Asset Management
2013 Girl Scout CFO Conference
The 2013 Girl Scout CFO Conference, being held at the Edith Macy Conference Center May 19-21, 2013, is customized for the lead finance position in each council, typically identified as: CFO, CFAO, or Finance Director. In addition to breaking news on the nonprofit regulatory horizon, this year's biennial conference will be even more directly targeted to strategic Girl Scout business learning and discussion. The conference will kick-off with a late Sunday afternoon facilitated discussion with a topic(s) determined by registered attendees in a preconference survey. Early registration and survey participation will determine discussion breakout groups. The balance of the conference will address relevant topics specifically addressing the core business operations of Girl Scout councils.
Who Should Attend?
CFO, CFAO, Controller, or Finance Directors
Registration fee: $325
Start time: 4:00 p.m. on the first day - 5:00 pm on the last day
Location: Edith Macy Conference Center
Room & Board: $275 single occupancy and $175 double occupancy per day (Macy scholarship in effect at the time of the conference will apply.)
Course Dates: May 19 – 21, 2013
Course Code: 05113
Finance Management for Girl Scout Councils
This course will provide an introduction to Girl Scout financial guidelines and standards, as well as a
variety of fiscal management tools including a review of accounting standards and IRS regulations, internal controls, budget development and reporting and financial report preparation and analysis. Participants will have the opportunity to network with GSUSA staff and other Girl Scout council finance staff. Participants will also learn and share Girl Scout and not-for-profit industry practices and discuss application at the council. The Edith Macy Conference Center Travel Scholarship is available to course participants.
Who Should Attend?
CFOs, COOs who oversee finance, finance directors, staff accountants, and business managers. The course is recommended for finance staff with less than 12 months of experience in their current position. Finance teams from the same council are encouraged to attend together.
We recommend participants arrive for dinner by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 to take advantage of networking opportunities.
Registration fee: $275
Start time: 8:30 a.m – 12 noon on last day
Location: Edith Macy Conference Center
Room & Board: $275 single occupancy and $175 double occupancy per day (Macy scholarship in effect at the time of the conference will apply.)
Course Dates: May 22 – 24, 2013
Course Code: 05313
Sage Fund Accounting Custom Basic Training
This hands-on basic training for Sage 100 Fund Accounting uses the Girl Scouts standard chart of accounts within a fictional Girl Scout council database. It is the course for you if you are implementing Sage Fund Accounting, are new to your role without prior SFA experience, or training new staff on basic uses of the software. Participants should bring their own laptop with WIFI and Sage Nonprofit Online connectivity. Training User IDs will be issued at the course. Sessions include Administration, Accounts Payable (including check writing), Financial Statements, Reports, Budgets, Bank Reconciliations, Grant Tracking, Allocations and Distributions. Contact chorton@girlscouts.org for a more detailed course agenda.
Who Should Attend?
Any finance staff who will routinely use Sage 100 Fund Accounting hosted
Registration fee: $500
Start time: 8:30 a.m. on the first day – noon on the last day
Location: Edith Macy Conference Center
Room & Board: $275 single occupancy and $175 double occupancy per day (Macy scholarship in effect at the time of the conference will apply.)
Course Dates: June 24 - 26, 2013
Course Code: 06013
