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SOX 404(a) Compliance: Management Responsibilities for Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for maintaining internal controls that support reliable financial reporting. A disciplined approach to SOX 404(a) reinforces governance, reliability, and confidence in public disclosures. Key Takeaways: Public companies operate under a level of scrutiny that leaves little room for ambiguity in financial reporting. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act established a framework intended to bring discipline […]
Reimagining Mission Delivery in a Changing Funding Environment
You’re probably managing your fundraising strategy and your partnership opportunities as two separate tracks. Most organizations do. But nonprofits that weather economic uncertainty best have figured out something different: the same trust-based, relationship-driven discipline that builds a strong philanthropic program is exactly what makes strategic partnerships work, and vice versa. In this session of AAFCPAs’ […]
Strengthening Resilience Through Mission and Financial Alignment | Webinar OnDemand
Anticipatory leadership is grounded in planning and preparation. By aligning your financial resources directly with your mission, nonprofit organizations can work to build the resilience they need to outlast uncertainty and carry forward with clarity and confidence. In the session of AAFCPAs’ 2026 Nonprofit Seminar, learn how aligning financial resources with mission priorities can help […]
Understanding Agentic AI: Practical Applications for Nonprofit Finance | Webinar OnDemand
Agentic AI represents a shift from task-based automation to intelligent agents that support decision-making. Watch this session in AAFCPAs’ 2026 Nonprofit Seminar, which demystifies the concept and highlights real-world finance use cases, risks, and governance considerations for nonprofit organizations. What you’ll take away: Where emerging technology may support decision-making within finance functions.
Common Finance Processes Nonprofits Are Rethinking | Webinar OnDemand
As nonprofit organizations grow and evolve, certain finance processes may become strained or overly complex. Watch this session in AAFCPAs’ 2026 Nonprofit Seminar, which explores commonly reexamined areas—such as chart of accounts design, grant tracking, and financial close—and how organizations are approaching improvement. What you’ll take away: Where to reassess current processes to support scale […]
Elevating Risk Management: Creating a Proactive & Dynamic ERM Culture | Webinar OnDemand
Risk management should not be a static, reactive exercise. In this session of AAFCPAs’ 2026 Nonprofit Seminar, watch to learn how nonprofits can develop a living, proactive enterprise risk management program that supports better decision-making, reduces fraud exposure, and ensures limited resources are directed toward the risks that matter most. What you’ll take away: How […]
2026 Insights From Our Consulting Attorneys: Navigating Advocacy and Risk
Watch AAFCPAs’ consulting attorneys share strategies for navigating lobbying rules, understanding the 501(h) election, and protecting your organization’s tax-exempt status during challenging times in this session from AAFCPAs’ 2026 Nonprofit Seminar. What you’ll take away: How advocacy and compliance intersect and where to apply greater oversight.
2026 Accounting Standards Update
Watch our assurance leaders for an update on the latest and most demanding accounting standards affecting nonprofits. In this session of AAFCPAs’ 2026 Nonprofit Seminar, we discussed major new HIPAA security requirements on the horizon, as well as crypto, CECL, federal funding changes, and important Single Audit issues. We also explored persistent pain points in […]
How Cannabis Operators Can Prepare for Debt Maturities and Financial Uncertainty
Cannabis operators face a critical window to assess financial and operational priorities as debt obligations mount. Proactive strategies can help preserve value, strengthen lender relationships, and open paths for restructuring, refinancing, or a potential sale. Cannabis businesses are entering a period that rewards preparation and disciplined financial planning. As a significant volume of industry debt […]