CONFERENCE PROGRAM
The annual conference schedule is subject to change.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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| Time (CDT) |
Sessions
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Estimated CPE
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| 8:00am - 4:30pm |
Registration |
| 8:30am - 9:30am |
Morning Coffee / Breakfast Snacks |
| 9:30am - 10:20am |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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Lighting the Path Forward: How Structured, Flexible Learning Drives Continuous Improvement in Higher Education Operations |
1.0 |
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Illuminating Program Sustainability: How Indiana University Luddy School is Redefining Academic Financial Insight |
1.0 |
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Creating Coaching Conversations |
1.0 |
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Higher Education 101: General Accounting and Accounting Overview |
1.0 |
| 10:20am - 10:35am |
Transition |
| 10:35am - 11:25am |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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Shed Light on Strategic Capital Projects ROI and Enrollment Yield |
1.0 |
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AI Risk Universe and Application |
1.0 |
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Navigating the New Normal: Institutional Responses to OB3 Borrowing Changes |
1.0 |
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From Wahoo to the CFO’s Office: The Top 5 Business Issues in Higher Ed |
1.0 |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm |
First Time Attendee Lunch |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm |
Returning Attendees Lunch |
| 12:30pm - 12:45pm |
President Welcome & Awards Announcement |
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| 12:45pm - 1:45pm |
KEYNOTE by Phil Hansen |
1.0 |
| 1:45pm - 3:30pm |
Exhibit Hall Open - Book Signing for Phil Hansen |
| 3:30pm - 4:20pm |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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AI, Fraud, and Financial Controls: Managing the Next Wave of Cyber Risk in Higher Education |
1.0 |
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FASB Update |
1.0 |
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The Campus Dining Index: Turning Student Insights into Future-Ready, Inclusive Dining Strategies |
1.0 |
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Higher Education 101: Financial Reporting |
1.0 |
| 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Opening Reception at Kiewit Luminarium
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Monday, September 28, 2026
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| Time (CDT) |
Sessions
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Estimated CPE
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| 7:00am - 8:00am |
Breakfast |
| 8:00am - 9:00am |
KEYNOTE by Brian Biro |
1.0 |
| 9:00am - 10:30am |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 10:30am - 11:20am |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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10 Years of MSU Lessons Learned... with GASB |
1.0 |
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From Weeks to Hours: Leveraging AI to Transform Financial Reporting |
1.0 |
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Workshop: Strategic Thinking in Uncertain Times- Part I |
1.0 |
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Higher Education 101: Budgets, Margins, Payroll |
1.0 |
| 11:20am - 11:35am |
Transition |
| 11:35am - 12:25pm |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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Workshop: Strategic Thinking in Uncertain Times- Part II |
1.0 |
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Wins and Losses in College & University Athletics |
1.0 |
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Modern Capital Planning: Aligning Flexibility with Long-Term Strategy |
1.0 |
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Audit‑Ready: Best Practices for Preparation and Disclosures |
1.0 |
| 12:25pm - 1:35pm |
Lunch |
| 1:35pm - 2:30pm |
KEYNOTE by Erin Stafford |
1.0 |
| 2:30pm - 4:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Open - Book Signing for Erin Stafford |
| 4:00pm - 4:50pm |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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Spotlight on Research Challenges and Financial Strategies |
1.0 |
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The ROI of Retirement Readiness: Financial Impact of Supporting Your Diamond Cohort |
1.0 |
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Asset or Liability? The Role of Athletics on Campus |
1.0 |
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From Exploration to Execution: Building Generative AI Fluency in Higher Ed |
1.0 |
| 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Business Partner Appreciation Reception |
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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| Time (EST) |
Sessions
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Estimated CPE
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| 7:00am - 8:00am |
Breakfast |
| 8:00am - 9:00am |
KEYNOTE by Kara D. Freeman, NACUBO |
1.0 |
| 9:00am - 9:10am |
Transition |
| 9:10am - 10:00am |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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Model More: Advance Your Strategic Initiatives with Long-Term Planning |
1.0 |
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Campus Dining as a Catalyst for Institutional Excellence and Student Success: The Power of Partnership at Grand Valley State University |
1.0 |
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From Strategy to Impact: Modernization and AI at Highland Community College |
1.0 |
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Higher Education 101: Revenue Recognition, Grants and Endowments |
1.0 |
| 10:00am - 10:15am |
Transition & Snack |
| 10:15am - 11:05am |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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A Unified Future: Transforming Fragmented Data into Actionable Intelligence |
1.0 |
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Accounting, Single audit, and Tax Updates. Question: What Should Every Business Officer Know? |
1.0 |
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What Business Officers Should Know About HR, Benefits, and Consulting Partnerships |
1.0 |
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Higher Education 101: Procurement, Accounts Payable, Treasury |
1.0 |
| 11:05am - 11:20am |
Transition |
| 11:20am - 12:10pm |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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Beyond System Selection: A Practical Roadmap for Modernizing SIS, ERP, CRM, and Finance Systems in Higher Education |
1.0 |
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Turning Audit Findings into Strategic Advantage: Lessons for CFOs in Student Financial Aid Compliance |
1.0 |
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The AI-Fueled Fraud Era: What Higher Education Leaders Need to Know |
1.0 |
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What are You Really Asking the University to Invest in? Taking Business Planning Seriously |
1.0 |
| 12:10pm - 12:45pm |
Lunch |
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| 12:45pm - 1:15pm |
CACUBO Business Meeting |
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| 1:15pm - 1:25pm |
Transition |
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| 1:25pm - 2:15pm |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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Breaking Barriers: How Zero-Fee Mandatory Payment Plans Increased Revenue While Empowering Students |
1.0 |
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The University of Kansas - Universal Service Model |
1.0 |
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A Strategic Path to Career Advancement: Partnering with Your Supervisor |
1.0 |
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Higher Education 101: Student Accounts and Capital Assets |
1.0 |
| 2:15pm - 2:30pm |
Transition |
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| 2:30pm - 3:20pm |
Concurrent Sessions: |
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Under Pressure: How financial constraints are reshaping higher ed IT |
1.0 |
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Invisible Insights: Measuring Space Usage to Reduce Costs and Plan Smarter |
1.0 |
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Leading Through the Breaking Point: Burnout and Resilience for Higher Education Business Officers |
1.0 |
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