During this session, we will discuss the current cybersecurity fraud landscape and its impact on not-for-profit organizations and state & local governments.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify cybersecurity threats that may impact your entity. 
   
2. Understand the cybersecurity risk assessment process. 
   
3. Impact of cyber threats and associated audit implications. 
   
4. Identify best practices to protect, detect, and defend your entity’s data.

There are often challenging issues in the performing of a single audit. These can be complex, infrequent, and/or subject to increased auditor judgment. This session will identify these issues and discuss strategies for addressing them.

Learning Objectives:

1. Assess high risk areas of the single audit and how to address.
   
2. Evaluate best practices to avoid deficiencies in a single audit.

This session will focus on providing attendees with key strategies and guidance to put themselves in the best position of avoiding an IRS examination of their Form 990.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn about the IRS's continued usage of a data-driven analysis to determine which nonprofits they wish to examine.
   
2. Discuss some of the more common Form 990 "red flags".
   
3. Learn how to manage an IRS exam of a nonprofit.

Explore recent developments in the use of big data and its impact upon the audit process.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand recent AICPA guidance.
   
2. Explore ways that these developments can be utilized on your engagements.

Come test your knowledge of all things single audit with a session entirely in Q&A format, and you'll learn while having fun!

Learning Objectives:

1. Apply the knowledge gained throughout the conference in various areas of a single audit.
   
2. Determine lessons learned to example scenarios and determine the appropriate course of action.

Written policies and procedures are a hallmark of a well-governed organization. In this session we will cover key policies such as conflict of interest, gift acceptance, whistleblower, record retention, and executive compensation that all not-for-profits should have to minimize exposure to risk and abuse, while promoting good governance.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify core policies all not-for-profits should adopt.
   
2. Recognize the steps to creating a rebuttable presumption with respect to compensation setting.
   
3. Indicate talking points to share with governing boards regarding the importance and relevance of such policies.

We all strive for effective Single Audits. Join us to discuss how effective and efficient Single Audits can go hand in hand.

Learning Objectives:

1. Apply lessons learned from last year's audit.
   
2. Understand how to optimize engagement team structure.
   
3. Anticipate changes in regulations in planning.