2026 Nonprofit Finance & Accounting Academy

Overview

Join the Greater Washington Society of CPAs for our Nonprofit Finance & Accounting Academy. This comprehensive one-day conference is tailored for individuals relatively new to the nonprofit industry or those seeking to enhance their understanding of the distinctive accounting, reporting, and compliance requirements that define the nonprofit sector. By attending this conference, participants from both public accounting firms and nonprofit organizations will gain insights into nonprofit accounting, revenue recognition, financial reporting, auditing, and tax topics, delving deeper into some specific subjects. In addition to 8 hours of valuable CPE, attendees will have the opportunity to network with other participants during lunch, break, and reception times. We expect about 100 attendees for this event.

Topics include:

• Introduction to Nonprofits - Panel 
• Nonprofit Financial Reporting- a Deeper Dive
• Revenue Recognition: Unraveling the Complexities
• Nonprofit Tax Overview
• The Lifecycle of a Nonprofit Audit & What to Expect as an Auditee
• Understanding the numbers
• Ask the Experts Panel

Format: Hybrid (In-person and virtual)

Group Discounts:
Groups of 3 or more, take 10% off (promo code GROUP3)
Groups of 5 or more, take 15% off (promo code GROUP5) 

Interested in sponsoring this conference? Contact Kari Bedell, kbedell@gwscpa.org for more information.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Attendees will gain insights into nonprofit accounting, revenue recognition, financial reporting, auditing, and tax topics, delving deeper into some specific subjects.

Preparation

None