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1/19/21 Webinar – 2021 Accounting Updates

2021 Accounting Updates

Ask the experts on current accounting issues affecting our industry:
+ Revenue recognition including contributions
+ Accounting for PPP, CARES funding and implications for Single Audit
+ Impact of recent COVID addendum to the 2020 compliance supplement

In addition to covering these areas, we plan to have time to address your questions on other topics you’re dealing with.

Presenters:
Andrew Prather, Shareholder, Clark Nuber PS
Catherine Syslo, Director Quality Control, CohnReznick LLP
Jeff Zeleji, Assurance Senior Manager, Plante Moran PLLC

The webinar recording and slides will be available for viewing after the event to Strength Matters subscribers.

Join us for a free one hour webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 1-2 PM ET/10-11 AM PT

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We are registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Learning Objectives: Understanding and implementing recent accounting changes affecting 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Delivery Method: Group internet

CPE Credits: 1 CPE (50 minutes of instructional time = 1 CPE)

Field of Study: Accounting

Program Level: Intermediate

Who Should Attend: CFOs, controllers, other senior finance staff

Prerequisite: Nonprofit housing development organization management or related financial management experience

Advanced Preparation Required: None required

Registration: Participants should register in advance using the button above.

Participation Requirements: To receive a certificate of completion for a webinar, participants must be logged into the webinar and dialed into the audio portion (if joining audio by computer, no separate dial-in required) by 10 minutes after the stated start time, complete all engagement activities (including polls) and participate in the full webinar.

Please email consult.lwells@gmail.com after the event to request a certificate.

Contact: For more information regarding policies, or to issue a complaint, please email Lindsay Wells at consult.lwells@gmail.com or Angela Gravely-Smith at AGravelySmith@nw.org.

11/18/20 Webinar – Cost Certification Basics: Are You Ready to Make the Most of Your Cost Certs?

Cost Certification Basics: Are You Ready to Make the Most of Your Cost Certs?

S. Scott Seamands of Lindquist, von Husen & Joyce and Karen Kent of Kevin P. Martin & Associates will lead this webinar on the ins and outs of cost certifications. We’ll walk attendees through the key points for developing cost certs for development projects.

The webinar recording and slides will be available for viewing after the event to Strength Matters subscribers.

Join us for a free 2-hour webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 1-3 PM ET/10-12 PM PT

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Although we are not part of the NASBA Registry of CPE Sponsors for webinars, we follow NASBA guidelines in our program. You may request a certificate of completion and petition your state board of accountancy to request that the credits be allowed. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

Learning Objectives: Be able to recognize and apply elements of cost certifications necessary to meet audit requirements.

Instructional Delivery Method: Group internet

CPE Credits: 2 CPE (50 minutes of instructional time = 1 CPE)

Field of Study: Accounting

Program Level: Intermediate

Who Should Attend: CFOs, controllers, other senior finance staff

Prerequisite: Nonprofit housing development organization management or related financial management experience

Advanced Preparation Required: None required

Registration: Participants should register in advance using the button above.

Participation Requirements: To receive a certificate of completion for a webinar, participants must be logged into the webinar and dialed into the audio portion (if joining audio by computer, no separate dial-in required) by 10 minutes after the stated start time, complete all engagement activities (including polls) and participate in the full webinar.

Please email consult.lwells@gmail.com after the event to request a certificate.

Contact: For more information regarding policies, or to issue a complaint, please email Lindsay Wells at consult.lwells@gmail.com or Angela Gravely-Smith at AGravelySmith@nw.org.

12/9/20 Webinar – Year-End Planning: A Discussion of What It Takes to Have an Efficient and Successful Year-End Close

S. Scott Seamands of Lindquist, von Husen & Joyce will give attendees a check-list of accounting and tax considerations for an effective year-end close.

The webinar recording and slides will be available for viewing after the event to Strength Matters subscribers.

Join us for a free 2-hour webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 1-3 PM ET/10-12 PM PT

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Learning Objectives: Identify and implement year-end closing items to ensure effective completion.

Instructional Delivery Method: Group internet

CPE Credits: 2 CPE (50 minutes of instructional time = 1 CPE)

Field of Study: Accounting

Program Level: Intermediate

Who Should Attend: CFOs, controllers, other senior finance staff

Prerequisite: Nonprofit housing development organization management or related financial management experience

Advanced Preparation Required: None required

Registration: Participants should register in advance using the button above.

Please email consult.lwells@gmail.com after the event to request a certificate.

Contact: For more information regarding policies, or to issue a complaint, please email Lindsay Wells at consult.lwells@gmail.com or Angela Gravely-Smith at AGravelySmith@nw.org.

5/14/20 Webinar – PPP & Other Stimulus Funds: Status and Recommendations

Janice O’Reilly and Matthew Troiano from AAFCPAs’ COVID-19 response team will provide:

An update on the status of PPP and other stimulus financing
Recommendations on dealing with compliance, record keeping, accounting and related matters

Michael Monte, COO and CFO, Champlain Housing Trust, will join them to

add his perspective on how CHT has dealt with PPP to date and plans going forward along with other strategies relative to cash flow.

The webinar recording and slides will be available for viewing after the event.

Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, May 14, at 4 PM ET/1 PM PT

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5/13/20 Webinar: Insurance Considerations – Executive Risks

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Sign up for this free, one-hour webinar with IMA Financial Group representatives who work with the nonprofit affordable housing industry’s captive insurance arm, HPIEx.

Topics will include director and officer insurance including for funds, third-party discrimination, employment practices liability (EPL), crime and other executive risk and corporate risks, rather than property issues.

Wednesday, May 13, at 1PM ET/10AM PT

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Also available and a great primer is this introduction and overview on insurance coverage and dive into the various types of insurance in the presentation.

5/14/20 Webinar – PPP & Other Stimulus Funds: Status and Recommendations

Janice O’Reilly and Matthew Troiano from AAFCPAs’ COVID-19 response team will provide:

An update on the status of PPP and other stimulus financing
Recommendations on dealing with compliance, record keeping, accounting and related matters

Michael Monte, COO and CFO, Champlain Housing Trust, will join them to

add his perspective on how CHT has dealt with PPP to date and plans going forward along with other strategies relative to cash flow.

The webinar recording and slides will be available for viewing after the event.

Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, May 14, at 4 PM ET/1 PM PT

Register Now

Ebook Resource: Strategies for Using Data and Emerging Technology

Sage Intacct recently surveyed 500 senior financial decision makers across the United States to learn their strategies for using data and emerging technology, such as predictive analytics and digital transformation, to build a more nimble business.

Click to download the ebook, to learn more about:

Continuous data reporting and continuous updates on the status of the business
The ability to scale up, or down, based on business conditions
Smart and autonomous systems fueled by machine learning
The evolving role of the CFO: Driving investment during prosperity, protecting the business during adversity

4/14/20 Webinar – IT Response to COVID-19 Issues

COVID 19 is impacting all walks of life currently. IT leaders Brad Blake of POAH, Gunnar Tande of Mercy Housing and Marland Taylor of Eden Housing will discuss issues arising from the COVID-19 crisis and actions their organizations are taking. Time for questions will be available.

Topics will include:

Transition to work from home
Changing/new cybersecurity issues
Use of Zoom, Microsoft Team and other collaboration tools
Increasing resident/property technology needs
Emerging supply chain concerns

Join us for a free webinar on Tuesday, April 14, at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT