GRF On-the-Go Podcast

In this episode, GRF's Susan Colladay, Alejandra Jensen, Mac Lillard and Sarah Glynn provide a comprehensive overview of changes to employee benefit plan regulations and auditing standards for 2024.

In this episode, Jeff Tenenbaum of Tenenbaum Law Group joins GRF's Andreas Alexandrou to discuss strategies for mitigating nonprofit legal risks.

In this episode, Elinor Litwack and Ahkeeia Ward discuss using financial data and dynamic dashboards as a storytelling and planning tool – bringing the numbers to life and allowing for critical decisions to be made with real-time data and visibility.

In this episode, GRF's Tricia Katebini, Mac Lillard, and Alison Conklin discuss common audit findings and best practice recommendations to help strengthen internal controls over key areas.

In this episode, our accounting and contracting experts discuss real-world tips and recommendations to help you with your financial reporting. We provide an overview of requirements for both 8(a) government contractors, plus requirements for other small to mid-sized government contractors. We also review some of the most common mistakes government contractors make in their financial statements and how to avoid them to stay in compliance.

In this episode, we're discussing the complexities of functional expense statements, including best practices, effective allocation methods, and common challenges faced by finance professionals.

In this episode, Yevgeniy Sukhenko speaks with Yuko Kojima about her successes, obstacles, and lessons learned at the National Glass Association.

In this episode, Trevor Williams discusses sustainable strategies for the promotion and implementation of DEI efforts within an organization.

In this episode, Melissa Musser discusses top risks to be on the lookout for in 2024, and practical solutions to mitigate them.

In this episode, Lisa Heller and Janna Goudarzi talk about top nonprofit tax updates for 2024.

In this episode, Susanna Chon discusses the latest guidance on Employee Retention Credits.

Join GRF to kick off 2024 with a discussion exploring the outlook for nonprofits and associations. Our presenters will discuss the priority areas of focus that every organization should address in 2024 including implementation of new ASUs, identifying top risks, impacts of AI, anticipating tax changes, and best practices to consider for the new year. Participants will come away with the knowledge and tools they need to meet challenges head-on and take advantage of opportunities to implement meaningful change.

Join our upcoming webinar as we delve into the performance of whistleblower investigations. In this session, we will explore the critical decision-making process behind initiating investigations, effective interview techniques, and the nuanced art of reporting investigation results. This webinar aims to empower attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate whistleblower concerns and foster a transparent, accountable organizational culture.

Join GRF’s tax experts for our annual tax planning webinar as we explore best practices for reducing your tax liability. The session will cover key year-end tax planning considerations aimed at individuals, families, and small businesses, including how to take advantage of significant tax credit opportunities.

Each year, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) updates the Compliance Supplement, which provides auditors with the federal government’s expectations for what they should be addressing as they perform single audits of federal programs under the Uniform Guidance. Understanding these updates and monitoring the developments centralized around single audits will keep your organization compliant and avoid potential findings.

Are you in the loop when it comes to the latest guidance issued by DCAA?Join GRF Principal of Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services and GovCon expert, Paul Calabrese, who will review DCAA’s current guidance on audit procedures including incurred cost proposals, business systems and defective pricing. The session will also cover the contractor submission portal, cost guidebook, information for contractors, contractor surveys and business system NDAA.

In this engaging session, we’ll guide you through an immersive journey where technology meets security, and human expertise joins forces with artificial intelligence to fortify your cybersecurity defenses. Our expert speakers will provide practical insights and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of cyber threats and navigate the complex world of compliance obligations.

The Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of CPAs, has released a new auditing standard that will impact nonprofits, private companies, and governmental entities. Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 145: Audit Evidence is effective for audits of financial statements for periods ending on or after December 15, 2022. In other words, SAS 145 will generally be applicable beginning with audits of the year ending December 31, 2023. Now is the time to make sure that your organization is ready for the new audit evidence requirements. Announced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in 2016, Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13: Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), which is also referred to as Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL), will be applicable beginning with fiscal years ending on December 31, 2023. CECL is not just for financial institutions – it also applies to nonprofit organizations. Accounts receivable from exchange transactions under ASC 606 will be affected by this new standard. Going forward, except in very limited situations, you MUST record an allowance for expected credit losses against these types of receivables. Join us for a power-packed webinar as we explore and summarize the recently issued audit and accounting standards. This webinar will be interactive, including time for Q&A and a step-by-step guide on how to calculate the allowance for expected credit losses.

Early detection can limit the impact of fraud, and insider tips are by far the most effective source. Having a comprehensive whistleblower program in place is a powerful tool for identifying this potential fraud or misconduct.Join GRF as we discuss the process for establishing a secured incident reporting platform that includes online reporting, document upload, case management, and reporting functionality – backed by a team of forensic accounting experts who will investigate incidents and guide you through mitigation and prevention measures for the future.

Join GRF and Wiss for an engaging panel discussion among Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experts aimed at helping organizations develop a successful strategy for implementation. The presenters will walk participants through the key phases of implementation and note opportunities and potential pitfalls along the way. Participants will come away with proven industry best practices to guide their organizations through a successful ERP implementation.