Annual Fall Conference 2024
The AFOA Atlantic Annual Fall Conference, will take place from November 19-21 at the Delta Dartmouth! This event is designed for finance employees, human resources managers and public administration staff in the Atlantic region.
Pre-conference workshops will be held on November 19 from 8:15 AM – 4 PM. Delegates will select a workshop on either of the following topics:
Finance: Featuring Cloud accounting and data storage, budget preparation, cash management, consolidation procedures, audit preparation and Excel.
HR: Featuring the prevention and detection of fraud and AI and the future of work / leading change.
Conference topics include:
- Updates from Atlantic Policy Congress, Ulnooweg and Indigenous Services Canada
- Changes to Provincial and National labour codes
- Attraction and retention of talent
- The true cost of housing
Venue:
Delta Dartmouth Hotel – 240 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X6
Dates:
Preconference – November 19
Main Conference – November 20-21
Thank you for your interest. Our ticket sales have ended. If you have further questions, please contact:
conference@afoaatlantic.ca
Pre-conference Workshops
To be announced.
CARVO Group – Detry Carragher (President, Senior Consultant)
9:00am to 12:00pm – Managing Workplace Performance of Friends, Relatives and Community Members
- Overseeing the work and performance of friends, relatives, and community members can be challenging. This workshop offers essential insights and strategies for maintaining professionalism while balancing personal relationships.
1:00pm to 4:00pm – Fundamentals of Conducting Internal Workplace Investigations
- Gain foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, conduct, and document effective internal workplace investigations. Participants will become familiar with the investigation framework, collecting and analyzing evidence, interviewing
Peace Hills Trust – Georgina Villeneuve (VP Trust Services)
9:00am to 4:00pm – Wills & Estates: The Role of the Executor
- This workshop on the Role of an Executor is designed to provide individuals with an understanding of the work involved in being an Executor and Trustee in the administration of Estates and Testamentary Trusts, as well as a basic grounding in Wills and Will Interpretation. You will also learn about the legal and tax environment, and the level of competence required to be an Executor.