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Why Are Aerospace Programs Over Budget and Behind Schedule – and What Can Be Done? 
October 09, 2008
 
Host: Tom Captain, Partner – Deloitte LLP
 
The aerospace and defense industry experiences significant program delays and budget overruns – to the tune of $295 billion in cost overruns for 95 programs according to a recent GAO study. Can this industry afford its own future?

Pursuing World-Class Finance Performance: Issues and Opportunities
July 17, 2008

Host: Brian Kanter, Principal - Deloitte Consulting LLP

Finance leaders in aerospace and defense (A&D) companies face increasing business complexity and transaction activity. How are industry leaders improving performance efficiency, reducing grind and churn, and delivering better information for management decision making?

The Service Race Is On – Leverage Your Service Business to Improve the Bottom Line 
November 06, 2008
 
Host: Michelle Collins, Partner – Deloitte LLP
 
Automotive manufacturers have invested billions of dollars in developing business globally and improving product quality, supply chain efficiency, and demand management. But are they missing a huge opportunity closer to home?

Globalization and the Automotive Life Cycle: Managing Risk Across Your Extended Enterprise
August 14, 2008

Host: Michelle Collins, Partner - Deloitte & Touche LLP

To remain competitive in the past decade, automakers and suppliers have increasingly globalized their approaches to sourcing, R&D, license and royalty management, and selling and servicing. But are all extended business relationship risks being considered at a time when one surprise can damage a brand and company?

State Taxation: How Will New State Laws Impact Your Business? 
November 19, 2008
 
Host: Karen Boucher, Partner – Deloitte Tax LLP
 
As state tax laws change and courts are issuing new decisions, what will be the effects on the tax positions of banking and securities institutions that are already facing a challenging environment?

Consumer Lending Compliance: Do You Know Your ABCs? 
October 28, 2008
 
Host: Irena Gecas-McCarthy, Principal – Deloitte & Touche LLP
 
The credit crisis is viewed by some as a compliance failure in the consumer lending market. As a result, regulators are increasing their focus on financial institution compliance. It is important for institutions to know what rules and regulations apply to them before regulators start asking questions.

Tax Information Reporting: IRC Section 1441 Payments and Related IRS Initiatives
August 05, 2008

Host: Glenn Geffner, Partner - Deloitte Tax LLP

The IRS recently announced that it will aggressively audit compliance relating to income tax withholding for non-resident aliens. Because the process of documenting NRAs typically is manual and generally decentralized, compliance has historically been sporadic. Have you quantified your exposure?

Safeguarding Investment Assets: SIPC Protection and the SEC's Customer Protection Rule 
July 10, 2008

Host: Michael Jamroz, Partner - Deloitte & Touche LLP

Because of highly publicized losses at investment banks, investors have become increasingly concerned about the safety of investments held by those institutions. Despite much recent press and discussion, available protections for investor assets provided by the SIPC and the SEC are not well understood.

Bank Operational Efficiency: The Silent Catalyst for Stock Price Growth?
July 08, 2008

Host: Don Ogilvie, Independent Chairman - Deloitte LLP

Sustained improvements in efficiency are vital for stock price growth. Why have efficiency ratios of many banks improved while others still adopt a short-term approach, rarely achieving the gains they are seeking?

International Financial Reporting Standards: Opportunities and Challenges Facing Consumer Businesses
July 24, 2008

Host: Stacy Janiak, Partner - Deloitte LLP

By 2010 or 2011, it is expected that U.S. companies will have the option of using IFRS for their financial reporting. What can leading consumer business and retail companies do to position themselves for such a transition?

Trade Promotion Management: Are Your Trade Funds Well Spent? 
November 13, 2008
 
Host: Pat Conroy, Principal – Deloitte LLP
 
Today trade funds devour nearly 20 percent of gross revenue in the consumer products industry. Yet industry studies indicate that over 80 percent of trade promotions do not provide their expected return.

Food and Product Safety: Protecting Your Brand and Your Consumers 
October 16, 2008
 
Host: Pat Conroy, Principal – Deloitte LLP
 
The growing number of food and product recalls emphasizes the need for companies to focus on the hot-button issue of delivering safe, quality products. The risk of doing nothing is too great and one that companies cannot afford to take.

Demand Synchronization: Realizing the Vision of True Customer Collaboration 
September 18, 2008

Host: Pat Conroy, Principal - Deloitte LLP

For years, manufacturers have envisioned a harmonized, real-time relationship with their key retail customers. Yesterday's adversarial role between retailers and suppliers has given way to new efforts at collaborating to achieve mutual competitive advantage.

Counterfeit and Unsafe Goods: Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Customers and Brand?
June 19, 2008

Host: Patrick Conroy, Principal - Deloitte LLP

Counterfeit and unsafe goods are creating critical problems for U.S. consumer business companies, impacting both their supply chains and intellectual asset value chains. What can you do to identify and manage your risks and protect your company’s reputation?

Future U.S. Energy Portfolios: Gain Power from New Perspectives 
October 15, 2008
 
Host: John McCue, Principal – Deloitte Consulting LLP
 
Rising energy costs, supply uncertainties, and increased concern about environmental impact have created the growing realization that cheap, plentiful energy cannot be taken for granted. What the U.S. should do about this is a matter of wide-ranging debate.

Carbon Regulation: What is the Impact on Your Asset Valuations?
August 20, 2008

Host: Branko Terzic, Director - Deloitte & Touche LLP

Carbon regulations will have a tremendous impact on the energy industry – in particular, on asset values. Yet uncertainty about potential regulations makes it difficult to factor considerations into the valuation process. What can you do?

Excelling as a Government Executive during Periods of Change 
November 06, 2008
 
Host: Greg Pellegrino, Principal – Deloitte Consulting LLP
 
Are you and your organization ready for November 4? Our nation will undergo profound leadership transformation at the federal, state, and local levels. How can government executives successfully adapt to a new administration with an entirely new agenda overnight?

Cyber Security: A National Challenge of Global Proportions 
October 02, 2008
 
Host: Greg Pellegrino, Principal – Deloitte Consulting LLP
 
Moving to a networked world allows governments to be closer to citizens. However, this openness exposes networks to increased vulnerability from internal and external cyber attacks, threatening intellectual property. How can government leaders meet the public's demand for sharing information without compromising sensitive data?

Why Innovative Government Doesn't Need to Be a Contradiction
September 04, 2008

Host: Greg Pellegrino, Principal - Deloitte Consulting LLP

Government leaders worldwide are experimenting with new models for innovation to tackle emerging issues, including climate change, improved access to services, and infrastructure gaps. But how can governments foster continuous widespread improvements versus one-off changes?

Optimizing Tax Agency Performance During Tight Times
July 24, 2008

Host: Greg Pellegrino, Principal - Deloitte Consulting LLP

A slowing economy, shrinking state revenues, and mounting budget deficits are forcing government tax agencies to do more with less. How can these agencies improve efficiency and increase revenue collection without sacrificing customer service?

Government Performance Strategy: Bridging the Finance Gap
June 5, 2008

Host: Greg Pellegrino, Principal - Deloitte Consulting LLP 

Many government agencies lack the necessary financial management tools and capabilities to make insightful, strategic decisions during an economic downturn. How can governments cope with this gap?

The Storm Over Wall Street: Weathering a Corporate Investigation in Financial Services
October 21, 2008

Host: David Williams, Principal - Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP

With the recent surge in financial institution failures, governmental agencies have implied that there will be an onslaught of investigations. Preparation for a potential governmental inquiry is increasingly important. How can your company prepare? What can you do if your institution is already being investigated?

The New Financial Services Marketplace: Trends in the Wake of the Credit Crisis 
October 02, 2008
 
Host: Laura Breslaw, Director – Deloitte Services LP
 
The credit crisis is causing fundamental changes at breakneck speed. Unprecedented actions by regulators have occurred, and new players are challenging established incumbents. What are the implications for financial services institutions?

The Retirement Income Opportunity: How Can You Corner the Market?
August 19, 2:008

Host: John Kocjan, Principal - Deloitte Consulting LLP

The take-off of the retirement income market is a major growth opportunity, but tapping the potential will require creative thinking about market offerings and delivery capabilities. With no clear market leaders today, how can you gain an edge?

Exploiting Uncertainty to Succeed in the New Health Economy 
August 26, 2008

Host: Steve Burrill, Partner - Deloitte & Touche LLP

Demanding demographics, broadening definitions of health, expanding connectivity, and rising policy pressure are drivers that could dramatically alter the future of life sciences and health care. How can organizations address these issues in the short term while simultaneously balancing long-term investments?

 
The Rise of Retail Clinics: Facts, Trends, and Implications
July 30, 2008

Host: Steve Burrill, Partner - Deloitte & Touche LLP

More than 800 retail clinics were in operation at the end of 2007, and their numbers are growing. Why the boom?

The Personal Health Record: Helping Consumers Take the Driver's Seat 
November 18, 2008
 
Host: Steve Burrill, Partner – Deloitte & Touche LLP
 
Consumerism has elevated the demand for personal health information. Today's personal health record (PHR), powered by technology, data, and heavy artillery of health information, is helping meet this demand.

Insurance Benchmarking: Actionable Intelligence, Bottom-Line Benefits 
October 14, 2008
 
Host: Rebecca Amoroso, Principal – Deloitte Consulting LLP
 
Given the economic slowdown, cost containment in all aspects of the life and annuity business remains paramount. Where should insurance executives look next for savings opportunities?

Leveraging the Internet for Higher Producer and Customer Satisfaction and Lower Costs 
September 09, 2008

Host: Larry Danielson, Principal - Deloitte Consulting LLP

Many insurers struggle with using the Internet effectively across the producer and policyholder life cycle, especially given infrequent interactions with policyholders. How can you use leading Internet practices from other industries to increase overall satisfaction while keeping operational costs in line?

Insurance M&A in 2008: How to Avoid Being Taken by Surprise
August 12, 2008

Host: Rebecca Amoroso, Principal - Deloitte Consulting LLP

The credit crisis, subprime meltdown, lower investment returns, and economic downturn have pushed insurance M&A deal activity and associated valuations to their lowest levels in years. However, could some of the uncertainty be subsiding with signs of more normal credit markets and a pickup in M&A activity?

Insurance Distribution Channels: Maximizing Value Through New Strategies and Analytics
June 24, 2008

Host: Rebecca Amoroso, Principal - Deloitte Consulting LLP

To achieve profitable growth in insurance distribution, companies need to be more disciplined in how they go to market, be more judicious in their choice of producers, and understand the economics of the relationships for both parties. How are leading insurers increasing production from their agency networks?

IFRSs: What Are the Implications for Life Sciences Companies? 
October 22, 2008
 
Host: Steve Burrill, Partner – Deloitte & Touche LLP
 
Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards in the U.S. is increasingly a question of when rather than if. What does this development mean for life sciences organizations?

Promoting Off Label: Playing by the Rules in a Regulated Industry 
September 16, 2008

Host: Steve Burrill, Partner - Deloitte & Touche LLP

The sales and marketing tactics of life science companies, in particular those relating to off-label uses of drugs, are under scrutiny in an increasingly regulated environment. What are some of the steps that can be taken to mitigate risks?

Phase IV Clinical Trials and Publications: Regulatory and Compliance Considerations in Challenging Times
June 10, 2008

Host: Steve Burrill, Partner - Deloitte & Touche LLP

With increasing regulations, compliance requirements, and congressional interest in issues surrounding Phase IV clinical trials and publication strategies, life sciences companies must work to maximize their product development efforts while minimizing risks. What do you need to know?

M&A in the Oilfield and Drilling Sectors: Observations and Leading Practices 
November 12, 2008
 
Host: Gary Adams, Principal – Deloitte LLP
 
With demand for oilfield and drilling services surging and rig utilization maximized, companies in this sector are seeking to capitalize by expanding their fleets through acquisitions. The mergers are intended to bolster revenue and round out portfolios, but what risks and opportunities do these deals pose?

  
Contract Risk and Compliance - Is Stability Possible in the Current Environment?
July 23, 2008

Host: Gary Adams, Principal - Deloitte LLP

Competition is intensifying, especially with the reemergence of resource nationalization and often fluid contract terms. With persistent cost inflation and the increasingly complex nature of the resource basins in which they operate, how can oil and gas companies mitigate contract risks and facilitate contract compliance?

FERC and NERC Regulatory Compliance: An Integrated Approach
September 17, 2008

Host: Branko Terzic, Director - Deloitte & Touche LLP

Compliance with standards established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) weighs heavily on energy industry executives today. How can energy companies develop an integrated approach to managing the various regulatory requirements they face?

Cyber Security Management: Next Steps for Your Program
June 18, 2008

Host: Branko Terzic, Director - Deloitte Services LP

Power and utility companies are reassessing their cyber security programs due to intense congressional scrutiny and FERC’s recent unfavorable ruling about implementation of those programs. What factors should you consider as you evaluate your program?

Fair Value: Navigating a Changing Market Environment
November 25, 2008
 
Host: Rajan Chari, Partner – Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Member Firms
 
Over the last year, dynamic market conditions, accounting rules, and regulatory scrutiny have made investment valuation more challenging. More than ever, asset managers are interested in understanding what is expected of them and the leading practices that are emerging.

Special Edition Webcast: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: Unintended Consequences of Fee Deferral Elimination for Hedge Funds
November 10, 2008

Host: Jim Calvin, Partner - Deloitte Tax LLP

Signed into law on October 3, the EESA contains provisions that target fee deferral practices of offshore hedge funds. What consequences will these provisions have for other investment firms?

Forensic Testing: What Is Your Data Trying to Tell You?
September 23, 2008

Host: Michael Fay, Principal - Deloitte & Touche LLP

Investment management firms are looking for ways to manage risk, certify the efficacy of controls, address an increasingly sophisticated examination process, and meet evolving regulator expectations. What leading practices in the forensic testing of enterprise data have others developed that can best position your organization for these factors?

IRS Activity Related to U.S. Taxation of Derivatives: What's Happening Now and What's Next?
July 22, 2008

Host: Jim Calvin, Partner - Deloitte Tax LLP

Recent Congressional hearings, legislative proposals, JCT reports, and administrative guidance on the treatment of derivatives are raising the tax stakes for investment managers. With increasingly widespread use of derivative contracts, what have investment managers learned about the impact of contract terms on tax outcomes?

Compliance With SEC Compliance Program Rules: What Do We Know in Year Three?
June 10, 2008

Host: Mike Fay, Principal - Deloitte LLP

Investment managers have invested significant resources in developing and assessing their compliance programs. What leading practices have others developed that can help you obtain both efficiency and effectiveness?

Manufacturing Operations Improvement: Can't See the Forest for the Trees?
September 11, 2008

Host: Tim Hanley, Partner - Deloitte & Touche LLP

Manufacturers still seek new ways to drive out costs and improve efficiency across the enterprise. So why do performance improvement activities in discrete areas, such as production and maintenance, often provide limited results?

Made in North America: Is NAFTA Hurting Industrial Products Companies?
June 12, 2008

Host: Tim Hanley, Partner - Deloitte & Touche LLP

Manufacturing is vital to North America’s economy and living standards, but are recent market dynamics and free trade acts weakening manufacturers’ ability to be competitive?

China Update: Is It Still a Hot Real Estate Market? 
November 19, 2008
 
Host: Dorothy Alpert, Partner – Deloitte LLP
 
Recent changes in the Chinese legal, regulatory, and business landscapes are keeping foreign investors on their toes. What do all of these changes mean for you?

Distressed Debt: Dealing with Tax Consequences of Loan Workouts 
October 07, 2008
 
Host: Dorothy Alpert, Partner – Deloitte LLP
 
With current market conditions, the tax aspects of debt workouts and restructurings are top of mind for debtors, creditors, and opportunity investors. What issues should you consider with debt forgiveness and loan modifications?

 
International Financial Reporting Standards: What Will the Impact Be In the Real Estate Arena?
June 3, 2008

Host: Dorothy Alpert, Partner - Deloitte LLP

As globalization continues, U.S. real estate companies must deal with international financial reporting standards. Should your company make the move to IFRS?

Shaping Strategies in a World of Near-Constant Disruption 
November 19, 2008
 
Host: Eric Openshaw, Principal – Deloitte LLP
 
Shaping strategies can mobilize global ecosystems and transform industries and markets – often dramatically. How can technology, media, and telecommunications companies take advantage of this new strategic approach?

Interactive Advertising: Balancing Industry Expansion and Consumer Demands for Privacy and Data Protection 
October 22, 2008
 
Host: Ken August, Principal – Deloitte LLP
 
While the market for interactive advertising continues to expand rapidly, the debate about consumer privacy and data protection rages on. What do technology, media, and telecommunications companies need to know?

  
Competitive Preparedness: Transforming Strategies into Results in the Turbulent High-Tech Industry 
September 24, 2008

Host: Eric Openshaw, Partner - Deloitte LLP

Bold moves, such as acquisitions, new market entry, and new product launches, continue to shape the technology industry. How can high-tech executives most effectively take their strategies from the boardroom into the field, and more importantly, turn them into positive financial results?