As part of October Business Month Nexia Edwards Marshall NT and VUCA are pleased to invite you to our panel discussion on the financial and non-financial performance for not-for-profits and boards.

This session will cover:

• Strategic planning – what is it and why it is crucial for success?
• Financial management – how do you know the financials are accurate? Are the financials adding value to the Board?
• What does good governance look like and how can it be achieved?
• Tips and tools for managing Board and CEO performance, including succession planning
• Board protection – what insurances should be considered? How can you identify fraud?
• Business planning – what does this involve and how can you ensure that the plan is implemented?

Our speakers for the evening are:

David Spear FAICD
Director – VUCA

David is an experienced professional Company Director and currently a Director of VUCA Pty Ltd.

David is a non-executive director and Chairman of multiple organisations. He was previously the State Director of the Australian Institute of Company Directors SA/NT and is a 2013 alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School Governance program.

Grantley Stevens FCA CTA
Partner – Nexia Edwards Marshall

Grantley advises medium-to-large businesses in the provision of taxation, accounting and business consulting services.

Through Grantley’s significant board experience he has strengthened his corporate governance expertise. He currently is a director of Greyhound Racing SA Ltd and is the company secretary for the Alexander & Symonds Group as well as being a key adviser to our larger clients on all elements of their business.

Noel Clifford FCA
Partner – Nexia Edwards Marshall NT

Noel is an experienced audit practitioner with a variety of clients and specialises in educational institutions and not-for-profits.

A high level of technical knowledge of financial statements and firm understanding of risk within organisations make Noel a valued member of any board. He is currently Director and Treasurer of CanDo4Kids – Townsend House Inc and CanDo Internet Inc and The Royal South Australian Deaf Society. He also chairs the Audit and Finance Committees for these boards. In addition Noel also acts as company secretary for a number of companies and has an understanding of their corporate governance responsibilities.

Sarah McEachern
Director – Nexia Edwards Marshall NT

Sarah has extensive experience in assisting with the preparation and analysis of monthly reporting, budgeting, cash flow management and compliance. She helps a number of not-for-profit organisations with their reporting and taxation requirements.  She also understands governance practices and has been involved in the appointment of board members to a number of non-profit organisations.

 

Where: Hilton Darwin 32 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT
When: Tuesday 18 October 2016 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm followed by networking drinks
Cost: Free but places are limited
RSVP: Below by 10 October 2016

Please contact Marie Skrodzki 8139 1114 or email eventsnt@nexiaem.com.au with any questions.

This event is presented by: