Coffee Talk: COVID-19 Concerns in Day-to-Day Accounting Functions (Post-pandemic Strategy)

May 20, 2020 Crystal Macmillan

As cities begin to re-open and communities regroup across the country, our day-to-day work may look different than we’d envisioned. Listen to your accounting peers as they share their experience emerging from the immediate crisis.

During this session we discuss the following:

Paycheck Protection Program
- How is your organization staying current on all the guidance?
- Advice from those of you that applied for the program?
How are COVID focused donations and grantmaking for your organization?
What have you learned about your organization during this time?
- Any examples of strengths and efficiencies gained?

About the Author

Crystal Macmillan received her Master in Accounting from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and maintains her CPA license in Missouri. Crystal has been an adjunct instructor at UMKC, teaching systems and governmental accounting courses. Before joining Foundant, she spent over six years with the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation as part of the Foundation Services Team providing back-office accounting services to community foundations across the country. Outside of work, Crystal and her husband chase after two little guys who enjoy Legos, dinosaurs, and apple pie. In her remaining time, she enjoys quilting – her favorite quilt so far is her mother’s flannel quilt.
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