Financial management is key to a sustainable nonprofit organization. This series of webinars focuses on financial management and processes in a practical way. 2024 workshop options are under development and will be available for registration in December 2023.
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INTRO to Finance provides an overview of the basics of financial responsibilities, controls, and policies every nonprofit should know about.
Some of the topics included are:
Trainer Stella Penner, FCPA, FCGA, CA, has decades of experience providing financial reporting and governance support to charities and nonprofits. Previously, Stella held various roles in professional development and as a full-time instructor in financial and management accounting, audit, finance, and organizational design and analysis at universities and colleges in Edmonton and Calgary. Stella also has executive experience as a prior CEO of CGA Alberta.
Nonprofits and charities are under more scrutiny than ever before. Every stakeholder – from grantors and board members to the public media – expects nonprofit and charitable organizations to uphold their mission in a financially responsible way.
Not sure if your organization needs an audit? Check out the short video below in which instructor Stella Penner provides a brief introduction to audits.
You will learn from an accountant with decades of nonprofit and teaching experience about the ins and outs of the auditing process with added time for any participant questions. This webinar is suitable for anyone who has a hand in your organization’s finances: senior leadership or board and audit committee members. During the session, we'll discuss such topics as:
Cost: $10-30. We recognize that smaller organizations lack equitable access to the financial resources needed for professional development. We have provided 3 ticket pricing options that provide full access to the workshop. We invite you to choose a rate that is best aligned with your ability to pay.
Video: A Brief Introduction to Audits for Nonprofits (4:59)
Trainer Stella Penner, FCPA, FCGA, CA, has decades of experience providing financial reporting and governance support to charities and nonprofits. Previously, Stella held various roles in professional development and as a full-time instructor in financial and management accounting, audit, finance, and organizational design and analysis at universities and colleges in Edmonton and Calgary. Stella also has executive experience as a prior CEO of CGA Alberta.
The treasurer is an essential team member of every nonprofit board – they help ensure that the organization is financially healthy. But what does that mean in practice and what kind of knowledge and skills does it take to be a capable treasurer?
Whether you are a new treasurer or looking to recruit a quality treasurer, you’ll come away equipped with the basic knowledge about the treasurer’s role from an experienced nonprofit financial expert.
In this workshop, you will:
Did you know that GST obligations and entitlements are very different for charities than they are for nonprofits? Learn about the key differences, rebates, input tax credits, and other important GST rules to help you maximize recoveries and identify common GST mistakes!
During the session, we’ll discuss topics such as:
This 90-minute webinar is interactive and includes additional time for participant questions. Whether your organization is currently building your GST management systems or you’re in need of a refresher, this webinar is designed for anyone who has a hand in your organization’s GST: board members, staff, and volunteers alike.
Want to make sure the budgeting processes of your nonprofit or charitable organization are on track? This session is designed for organizations that are looking to further develop or modify their budgeting process or for newer organizations who want to start off their budgeting on the right foot.
This webinar will be highly interactive with time for participant questions and is suitable for anyone who has a hand in budgeting: staff or volunteers, senior leadership or board members.
During the session, we’ll discuss topics such as:
You will hear from our content expert Stella Penner, FCPA, FCGA, CA who has decades of experience providing financial reporting support to charities and nonprofits directly and as a full-time instructor in financial and management accounting, audit, finance, and organizational design and analysis at universities and colleges in Edmonton and Calgary.
This workshop provides an overview of the basics of nonprofit financial responsibilities, controls, and policies including: the respective roles of the board, the treasurer and the bookkeeper or accountant; financial information that the board needs to make informed financial decisions; the purpose of “internal controls” and key controls to put in place; and how budgeting relates to internal controls. Watch the video.