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We established the Raffa Learning Community as one more contribution to the nonprofit field. We offer complimentary and fee-based training seminars in accounting, technology, human resources and more. The series of classes are specifically designed to keep you on top of the industry's leading trends, government regulations and new technologies. We offer year-round classes, roundtables, panels and forums on comprehensive and diverse topics presented by both internal and external subject matter experts. Additionally, we offer CPE credit for both Group Live and Group Internet seminars.

We hope you will join us for breakfast or lunch and take advantage of our great educational offerings!

Access to Raffa Learning Community seminars is available through Live Meeting as a courtesy to Raffa clients and/or out-of-state attendees. To attend a seminar via Live Meeting, simply register online and we will send you all of the details needed to participate in our sessions.

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  • 6/4/2013 Best in Class Cloud Based Accounting Systems Seminar

    Are you ready to transition your accounting system to a modern cloud based platform that delivers the funtionality you need while providing a real ...

    Are you ready to transition your accounting system to a modern cloud based platform that delivers the funtionality you need while providing a real return on your investment?  You may be ready to graduate to a full featured financial management and accounting system.  Join the Raffa Technology team for an informative seminar reviewing the powerful cloud based financial accounting system Intacct.  This educational session will focus on the business drivers for cloud based accounting solutions with a focus on Intacct's award winning software platform.  We will take you through a tour of Intacct's key features and functionality and address the Return on Investment (ROI) for cloud based solutions.​

    Raffa Event
    • Date: 6/4/2013 8:30 AM EST
    • CPE Hours: 3.00
    • Presenter: Seth Zarny - Partner
    • Location: Raffa - 1899 L Street, NW, 6th Floor Conference Room
    • Meal: Breakfast
    • Offered as Webinar: No
  • 6/5/2013 Nonprofit Fraud: What You Need to Know - 3 Part Series (Part III: The Prevention )

    In Part III of our Three-Part Nonprofit Fraud Seminar, you will learn:
     - The primary factors that contribute to fraud in nonprofits.
     - ...

    In Part III of our Three-Part Nonprofit Fraud Seminar, you will learn:
     - The primary factors that contribute to fraud in nonprofits.
     - Detective controls versus preventive controls.
     - Actions and tools used to reduce the risk of fraud; and
     - Important takeaways!

    Raffa Event
    • Date: 6/5/2013 12:00 PM EST
    • CPE Hours: 2.00
    • Presenter: Larry Hoffman, Senior Partner
    • Location: Raffa - 1899 L Street, NW, 6th Floor Conference Room
    • Meal: Lunch
    • Offered as Webinar: No
  • 6/13/2013 Creating Company Portals Leveraging Microsoft SharePoint

    Join the Raffa Technology team for an educational seminar on using portals through the company intranet. Many organizations rely on several systems to...

    Join the Raffa Technology team for an educational seminar on using portals through the company intranet. Many organizations rely on several systems to track important business metrics. Learn how to integrate critical business data from various systems into the cloud with a central repository so employees can be more self servicing when accessing key business data. Topics covered include reporting tools and dashboard technology.

    Raffa Event
    • Date: 6/13/2013 8:30 AM EST
    • CPE Hours: 2.00
    • Presenter: Seth Zarny
    • Location: Raffa - 1899 L Street, NW, 6th Floor Conference Room
    • Meal: Breakfast
    • Offered as Webinar: No
  • 6/20/2013 How to Evaluate Cloud Technology Solutions for Your Organization

    Come learn about the different technology solutions and uses for cloud computing along with the financial impact this has on your organization. This s...

    Come learn about the different technology solutions and uses for cloud computing along with the financial impact this has on your organization. This session is focused on educating organizations on the value of cloud computing and the supporting technologies currently offered in the market place.

    Some of the areas we will cover include:

    - Email and Document Management
    - Back-up and Recovery
    - Security and Continuity Planning

    Raffa Event
    • Date: 6/20/2013 8:30 AM EST
    • CPE Hours: 2.00
    • Presenter: Seth Zarny
    • Location: Raffa - 1899 L Street, NW, 6th Floor Conference Room
    • Meal: Breakfast
    • Offered as Webinar: No
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