has a defective safety program, is not sufficiently focused on the safety and health of...
WEBINAR
MAR
06
9:00 AM
Character of Reputation Risk: Risk or Just an Impact?
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Reputational risk is receiving a tremendous amount of focus. Organizations need to have the capability to identify, manage and measure their reputational risk, while employees in every level are familiar with an effective approach towards the same. This training program will discuss how different companies have either failed or succeeded in managing their reputational risk and analyze best practices to take control of reputational risk situations. Why Should You Attend: Reputational risk affects every company: incidents will always happen even at the best-run companies. This webinar will...
WEBINAR
MAR
05
10:00 AM
The Changing Landscape and the Effect on the Conduct of Clinical Research
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This clinical research training will explain the Institutional Review Board (IRB) models. It will discuss the regulatory framework for IRB review including 21 CFR 50, 56 and 45 CFR 46. Why Should You Attend: The number of clinical trials continues to increase. Clinical trials are no longer solely conducted at academic research centers or hospitals. Stand-alone facilities set up to conduct research are being established. Partnerships are being formed between traditional centers and the community. Multi-site studies are becoming the standard. Yet the regulations have not changed and IRBs must...
WEBINAR
MAR
05
10:00 AM
HR 101 for Non-HR Leaders
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This webinar will detail key HR concepts and discuss best practices for recruitment, compensation and performance appraisals. Attendees from a non-HR background will find this course an excellent introduction to HR concepts and processes. Why Should You Attend: Human resource compliance has become increasingly complex in recent years. This presentation will provide basic information that will help managers in all areas identify potential HR 'hot buttons.' Every manager within an organization needs to have a basic understanding of HR laws and processes in order to deal with employee issues...
SEMINAR
MAR
05
8:30 AM
Deconstructing Warning Letters - Using Warning Letters to Illustrate the FDA and Health Canada CFRs
, San Francisco, CA, USA
Course Description: Warning Letters continue to occur at a frequency that mirrors previous years. However, one of the major differences is that many of them are now originating in India, the second largest supplier of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and finished drug products. The FDA, having recognized this, has now increased their staff to three offices and nineteen investigators across the country. As a result of this enhanced presence, more Warning Letters are arising from India and they provide excellent examples of issues that everyone should heed. The observations provide...
SEMINAR
MAR
05
8:30 AM
Individual Tax Minimization Strategies for 2015: 2-day In-person Seminar
, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Course Description: Did you know? Those taxpayers with incomes of $200,000 or more may be considered “high-income” taxpayers? That the income thresholds included in the Affordable Care Act are NOT indexed for inflation, meaning that more individuals will become subject to these taxes over time? If you were not aware of any of these facts, then attending this seminar would definitely be beneficial for you. This seminar will equip participants with viable tax minimization strategies that can be put to work immediately to reduce the tax burden of high income...
WEBINAR
MAR
04
10:00 AM
Meeting and Exceeding the Standards for Teen Workers in the Workplace
Online Event, Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will offer guidance for those employing young personnel in their workforce. It will detail the standards applicable to them, provide resources for teens, parents, teachers, and employers, and illustrate workplace hazards that teen workers face. Why Should You Attend: It was reported that 4,628 workers died on the job in 2012. 19 of those deaths were under 16 years of age. 10 deaths were between 16 and 17 years old, and another 59 deaths were between 18 and 19 years old. It is estimated that every 9 minutes a teen is injured in the United States while on the job. As a teen...
WEBINAR
MAR
04
10:00 AM
Monitoring Impurities in Pharmaceutical Products - ICH Q3 requirements
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
This training will discuss regulatory requirements for monitoring of pharmaceutical impurities. It will explain how to monitor impurities in pharmaceutical products as per ICH Q3 A/B requirements and to measure the thresholds to report for regulatory submission. Why Should You Attend: Monitoring impurities is considered a critical activity of analytical development in order to ensure the quality of the pharmaceutical products. Current ICH Guidelines indicate that the measurement of impurities should always be conducted for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and its drug products. This...
WEBINAR
MAR
04
10:00 AM
How to Avoid an FDA Warning Letter with a Strong CAPA Program
Online Event, Palo Alto, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
This CAPA program provides the framework for avoiding an FDA warning letter and increasing quality standards for your organization while keeping production levels high. Description This course is appropriate for professionals who work within and manage a quality discipline for their organization. A strong and manageable CAPA program is critical in an FDA regulated environment. Over 50 warning letters have been issued to manufacturers in the medical device industry because of inadequate quality system procedures. This CAPA program provides the framework for avoiding an FDA warning letter...
WEBINAR
MAR
03
10:00 AM
10-Step Risk Based Computer System Validation for SaaS/Cloud/Local Hosting
Online Event, Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Understand the 10-step risk based approach to validation, explore methods to decrease resource requirements, and learn how to make documentation more manageable and understandable. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will explore proven techniques that reduce validation project time, often to one-third. Attendees will learn efficient documentation strategies for computer system validation and how to increase overall system productivity. The 10-step risk-based validation approach will be detailed so that the specific documents for a validation project are understood. The webinar will detail...
WEBINAR
MAR
03
10:00 AM
Objectionable Microorganisms: Considering the Risk
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar on objectionable microorganisms will explore the most current practices that define an objectionable microorganism and will provide a practical approach to determining just how objectionable it really is. Why Should You Attend: Due to increased scrutiny by the FDA and other regulatory agencies, companies must now determine how to reduce the risk if they find objectionable microorganisms. This webinar will provide an expert's insight into reducing this risk. GMPs require that products be free of objectionable microorganisms and it is incumbent upon manufacturers to ensure their...
WEBINAR
FEB
26
10:00 AM
Are Your Criminal Background Checks Legally Compliant?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will instruct attendees on conducting employee background checks that protects you from negligent hiring liability. This webinar will help you understand and appreciate the legal issues you must be aware of and discuss some best practices so that you can ensure compliance on all fronts. Why Should You Attend: Most of your employees are likely to be honest and reliable. At the same time, hiring employees always involves at least some risk. Are they honest? Are they reliable? Are you, your employees and your clients safe if you hire them? Hopefully your worst hire was simply...
SEMINAR
FEB
26
8:30 AM
Detecting and Preventing Asset Misappropriation and Financial Statement Fraud
, Tampa, FL, USA
Course Description: This highly interactive two day seminar on fraud detection and prevention will: Review fraud schemes used to commit financial statement fraud and misappropriate assets from organizations. Discuss fraud schemes committed by employees, customers, vendors, management, and outsiders. Review various internal controls that can help prevent and detect these types of fraud. Explain the procedures for performing a risk assessment for fraud . Present case studies of specific frauds that cover how the fraud occurred, how the fraud was discovered, and what could have been done...
WEBINAR
FEB
25
10:00 AM
The Compliance of Satisfaction – Work-Life Effectiveness
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This personal development webinar will help you understand your work-life effectiveness, health, wellness, strategic work life planning along with career management. You will learn how to strike the right balance in today’s stressful work environment. Why Should You Attend: And in today’s fast-paced, competitive and market-driven work environment, a work-life effectiveness plan can create health, disease resilience and more time to devote to your directions and priorities. This webinar will ensure that you will be fully aware of how-to hold yourself responsibility, accountability and...
WEBINAR
FEB
25
10:00 AM
The FDA Inspection: Preparation, Management, and Follow-Up
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will discuss the limitations of FDA’s scope during an inspection, and best practices for preparing for an inspection and what to do during a close-out interview. It will also list FDA guidance documents used by inspectors during inspections. Why You Should Attend: Does the FDA call in advance or just show up at my door? Where do I let the inspector go? Do I give them a tour? What should I let them see? Who should I let them talk to? Are they ever going to leave? An FDA inspection can be a nerve-wracking experience for a regulatory professional. However, adequate...
WEBINAR
FEB
20
1:00 AM
FDA's Pet Food Labeling Guidelines
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss the legal requirements for labeling pet or animal food. It will cover aspects of labeling such as the product name, the guaranteed analysis, the nutritional adequacy statement, feeding directions, and calorie statements. Why Should You Attend: Pet owners and veterinary professionals have a right to know what they are feeding their animals. The pet food label contains a wealth of information, if one knows how to read it. Food processors and food manufacturers have the responsibility to ensure that pet food is produced in compliance with FDA regulations. The FDA in...
WEBINAR
FEB
19
10:00 AM
E-Payments - Complying to Auditor's Standards
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This E-payments compliance training will dig in to the emerging market of electronic payments, invoicing, and workflow and how that relates to the myriad of requirements from internal and external auditors. Why Should You Attend : Is your current Accounts Payable process doing everything they can to streamline their staff and be as efficient as possible? With any new technology comes the question of compliance. Electronic Payments have become so common in many industries that auditors not only like the process but prefer it over traditional means of Accounts Payable processing. The less...
WEBINAR
FEB
17
10:00 AM
A Unified Approach to Complaints, Servicing, and FDA Reporting
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This FDA inspection training webinar provides practical advice on the FDA requirements for complaints. It explores the problems that can trigger FDA reports such as Medical Device Reports (MDRs), Corrections Reports, and Removals Reports. On the servicing side we explain the requirements to analyze service reports, show how they can trigger MDRs, and automatically become complaints. Why Should You Attend: As an added bonus, the webinar will include the newly proposed regulations for electronic filing of MDRs, the eMDR program. The “new” FDA, under Dr. Hamburg, is increasing enforcement...
WEBINAR
FEB
13
10:00 AM
Ensuring Regulatory Compliance of Food Establishments
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will outline proactive measures that food processors can use to comply with FDA regulatory requirements and be audit ready any time, and not just when an inspection or audit is expected. FDA inspections are usually unannounced, so the better a company is prepared, the more likely it can ensure regulatory compliance. Why Should You Attend: Managers and employees involved in food processing activities should receive adequate training in processing and packaging technologies that they are involved in as well as updates on Good Manufacturing Practice requirements pertaining to the...
WEBINAR
FEB
13
10:00 AM
Writing and Implementing Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on clinical trial Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP) will review writing, timing and specific content of the SAP in the context of FDA guidance based on ICH E9 with references to ICH E3 and E6. We will work through a sample template and discuss how to approach each section for maximum clarity and ease of interpretation at the end of a study. Why Should You Attend: The statistical analysis plan (SAP) is a key component of a clinical trial. It is a prospective plan of statistical methods not detailed in the Protocol. While the protocol is primarily concerned with design...
WEBINAR
FEB
12
10:00 AM
Civil Monetary Penalties and Exclusion
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explain the Civil Monetary Penalties Law (CMP) and its mandatory and permissive exclusions and penalties. It will also cover obligations under EMTALA, violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark including amendments under the PPACA. Why Should You Attend: This session is designed for healthcare executives, physicians and other healthcare providers who participate in and receive remuneration from Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal healthcare programs such as TriCare. As a healthcare executive, physician or other healthcare provider, you should be very concerned...
WEBINAR
FEB
12
10:00 AM
The 6 Most Common Problems in FDA Software Validation and Verification
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This FDA Software Validation and Verification training/webinar will review the validation planning process with particular emphasis on avoiding six common pitfalls. Why Should You Attend: FDA inspectors are now being trained to evaluate software validation practices. Increasing use of automated manufacturing and quality systems means increased exposure. Most recalls can be traced back to computerized equipment, exposing the validation process to scrutiny. Corporate uncertainty leads to inaction and 'wheel spinning'. A third of recent warning letters included citations with respect to...
SEMINAR
FEB
12
8:30 AM
Effective and Efficient Internal and Supplier Quality System Auditing for Medical Devices
, San Diego, CA, USA
Course Description: Do you want to understand how to do efficient and effective internal and supplier audits that meet all the requirements of your external auditors, but also add value to your company? Are you confused by all the requirements and guidance documents for medical device quality management systems and are tired of wading through all the regulatory language they contain? Do you need to train new auditors for your medical device quality management systems or to audit your suppliers? Do you need to improve the training of your internal and supplier auditors so that they add...
SEMINAR
FEB
12
8:30 AM
Key GMP Systems in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Labs: 2-Day In-person Seminar
, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Course Description: This workshop will provide the audience with an overview of the key systems which have been mentioned by FDA inspectors as major areas of concern in FDA regulated pharma laboratories. The topics addressed will include FDA requirements for OOS investigations, equipment program, pharmaceutical and biologics stability programs, method validation and handling regulatory inspections. During the discussion of each of the areas listed below, the workshop participants will work through a series of related FDA 483s to fully understand FDA expectations and the errors which lead to...
WEBINAR
FEB
11
10:00 AM
Stability Program to Support Shipping and Distribution of Drug Products
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on pharmaceutical stability studies will highlight the key factors that would affect the shipping and distribution of drug products. It will explain the stability studies that need to be done to support shipping and distribution of drugs. Why Should You Attend: A drug product must maintain its identity, strength, quality and purity till its expiration. Physical, chemical and biological data are influenced by various environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and light. In current manufacturing environment, products can be shipped and distributed across different...
WEBINAR
FEB
11
10:00 AM
Corporate Governance Law 101 for Top Management to Monitor Compliance
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will instruct attendees on best practices for corporate governance to monitor and ensure compliance. It will detail what investors and regulators look for in proper governance procedures and documents. The session will follow a business entity from inception through its operations to growth and/or sale and explain how the company should be managed by its board and how this management should be documented. Why Should You Attend: As our business entities become more sophisticated in response to the complexity of the world in which we operate, more is expected of the way we...
WEBINAR
FEB
11
10:00 AM
Prevention of Infection in Healthcare Workers
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
For healthcare facilities and long term care facilities looking to promote employee safety and infection control in the workplace, this webinar will provide essential inputs on structuring your employee health program as per Center of Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations. Why Should You Attend: The CDC, OSHA, CMS and NIOSH have set guidelines, regulations or requirements for healthcare organizations to ensure the...
WEBINAR
FEB
10
10:00 AM
Auditing for Microbiological Aspects of Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 90-minute webinar will show how you can design a robust microbiological audit program for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical product manufacturing, that effectively assesses your facility and that of your supplier to ensure your facilities and products are free from microbial contamination. Why Should You Attend: The risk of non-compliance related to microbiological causes is too great, in terms of fines, potential law suits, loss of consumer confidence, and ultimately, the bottom line. This means that biopharmaceutical manufacturers must prove that their facilities and products are...
WEBINAR
FEB
10
10:00 AM
Regulatory Perspectives of Clinical Project Management
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 90-minute webinar will provide an overview of regulatory management for clinical trials. It will discuss key regulatory aspects of a clinical project such as clinical protocol management, IRB management, safety reporting, rules for recruitment programs, seeking advice from FDA, trial master files, and training requirements. Why Should You Attend: Clinical project managers need to have clear perspective of what may be needed for assuring compliance with FDA requirements of a given clinical trial at all times. Non-compliance with these requirements could lead to rejection of the trial...
WEBINAR
FEB
06
10:00 AM
3-hr Virtual Seminar: Latin America - Understanding Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This Latin America regulatory compliance requirements training will cover topics relating to pre-clinical and clinical requirements, as well as, addressing the structure of the regulatory agencies in Latin America. Why Should You Attend: This course specifically focuses on the overall regulatory compliance requirements and procedures for Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Biologics and Combination Products in Latin America. The primary countries covered will include: Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Other countries such as Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Peru and Venezuela will...
WEBINAR
FEB
06
10:00 AM
21 CFR 11 Compliance for Excel Spreadsheet
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This Excel spreadsheet compliance training will outline the FDA requirements for Excel spreadsheets used in regulated environments and provide guidance on 21 CFR Part 11 validation. Why Should You Attend: Spreadsheet applications such as MS Excel are frequently used in 21 CFR 11 compliant environments, but they were not specifically designed for regulated environments and their development is not optimized for 21 CFR 11 compliance. However, the FDA expects that spreadsheets be compliant and lack of compliance can result in a warning letter. Consequently, validation of Excel spreadsheet...
WEBINAR
FEB
06
9:00 AM
Blinding of Investigational Materials
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will introduce attendees to the basics concepts and techniques of blinding of investigational drug products. It will also provide an understanding of the complexities of the work required to prepare blinded products for clinical trials. Why Should You Attend: How do you go about masking the identity of a drug? How do government regulations affect the blinding process? What type of testing is needed to assure drug integrity? What are my options and how do I select the proper method of blinding? What is a double dummy design? Do placebos have to be blinded? How do I blind...
WEBINAR
FEB
06
9:00 AM
Clinical Trial Liability Lawsuits
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This hour-long session will provide insights on liabilities arising due to non-compliance and oversight in clinical trials. The clinical affairs expert will also discuss identifying the types of litigation and how best to eliminate the source of risk with real world examples. Participants will learn to appreciate the importance of formal training in conducting proficient clinical trials. Why Should You Attend: There are several types of injury that can arise in clinical trials that sponsors, investigators and staff should be aware of so that they can avoid them. Understanding the sources of...
WEBINAR
FEB
05
10:00 AM
Telehealth and Regulation of Health Care Services Delivered via Telehealth
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In recent years, there has been an increase in the delivery of health care services via telehealth to bridge distance and time and provide better follow on and more conveniently accessible care to patients. This webinar will provide an overview of telehealth services by health care providers and U.S. federal and state government regulation of the delivery of health care via telehealth. Why Should You Attend: This growing mode of care delivery in which providers and patients are not in close physical proximity has drawn interest from policymakers and regulators charged with protecting...
WEBINAR
FEB
04
10:00 AM
Creating a Global Regulatory Plan
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This regulatory training will help attendees understand key benefits for implementing and maintaining an effective global regulatory plan. Attendees will also gain exposure to the elements and a methodology for global regulatory plan development and maintenance. Why Should You Attend: How many of us have jumped into pursuing a new market before knowing the regulatory requirements and impact? If you have, you are not alone. Mapping the requirements as part of your strategic planning may help you identify a great new market or help you avoid a costly mistake. This webinar will discuss...
WEBINAR
FEB
03
10:00 AM
Changing Supplier Controls Requirements
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on FDA supplier controls will help you refine your supplier chain management and vendor audits to match the FDA's tougher position. We will evaluate the chief areas of change to see how to better prepare a supplier chain management and audit program. Why Should You Attend: Recent FDA statements and actions indicate the past ways of managing a company's supply chain / outsourcing will no longer be acceptable. Increasingly reports from the field indicate that the agency is using high-profile cases to drive compliance to smaller companies and suppliers. CGMP compliance cannot be...
WEBINAR
JAN
30
10:00 AM
Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Practical Perspectives, Prevention, Detection and Reporting
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explain the laws that regulate Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) including the Stark law. Attendees will learn how to detect, prevent and report healthcare fraud and abuse. Why Should You Attend: Health care fraud is an intentional misrepresentation, deception, or intentional act of deceit for the purpose of receiving greater reimbursement. Health care abuse is reckless disregard or conduct that goes against and is inconsistent with acceptable business and/or medical practices resulting in greater reimbursement. This webinar will help attendees to identify fraud early, root...
WEBINAR
JAN
30
10:00 AM
IRS Reporting Requirements: 1098s, 1099s, W-2, Tax Filling and More
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will detail the reporting requirements for information forms that must be filed each year. Attendees will learn the proper procedures for submitting information forms to the IRS and form recipients. Why Should You Attend: When it comes to reporting requirements concerning information forms, the IRS is very specific about: How information should be reported on information forms Who has to file information forms Using the appropriate forms Filing procedures for these forms Any organization filing 250 or more information forms is required by law to electronically file the...
WEBINAR
JAN
29
10:00 AM
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and International Anti-Bribery Course
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will cover the requirements of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other national and international anti-bribery laws and treaty provisions. The webinar is part of a two-course training session, where the first segment will help attendees understand the provisions of the FCPA and other foreign anti-bribery laws, as well as those actions that are exempt from prosecution. The second segment will test participants’ understanding of the these laws using practical examples, real cases and enforcement actions, such as those involving U.S. retailers, infrastructure and gas and...
WEBINAR
JAN
29
10:00 AM
Smart Manager's Guide to Reading, Understanding and Interpreting Financial Statements
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The numbers contained within the various types of financial statements of a business can help identify the business’ strengths and weaknesses. This program is designed for the benefit of controllers, chief financial officers, and lenders who rely on the information contained in financial statements to make lending, borrowing and other financial decisions. Why Should You Attend: In today’s business environment, understanding ‘the numbers’ is essential. This webinar will detail the financial information that is contained within profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow...
WEBINAR
JAN
29
10:00 AM
Canadian Advertising and Marketing of Pharmaceuticals
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will provide attendees an overview of the relevant statutes, including the Competition Act, Food and Drugs Act and relevant regulations and information about the existence and operation of Canadian advertising pre-clearance agencies. The rules around advertising and marketing health products will be explained using examples, and hot topics in advertising and marketing will be covered, including the use of social media, testimonials and endorsements. Why Should You Attend: This advanced webinar will cater to all companies in the health product industry (including external...
WEBINAR
JAN
29
10:00 AM
Preparing the Challenging Form 990
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will discuss complex issues related to nonprofit taxation which are reported in Form 990. It will further elaborate IRS and state issues, including penalties, dissolution, examinations, and improper classifications of tax exempt status. Best practices to expedite the preparation of the return and electronic filing requirements will be highlighted in the webinar. Why Should You Attend: The object of this course is to train both new and experienced staff accountants and other preparers to deal with the challenges of filing the Form 990 series of tax returns. Attendees will learn...
WEBINAR
JAN
29
9:00 AM
ORM Maturity Model - What Does Good Look Like?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Regulators, executives, and boards have raised the bar for operational risk programs. There has been frustration from all key stakeholders with the perceived lack of value. It’s critical that there is a realistic expectation and picture of a truly mature program. It is in everyone’s interest to agree upon a true maturity level that is sustainable, attracts talent and is attainable in line with business direction. Why Should You Attend: Business management and regulators are, in general, dissatisfied with ORM’s performance; it has created obstacles for the profession and caused...
WEBINAR
JAN
28
10:00 AM
HIPAA Omnibus Update - Tracking Down the Details
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
The new omnibus update to the HIPAA regulations now in effect contains numerous changes based, for the most part, on The HITECH Act passed in 2009. Some of the most significant changes for medical offices have to do with changes to individual rights under HIPAA that require changes in policies and procedures and must be properly noted in your forms and notices. All HIPAA privacy policies and notices of privacy practices (NPP) must be updated to meet the new rules. This course will describe the schedule of implementation and scope of the changes. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will...
WEBINAR
JAN
28
10:00 AM
Electronic Device & Social Media Rules for Banks and Financial Firms
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Learn why and how to develop and implement a strategic ePolicy program, combining written rules, employee training, and technology tools. This session will guide attendees in minimizing email, social media, mobile device, and web risks within an organization, while maximizing compliance and communication. Why Should You Attend: This training will arm participants with the tools necessary to develop a strategic electronic compliance management program, designed to minimize risks, maximize compliance, and manage behavior and content. Additionally, the course will focus on: Providing a...
WEBINAR
JAN
28
10:00 AM
A Bulletproof, Cost-Efficient Supplier Management Program
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will review in detail the FDA QSR and ISO requirements for supplier evaluation and assessment, and discuss cost effective options for many of the common practices for achieving compliance. Why Should You Attend: Supplier qualification and assessment is required according to both QSR regulations and ISO standards. Many companies spend a great deal of time and money in pursuit of compliance with this. Organizations can, however, spend much less time and money, and still be in control of their suppliers and in compliance with the regulations. This presentation will review the QSR...
WEBINAR
JAN
28
10:00 AM
Effect of the Marijuana Laws in the Workplace - Mary Jane Brought Pot Brownies!
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
More than fifteen states have passed medical marijuana laws, and more are on the way. Even if your state does not have current marijuana legislation, a clear understanding of the present status of marijuana and medical marijuana under the federal and state laws is essential. This course will offer participants a broad overview of the proposed regulatory model for medical marijuana laws and drug testing policies, using case laws to illustrate the same. Why Should You Attend: In stark contrast to the “Just Say No” 1980’s, the past two years has seen an explosion of medical marijuana...
WEBINAR
JAN
28
10:00 AM
Your AML Program is Being Audited, Now What?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
From OFAC procedures to account opening, client vetting and transaction monitoring, the regulatory obligations laid upon a financial institution are many. With that comes the inevitable review of the effectiveness of your program as a whole and its application in particular. This program will assist you in developing a plan to deal with this process. Understanding the application of the program to your institution, the corresponding regulatory requirements and the tools you use all go a long way in dealing with and substantiating your position that your program is sufficient and effective for...
WEBINAR
JAN
27
10:00 AM
Veterinary Medical Devices and FDA Regulatory Oversight
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will discuss the regulatory requirements for marketing and selling veterinary medical devices in the U.S. Attendees will learn how to adhere to the safety standard applicable to a device and how to appropriately label a veterinary medical device to comply with FDA requirements. Why Should You Attend: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has regulatory jurisdiction over veterinary medical devices and has shown little interest in the market sector based on the existence of historical enforcement action. However, with the growing marketing...
WEBINAR
JAN
27
10:00 AM
Detecting and Preventing Embezzlement in Your Organization
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
While there are innumerable ways to detect, prevent and investigate embezzlement, it is not always easy to organize a consistently effective anti-embezzlement strategy. This webinar will guide you through the common and not-so-common forms of embezzlement—with uniquely instructional case studies. It will emphasize the red flags of each and go on to highlight best practices in embezzlement risk mitigation. Why Should You Attend: This course will highlight several types of embezzlement, how it can be committed and by whom. It will enable participants to identify: The step-by-step process...
WEBINAR
JAN
27
10:00 AM
If It Wasn't Documented It Didn't Happen: Legal & Effective Discipline & Documentation
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will help managers master the art and science of performance documentation. You will learn about safe, legal, & effective disciplinary practices & documentation. Why Should You Attend: In our litigious society, it has become more and more important for managers to know how to document and discipline employees to avoid law suits and manage employee performance effectively In this 60-minute webinar, Judi gives managers a “crash course” in safe, legal, and effective disciplinary practices and documentation. You will learn how to separate poor performance from poor attitude,...
WEBINAR
JAN
27
8:00 AM
Correcting W-2 and 941 and How to Successfully Prepare and Report 941
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will review the legal and regulatory changes for the 2014 reporting year. The course will focus on best practices for gathering, calculating and reconciling W-2 data and to prepare Form W-2c efficiently. Why Should You Attend: Claims of errors need to be taken seriously, reviewed and corrected immediately. The risk of errors on Form W-2 continues to increase as the tax code becomes more complex (ACA, MSRRA, reconciliation acts, etc.). It is very important to keep current with these changes to reduce the risk of errors and be able to better communicate proper reporting to your...
WEBINAR
JAN
26
10:00 AM
The Role of the Audit Committee in Corporate Governance
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Audit committees are a fundamental part of the proper governance of any organization, together with the executive management and internal as well as external audit. This webinar will explore the role of the audit committee in corporate governance and risk management. Why Should You Attend: This role, of necessity, involves ensuring that the risk management process remains both comprehensive and ongoing instead of the annual process that is implemented in many organizations. Corporate policies regarding legal compliance, compliance with corporate codes of conduct, and conflicts of interest...
WEBINAR
JAN
23
10:00 AM
FDA’s Proposed Preventative Control Regulation for Human Food under FSMA
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will summarize the regulatory requirements for FDA’s proposed new regulation – “Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Risk Based Preventative Controls for Human Food” - 21CFR Part 117. The GMP component of this regulation (Subpart B) is intended to replace the current outdated GMP regulation (21CFR Part 110) when it becomes effective, as expected, in 2015. Why Should You Attend: Part 117, Subpart B (GMPs) contains some new requirements for food processors not required by Part 110. Many definitions in the current Part 110 have been changed or added...
WEBINAR
JAN
23
10:00 AM
New Requirements for Sponsors and Laboratories for Analyzing Clinical Trial Samples to Meet GCP
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will help clinical laboratories, analyzing samples from clinical trials, understand the compliance requirements concerning ICH GCP for FDA and EMA (new requirements 2012) compliance. Why Should You Attend: As a result of the FDA and EU Clinical Trials Directive 200/20/EC and subsequent promulgation of laws, EMA inspection and reflection paper in clinical laboratories in the EU covering the conduct of clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), there is the need for laboratories undertaking analysis of samples from clinical trials to comply with GCP...
WEBINAR
JAN
23
10:00 AM
A Systematic Approach To Writing Effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This FDA compliant SOPs training will explain how to write, organize, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and train personnel so that you can ensure FDA compliance in a way that is concise, reproducible and easy to follow. Why Should You Attend: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are required by law for companies that are regulated by the Code of Federal Regulations such as Title 21 and Title 493. Yet there is no guidance on how to write, organize and maintain SOPs. Consequently, SOPs are frequently written in a way that makes compliance difficult or downright impossible....
WEBINAR
JAN
23
10:00 AM
OSHA Enforcement for Employers Using Temporary Workers
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This workplace safety compliance training will explain OSHA’s initiative to protect temporary workers. It will also provide you the tools to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements when employing temporary workers. Why Should You Attend: Under this initiative, OSHA has instructed its Compliance Officers to ask employers during all inspections about whether temporary workers are employed at the work site. If they are, the inspection will focus on the compliance issues presented by using temporary workers. It is therefore important to understand the issues underlying the use of temporary...
WEBINAR
JAN
23
10:00 AM
Analyzing Financial Statements for Fraud
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will provide attendees insights on analyzing financial statements and reports for fraud. Attendees will learn to look at a financial statement with a knowledgeable outlook to understand its author’s motives. Why Should You Attend: Unscrupulous business people often produce fraudulent and misstated financial statements when: attracting investors to the company obtaining financing and/or credit extensions for a business avoiding default on loan covenants selling a business involved in litigation trying to avoid disclosing failed management decisions increasing their...
WEBINAR
JAN
22
11:00 AM
Deviations: What are they? Do you need to report?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will help you clearly understand, classify and determine what deviations to report in clinical studies. It will also explain, in detail, the terminology applied to deviations. Why Should You Attend: As the human subjects regulatory framework continues to grow and be further defined, it is important to know when and what needs to be submitted, reviewed, and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to implementation by the study team. Alternatively, as studies become more complex and complicated the study team often has to make immediate decisions which may not allow...
WEBINAR
JAN
22
10:00 AM
Effective Behavioral Interviewing: Seeing Past the Surface
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Selecting the best applicant who is the right match for your organization is vital to your organization’s success. This session will review effective interviewing strategies that can apply to all positions, including legal dos and don’ts for interviewing that expand beyond the human resources office. Why Should You Attend: Some of the key areas that will be addressed in this presentation include: As interviewers, what can we do to get past applicant's canned answers? Are applicants really answering our questions, or just telling us what we want to hear? How do we manage first...
WEBINAR
JAN
22
10:00 AM
New AML Schemes to Detect and Prevent Fraudulent Transactions
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
From terrorist funding to drug cartels and everything in between, fraudsters are getting more sophisticated in laundering money. Consequently, AML has come under much scrutiny. This webinar will offer an overview of the AML process and will detail the kinds of internet fraud. The instructor will highlight how virtual banks put organizations at risk and focus on detailing best practices to use latest technology to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions. Why Should You Attend: Given the rapid technological advances, you can conduct your business at any time and from any place with your...
WEBINAR
JAN
22
10:00 AM
EU Clinical Trial Regulation: New Requirements
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will present attendees with a clear understanding of the new processes and requirements for EU sponsors of clinical trials as the new regulation is published, rolled-out and implemented by the Member States, the European Medicines Agency and the European Commission. Why Should You Attend: This course will cover the newly proposed requirements for conducting clinical studies across the EU via the requirements of the EU Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 (for drugs, biologics and combination products). The course will also cover recent updates on EU-GCP associated with the...
WEBINAR
JAN
22
10:00 AM
21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 Compliance - Specifics Needed to Eliminate 483s
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 21 CFR Part 11 compliance training will guide you through the requirements of Part 11 and will also explain its 3 primary areas: SOPs, product features and validation (10 step risk based approach). Why Should You Attend: This webinar will describe exactly what is required for compliance with Part 11 and the updated European equivalent Annex 11. It will take the concepts described in the regulations and expand them into specifics for all three primary compliance areas: SOPs, product features, and validation. Attendees will learn what is required for IT, SaaS, and cloud hosting. All...
WEBINAR
JAN
22
10:00 AM
Credit card surcharging
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on credit card surcharges compliance will discuss how the recent changes in law will affect end-user organizations. It will also provide attendees with the tools necessary to review and deal with any potential surcharge/checkout fee situations. Why Should You Attend: Surcharging had been historically prohibited in the U.S. per the networks' merchant rules, as well as prohibited by law in 10 states. Any state laws will continue to "trump" networks' merchant rules. The recent changes in surcharging law could not only affect your merchant processing transactions but also your...
WEBINAR
JAN
22
10:00 AM
Alternatives for Financing Export Sales
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will showcase best practices for streamlining an organization’s export sales finance to increase sales effectively and improve cash flow with minimum risk. Why Should You Attend: Learn how to better negotiate and structure commercial sales in foreign markets to simultaneously increase sales, limit risks, and improve cash flow. This webinar will examine tools that enable otherwise intolerable transactions by limiting payment and performance risks and tapping funding sources that are specifically designed for export sales. It will elucidate the motives of the seller, the...
WEBINAR
JAN
22
9:00 AM
Life Safety Code – ESRD
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will analyze the guidelines set by the LSC-ESRD (Life Safety Code - End Stage Renal Disease) for the safety of dialysis patients in high risk environments. Participants from the healthcare industry will be updated on this standard and learn how to stay in compliance with these norms. Why Should You Attend: The Life Safety Codes for ESRD was developed to ensure compliance with the most current regulations for the safety of dialysis patients in high risk environments for fire and hazard risks. This webinar will cover the development of the LSC-ESRD guidelines. CMS is prepared to...
WEBINAR
JAN
21
10:00 AM
How Audit Evaluation Can Ensure Effective Decision Making Under Uncertainty
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This presentation will explore the nature of decision making in crisis situations. It will explore the psychology of decision making under stress and overview risk management analysis tools. The webinar instructor will present tips and techniques to identify structural and cyclical changes, improve risk management strategy processes, and identify transparent vulnerabilities. Why Should You Attend: The webinar will emphasize the different stages that employees go through before taking action in a crisis. Building on this understanding, the instructor will illustrate to participants how best...
WEBINAR
JAN
21
10:00 AM
Verification vs. Validation in Regulated Industries
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar on verification vs. validation will help you to understand the differences between, and benefits of, verification and validation in both design and process operations in regulated industries. Learn about the risks and complications involved with the application of sound verification and validation principles. Why Should You Attend: Companies wishing to understand the risks and complications involved with the application of sound verification and validation principles will gain a better understanding of the differences and benefits by attending this training. The meanings and...
WEBINAR
JAN
21
10:00 AM
Child Support: What Payroll Doesn't Know Can Hurt You
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This HR compliance training will focus on the child support garnishments compliance requirements and will help attendees accurately and completely process garnishment orders through the payroll department in compliance with Federal and state requirements and regulations. Why Should You Attend: Compliance with Child Support Garnishments can be some of the most complex tasks required of any payroll department. If not handled correctly, you may find yourself facing situations that become extremely costly both financially and emotionally! Courts, federal and state regulations, bureaucracies,...
WEBINAR
JAN
21
10:00 AM
Affordable Care Act New Tax Penalties: Impact on Individuals and Employers
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will instruct participants on the new penalties issued to individuals and employers who lack coverage altogether or whose healthcare coverage fails to meet Affordable Care Act (ACA) standards. Attendees will also learn how to compute the required annual payment, i.e., the shared responsibility payment. This two-hour webinar will focus on requirements set forth for individuals and employers filing the new form 1095-C. Why Should You Attend: The penalty on individuals who lack coverage altogether or whose coverage fails to meet ACA standards will kick in with the 2014 filing...
WEBINAR
JAN
21
9:00 AM
From Chaos to Organized: Whip Those Physician Contracts into Shape
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This healthcare compliance training will explain how to organize and negotiate physician financial arrangements in order to be ready for internal and external audits. Attendees will learn how to comply with regulatory requirements of Stark Law, the Anti-kickback statute, the False Claims Act (FCA), and IRS tax-exemption code related to physician arrangements. Why Should You Attend: Financial arrangements that exist between physicians and healthcare providers (e.g., hospitals) to which they refer patients have been the focus of Office of Inspector General and other regulatory agencies for...
SEMINAR
JAN
21
8:30 AM
Risk Based Internal Auditing (RBIA): 2-day Comprehensive Workshop
, Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Course Description: The Institute of Internal Auditors defines Risk Based Internal Auditing (RBIA) as a methodology that links internal auditing to an organization’s overall risk management framework. RBIA allows internal audit to provide assurance to the board that risk management processes are managing risks effectively, in relation to the risk appetite. But every organization is different. There are different attitudes to risk, different management and organizational structures, different processes and procedures, and the need to subscribe to and comply with different conventions and...
WEBINAR
JAN
20
10:00 AM
Monitoring and Measuring Customer Satisfaction Using ISO 10004:2012
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Although customer satisfaction is not deemed a critical area for medical device manufacturers, measuring and monitoring customer satisfaction can determine issues that hinder progress. This training session will elaborate the methods to identify customer expectations, list techniques to analyze customer satisfaction data, and cite preventive action for improvement. Why Should You Attend: Quality management systems (QMS), FDA QSR and ISO 13485:2003 do not require customer satisfaction measurements as regulators are not in a position to enforce it. It is still important, however, and could...
WEBINAR
JAN
20
10:00 AM
Evolving Regulatory Expectation for Particulates in Biologics
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss the evolving regulatory requirments for testing Biologics injectibles for sub-visible Particulates. Why Should You Attend: There is an increased scrutiny on the testing and reporting of particulates in Protein Therapeutics. Proteinaceous Particulates in Biologics injectibles can arise from the aggregation of the protein product and can be induced by silicone droplets, metal particles and glass particles. Aggregates in protein products present a safety concern because they may increase the immunogenicity of the product. The FDA has therefore requested BLA sponsors...
WEBINAR
JAN
20
10:00 AM
Microbiological Risk: Do I Really Need to Test Raw Materials for Microorganisms
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will cover the regulatory perspective in testing raw materials for microorganisms and how you can manage the risk of raw materials being the major source of microbial contamination in your medical product manufacturing process. Why Should You Attend: Raw materials are often the major source of microbial contamination that is introduced into the manufacturing process. Raw materials of natural origin, such as animal and plant source, support an extensive and varied microflora. Some of these pose a risk to the product and patient. This webinar will address the regulatory and...
WEBINAR
JAN
19
10:00 AM
Payroll Record Keeping: Who Requires What, for How Long and in What Format
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Personnel records are documentation of an individual's employment history encompassing all employment-related information collected and maintained by the employer. These essential documents form the foundation upon which employment actions are based. This webinar will illustrate key concepts in managing personnel records to protect your organization from potential exposure and security threats. Why Should You Attend: Employers are often confused concerning the legal requirements for recordkeeping, the retention of employee files and other employment-related records. Apart from federal...
WEBINAR
JAN
16
10:00 AM
Import Audit Compliance Focused Assessment
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training will address the import record-keeping and audit compliance procedures that will emphasize the importer obligation to maintain and assess internal and external records that are related to their international trade transactions. Why Should You Attend: For small and medium-sized manufacturers facing record-keeping audit and assessment challenges in meeting Ports of Entry and U.S. Import Regulations, this webinar will: Provide import compliance materials that examine U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations for record-keeping that can be used in the international...
WEBINAR
JAN
16
10:00 AM
Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will provide an in-depth understanding of anti-kickback regulations and Stark laws, and discuss how marketing activities can trigger either or both. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will provide the basic building blocks you will need to develop and maintain your company’s precious commodity – your reputation – and eliminate exposure to fraud charges based on marketing practices. It will also cover the practical requirements and operations, principles of compliance and the basic elements that every business has to have to reduce civil and criminal liabilities and...
WEBINAR
JAN
16
10:00 AM
How to Develop an Employee Policy Manual that Fits Your Company Culture
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
One of the first HR tools a company will install is an employee policy manual. It is important to have a manual and keep it current and reflective of the company, its mission and philosophy. This course will guide attendees in writing policies for different segments of the company, understanding the most common problem areas, and assuring consistent application of the policy. Why Should You Attend: The policy manual should be reviewed and modified constantly as the workplace and its laws and practices change. Parts of the manual are standard, covering basic rules and legal obligations, but...
WEBINAR
JAN
15
10:00 AM
Affordable Care Act Updates: What Employers Need to do to Prepare
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
For HR representatives and business owners of mid and large sized enterprises, this course will elaborate current trends and updates on the Affordable Care Act. It will emphasize the need for compliance with these updates and list ACA penalties for non-compliance. Why Should You Attend: Health reform is now the law. With key parts of the law going into effect, employers should be prepared to comply with the requirements. This webinar will detail the key but ambiguous aspects of the Affordable Care Act law to help reduce your organization’s risk. Several prime questions and best practices...
WEBINAR
JAN
15
10:00 AM
How to Investigate Environmental Monitoring Excursions
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This OOS investigation training will review the various items that should be included in the investigation to determine the cause of the limit excursion for both viable and non-viable excursions. Why Should You Attend: Medical products are manufactured in environments that control the level of viable and non-viable particulate and to establish that the control is taking place periodic monitoring must be performed. But any time monitoring occurs there is the potential that the results will exceed limits that have been established. The action to be taken when this occurs should be appropriate...
WEBINAR
JAN
15
10:00 AM
Pharmaceutical and Chemical Classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will aid participants in minimizing errors in pharmaceutical and chemical classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). It will help better protect your company during import/export audits from the government. Participants will also learn how to take reasonable care as an importer and become aware of best practices and red flags in the area of classification for imports into the United States. Why Should You Attend: The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is used by over 200 countries, territories, or customs unions around the world to assign a number to each product...
WEBINAR
JAN
15
10:00 AM
The Sunshine Act Reporting for Clinical Trials
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will discuss the disclosure requirements for clinical investigators under the Sunshine Act. It will discuss the details of the processes; provide templates for reporting formats; and timelines for reporting. Why Should You Attend: The Sunshine Act exposes the physicians and sponsors to new reporting requirements which are unprecedented in their scope and detail noncompliance to which would lead to hefty fines. This webinar will summarize the new requirements and provide practical solutions to most common situations that are prevalent and necessary between sponsors and...
WEBINAR
JAN
15
10:00 AM
How to Mitigate Risk Against the Crime of Financial Facilitation of Criminal Activity
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Criminals and criminal enterprises constantly manipulate the banking system to move their illegal proceeds through financial institutions. Their methods and trends are always changing, so investigative personnel, accountants, auditors, and FIU personnel need to be aware of these activities. This course will instruct attendees on how to examine each transaction to determine the method, the reason, and potential destination of the funds to protect financial institutions during personal and business transactions. Why Should You Attend: As the world around us changes and technology allows us to...
WEBINAR
JAN
14
10:00 AM
Combination Drug/Device Products CGMPs - Final Rule
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This training on combination product regulations will evaluate the chief areas of concern or change in the new CGMP requirements for combination products, 21 CFR Part 4, and clarify many of the issues and questions that arise involving combination products. Why Should You Attend: There has been much past confusion on the production and handling of drug / device (and/or biologics) combination products. Companies involved in the production of such products have pieced together what they've considered the applicable elements of the pharma and device CGMPs, 21 CFR 210/211 and 820; sometimes...
WEBINAR
JAN
14
10:00 AM
Investment Performance Risk - Understanding and Evaluating
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This course will provide an in depth understanding of the investment performance risk and an examination that addresses how it may exist and the type of risk consequences that can result from actual or perceived substandard investment performance. Why Should You Attend: Investment performance has been the source of numerous client complaints and settlements over the years. With proper management practices many could have been avoided. This presentation will provide participants with: An understanding of the nature of investment performance risk An examination of the factors that can...
WEBINAR
JAN
14
10:00 AM
Identifying & Controlling Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Engineers, electricians, and other professionals work with electricity directly, including working on overhead lines, cable harnesses, and circuit assemblies. Others, such as office workers and sales people, work with electricity indirectly and may also be exposed to electrical hazards. This course will illustrate OSHA requirements regarding electrical hazards in the workplace. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will discuss electrical hazards in the workplace, and OSHA requirements pertaining to these hazards. It will further address and clarify questions such as: Why is it important...
WEBINAR
JAN
14
10:00 AM
Implementing FDA's 21 CFR 111 for Dietary Supplements
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Although FDA's Dietary Supplement Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) Final Rule 21 CFR Part 111 has been enforced since 2010, manufacturers, distributors and importers are still not completely aware of its impact. This webinar will highlight best practices for implementing 21 CFR 111 for dietary supplements. Why Should You Attend: In 2007, the FDA issued the Dietary Supplement Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) Final Rule 21 CFR Part 111. Its enforcement commenced in 2010. The rule requires that proper controls be in place for dietary supplements during manufacturing,...
WEBINAR
JAN
14
10:00 AM
Establishing a Culture of Safety for the Surgical Patient
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This hour-long session on preventing SSIs to augment safety for surgical patients will discuss introducing a 7 S Bundle approach to your existing quality and safety program. The webinar instructor will define key areas that need to be monitored and risk factors that need to be eliminated to intensify healthcare safety. Why Should You Attend: Guidelines and recommendations for the prevention of surgical site infection (SSI) are published by the CDC, Joint Commission, Society for Hospital Epidemiologist of America (SHEA), American College of Surgeons, Association of Perioperative Registered...
WEBINAR
JAN
13
10:00 AM
Getting to Know FDA Audit Practices and the 10 Most Common Cited GMP Deficiencies
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Learn more about FDA’s current audit techniques and the most commonly cited GMP deficiencies that you have to watch out for. The webinar instructor, an FDA and GMP training expert, will help attendees analyze a system of risk assessments to determine audit frequencies. Why Should You Attend: The success of an audit by federal regulators does not always depend on the level of training proffered to staff and department employees, but also in understanding the focus of recent inspections within the industry. Such information provides a template for companies to analyze their own practices...
WEBINAR
JAN
13
10:00 AM
Best Practices to Prevent Fraud
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Fraudsters are always looking for new opportunities and new weaknesses. The availability of customer data on the black-market gives them just the tools they need. A bank has responsibilities to its shareholders and customers to protect them from these ever-changing threats. This webinar will furnish attendees with a complete understanding of the changes in the fraud arena and the strategies needed to combat fraud. Why Should You Attend: There are reasons to believe that fraud losses are actually higher than recognized. Banks cannot combat the fraud industry with outdated methods. Some fraud...
WEBINAR
JAN
13
10:00 AM
Principles of Audit Report Writing
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will provide the principles for writing an effective audit report. The audit report represents the end result of weeks of reviews, analyses, interviews and discussions. It is used to provide information to management on the areas you reviewed. And, more importantly, the report brings issues to their attention that needs to be addressed. How well you communicate that information is critical to getting the results you are seeking. Why Should You Attend: An audit report typically represents the conclusion of weeks of reviews, analyses, interviews and discussions. It demonstrates...
WEBINAR
JAN
12
10:00 AM
The Evaluation Trap
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This 90-minute webinar will help you identify the flaws in your performance appraisal system and provide practical guidance and tips on how you can rectify it to meet HR and legal compliance requirements. Why Should You Attend: While widely performed, at least in part, to provide organizations with legal protection, performance evaluations are actually typically used in court against the company they are meant to defend. This thought-provoking webinar reveals the fatal flaw in one of HR’s most compliance-driven processes, the performance appraisal system. This session will explain where...
WEBINAR
JAN
12
10:00 AM
The Tools the HR Executive Needs to Build an Internal Complaint System that Gets Results!
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will help HR executives design, establish, and maintain an effective system for handling employee complaints in the workplace based on proven best practices that gets results. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will help you create strategies for derailing those continuous complainers and associates who cannot follow organization policies and procedures that cost managers precious management time paying attention to the small percentage high maintenance workers every group has. The course instructor will provide attendees with tools and best practices every HR executive needs...
WEBINAR
JAN
09
10:00 AM
Implementing Operations Risk Management within an ERM Framework
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will explain what operational risks are, and how to identify, quantify, manage, and control them. We will discuss why all employees must be cognizant of these risks in their day to day jobs and how an organization can better manage and control these risks that have resulted in the failure of several high profile firms and significant losses and unwanted press at others. The course will also review and discuss the building blocks and key players in implementing an effective ORM framework and process. Why Should You Attend: It is a fact that better risk management would in return...
WEBINAR
JAN
09
10:00 AM
How to Balance Respect for Military Service with the Realities of the Workplace
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
In an era of near constant military activities, employers of all sizes are required to comply with USERRA, the military reemployment rights law. USERRA, implemented by the Department of Justice, is the strictest non-discrimination law on the books. Employers must ensure that they are complying with USERRA if they have any employees who perform military service. Why Should You Attend: In a sea of non-discrimination laws, USERRA, the military reemployment rights law, is unique in that it mandates some of the strictest compliance requirements for employers. So, employers must ensure that they...
WEBINAR
JAN
09
10:00 AM
OSHA Recordkeeping for 2015: Beyond the OSHA 300 Summary
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This webinar will focus on the OSHA recordkeeping requirements. Attendees will learn how to ensure compliance with these regulations and avoid OSHA citations and fines. Why Should You Attend: Most U.S. based organizations have a responsibly to complete specific injury and illness recordkeeping forms as mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The problem with these forms is that they are usually filled out incorrectly. Over-recording, under-recording and violations of privacy are common mistakes made by organizations and these critical mistakes will result in...
WEBINAR
JAN
08
10:00 AM
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Compliance for Large Employers
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will provide an overview of the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act affecting employers of more than 50 to 100 employees. The webinar instructor will discuss and detail the key provisions of the law and the most current federal rules and guidance pertaining to it. Why Should You Attend: As 2015 begins and the new Affordable Care Act mandates take effect, employers need current, updated information to help them fully comply with the law. There has been substantial executive branch action implementing the ACA’s provisions pertaining to...
WEBINAR
JAN
08
10:00 AM
FDA Bioterrorism Act Food Facility Registration
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar highlights how the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act) directs the FDA, as the food regulatory agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, to take steps to protect the public from a threatened or actual terrorist attack on the U.S. food supply and other food-related emergencies. This regulatory training will instruct attendees on compliance with the requirements of the Bioterrorism Act. Why Should You Attend: This webinar will outline the processes that must be compliant with FDA regulations under the...
WEBINAR
JAN
08
9:00 AM
1099 & W-9 Update - Complying with IRS Information Reporting Guidelines
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This IRS regulatory compliance training will focus on the rules requiring W-9 documentation and 1099 reporting. Attendees will learn the best practices to ensure compliance with IRS and avoid B-Notices. Why Should You Attend: What are the rules regarding paying and IRS reporting on independent contractors? How do I avoid the IRS CP-2100 (B-Notices)? What if my vendor claims exemption - must I obtain a W-9 anyway? What are the best practices? How can I minimize risk of improper exemption claims by my vendors? Get the answers to these and related questions to reduce your risk of huge...
WEBINAR
JAN
07
10:00 AM
Transform your Organization Carefully with the HR Audit
Online Event, Palo Alto, CA, USA
This webinar will provide attendees with a complete understanding of the HR audit process. It will furnish them with the knowledge, tools, and techniques needed to successfully execute and complete an HR audit. The instructor will offer guidance on effectively developing the workforce in your organization through quality human resource process management. Why Should You Attend: Through this webinar on HR audit best practices, attendees will: Learn how to take the function of human resources from transactional to transitional to transformational Deepen your technical practice...
WEBINAR
JAN
05
10:00 AM
Employee Discharge and Documentation
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Why Should You Attend: Coming to the realization that an employee is not a good fit for your organization, or is not capable of performing the job up to par, is a difficult, confusing and, often, lengthy process. Being supportive about establishing and enforcing clear expectations of performance is challenging and uncomfortable for most supervisors. When done poorly, performance management and terminations can result in discrimination allegations, wrongful discharge claims, and an overall disruption in the workplace. In this course, attendees will learn better ways to set expectations,...
SEMINAR
DEC
11
8:30 AM
Statistical Analysis for Product Development: 2-day In-person Seminar
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Course Description: This course is designed to help scientists and engineers understand the statistical methods used in process and product development. Variability is part of every process, design of experiments helps to separate systematic variability from special cause variability. You will get a chance to examine the different sources of variability how it relates to analytical method development, process improvement and sample size selection. The concept of experimental budget will be introduced to help you plan the total number of experiments needed. You...