2021 CPE DAY – BLOCKCHAIN & CRYPTOCURRENCY
2021-12-02 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar, PA, United States
Blockchain technology, like that used in Bitcoin, is a method for “decentralized recordkeeping.” That is a novel and unusual idea. Focusing on Bitcoin as a use-case example is helpful since we can evaluate whether it can replace “money.” Then we can turn and consider if there is a more general/interesting/valuable use for this technology.
Bryan Routledge, Associate Professor of Finance at CMU’s Tepper School of Business and faculty member of the Tepper Blockchain Institute, will lead a conversation about how this works and what might/can go wrong.
Attendees can earn one hour of “Other” CPE credit for this program, which will be presented live and will also be available to view on-demand. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Click here to register for multiple CPE Day programs.

Exit Planning Institute (Pittsburgh Chapter)
2022-01-27 07:30 - 09:30 | Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Fireside Chat With Family Business Leader, Dawn Fuchs Coleman

Dawn Fuchs Coleman is the current owner of We Guide You Grow. Prior to this company, she was leading her family’s business Weavertown Environmental Group. Dawn successfully led her family through a transition of ownership in late 2015. Since the sale of her family’s business, she has been guiding other entrepreneurs along their journey. We are very excited to hear her story and how we can apply her learnings to our companies to drive future value!
Thursday, January 27, 2022 – 7:30-9:30 am
Registration and networking begins at 7:30. Panel discussion from 8:00-9:30.
CLICK HERE to register
Learning Objectives:

Learn how Dawn navigated multiple family members needs and desires to grow and ultimately sell the business
Understand how Dawn found her 3rd act and is just as excited today as she was running Weavertown Environmental Group
Identify dangers and opportunities in your own business to help you mitigate risk and increase value

About the Presenters:
Learn from industry expert Dawn Fuchs Coleman, Past President, Weavertown Environmental Group, and Mary Richter, shareholder of Schneider Downs & Co.

NFP Webinar - Ask the Experts: Common Issues & Challenges for NFPs
2022-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, PA, United States
Join the NFP team for a one hour “Ask the Expert” style session in which the team will dive in to the topics they get asked most about. Over the hour, they’ll cover the following:

NEW Lease Accounting
Tracking and Reporting In-Kind Donations
Updates on Audit Communication
Simplifying the 990

If possible, please send questions in advance – link provided with registration details. Attendees will receive 1 hour of CPE credit. No cost to attend.

Non-Profit Seminar (In-Person)
2023-05-30 08:30 - 10:30 | NOVA Place, 100 S. Commons, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
This in-person CPE program will provide an opportunity for you to network with your peers in the Pittsburgh community.
GYF’s non-profit professionals will review a variety of common challenges and issues faced by many of the organizations we work with and provide a forum for participants to learn and share their experiences.
Topics to be covered include:

A&A Update – Overview of Timely Topics
Practical Applications of New Lease Guidance
Internal Controls & Fraud
NFP Tax Reporting Considerations

Earn 2 CPE Credit Hours. No cost to attend, but advance registration is requested.

The program will be held in the NOVA Place Conference Center (NPCC) at 100 S. Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Click Here for NOVA Place building and garage map. Cost for parking in the garage is $10 for 2-3 hours.

For easiest access, enter the parking garage at Gate 4/Visitor Entrance. Stay in the leftmost lanes when you enter.
Take the nearest elevator (look for the elevator that says CENTRAL 2) up to the Plaza Level of the concourse.
Head straight out the doors behind the security desk and make a left at the Pittsburgh Tech Council – the NPCC is all the way down on your right.
You can also park near the Plaza Elevators and that will take you right up to the outside Plaza – also make a left at the PTC.

PANO Webinar - Finance and Operations
2023-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, PA, United States
Virtual Standards for Excellence® Implementation Workshop Series (4 of 6)
This interactive webinar covers the fourth Guiding Principle of the Standards for Excellence: Finance and Operations. We’ll look at things like steps in the budget process, the Form 990, purchasing policies, crisis and disaster planning, IT planning, engaging the public, and more. We’ll provides lots of tools and resources for putting the information shared into practice.
Moderated by: Heather Giampapa, Director of Standards for Excellence and Development, PANO
Presented by: Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant Cindy Bergvall, CPA
Sponsored by: Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP
Click here for additional details regarding cost and registration.

GYF Not-for-Profit Webinar
2023-11-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar, PA, United States
Looking at the Top Line: Understanding Contributions vs. Exchange Transactions
Thursday, November 16 – 10:00-11:30 am
Presented by: Megan Troxell, Partner – GYF A&A Services Group
This interactive webinar is offered in partnership with RMU’s Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management
Nonprofit organizations often have multiple streams of incoming funds. From contributions to program fees, grants, split-interest agreements and beyond, this course will focus on identifying and distinguishing between contributions and exchange transactions. Megan will discuss how to present this information in the financial statements and how to budget and forecast these transactions. The program will also cover how the Finance team can communicate with the Development team so that messaging is clear and understandable to your Organization’s Board and outside stakeholders. Earn 1.5 CPE hours

Our guests should use promo code GYF100 to register free of charge.

Click here to view entire catalog of fall courses, including class descriptions, instructor bios and more

GYF Not-for-Profit Webinar
2024-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar, PA, United States
Expense Allocations and Budgeting Best Practices
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 – 10:00-11:00 am
Presented by: Megan Troxell, Partner – GYF A&A Services Group
This interactive webinar is offered in partnership with RMU’s Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management
Managing your nonprofit’s expenses is important in determining the organization’s performance against goals and objectives. This course will focus on allocating expenses among various programs and supporting services. We will discuss the different methodologies for expense allocations and considerations for choosing the most accurate methodology. We will also review best practices for budgeting for expenses. Earn 1.0 CPE hours

Click here to view entire catalog of fall courses, including class descriptions, instructor bios and more

GYF CPE Day
2024-11-13 08:00 - 16:00
Our annual Day of Continuing Professional Education is an invitation-only event. Please contact Mary Lou Harrison at harrison@gyf.com for more information.

GYF Not-for-Profit Webinar
2025-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar, PA, United States
Go with the (Cash) Flow
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – 10:00-11:00 am
Presented by: Megan Troxell, Partner – GYF A&A Services Group
This interactive webinar is offered in partnership with RMU’s Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management
The statement of cash flows tracks the inflow and outflow of cash. We’ll look at how this statement helps you manage your organization’s cash position and how it complements the other financial statements. We’ll present different options for the manner in which the statement of cash flows can be prepared (the direct method or indirect method) and address specific considerations for nonprofits. By the end, you’ll have a stronger understanding of how to interpret your organization’s cash flows. Earn 1.0 CPE hours

GYF guests can use promo code GYF-SP25 to waive registration fees

Click here to view entire catalog of fall courses, including class descriptions, instructor bios and more

GYF Tax Webinar - OBBBA
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, PA, United States
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a massive legislation package that includes numerous tax provisions. In this webinar, GYF tax professionals will review the key changes and discuss their impact on businesses and individual taxpayers.
1 Hour CPE Credit
Please note that access to a computer/laptop is encouraged for full functionality to complete polling and evaluation required to attain credits.

No Cost to Attend
Note: We will be using Zoom for this webinar. A login link will be provided upon registration.

GYF Tax Talk 9-30
2025-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, PA, United States
GYF tax professionals will discuss a few “hot topics” in these quarterly webinars. September conversation will focus on: OBBBA changes to Sec. 174 credits for research, the new “Trump Accounts,” and other tax updates.
1 hour CPE credit available to attendees.
Please note that access to a computer/laptop is encouraged for full functionality to complete polling and evaluation required to attain credit.

No Cost to Attend
Note: We will be using Zoom for this webinar. A login link will be provided upon registration.

GYF Tax Talk (12/9) – A Roundtable Discussion with the Experts
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, PA, United States
Please join GYF for our final “GYF Tax Talk” of 2025. In this installment, Don Johnston will moderate a panel of GYF tax professionals who will discuss numerous topics, including:

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act – What changes should I be paying attention to?
Tax planning for my business – What should I be doing?
Personal tax planning – What tax savings strategies am I missing?
Tax compliance mistakes – What are the big ticket items we discover when we pick up new clients?\nAnd other tax matters

1 hour CPE credit available to attendees.
Please note that access to a computer/laptop is encouraged for full functionality to complete polling and evaluation required to attain credit.

No Cost to Attend
Note: We will be using Zoom for this webinar. A login link will be provided upon registration.

GYF Tax Talk Webinar
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, PA, United States
Please join us for our first “GYF Tax Talk” of 2026. Mike Weber and Morgan Cuddyre will review key updates, tips and what you need to know for the 2026 tax filing season.
1 hour CPE credit available to attendees.

No Cost to Attend
Note: We will be using Zoom for this webinar. A login link will be provided upon registration.
