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A foundation of tribal finance basics.

Oct. 24, 2024

The Tribal Finance and Accounting Conference will address essential finance and accounting topics relevant to tribal communities. This virtual conference is ideal for anyone involved in the tribal accounting and finance process.


  • Agenda
    Time Session and Speaker CPE Hours Field of Study
    12:15-12:20 p.m. Welcome                                                                                                                                                                                       
    12:20-1:05 p.m.
    Pentest with Purpose: Maximizing Security Impact with Focused Testing
     
    Learning Objectives
    1. Discuss steps to take before investing in a cybersecurity penetration test
    2. Review how to correctly scope a test
    3. Discuss steps to take after the test is complete
    4. Describe how to protect against wire fraud
    5. Review the importance of cybersecurity awareness training
     
    Speakers: Bob Simpson, Chief Information Officer, Finley and Cook 
    Doug Parker, Tribal Gaming Special Projects Supervisor, Finley and Cook
    1 CPE
    Information Technology (Technical)         
    1:05-1:50 p.m.
    Risk Mitigation

    This session will cover wire fraud, who and how people are being targeted, and data and security privacy.
     
    Learning Objectives:
    1. Discuss steps to take before investing in a cybersecurity penetration test
    2. Review how to correctly scope a test
    3. Discuss steps to take after the test is complete
    4. Describe how to protect against wire fraud
    5. Review the importance of cybersecurity awareness training

     

    Speaker: Trisha Wilbrand, Cybersecurity Senior Consultant, REDW
    Hattie Mitchell, Director, Client Advisory and Accounting Services, REDW
    1 CPE
    Information Technology (Technical)
    1:50-1:55 p.m. Break    
    1:55-3:05 p.m.
    RSM: Data and AI 

    Learning objectives:
    1. Understand an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    2. Identify Key AI Use Cases in Tribal Finance
    3. Learn about customer stories and organizations that have implemented AI in the Finance and Accounting function
    4. Understand how to get started with AI in finance and accounting

     

    Speaker: Robbie Beyer, Director of Data Analytics and AI, RSM
    1.4    CPE 
    Information Technology (Technical)
    3:05-3:10 p.m. Break    
    3:10-4:30 p.m.
    Updates and need to know information for ARPA Funds, Opioid Settlement and Single Audit 

    This session will focus on recent updates around the topics of 1) ARPA Funds, 2) Opioid Settlement, and 3) Single Audit. The ARPA conversation will provide information around recent guidance and reporting updates and obligation information. The Opioid Settlement update will provide information around the settlement and allowable uses of settlement funds. Single Audit update will include information around the uniform guidance updates taking place in October, examples of some common areas of concern, and ideas for how to preemptively prepare for uniform guidance updates and your single audit.
     
    Learning Objectives: 
    1. Review and discuss key changes introduced by the SLFRF Obligations Interim Final Rule and FAQ's
    2. Review and discuss strategies for effectively obligating funds by the December 31st, 2024 obligation deadline
     
    Speaker: Joel Haaser, CPA, Partner, Forvis Mazars
    Brittani Lugenbeel, CP, Managing Consultant, Forvis Mazars
    Kim Swain, PMP, CGMS, GPC, Senior Managing Consult, Forvis Mazars
    1.6 CPE
    Auditing (Technical)
    4:30-4:40 p.m. Q&A and Closing Remarks     
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  • Program Policies

    Review the CFW program policies. All programs presented by the Center for the Future of Work are subject to these policies.

     

    The program content is appropriate for entry level employees and those looking to gain an understanding in tribal finance and accounting. For CPE purposes, the knowledge level of the course is "basic". There is no prerequisite education/experience. A pre-test will be shared with program participants by the program administrator after registration and prior to attendance.

     

    The Oklahoma State University Center for the Future of Work 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. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

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