Tribal Grants Accounting & Financial Management Training

Whether you’re a long-time recipient of federal grants or seeking such awards for the first time, it’s important for Tribal Financial Management professionals to understand the many strings attached to these funds in order to account for and stay in compliance.

Join REDW Principals Corrine Wilson and Chris Tyhurst and Dorsey & Whitney‘s James Nichols for a full day of hands-on training aimed at helping you navigate these complex and often confusing grant requirements. You’ll gain a comprehensive working knowledge of the accounting principles that apply to all federal awards/grants, as well as financial management regulations that are unique to tribal environments.

In particular, you’ll learn more about the Self Determination Act/PL 93-638 and how to successfully negotiate self-determination/self-governance awards and contracts to benefit your tribe.

This seminar qualifies for up to 7.0 CPE credits*. 

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ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Corrine Wilson, CPA Principal, REDW LLCCorrine is a seasoned auditor, trainer and consultant who has dedicated her professional career to serving Native American Tribes. Nationally recognized as an expert in tribal government financial management, Corrine has served as a board member of the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) and was a key contributor to its 2017 Tribal Financial Reporting Guide (the Orange Book). She also serves as a lead instructor for the Tribal Financial Managers Certificate Program through Arizona State University’s American Indian Policy Institute. Chris Tyhurst, CPA Principal, REDW LLC Chris has spent the majority of his 24-year career serving tribes and tribal organizations. He has extensive experience auditing those receiving federal awards, and has provided many other financial and strategic consulting services to tribes, including outsourced internal audit, the development of policies and procedures, financial forecasts, and staff training on accounting, internal controls and federal grant management topics. He also provides audit, revenue cycle consulting and internal audit services to Native American hospitals and health centers. Chris has been a featured speaker at many regional and national conferences and chairs REDW’s annual Tribal Finance & Leadership Conference. James Nichols Senior Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney LLP James specializes in the areas of American Indian law, antitrust, and securities litigation. An enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, James represents Indian tribes, tribal agencies and officials, and tribal organizations in a variety of litigation matters in federal court, tribal court, and administrative proceedings. He uses his extensive federal Indian law experience to help Indian tribes resolve healthcare regulation, gaming and tax issues.

CPE CREDIT

*Delivery Method: Group Live | Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: None | Prerequisites: None

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