Nonprofit Section Meeting: Accounting Systems for NP Organizations
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(Check-In 8:00am)
Virtual
1.00 Credits
Member Price $0.00
Overview
Has your organization or your client recently evaluated whether its current accounting system is meeting business needs? This course will provide an overview of the types of accounting systems on the market, the top solutions for nonprofit organizations, and tips for the system selection process.
The session will start with virtual networking via breakout rooms from 8-8:30am and the session will run from 8:30-9:30am.
Prerequisites
None
Objectives
Attendees will gain an understanding of the following:
• Differences between on-premises and cloud-based solutions
• What accounting systems are recommended for and commonly used by nonprofit organizations
• The core and enhanced features to look for in an accounting system
• How to prepare for and manage the system selection process to find the best solution for your organization
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Caitlin Almer, Senior Manager, O'Connor Consulting Services, LLC
Caitlin Almer has over 15 years’ experience as a financial professional in both the not for profit and for profit industries. She currently works for O’Connor Consulting Services where she supports not-for-profit clients in various business advisory roles. She has managed client accounting system implementations and chart of account redesigns, developed incurred cost analyses, implemented automated accounts payable workflow solutions, and assisted with year-end reporting and audit preparation as well as annual budgeting processes. Caitlin earned a BS in Accounting from Elon University in North Carolina. She returned to her home state of Virginia after graduation, where she became licensed as a Certified Public Accountant and started her career at one of the Big Four accounting firms. After gaining experience as an external auditor and prior to joining OCS, she spent seven years at National Geographic in diverse accounting and financial planning and analysis roles. Caitlin lives in DC and enjoys exploring the city, while still visiting VA often to spend quality time with family. She is also an avid traveler and is always planning her next big adventure.
Member Price $0.00