December 1-6, 2024

Hotel Barceló Palace
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:13-14

Day 1

Registration and Welcome

Day 2

Seminars, etc

Day 3

Seminars, etc

Day 4

Closing
OUR MISSION"To glorify God and, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, guide every convert to experience a personal and transformative relationship with Christ, enabling the believer to become a disciple by sharing the eternal Gospel with the entire world."

WELCOME

It is with pleasure that we welcome you to the Accountants & IT Directors Council 2024, hosted by the Inter-American Division Department of Treasury and Technology. Notwithstanding our tight agenda, we want you to find time for relaxation and enjoyment in the ambiance of this beautiful, scenic, and entertaining resort, Hotel Barceló Bávaro Palace, Punta Cana, The Dominican Republic.

During these next few days, the focus will be on training and familiarizing you with updated Accounting and Technological information to enhance professional development and to better equip all for service to the mission. You will be exposed to the new World Church Digital Strategy for Mission, launched by the General Conference; given an opportunity to reaffirm commitment to the mission from dynamic spiritual devotional speakers and relevant professional topics.  The opportunity will be given to foster collaboration and synergy with each other while working efficiently and effectively in a global church setting.  

We take this opportunity to express appreciation to you, the Accountants and IT professionals for your dedication and support to the mission. 

Take the time to pay close attention to the agenda and any special instructions or announcements given throughout our meeting sessions, so that you can be aware of the daily happenings. 

And finally, we give all praises and thanks to God for all our achievements, for His guidance, and protection during the quinquennium.

Welcome to the IAD Accountants and IT Directors Council 2024.  

Ivelisse Herrera
Treasurer

Inter-American Division of
Seventh-day Adventist Church

Tony De La Mota
Associate Treasurer & CIO

Inter-American Division of the
Seventh-day Adventist Church

The objective of this event is to bring together the financial and technical professionals of the INTER-AMERICAN DIVISION and mobilize them toward the mission

SPECIAL GUESTS

Richard Stephenson
Associate Treasurer

General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church


Brent Burdick
SunPlus Director

Red de SunPlus de la Conferencia General de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día

Yovian Lubis
SunPlus Payroll

General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Mack Tennyson
SunPlus Guru and Editor of the Accounting Manual

General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church


Stephen Filkoski
Director of IT Governance

General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Ernest Staats
Cybersecurity Consultant

Information Sentinel

PROGRAM

SELECT THE DATE BELOW TO SEE THE DAILY PROGRAM

sunday, dEC 1

7:00 PM Registration

7:30 PM Opening Ceremony

monday, dec 2

8:00 AM Devotional 1 

8:35 AM Digital Strategic for Mission - Part 1

9:25 AM Innovation as a Strategy to Facilitate the Fullfilment of the Mission

10:00 AM Technology Video

10:20 AM Break1 AM

10:30 AM The Sunplus Project at a Glance, Products Suite, Road Map and Statistics 

11:15 AM The Excelence at Work

12:15 PM LUNCH

IT BREAKOUT SESSION

2:00 PM Office Cyber Security: Part 1 – Strategy and Tools

3:00 PM Zoom

3:50 PM Break1 PM

4:00 PM Secure Coding: Integrating Cybersecurity in Development

5:30 PM EVENING BREAK

ACCOUNTANTS BREAKOUT SESSION

2:00 PM The Use of Tithe Restrictions 

3:15 PM The Purchase of Fixed Assets Account Entries with Loans

3:45 PM Break1 PM

3:55 PM The SDA Accounting Manual Overview and Importance

5:10 PM EVENING BREAK

tUESDAY, dec 3

8:00 AM Devotional 2 - God Gives Opportunities, Success Depends on How We Use Them

8:35 AM Digital Strategic for Mission - Part 2

9:20 AM From Numbers to Perspectives - Optimizing the Business Inteligence Through Effective Accounting Practices - Part 1

10:05 AM Break2 AM

10:15 AM From Numbers to Perspectives - Optimizing the Business Inteligence Through Effective Accounting Practices, Part 2 

11:00 AM Sunplus Services and Sunplus Support

11:20 AM Adventist Personnel System (APS)

12:20 PM LUNCH

IT BREAKOUT SESSION

2:00 PM Jot Form

2:30 PM Adventist Personnel System (APS)

4:00 PM Break2 PM

4:10 PM Dialog with the IT Directors

5:40 PM EVENING BREAK

ACCOUNTANTS BREAKOUT SESSION

2:00 PM The New Accounting Manual

3:00 PM Internal Control

3:50 PM Break2 PM

4:00 PM Dialog with the Accountants

5:30 PM EVENING BREAK

wednesday, dec 4

8:00 AM Devotional 3 - People Who Serve

8:35 AM Tecnology as an Essencial Tool to Strengthen the Financial System

9:25 AM Cybersecurity Today: Tips for Personal and Mission Enrichment

10:25 AM Hyperconnected Church

11:25 AM Break3 AM - BREAKOUT

11:35 AM Remittance Coding

IT BREAKOUT SESSION

11:35 AM Data Governance

12:35 PM LUNCH

AFTERNOON FREE

7:30 PM BANQUET

thursday, dec 5

8:00 AM Devotional 4 - Persistent Prayer Produces a Fearless Faith

8:35 AM What We Have Learned

9:15 AM SunPlus Xtra

10:15 AM Break4 AM

10:25 AM Global Platforms

10:55 AM Current Challengues of the Accounting Profession in the Service of the SDA Church in the IAD Territory

11:45 AM The Knowledge Platform

12:15 PM LUNCH

IT BREAKOUT SESSION

2:00 PM Office Cyber Security: Part 2 – People and Process

3:00 PM Qlik - Best Practices - Part 1

3:50 PM Qlik - Best Practices - Part 2

4:40 PM Break3 PM - BACK TO PLENARY

4:50 PM Closing

5:05 PM EVENING BREAK

ACCOUNTANTS BREAKOUT SESSION

2:00 PM The New Financial Statements in General - WC & Liquidity Statement 

3:00 PM Employees Protecction Program (EPP)

3:50 PM Fixed Assets & Budget Key Concepts

4:40 PM Break3 PM - BACK TO PLENARY

4:50 PM Closing

5:05 PM EVENING BREAK

friday, dec 6

TRAVEL DAY - BON VOYAGE

Travel and Weather

Barceló Bávaro Palace
Playa Bávaro, Calle Principal Hotel Barceló Km. 1, Punta Cana 23301, Dominican Republic
🌐 Website • 🗺️ Map

Check In: December 1, 2024  4 PM
Check Out: December 6, 2024  11 AM

Please note the check-in and check-out dates and times, and review your itinerary.

With an ideal location just 17 km from Punta Cana International Airport, the Barceló Bávaro Beach Hotel is situated in a region known for its 32 km stretch of beaches and crystal-clear waters. The variety of dining options allows guests to enjoy and embark on unique culinary adventures, sampling Dominican flavors or savoring international specialties at one of its 11 restaurants.

All individuals traveling to the Dominican Republic must complete the electronic ticket form before checking in at the airport for their arrival and departure flights. The form can be completed well in advance to avoid delays at the airport. Once you have your itinerary confirmed, you may proceed to complete the form.  

Link to the ELECTRONIC TICKET FORM: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do

Weather Forecast

Sunny weather is expected, with occasional afternoon storms and temperatures ranging from 26 to 32 degrees Celsius during the event dates.

Current Weather

INSURANCE

Purchase short-term travel insurance with Adventist Risk Management (ARM).

This is mandatory because, in the event of any unforeseen circumstances, the Inter-American Division will not cover any incurred expenses.

Click the button below to visit the ARM website and obtain your insurance.

DRESS

Plan for casual attire, but keep in mind the temperature and weather changes to ensure your comfort.

We have provided real-time weather information on this site for your convenience.

INTERNET

Internet access will be provided. Authentication details will be shared at the appropriate time.

Comments and evaluation

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