Third Annual Tribal Accounting Conference
June 5-6, 2017
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV

Exclusive Accounting Conference Corporate Partner:
The Third Annual Tribal Accounting Conference will be held June 5-6, 2017 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
Due to last year’s success we will be hosting this conference in conjunction with The Eleventh Annual Native American Economic Development Conference. You’ll have the opportunity to network for two days with tribal leaders and accounting professionals to exchange expertise and ideas. Connect with those who share a common goal of preparing you and your tribe for ever-changing accounting needs and securing the future.
To speak with a representative about attending, exhibiting or sponsoring, please call us 201-857-5333 or email sales@nativenationevents.org. We hope to see you in Las Vegas!
Our Exclusive Accounting Corporate Partner, Eide Bailly, will be sponsoring CPE credits for the Tribal Accounting Conference. The conference will be worth a total of 9.5 CPE credits!
Click here for more information.
Who Should Attend:
- CFOs
- Comptrollers
- Controllers
- Accounts Payable Staff
- Accounts Receivable Staff
- Purchasing Department Staff
- Tribal Leadership
- Payroll Professionals
- Accountants/CPAs
- Auditors
- Compensation and Benefits Professionals
- ERP Professionals
- Information and Technology Professionals
- Logistics Professionals
- Insurance Professionals
- Procurement Professionals
- Tax Professionals

Hotel Information
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
3000 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109
800-635-7711
The special rate for the conference is $129.00.
You can secure this rate by calling (800) 635-7711.
Code: SNAE7R
Cut-off date is Thursday, May 25th, 2017.
The room block is available on a first-come, first-served basis and there are a limited number of rooms available, so call to reserve your rooms today!
Third Annual Tribal Accounting Conference
June 5th – 6th, 2017
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Monday, June 5th
7:30-8:30 AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast in Pavilion 9, 10 & 11
8:30-8:45 AM
Welcome Remarks/Opening Prayer in Pavilion 1
Justin O’Connor
President
Native Nation Events
General Sessions in Pavilion 1
8:45-9:45 AM
The Pyramid of Power
- How gratitude impacts daily performance and behavior.
- Modeling gratitude in the workplace.
- Proactivity vs. Reactivity and its impact on workplace climate.
- Understanding how to create pattern interruptions to disruptive workplace behavior.
- Managing and deepening emotional intelligence in the workplace.
- Strategies for embedding a culture of gratitude within your tribe or organization.
- Organizing around your tribal mission statement.
- Training employees on powerful reactions to difficult situations.
Presenter:
Jim Stroker
Training Specialist
NNE Leadership Solutions Group
9:45-10:45 AM
Awareness & Preparation – Protecting Your People, Patrons, Property & Brand
- What does the culture in the U.S. look like today vs. 20 years ago?
- Do any of your Tribal Enterprises, such as casinos, healthcare facilities, schools or government centers have an armed staff? If so, has their training been validated?
- Are your training programs sufficient enough to withstand a lawsuit, and what effect can this have on your insurance premiums?
- What kind of effect can this situation have not only on your people but on the brand of your business enterprise?
- How safe do your employees feel in their workplace?
- What is the advertised response from local or on-site law enforcement, and what has been the collaboration between internal and local security forces?
- Is your organization and its employees prepared and properly trained to effectively respond to an active threat?
Presenter:
Michael Biller
President / Chief Operating Officer
Tomahawk Strategic Solutions
Naval Special Warfare Operator from Naval Special
Warfare Development Group – Retired
10:45-11:15 AM
Morning Break in Pavilion 9, 10 & 11
11:15-11:30 AM
Third Annual Tribal Accounting Conference Exclusive Conference Corporate Partner Opening Remarks in Pavilion 6
Brian Stavenger
Partner
Eide Bailly LLP
Caesar Ibarra
Partner
Eide Bailly LLP
Accounting Conference General Session in Pavilion 6
11:30-12:30 PM
I.R.S. Update
Have you ever wondered what happens during a BSA exam, or what the IRS is focusing on these days? Get the inside scoop directly from the IRS. In this session Raymond Dillon, Acting Casino Group Manager from the IRS will discuss the process of a BSA exam and what your casino can expect. He’ll also discuss relevant BSA hot topics including Know Your Customer (KYC), Source of funds and enhanced due diligence.
Learning Objectives
- Review the basic components of a BSA exam.
- Identify what’s top of mind for the IRS with regard to casinos.
- Discuss issues related to computer data, identification, and Currency Transaction Report (CTR) critical fields.
Presenter:
Raymond E. Dillon
Acting Casino Group Manager
Internal Revenue Service
12:30-1:30 PM
Lunch in Pavilion 9, 10 & 11
1:30-2:30 PM
GASB Update
This session covers the most recent developments from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) so you can be up to date on the standards most relevant to your tribal government. We’ll also focus on the most recently issued GASB statements.
Learning Objectives
- Review recent GASB pronouncements, in current GASB projects.
- Identify areas most applicable to tribal governments.
- Discuss best practices in financial reporting.
Presenter:
Scot Phillips
Partner
Eide Bailly LLP
2:30-3:00 PM
Afternoon Break in Pavilion 9, 10 & 11
Accounting Conference General Sessions in Pavilion 6
3:00-4:00 PM
Bridging the Divide
The most successful organizations today were built on the workaholic dedication of their baby-boomer leaders. Now that they are retiring, how will organizations adapt to the emerging Gen-X and Millennial leaders who demand a life outside the organization? Is it realistic to expect them to follow in the baby boomer’s footsteps? What do you need to understand about the next generation in order to successfully attract and retain them?
Learning Objectives
- Discuss methods to effectively maximize productivity, morale and organizational results by leveraging the strengths available among the various generations
- Examine approaches to building strong inter-generational teams where members learn from and depend upon the contributions of others.
- Set the stage for effective mentoring of the next generations of leaders with an eye toward healthy leadership succession.
Presenter:
Jason McKeever
Director of Training & Development
Eide Bailly LLP
4:00-5:00 PM
Cyber Security
Tribes today are facing increased scrutiny and risks when it comes to their organization’s cyber security. Leaders are expected to provide greater accountability for IT and the sensitive data in which they have been given stewardship over.
IT risks have increased and the environment continues to change and challenge even the most tech-savvy professionals. Tribal leaders need to understand IT and the risks associated so they can make educated decisions to manage and mitigate risks for their organization. This session will address the risks relevant to tribes, the trends and industry challenges as well as solutions and next steps that leaders can take to ensure their organization is protected.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss governance and the oversight of IT.
- Review best practices for management of cyber security risks.
- Identify solutions for greater transparencies into IT.
Presenter:
Anders Erickson
Senior Manager
Eide Bailly LLP
5:00 PM
Monday’s Sessions Conclude
Tuesday, June 6th
8:15-9:15 AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast in Pavilion 9, 10 & 11
General Session in Pavilion 1
9:15-10:15 AM
The Power of Perception
Jim Stroker
Training Specialist
NNE Leadership Solutions Group
10:15-10:30 AM
Morning Break in Pavilion 9, 10 & 11
Accounting Conference General Sessions in Pavilion 6
10:30-11:30 AM
Internal Controls
This session provides an overview of best practices for internal controls as recommended by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) for accounting professionals who serve tribal governments.
Learning Objectives
- Review the COSO framework and key recommendations for internal controls
- Identify what a good internal control “looks like”
- Discuss implementation strategies for internal controls and role of business owners, administration, and risk management/internal audit.
Presenter:
James Menck
Audit Senior Manager
Eide Bailly LLP
11:30-12:30 PM
What Tribes Need to Know to Comply with the Affordable Care Act
As of January 1, 2014, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act required all individuals in the U.S. to have some form of health insurance. But how does the ACA impact your tribe? This session outlines the specific provisions that apply to tribes, and what you can do to stay compliant. The Health Care Reform landscape is constantly changing, and this session brings you the latest information on legislation, deadlines, and applicable forms.
Learning Objectives
- Review key provisions of the Affordable Care Act and how they apply to tribal governments and enterprises.
- Define and identify measurement periods, and discuss the process for documentation.
- Discuss current reporting requirements under IRC Section 6055 and 6056.
- Review current legislation and modifications to the ACA under the new administration.
Presenter:
Tonya Rule, CPA
Senior Manager
Eide Bailly LLP
12:30-1:30 PM
Lunch in Pavilion 9, 10 & 11
1:30-3:15 PM
Dealing with Fraud
You have identified, or suspect, fraud has occurred within your organization. What now? In this session, attendees will learn how to handle suspected fraud. We will discuss the potential litigation matters that are typically connected with employee theft and utilize real case examples to determine the best approach in dealing with the accused.
Learning Objectives
- Define fraud and forensic accounting.
- Identify Common Schemes.
- Discuss recommended next steps.
Presenter:
Brett A. Johnson
Forensic Accounting Senior Manager
Eide Bailly LLP
3:15 PM
Tuesday’s Sessions Conclude
- Program Level: Update
- CPE Credits: 9.5 Credits
- Delivery Method: Group Live
- Advanced Preparation: None
- Prerequisites: None
A - I
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Anuskewicz & McCabe CPAs
Big Sandy Rancheria
Bishop Paiute Tribe
Chickasaw Nation
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Cold Springs Rancheria
Collective Strategies
Colorado River Indian Tribe
Department of the Interior – Office of the Inspector General
Eagle Mountain Casino
Eide Bailly LLP
Ely Shoshone Tribe
Finley & Cook, P.L.L.C.
Fort Belknap Tribal Housing Authority
Goshute Housing Authority
Goshute Tribe
Greenville Rancheria of Maidu Indians
Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Rancheria
Hidden Oaks Casino
Hon-Dah Resort – Casino & Conference Center
HUB International Insurance Services, Inc.
Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel
J - O
Jamul Indian Village
Joseph Eve, CPAs
Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority
Karuk Community Development Corporation
Karuk Tribe
Kickapoo Tribal Health Center
Kiowa Casino
Kykotsmovi Village-Hopi Tribe
Lac Vieux Desert Band Of Lake Superior Chippewa
Moss Adams LLP
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
NAPI-Navajo Agricultural Products Industry
Native Village of Barrow
Native Village of Tazlina
Oglala Sioux Tribe
Ohkay Owingeh
Omaha Tribe of NE-Carl T Curtis Health Ed. Center
One Fire Casino Creek Nation
Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma
P - S
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Pueblo de Cochiti
Pueblo de San Ildefonso
Pueblo of Santa Ana
Pueblo of Taos
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Red Lake Nation
Round Valley Indian Tribes
SAFEChecks
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
San Carlos Apache Tribe
San Carlos Apache Tribe Law Enforcement
San Carlos Apache Tribe-Nnee Bich’o Nii Services
San Carlos Apache Tribe-TANF
San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission
Santa Clara Pueblo
Santee Sioux Nation
Santo Domingo Tribe
Seneca Gaming & Entertainment
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation of Idaho
Sierra Tribal Consortium, Inc.
Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation
Snoqualmie Tribe
Southern Ute Indian Housing Authority
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
T - Z
Table Mountain Rancheria
TBE Architects (Thalden Boyd Emery)
Tejon Indian Tribe
The Mill Casino Hotel
The PENTA Building Group
Thlopthlocco Tribal Town
Three Affiliated Tribes – MHA Nation
Tohono O’odham Nation
Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
TracSoftware
Tulalip Tribes
Village of Kalskag
Wilton Rancheria
Win-River Resort and Casino
Yakama Nation Credit Enterprise
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo