Communicating the Financial Information that Matters (Virtual)

Description

This event has been changed to a virtual event! 

Join AZ Impact for Good and Deanna Peterson and Ben Hays from Your Part-Time Controller for a dynamic event designed for nonprofit executives as we explore the crucial role played by nonprofit Controllers and CFOs to ensure sound financial management. We will delve into the three essential pieces of financial information that should be on every nonprofit leader's radar. 

We will showcase best practices in effectively communicating this information to board members. Learn from seasoned professionals who will provide real-world examples and practical tips to ensure your financial updates are clear, concise, and meaningful. 

Learning Takeaways:

• Summarize the financial oversight role of nonprofit Controllers and CFOs
• Explain 3 key pieces of financial information that should matter most to nonprofit leaders
• Illustrate some best practices for communicating key financial information to nonprofit board

Who Should Attend:

Nonprofit CEOs, Executive Directors, and CFOs

Cost:

• Members: $0
• Non-Members: $50 (Please contact membership@azimpactforgood.org to learn more about our all-inclusive membership.)

Must RSVP to attend as seats are limited. 

For information on how you can become a sponsor of our member exclusive events (or others), please email sponsorship@azimpactforgood.org.

Meet the Speakers

Deanna Peterson is a Director with Your Part-time Controller, LLC (YPTC) where she leads the Arizona and New Mexico market. YPTC is an outsourced accounting consulting firm specializing in accounting for non-profit organizations.
Deanna is a driven and dedicated professional accountant with over 18 years of experience from a blend of Big 4 public accounting, industry non-profit controllership, and non-profit accounting consulting. Her expertise includes streamlining processes and procedures, preparing for a seamless audit, and collaborating with executives and board members to provide timely and accurate information that facilitates executive decisions. Deanna’s unique background offers a rich blend of accounting, taxation, budgeting, strategic planning, reporting, and non-profit industry expertise.

Deanna is passionate about providing accounting services for a bigger purpose. She enjoys using her accounting expertise to assist non-profits further their mission, help their communities, and make the world a better place.

CERTIFICATIONS
Washington Board of Accountancy
Certified Public Accountant, since 2006

EDUCATION
University of Washington
Master of Professional Accounting
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting

Ben Hays is a Manager with Your Part-time Controller, LLC (YPTC) in the Arizona and New Mexico market. YPTC is an outsourced accounting consulting firm specializing in accounting for non-profit organizations.  

Ben is a purposeful and passionate professional accountant who combines over 23 years of experience from Big 4 firms, regional establishments, and successful self-employment ventures in public accounting, tax consulting, and accounting consulting for both profit-oriented and nonprofit organizations. His expertise includes strategic planning, delivering the story behind the numbers to executives, board members, and stakeholders to enable effective decision making, and optimizing processes and procedures. Ben’s exceptional background offers a diverse fusion of accounting, taxation, budgeting, strategic planning, reporting, and nonprofit industry expertise. 

Ben is driven by a profound passion for delivering accounting services that serve a higher purpose. He takes pleasure in leveraging his accounting expertise to support nonprofits in advancing their mission, empowering communities, and fostering positive change in the world.  

CERTIFICATIONS 

Arizona State Board of Accountancy  

Certified Public Accountant, since 2001 

EDUCATION 

Brigham Young University

Master of Accountancy in Tax 

Bachelor of Science, Accounting