Strategies for CECL
After several years of anticipation (and delays), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued its final guidance related to the current expected credit loss standard (CECL) in June 2016. This represents the most sweeping accounting change to financial institutions in the past several decades, and although these changes won’t take effect for a few years, […]
GASB 77: Prepare for disclosure now
Financial disclosures required by GASB Statement No. 77, “Tax Abatement Disclosures” apply to financial statements ending December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017. It will take time to gather the necessary information to comply with the new reporting requirement – so it’s important to get up to speed now. Learning objectives: Identify which type of […]
Cybersecurity Facts Sheet
Cybersecurity: What you don’t know can hurt you What would you do if your clients’ – and your – social security numbers, bank account balances, and other personal information were published on a hacker website? Or you realized that you’re losing thousands of dollars in credit card orders, and didn’t know why or how? The […]
The Art of Business Valuation
You’ve invested a lot of time, money and energy into your business – so make sure its value reflects your hard work. Putting an accurate price tag on your equity can be a powerful source of leverage in many high-stakes situations: from mergers and acquisitions, to succession planning, to divorce proceedings, as well as during […]
Better Board Engagement for Not-for-Profits
Believe it or not, successful rock bands have some qualities in common with high-impact not-for-profit boards. How you can help your board give its best organizational performance? Topics: • The importance of clearly defined roles & responsibilities • Ensuring accountability and transparency • Recruiting the next rock star board member >>Watch the webinar on-demand
Brexit: Beyond the first 20 days
The implications of Great Britain’s historic vote to exit the European Union (Brexit) are far reaching. This surprise decision leaves many questions unanswered about the future of the United Kingdom and the European Union, as well as its impact on the global economy and U.S. business. Malcolm Ward, Global CEO of AGN International, provides his […]
Recruit, engage and develop the next generation of leaders
The war for talent is real, and it’s particularly challenging for middle-market companies. To attract the best candidates – and potentially your organization’s future leaders – you need to know what they are looking for in an employer. In these slides we cover the best practices for recruiting, engaging and developing Millennial employees: • Understand […]
Succeed with Financial Forecasting In-Person
A clear view of your organization’s finances can give you peace of mind and help you grow. Forecasted financials, if done properly, provide your organization with data that can serve as a road map for the future. This information is also valuable when it’s time to acquire, maintain, and finance capital.
Risky Business: Internal Audit Best Practices for Community Banks
Examiners expect your bank to have an effective internal audit program in place. Will you be ready when they show up? An effective internal audit strategy means more than just satisfying examiners, however. In today’s complex and evolving banking environment, it requires a risk-based approach designed to clearly identify risks and weaknesses so that you […]
Gain a Better Understanding of Your Affordable Housing Financial Statements – The Basics
Members of CSH’s Affordable Housing Group recently sponsored and presented at the Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association (MAHMA) Regional Affordable Housing Conference on May 4th in Detroit, Michigan. Chris Bailey and Rob Kitchen presented a session titled, “Gain a Better Understanding of Your Affordable Housing Financial Statements – The Basics”. During this presentation attendees learned […]