Over the past number of months, I have been working with several clients to realign their financial management systems, bring their daily financial management in-house, and conduct exhaustive reviews of their financial data. It has been an interesting and challenging time to say the … [Read more...] about Auditing the Auditors
Audit time is just around the corner. Are you ready?
Whether your organization’s year-end is December 31, March 31, or some other time during the year, the annual audit is always a source of stress for organizations. It’s that time of the year when your organization is put under a microscope and tested to ensure its financial affairs are in order. An … [Read more...] about Audit time is just around the corner. Are you ready?
What is a Parliamentarian and why sport organizations need one
Recently I completed a course on parliamentary procedure with the University of Wisconsin and proudly updated my LinkedIn profile to announce my status as a newly minted Parliamentarian and member of the National Association of Parliamentarians. Since then, I have had a number of people comment my … [Read more...] about What is a Parliamentarian and why sport organizations need one
Financial Literacy – What is it and Who needs it?
In sport, we often talk about physical literacy as “the mastering of fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills that permit a child to read their environment and make appropriate decisions, allowing them to move confidently and with control in a wide range of physical activity … [Read more...] about Financial Literacy – What is it and Who needs it?
Human Resources – Challenges and Pitfalls in Managing this Vital Resource
People are the lifeblood of any organization whether they are paid staff, Directors, or volunteers. Without their passion and commitment, many of the best-laid plans would go to waste. These vital resources constitute a key area of many organizations that frequently gets short changed when it comes … [Read more...] about Human Resources – Challenges and Pitfalls in Managing this Vital Resource
Under the Microscope in More Ways than One!
It seems that everywhere we turn, not for profits and charities are being put under more and more scrutiny. Whether this is warranted or not remains up for debate but rest assured, this level of oversight is not about to let up any time soon. While some of the scrutiny is well-known at this … [Read more...] about Under the Microscope in More Ways than One!