7. Reconcile deposits reported on the bank statements to the cash income reported in the financial statements. 8. Assess the reasonableness of the amount reported as dues income based on the number of members in the
BPW / TN.
9. Compare current year financial statements to prior year financial statements. Inquire and document the justification for variances over $ 250 and 10 %. Determine if the justification is reasonable based on BPW / TNʼs activities.
10. Compare current year financial statements to current year budget. Inquire and document the justification for variances over $ 250 and 10 %. Determine if the justification is reasonable based on the organizationʼs activities.
Report of the Committee The committeeʼs report to BPW / TN should include the following:
� A statement of the committeeʼs opinion of the condition and completeness of the records received and the timeliness with which they were received by the committee. If fraud or gross error is found or suspected, this should be stated.
� A statement which gives an opinion of the mathematical accuracy of the financial reports received.
� A statement of the committeeʼs opinion of the appropriateness of disbursements, i. e., whether or not the disbursements were appropriately approved.
� If needed in the case of inadequate reporting by the treasurer or conference treasurer, a final financial report for the yearʼs activity should be prepared which includes a comparison to the budget.
� Other relevant information as determined by the committee.
� Recommendations of improvements in financial reporting for the Executive Committeeʼs consideration.
National Business Womenʼs Week
CHAPTER XX. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
The third full week in October is observed as National Business Womenʼs Week by all units of BPW and by many cooperating groups and news media.
The objectives are two-fold:( a) Publicize the achievements of business and professional women everywhere, on the local, state, and national levels;
( b) Publicize the objectives and programs of BPW as they relate to all employed women.
National Business Womenʼs Week is a time for cooperative planning with other organizations, when BPW local organizations initiate and sponsor programs to encourage all career womenʼs groups in their communities to emphasize the increasing importance of women to the nation and its business and professional life.
Information for planning National Business Womenʼs Week is available for local organizations from the BPW Foundation on the website, www. bpwfoundation. org.
Policy and Action Event
BPW Foundation will hold a legislative conference yearly in Washington, D. C. Details will be available from the Foundation.
This event provides an opportunity for all members, especially legislative chairs and other local organization and state leaders, to evaluate their legislative efforts; to meet and confer with their lawmakers; to attend sessions of Congress and Congressional Committees.
Womenʼs Day on the Hill
BPW / TN encourages members to participate in Womenʼs Day on the Hill, usually held in March in Nashville by the Nashville Womenʼs Political Caucus. Details are available from the news media or from the state legislation chair.
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