Carol Devenny FCPA, FCA, CBV, ICD.D

Productivity in the public sector is at the heart of effective government. It’s reflected in the quality and reliability of services that benefit Canadians and by its contribution to Canada’s economic health. The President of the Treasury Board’s Working Group on Public Sector Productivity will look at how the public sector can continue putting its best foot forward in these important areas. The group will: ➡️ Examine the delivery of services to Canadians and the role of technology in helping address barriers to achieve greater efficiencies for individuals and businesses. ➡️ Assess options to enhance the public service’s capacity for innovation, flexibility, and efficiency in delivering services for Canadians. ➡️ Develop recommendations on how to improve productivity in the public sector and inform the government’s economic plans. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Tjr250TJPPr

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💡 Myth 6: Grants Cover All Business Costs ⏰ Reality: Grants often have specific purposes. They rarely cover all operational costs. 📌 Pro Tip: For targeted funding options, use FindGrant.ca to broaden your search. #FindGrant #GrantMyths

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We are less than two weeks away from the GFOABC (Government Finance Officers Association of BC) Annual Conference registration deadline! Taking place in Kamloops June 5-7, the Annual Conference is three full days of in-depth discussions and analysis of the latest local government finance topics. Partnership, purpose and Innovation are key themes, as sessions explore how finance departments can play a lead role in their organization. Register now. https://buff.ly/49V1enc #GFOABC #GFOABCBetterTogether

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-- FREE WEBINAR -- 📚 What is the State of Purpose Governance in Canada? 📅 June 14, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST 📍Online ➡️ REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gvfv4uhp Corporate governance continues to evolve driven by high-performing boards, new standards, and evolving stakeholder expectations. One area undergoing transformation is the board’s role in oversight of corporate purpose. To understand this emerging practice, five governance organizations collaborated with the Canadian Purpose Economy Project on a national survey to assess the State of Purpose Governance in Canada. We are pleased to invite you to this free one-hour webinar to explore this ground-breaking report and the purpose governance trend it reveals. Join us to learn about: - State of purpose adoption by corporations - Link between purpose and strategy - Board oversight of purpose  - Role of purpose in board education and recruitment  - Best practices in purpose governance – and more Keynote Speaker: Coro Strandberg With remarks from: Liz Watson KC, Founder, Watson Board Advisors (sponsor) and study partners: Nancy Wright, Chief Operating Officer, Competent Boards  William Holmes, Chartered Governance Institute of Canada Heidi Schedler KC, Canadian Corporate Counsel Association Brought to you by: Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) Competent Boards Canadian Purpose Economy Project Watson Board Advisors The Directors College Canadian Corporate Counsel Association The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada #GovernanceCanada #PurposeGovernance #CanadianGovernance #CorporateGovernance #Sustainability #SocialResponsibility #PurposeDriven #EthicalLeadership #CorporatePurpose #StakeholderEngagement #ESG #SustainableBusiness #BoardGovernance #GovernanceTrends #BusinessEthics

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Wanna know what the buzz about #CECL is all about? Yevgeniy Sukhenko, CPA and I bring our minds together and break it down! We brought a little humor, some down-to-earth conversation, and hopefully a view into the reasons why your auditors might be asking you about your expected credit losses. If you are an organization that has any earned revenue, take a listen and let us know your thoughts below.

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Today, work is less connected to old ideas of career, rewards and workplaces. The EY 2024 Work Reimagined Survey reveals insights from global employees and employers to show what organizations need to do to build an advantage. https://ow.ly/ZqYk30sI8pe #EYCanada #WorkReimagined #ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence

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I recently joined a not-for-profit (NFP) board and it was great to see CPA Canada's NFP board fundamentals guide included as part of the on-boarding material! CPAs play a pivotal role in the over 170,000 NFPs and charitable organizations across Canada (Imagine Canada). Whether you are sitting on a NFP board or working with a NFP, this is a great primer on the sector, how it is organized, and the roles and responsibilities of NFP boards and directors. Check it out below: #governance #cpa #cpacanada

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Get ready for potential amendments to IFRS 3 & IAS 36! The IASB's proposals aim to enhance transparency in business combinations and simplify impairment tests. However, brace for impact on goodwill assessments! 

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Join us on Thursday, September 19th at 12PM EST for an insightful webinar on Board Checklists for Good Governance under ONCA, presented by Kathy O'Brien and Simmie Palter. This webinar offers a review of effective governance practices and an exploration of key updates under Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). This session will cover: • Timeless principles of effective governance • Key ONCA changes • Practical checklists to ensure your Board is prepared Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your corporation’s governance practices. Register and be notified at bit.ly/3XHKfSD #ONCA #BoardGovernance #RiskManagement #GovernanceEssentials

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💡WP Conference Highlight: Dana Bridgeman Cross and Lauren Williams from governWise Alliance reviewed their FREE services, available to any of the 133 First Nations in Ontario wanting to strengthen governance, build capacity, and take control of their financial management and accountability systems. We know that building capacity increases transparency and accountability amongst leadership, staff, and communities. Connect with their team and check out their free resource bank to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFkTX2Eu #FirstNations #Governance

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Register for our webcast discussing 2024 Revisions to OMB Uniform Guidance. https://lnkd.in/g8N_Qqhh Anita Shah and Matthew Dinsdale share tips on how to prepare for and make the most of higher thresholds and reduced complexity in grant management. #mossadams #omb #notforprofits #nonprofits #highereducation #singleaudits #federalregulations #uniformgudiance

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From the rise of the ESG movement to the subsequent criticism, where does that leave companies? EY lays out the practical path forward here. https://ow.ly/l5gC30sClWr #EYCanada

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The EY Global Integrity Report 2024 reveals that ESG is at a crossroad between aspiration and regulation. Read the findings here. https://ow.ly/j6xe30sFLPY #EYCanada #BetterWorkingWorld

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Do you have knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and their application for private enterprises and/or not-for-profit organizations? Or do you regularly review or use their statements to make decisions about Canadian private enterprises or not-for-profit organizations? If the answer is yes to either of these questions, consider volunteering to help shape Canadian accounting standards. https://lnkd.in/gWqdTbKG

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Have you checked out the Independent Sector & United For ALICE report on Financial Insecurity in the Nonprofit workforce? Their report found that 22% of nonprofit employees experienced financial hardship in 2022. Learn more and download: https://heyor.ca/1Nvh0f

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What does Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion mean in the context of governance? What is the business imperative of integrating Reconciliation and EDI? How do we build robust processes so that they become part of the governance DNA of an organization? Those are some of the questions that will be posed to the "Governance: Powered by Progress" panelists, Jessica George, Sarah Kaplan and Poonam Puri, by moderator Christine Chen, LLB, ICD.D. View all of our spectacular speakers at the Empowered Voices conference, and join us on November 20th: https://lnkd.in/gzzfqiv8 #NGCN24 #EmpoweredVoices #Reconciliation #EDI #IBPOC #BIPOC #GeneralCounsel #SeniorLegalLeaders #InHouseCounsel #LegalLeadership

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