A Commercial Real Estate Perspective 7. This session will briefly summarize for you the major positions that have tentatively been taken, the current status of each project, and the impact the proposed new standards are likely to have on your company's financial statements. In addition to the expected content of new standards, effective dates and transition proposals will be discussed. First, we will discuss the state of the surety industry, and then discuss what a prudent contractor and a proactive contractor's CPA can do to lessen the impact of these market swings on bonding capacity. Your buyer has gotten cold feet, the bank holds your guaranty and the mortgage on your house, and your wife threatens divorce.
Fraud is pervasive throughout our economy.
This session focuses on information related to fraud that most individuals are not aware of. Hopefully through awareness, we can make a concentrated effort to prevent or detect fraud. You will learn about the latest trends in development, financing, and construction issues to better serve your clients. Discover how to navigate loan documents and construction contracts. Using this information you will also find out how structure a more profitable deal with less risk while reducing transaction expenses.