W117: Remote Control: Establishing and Maintaining Effective Internal Controls in a “Stay at Home” Environment

UST WEBINAR SERIES

Thursday, December 3, 2020
11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Eastern Time)

Your control environment has changed with the implementation of remote workplaces, and your organization may be facing new risks that did not exist before. Even the best internal controls have limitations, and every organization should do its best to ensure effective control environments persevere in the midst of the changes we are facing. Join us as we discuss these challenges and learn how association leaders are finding solutions as nonprofits evolve in response to these unprecedented times.

Learning Objectives

Understand the risks introduced by a remote workplace environment and its impact on internal controls
Learn to leverage information technology to strengthen internal controls
Identify ways for your internal controls to evolve so they are stronger than before and cannot be circumvented
Inspire nonprofit leaders to perform an updated risk assessment of their organization
Adopt best practices for communicating with, and involving, your Board of Directors in monitoring your organization in a remote environment

SPEAKER BIOS

Will Donahue, CPA

Senior Manager at Aronson LLC

William Donahue, CPA, is a senior manager in Aronson’s Nonprofit Services Group, specializing in nonprofit clients. Will is passionate about identifying clients’ needs to help them reach their goals and carry out their mission. He leads teams in performing attestation and consulting services. Within the firm, Will is a member of Aronson’s Diversity and Inclusion Council and has contributed to the thought leadership and advisory services related to the upcoming lease standard. Will is a graduate of Temple University’s Fox School of Business, and began his career in corporate accounting, gaining valuable insight into multiple accounting software systems, internal controls, revenue recognition processes, and cash flow management.

Level	Foundational knowledge	Delivery	Group live presented online due to COVID-19
CPE(NASBA Category)	Business Management & Organization	Reviewer	Wade Tetsuka, CPA
CAE (Field of Study)	Administration	CPE/CAE Credits	1.5
Prerequisites and advance preparation needed	none	Cost	free

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