2015 Semi-Annual Spring Nonprofit Symposium

Description

Register today for our 2015 Semi-Annual Nonprofit Symposium, hosted by Halt, Buzas & Powell, Ltd. Join us as industry experts present on current issues and trends affecting the nonprofit sector that aim to benefit the growth and prosperity of your organization.

Attendance is FREE. Advanced reservations are preferred; seating is limited. Up to 4 hours of CPE credit is available.

Agenda/Topics:

8:15am – 8:45am: Registration and Breakfast

8:45am – 11:45am: Morning Session Presentations

GAAP and OMB Circular A-133 Update
Rebecca Jex, CPA, Audit Manager — Halt, Buzas and Powell, Ltd.
Andy Powell, CPA, Partner — Halt, Buzas and Powell, Ltd.
Wondering how the new revenue recognition standard will affect your organization? Are you aware of the changes made to the A-133 standards by the OMB Super Circular? This session will provide guidance for implementing these pronouncements as well as a few others.

The Affordable Care Act: What Does It Mean For You and Your Organization?
Bryan Soler, Regional Executive — ADP HR/BPO Solutions
The final impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still unknown, but we do know that regulations and options for purchasing health benefits are more complex than ever before. Nonprofit organizations need expert guidance to sort through all of the choices.  Join a panel discussion about how to develop compliant and competitive nonprofit solutions and control spiraling benefits costs by reviewing benefits, wages, time and labor practices, legal considerations and much more.

Social Media Tips and Tricks for Nonprofits
Hilary Riedemann, President – HR+PR
Nonprofit organizations are using social media every day to promote their mission, engage fans, and share their triumphs— so can yours. Learn the tools to making    social media work for your nonprofit.  We’ll discuss the hottest social media channels such as Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr, while also getting an updated primer on Facebook , Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

12:00pm – 1:00pm: BONUS Lunch Session

Open Panel: A Practical Discussion Concerning Budgeting, Operations and Internal Controls
Suzanne Bethel, Executive Director — The Art League
Greg Dewart, Chief Operating Officer — Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts
Tom Gaeng, Director of Operations — Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation
Maurice Kessler, Controller — Institute for Building Technology and Safety
During this panel discussion, four nonprofit managers will provide insight into the methods and processes used by their organizations to manage personnel, operational effectiveness, program accomplishments, and changes in the economic landscape.