Nonprofit organizations drive change. There is a lot riding on their missions, performance, and financial statements. Get ready to connect with other nonprofit auditors and financial leadership over the sector’s newest challenges, emerging trends and standards implementation as we fortify the accounting side of change.
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The Right Tools for Building a Better Nonprofit
Strategy
As nonprofit organizations face a multitude of new
challenges, a strategic approach is essential to improving organizational
performance and achieving the mission. Create your own ‘toolbox’ of processes
and strategies that provide a framework for moving forward and allocating
resources in the face of new developments. From aligning the team behind an
organizational strategy to implementing a process funnel, we have a set of tools
that you can use to approach any nonprofit strategy.
Leon LaBrecque,
JD, CPA, CFP®, CFA – Executive Vice President, Head of Planning
Strategy, Sequoia Financial Group, Troy
09:35 AM - 10:25 AM
The Nonprofit Guide to Closing the GAAP on New
Standards
While some nonprofit organizations began implementing the
new Leases and Credit Losses standards issued by the FASB at the end of 2022,
others are still in the process. Discuss best practices for implementation,
including classification, accounting and disclosure of leases and determining
which assets are subject to the Credit Losses standard and which are not. Then,
explore the current FASB agenda, including potential updates to crypto assets
and software costs.
Laurie Horvath, CPA – Partner,
Not-for-Profit Practice Leader, Baker Tilly US, LLP,
Southfield
10:35 AM - 11:25 AM
ASC 842: Presentation, Disclosure & Lessons
Learned
As of June 30, 2023, all nonprofit organizations should be
implementing the latest iteration of ASC 842: Leases, as set forth by the FASB
in its 2019 update. Join us for an overview of the key changes present within
ASC 842, including requirements for presentation and disclosures, as well as
lessons learned since its initial implementation.
Duane Reyhl, CPA,
CGMA – Audit and Accounting Partner, AHP, Midland
The Nonprofit Guide to Closing the GAAP on New
Standards
While some nonprofit organizations began implementing the
new Leases and Credit Losses standards issued by the FASB at the end of 2022,
others are still in the process. Discuss best practices for implementation,
including classification, accounting and disclosure of leases and determining
which assets are subject to the Credit Losses standard and which are not. Then,
explore the current FASB agenda, including potential updates to crypto assets
and software costs.
Laurie Horvath, CPA – Partner,
Not-for-Profit Practice Leader, Baker Tilly US, LLP,
Southfield
11:35 AM - 12:25 PM
Ask the Experts: Tax Edition
Tax on, or related to, nonprofit entities is the focus
of our panel discussion. Bring your questions about Form 990
filing requirements, unrelated business income tax, how different types of revenue are
classified for tax purposes and more.
Anastasia Loew,
CPA – Tax Associate, Maner Costerisan, Lansing
Brandy
Mikula, CPA – Principal, Maner Costerisan, Lansing
Moderator:
Gina Vermeersch – Tax Associate, Maner Costerisan,
Lansing
01:10 PM - 02:00 PM
Post-COVID Money Matters
With the
official end to the national public health emergency earlier this year, the many
forms of COVID-19 relief funds are at or nearing the end of their runway – for
individuals, for schools, for governments and for nonprofit organizations. As
excess funds runout, discuss considerations and strategies nonprofit
organizations can implement to continue pursuing their mission while adjusting
to post-pandemic fiscal restraints amid rising demand for services.
Jennifer Lohrer-Elstone, CPA – CFO, Financial One
Accounting, Inc., Plymouth
Anne-Marie Smith, CPA –
President, Financial One Accounting, Inc., Plymouth
02:10 PM - 03:00 PM
A Nonprofit Approach to Managing
Change
Effective nonprofit organizations are always prepared to
weather change. Analyze the three stages of change management and determine
strategies for preparing to implement change among team members as well as
monitoring and reinforcing the changes made.
Tom Borg, CHDA, CPDFA,
MA – Founder & President, Tom Borg Consulting, LLC,
Canton
Do Your Audit Risk Assessments Pass the
Test?
Recent updates to audit risk assessment requirements
introduced by SAS No. 145 intend to help auditors avoid making assertions that
might be susceptible to misstatement. Review the inherent risk factors set forth
by SAS 145, including how to apply its prescribed changes to your audit risk
assessment process.
David Arman, CPA, MBA – Senior Manager –
Audit Quality, AICPA, Durham, NC
03:10 PM - 04:00 PM
Minding the P’s & Q’s of NFP Accounting Best
Practices
In the profit sector, accounting tends to focus on profit,
but not-for-profit (NFP) accounting pays special attention to accountability.
Use these best practices for following the agreed upon procedures of NFP
accounting to ensure organizational programs are delivering the best value to
stakeholders.
Abby Fakhoury, CPA – Assurance Manager,
Plante Moran, Southfield
Melissa L. Stein, CPA – Assurance
Manager, Plante Moran, Southfield
04:10 PM - 05:00 PM
Ethical Considerations: Tips for Navigating NOCLAR
When
it comes to handling the transition of clients between different audit service
providers, ethics dictate that concerns regarding fraud or noncompliance be
shared. In fact, two AICPA committees are dedicated to providing clarity around
these circumstances. Find out what your obligations are according to the
Auditing Standards Board (ASB) and the Professional Ethics Executive Committee
and walk away with a better approach to both employer and client noncompliance
with laws or regulations (NOCLAR).
Raymond T. Rowe, CPA, JD
– Attorney, Raymond T. Rowe, PC, Troy
Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Cybercrime Edition
Nonprofit
organizations are a prime candidate for cybercrime, as sensitive information
regarding staff, volunteers and donors are a valuable prize among criminals.
Examine the current cybersecurity climate and review recent high-profile cases
to gather insight into today’s top threats. Plus, determine best practices for
preventing and responding to cyber incidents.
Robert Cote –
President, Security Vitals, Clarkston