GWSCPA 2024 Nonprofit Symposium

Join GRF at the annual GWSCPA Nonprofit Symposium online and in-person in Washington, DC.

Featured Presentations

Unpacking the 2024 Revised Uniform Guidance Standards

November 7, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:45 PM | Featuring Susan Colladay and John McIntosh

On April 4, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released an updated set of guidelines for federal awards issued on or after October 1, 2024.This release is intended to increase clarity and streamline processes for organizations while navigating the complexities of federal funding. Join our team as we take a deep dive into the new standards, how they impact compliance, and the best strategies for implementation. During the session, we’ll discuss the increase in the audit threshold, strategies for increased transparency, changes to indirect cost recovery, simplified compliance guidelines, and more. As always, bring your questions for our experts!

Advocacy, Lobbying, and Political Activities for 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) Organizations Panel

November 21, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:15 PM | Featuring Dick Locastro and Elinor Litwack

This course explores the dynamic landscape of multi-entity nonprofits, which are organizations that operate multiple legal entities to advance their missions and influence public policy. These structures allow nonprofits to engage in various forms of lobbying, advocacy, and political activities, while navigating the legal and regulatory constraints that apply to different types of entities. Join us to obtain a better understanding of the rules and regulations governing multi-entity organizations, with particular focus on 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Our presenters will define lobbying, advocacy, and political activity, and discuss the limits and prohibitions. They will also provide best practices for navigating important cost and resource sharing agreements between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.

A Leadership Conversation with NABA CEO Guylaine St. Juste

December 3, 2024 | 3:30 – 4:20 PM | Featuring Omid Mohebbi

Guylaine St. Juste joins us to share her perspective on many facets of her leadership of NABA. We’ll learn about her leadership journey, the strategy behind the shifting scope of NABA and her thoughts on the many challenges facing the accounting profession broadly, and her members more specifically.

Harnessing Technology and AI to Enhance Internal Controls

December 4, 2024 | 8:00 – 8:50 AM | Featuring Alejandra Jensen and Andrew Deyhle

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the way that internal controls are implemented and managed. Is your organization maximizing these resources? Join our experts as we discuss how recent innovations can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, improve risk management, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards – both for auditors and their clients. Attendees will learn practical integration strategies for AI and technology into your audit processes, how to navigate the challenges of digital transformation, how to ensure compliance and adherence to risk management standards, and how to increase transparency at all levels of your organization.

Ask the Tax Experts

December 4, 2024 | 2:30 – 3:20 PM | Featuring Lisa Heller, Mike Sorrels, and Laura Kalick

Back by popular demand! Do you have a burning 990 or exempt organization tax question? Ask it here and allow our experts to weigh in on the matter. Join our panel of seasoned tax experts to gain insights on your most pressing tax questions as we cover the latest tax regulations, compliance strategies, and effective tax planning techniques for your organization. During this session, the panel will answer questions from previous sessions that were not addressed, as well as new questions from participants.