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Brian Kluth Wes Willmer Dan Busby

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Elisa Morgan
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Wes Willmer
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Dan Busby
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Locations and Dates
Seattle September 3
Chattanooga September 15
Charlotte September 17
Grand Rapids October 21
Minneapolis October 22
Cincinnati November 5


Fee Information
ECFA Members $49
Non Members $99
Groups of 5 or more receive $10 discount


Continuing Professional Education Information
ECFA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Concerns regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors 150 Fourth Ave. North, Ste 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org
 
Seattle, WA  September 3, 2009
Speakers: 
Brian Kluth  Dan Busby  Wes Willmer  Elisa Morgan
Corey Odden John Reid Dave Cram Andrew Prather
Topics:
Workshop A 50 Best Church Practices and
80 Best Websites to Increase Giving
Ministry Shipwrecks
God, Money, the Church, and Culture
Emerging Trends in Nonprofit Governance
Field-Tested Best Practices
Nonprofit Accounting Standards Update
Workshop B The 7 Milestones in the Generosity Journey
Be the Brand
God, Generous Giving, and Asking
Challenging Church and Nonprofit Governance Issues
How to Read Nonprofit Financial Statements
Workshop C Exploring Best Financial Standards for Churches
Leading in Real Life
Strategic Planning for the Firm and the Family
Donor-Restricted Gift Issues
Reducing the Chances of your Church Being a Victim of Fraud
Accountability Issues for Churches and Nonprofits
Location: Crossroads Bible Church
15815 SE 37th Street
Belleview, WA 98006
Time: 8:30a - 3:30p

     

 

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Chattanooga, TN  September 15, 2009
Speakers:
Brian Kluth  Wes Willmer  Dan Busby Elisa Morgan
Mike Batts Nick Wallace John Butler Phil Blount
Topics:
Workshop A 50 Best Church Practices and
80 Best Websites to Increase Giving
Ministry Shipwrecks
God, Money, the Church, and Culture
Emerging Trends in Nonprofit Governance
Risk management - A board-Based, Organization-Wide Approach
Monitoring Your Financial Health - Part 1
Workshop B The 7 Milestones in the Generosity Journey
Be the Brand
God, Generous Giving, and Asking
Challenging Church and Nonprofit Governance Issues
Budgeting as an Effective Strategy for Improving Financial Condition
Monitoring Your Financial Health - Part 2
Executive Compensation - Understanding the Rules, the Risks, and the Responsibilities
Workshop C Exploring Best Financial Standards for Churches
Leading in Real Life
Strategic Planning for the Firm and the Family
Donor-Restricted Gift Issues
Executive Compensation - Understanding the Rules, the Risks, and the Responsibilities
Accountability Issues for Churches and Nonprofits
Location: TBA
Time: 8:30a - 3:30p
 
     

 

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Charlotte, NC  September 17, 2009
Speakers:
Brian Kluth  Wes Willmer  Dan Busby Elisa Morgan Julie James
Mike Batts Nick Wallace John Butler Phil Blount Janice Ratica
Topics:
Workshop A 50 Best Church Practices and
80 Best Websites to Increase Giving
Ministry Shipwrecks
God, Money, the Church, and Culture
Emerging Trends in Nonprofit Governance
Risk management - A board-Based, Organization-Wide Approach
Monitoring Your Financial Health - Part 1
Workshop B The 7 Milestones in the Generosity Journey
Be the Brand
God, Generous Giving, and Asking
Challenging Church and Nonprofit Governance Issues
Budgeting as an Effective Strategy for Improving Financial Condition
Monitoring Your Financial Health - Part 2
Executive Compensation - Understanding the Rules, the Risks, and the Responsibilities
Workshop C Exploring Best Financial Standards for Churches
Leading in Real Life
Strategic Planning for the Firm and the Family
Donor-Restricted Gift Issues
Executive Compensation - Understanding the Rules, the Risks, and the Responsibilities
Accountability Issues for Churches and Nonprofits
Form 990 - Challenges and Lessons Learned
Location: TBA
Time: 8:30a - 3:30p

     

 

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Grand Rapids, MI  October 21, 2009
Speakers:
Brian Kluth  Wes Willmer  Dan Busby Elisa Morgan
Nick Wallace Tom Winters John Van Drunen
Topics:
Workshop A 50 Best Church Practices and
80 Best Websites to Increase Giving
Ministry Shipwrecks
God, Money, the Church, and Culture
Emerging Trends in Nonprofit Governance
Monitoring Your Financial Health - Part 1
Workshop B The 7 Milestones in the Generosity Journey
Be the Brand
God, Generous Giving, and Asking
Challenging Church and Nonprofit Governance Issues
Monitoring Your Financial Health - Part 2
Preparing for the IRS Examination You  hope Never Happens
Workshop C Exploring Best Financial Standards for Churches
Leading in Real Life
Strategic Planning for the Firm and the Family
Donor-Restricted Gift Issues
Fraud Prevention for Ministries
Current Church and Nonprofit Issues
Location: TBA
Time: 8:30a - 3:30p

     

 

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Minneapolis, MN  October 22, 2009
Speakers:
Brian Kluth  Wes Willmer  Dan Busby Elisa Morgan
Tom Winters John Van Drunen Harold Parsons David Little
Topics:
Workshop A 50 Best Church Practices and
80 Best Websites to Increase Giving
Ministry Shipwrecks
God, Money, the Church, and Culture
Emerging Trends in Nonprofit Governance
Robust Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention with Limited Resources
Workshop B The 7 Milestones in the Generosity Journey
Be the Brand
God, Generous Giving, and Asking
Challenging Church and Nonprofit Governance Issues
Robust Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention with Limited Resources
Preparing for the IRS Examination You  hope Never Happens
Workshop C Exploring Best Financial Standards for Churches
Leading in Real Life
Strategic Planning for the Firm and the Family
Donor-Restricted Gift Issues
Fraud Prevention for Ministries
Current Church and Nonprofit Issues
Location: TBA
Time: 8:30a - 3:30p

     

 

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Cincinnati, OH  November 5, 2009
Speakers:
Brian Kluth  Wes Willmer Dan Busby Elisa Morgan
Nick Wallace John Van Drunen John Butler Phil Blount
Topics:
Workshop A 50 Best Church Practices and
80 Best Websites to Increase Giving
Ministry Shipwrecks
God, Money, the Church, and Culture
Emerging Trends in Nonprofit Governance
Monitoring Your Financial Health - Part 1
Workshop B The 7 Milestones in the Generosity Journey
Be the Brand
God, Generous Giving, and Asking
Challenging Church and Nonprofit Governance Issues
Executive Compensation - Understanding the Rules, the Risks, and the Responsibilities
Hot Tax and Legal Issues for Churches and Nonprofits
Workshop C Exploring Best Financial Standards for Churches
Leading in Real Life
Strategic Planning for the Firm and the Family
Donor-Restricted Gift Issues
Executive Compensation - Understanding the Rules, the Risks, and the Responsibilities
Fraud Prevention for Ministries
Location: TBA
Time: 8:30a - 3:30p

     

 

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