Unclaimed property holder education
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We are only offering online workshops at this time. We will resume in-person workshops once the public health threat of COVID-19 has passed. Please check back for updates and rescheduling information.
We have several types of workshops designed to help your organization report unclaimed property. Take a look at our schedule and sign up for a workshop online. Hurry - these free workshops will fill up fast!
Choose a workshop type for a description of topics discussed and available dates.
- General businesses
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General business courses
Date & time Location Register May 19, 2021, Wednesday
1 to 4 p.m.Webinar Online June 9, 2021, Wednesday
1 to 4 p.m.Webinar Online July 14, 2021, Wednesday
1 to 4 p.m.Webinar Online Aug. 18, 2021, Wednesday
9 a.m. to noonWebinar Online Sept. 14, 2021, Tuesday
9 a.m. to noonWebinar Online Oct. 5, 2021, Tuesday
1 to 4 p.m.Webinar Online Course description
This free workshop provides reporting basics for accounting employees new to unclaimed property or anyone who would like to refresh their knowledge of this specialized area. Topics include:
- History of unclaimed property. Purpose and benefits of the Act.
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Common property types.
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Dormancy periods.
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Due diligence requirements and tips.
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Preparing your report – when, where, and how.
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Common reporting and remitting errors.
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Electronic reporting.
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Developing an effective unclaimed property accounting system.
- Government agencies
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Government agency courses
Date & time Location Register May 20, 2021, Thursday
9 a.m. to noonWebinar Online June 10, 2021, Thursday
9 a.m. to noonWebinar Online July 15, 2021, Thursday
9 a.m. to noonWebinar Online Aug. 18, 2021, Wednesday
1 to 4 p.m.Webinar Online Sept. 15, 2021, Wednesday
1 to 4 p.m.Webinar Online Oct. 5, 2021, Tuesday
9 a.m. to noonWebinar Online Course description
This free workshop covers subjects unique to government agencies. State, county, city, and quasi-municipal organizations are encouraged to attend. Topics include:
- History and reporting basics.
- Property types and issues unique to government agencies.
- What to report and what to remit.
- Exemptions from reporting.
- Unredeemed bonds and interest payments.
- Gift certificates and safe keeping items.
- Records retention and liability for “reported only” property.
- Customer credits.
- Unidentified receipts.
- Audit Process.
- Financial institutions
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Financial institution courses
Date & time Location Register May 20, 2021, Thursday
1 to 4 p.m.Webinar Online June 10, 2021, Thursday
1 to 4 p.m.Webinar Online July 15, 2021, Thursday
1 to 4 p.m.Webinar Online Aug. 19, 2021, Thursday
9 a.m. to noonWebinar Online Sept. 15, 2021, Wednesday
9 a.m. to noonWebinar Online Oct. 6, 2021, Wednesday
9 a.m. to noonWebinar Online Course description
This free workshop covers subjects of interest to the banking community such as:
- History and reporting basics.
- Property types and issues unique to financial institutions.
- Aging and controlling inactive customer accounts.
- Inactivity charges and ceasing interest.
- Time Certificates, IRAs, Keoghs and Special Designation Accounts.
- Positive owner contact and notifying owners of account changes.
- Abandoned safe deposit boxes. Audit process.