Financial statements, budgets, and internal controls can feel like the private language of the finance office. This session takes the fear out of the numbers and shows every nonprofit staffer and board member why the finance function is an ally, not an obstacle. In plain terms, with no accounting jargon, we will cover what a budget really is, why controls like segregation of duties protect you rather than distrust you, the difference between cheat sheet: four numbers to watch and three questions anyone can ask.