This includes sessions from the conference: Not-for-Profit Industry Conference 2019
In this session, attendees will hear the engaging story of how the Smithsonian’s leadership has embarked on this strategic approach, the success and a few lessons learned from a bold capital campaign, and takeaways for how attendees might apply the lessons learned to address their own organization’s challenges.
A study by the AICPA's Peer Review Program found that more than one in 10 firms are not properly assessing risk or linking their assessments to their audit procedures. Of these deficiencies, 40% related to failure to gain an understanding of internal control when identifying the client's risks. Without understanding the nature of the client's controls, auditors can't identify related risks or design appropriate responses. This course will review the best practices in proper documentation of control risks for risk assessment.
This session will examine methods of effective internal and external financial reporting at nonprofits, with a focus on the content and methods of financial reporting to the board, senior management and outside stakeholders. We will cover topics on ratio analysis, board reporting, cash and liquidity information and profit and loss by program. In addition, we will discuss what is relevant financial information to analyze the financial condition for effective decision making.
This session will provide an overview of what is happening in the single audit arena. You will learn about the: 2019 OMB Compliance Supplement; latest Uniform Guidance and single audit developments, news from the Governmental Audit Quality Center; and the single audit landscape looking forward.
Over the last 1.5 years, we've all been focused on the TCJA, but there have been other developments impacting Non-Profits. This session will discuss them.
The rate of change will never be slower than it is today! Unfortunately, what got you here won't keep you here. It isn't enough to be a technical expert. The future of finance is strategic - becoming a value-added partner to your organization, your constituents, and your donors. Successful organizations need a forward-thinking finance team to strategically navigate the future. Do you have what it takes to guide your organization into the future? Learn the top ten skills to be strategic, successful, and future-ready now! Become distinct or become extinct!
Are you aware of the FASB standards that will impact nonprofit financial statements in the next year? Do you or your clients have an implementation plan? Join this session as industry experts walk you through the standards that will be effective in the next year. To set you up for success, we will discuss tips on how to plan for implementation.
The Federal Audit Clearinghouse has released the new 2019 Data Collection Form. This session will provide what has changed on the form and the FAC system.
Normally relegated to the final 5 minutes of a public support discussion, supporting organizations finally have their moment in the sun. This session is deep dive into the four types of 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. In this session, we will learn about what makes each type of supporting organization unique and learn how to spot a supporting org. We will separate fact from fiction related to restrictions of supporting organization funding and operations. Finally, we will walk through the organization and operations test, and understand how these fit into reporting on Schedule A. We will walk through Schedule A to analyze its reporting quirks, trick questions and most common pitfalls.
Many in not-for-profit accounting leadership are concerned with the potential for an IRS examination or audit. All this talk about "data-driven decision making" and numerous tax law changes has us on edge. What are your organization's chances of getting selected for an IRS audit? What happens if you are selected? How will the IRS contact and communicate with your organization? What is a "correspondence audit?" What if they find errors or problems? What "taxpayer rights" do we have? All this and more will be covered in this session.
Does your not-for-profit measure progress against your mission? Quantifying and reporting this information to constituents can be tricky. During this session, you will learn trade secrets of high performing not-for-profits using Charity Navigator's recommended governance metrics.
Does your organization have a tool or set of tools to project what your organization's finances might look like down the road? Is your only answer to this question "A Budget"? Financial modeling is a practice that can help you look beyond your one-year budget horizon and to play out scenarios that will help you plan for the longer-term. In this session learn about how to think about, build, and use these tools within your organization.
This session will provide an update on the latest auditing standards board standard-setting activities including the proposed new auditor's report model, new projects on risk assessment and estimates, and audit evidence with a particular focus on the impact of new technologies such as blockchain, and data analytic techniques.
With a focus on nonprofits, this session will cover key considerations related to the implementation of the new Leases standard with a focus on the practical application of the standard. In addition considerations to prepare for implementation of the standard as well as related audit considerations will be covered, specifically from a nonprofit perspective.
The Uniform Guidance provides requirements over direct procurements under federal awards. Now in effect, we will discuss how organizations are adapting, best practices for implementation and compliance and common audit findings.
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