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The workshop will start with determining which GAAP to apply (exchange, contribution, other), timing and amounts of revenue recognition, and classification as unrestricted or donor-restricted for contributions and timing and amounts of release of restriction. This session will walk through multiple case studies in applying GAAP to various funding arrangements.
In this workshop we will explore complex contribution accounting topics including Split Interest Agreements, Trusts, and Donor Advised Funds. We will discuss the complexities and calculations required for these agreements and the accounting and ongoing tracking required.
Learn how, with a little extra planning and preparation, you can avoid common errors that not-for-profits make in their financial statements. In this session, we will explore some of the most common, material errors encountered in not-for-profit financial statements and what you can do to avoid those common errors.
This session will provide an overview of the new lease accounting standard. It will describe the new requirements of the standard as well as practical expedients that exist. A deeper dive into lease accounting will be available in a second session, Leases deep dive.
With the issuance of FASB ASU 2020-07, there is an increased focus on the reporting of in-kind contributions. This session will focus on the accounting and valuation concepts surrounding in-kind contributions, so you can ensure that your organization has properly reported these sometimes complicated contributions properly.
What are this year's key considerations when preparing for your organization's annual financial statement audit? Carole and Jennifer will provide accounting and auditor perspectives to help ensure your organization has a smooth and painless audit.
Leveraging off the Leases Overview session, this session will dive deeper into the new lease session going through examples of what does and doesn’t qualify under the new lease definition as well as learning how to record the journal entries and other implementation concerns.
This session will address the recent audit report changes from SAS 134, including new concepts such as KAMs, and how to avoid common errors. We will also highlight challenges around when to modify the audit report or include emphasis or other matter paragraphs.
This session will introduce attendees to the current activities of the Auditing Standards Board, including a discussion on the recently effectuated standards and how they will impact planned audit procedures and reporting practices.
If you've ever struggled with what expenses go into what classification of functional expense, you're not alone. This session will breakdown the nuances of each functional expense category, discuss best practices for the Form 990 and financial statement reporting, and allow you to walk away with a more clear understanding of this schedule.
In this session the speakers will discuss current industry, regulatory and economic developments affecting not for profit organizations that will be important for both auditors and preparers for the upcoming year. We will discuss the latest not for profit accounting and auditing trends and developments and those that are on the horizon.
This session will review the contribution and contract revenue recognition accounting standard for nonprofit organizations under ASU 2018-08. We will review lessons learned, common mistakes and items missed with various examples during the session.
How do you ensure your organization’s controls are solid? Join industry experts as they walkthrough typical internal controls for small and medium sized organizations, and learn takeaways you can implement in your NFP organization.
THIS SESSION NEEDS TO FOcUS ON WHAT NOT TO DO. WE HAVE A SEPARATE SESSION ON EFFECTIVE INTERNAL CONTROLS. THIS SESSION SHOULD BE WHAT/WHY WAS NOT EFFECTIVE. Fraud discussed will include check fraud, spoofing, accounts payable, falsifying contractor invoices, imprest petty cash checking accounts and more. In this session we will explore the loopholes that were exploited and offer insight on how smaller nonprofits can avoid or mitigate these unfortunate events.
This session will provide an overview of revenue recognition specific issues and provider relief specific issues for healthcare entities.
Auditing remotely is quickly becoming the new normal. Join this session for practical considerations when conducting your audits remotely. From evaluating internal controls and identifying fraud risks to observing inventory counts and considering the authenticity of client records, we've got you covered.
While Form 990 generally follows financial statement reporting, Form 990, Part IX requires more detailed reporting . It is also an area that potential donors may look at to draw conclusions about how well the organization accomplishes its mission. Differences between the financial statement functional and Part IX of the Form 990 may need to be explained to Board member and to readers of the Form 990. This session will explore the GAAP vs. Form 990 functional reporting beyond just donated services and investment expenses, and offer practical tips on financial statement and Form 990 reporting to help the organization "put its best foot forward" on expense reporting.
The effective date of the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) FASB guidance is approaching. Join us for a session to discuss upcoming changes as a result of this standard, including considerations that nonprofit organizations should evaluate in advance of the adoption date.
According to the 2018 ACFE Report to Nations, two out of the top three categories of occupational fraud are asset misappropriation and financial statement fraud. Throughout the past decade, CAATs have been discussed and broadly used, but what about the next wave of auditing tools? Is your firm embracing AI as the next powerful solution? In this session you will learn:
Ask questions to the A&A experts! Our experts will address any questions you may have and discuss technical issues that have surfaced over the past few years.