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Back by popular demand, its CLA’s nonprofit finance conference. Join us at Quincy Hall in Northeast Minneapolis for a half day of education, conversations, and networking with your peers.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Describe new accounting guidance affecting nonprofits and how it could impact your organization
- Recall current tax developments
- Recall the facts and law at issue in ongoing court and other challenges to nonprofit racial equity programs
- Recognize the basics of AI and automation in finance
- Discuss various ways nonprofits are impacted by fraud and ethics
Who should attend
This session is designed for nonprofit finance professionals, nonprofit leaders, and board members.Schedule
Registration and light breakfast.
15-min introduction and review of the schedule.
Speakers: Carianne Geerts, Ann Neil
.5 credits Auditing, .5 credits Taxes
During this session, we will discuss current tax and accounting updates related to nonprofit organizations and an overview of what to prepare for.
Speakers: Mackenzie McNaughton, Heidi Christianson
1 credit Personnel/Human Resources
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision holding that affirmative action in college admissions violates federal law, nonprofit programs focused on racial equity have become the subject of legal scrutiny.
This session will provide:
- An overview of national litigation challenging the ability of nonprofits to fund and carry out racial-equity work,
- Insights into how nonprofit grant makers and grantees are responding to the litigation
- Practical pointers on managing the risk of engaging in racial equity work in 2024
15-minute break
Speakers: Ben Aase, Keven Truhler
1 credit Information Technology
Delve into the dynamic world of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the realms of accounting and finance. Our focus will be on the practical applications and benefits of automation in streamlining accounting and finance-related processes.
We’ll explore a variety of use cases demonstrating how automated systems and AI technologies — including business intelligence reporting, generative AI, and large language models — are revolutionizing data processing, accuracy, and decision-making for nonprofit organizations.
Engage with insights and real-world examples showcasing the transformative power of these technologies in enhancing efficiency, reducing manual workload, and unlocking new potentials in financial management and reporting.
Panelists: Phoebe Trepp, Susan Carter, Mat Larson Krisetya, David Anderson
Facilitator: Kelsey Vatsaas
1 credit Behavioral Ethics
Warning: listening to this panel discussion may result in feelings of anxiety, fear, or inspiration to make sure your organization is well-situated to keep your data and money safe and your strategy ethical.
Join leaders from the nonprofit sector, as well as CLA’s own, for a panel discussion about the various ways fraud and ethics impact nonprofits. Topics will include ethical investing, gift acceptance, bank fraud, impact of federal fraud on the sector, and cybersecurity.
Closing thoughts
Lunch and Networking
Price
$40/per attendee
Please make payment via PayPal
Location
Quincy Hall
Directions
1325 Quincy Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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