Insight in Indian Country

It's time to dust off those P&Ps! REDW's Internal Audit team is here to help you find the finish line with your organization's policies and procedures.For all types of organizations, turnover and evolving roles are common issues that both contribute to outdated policies and procedures and require their updates. For Internal Audit Awareness Month, REDW National T

On May 16, the New Mexico Society of CPAs (NMSCPA) is hosting their Second Annual Tribal Conference focused on tribal enterprises, cohosted by REDW Advisors and CPAs. Wes Benally is joined by fellow REDW Principals Victor Flores and Chris Henderson to touch on conference topics including tribal economics, entrepreneurship, and impact investing with native-owned businesses. Victor a

Tribal fiduciaries have a responsibility to follow sound fiscal practices and fulfill their duty of care. This episode, Wes Benally and Paul Madrid discuss the Tribal fiduciary role and reducing risk in the management of employer-sponsored retirement plans. Paul explains the unique challenges tribal fiduciaries face, the importance of following fiduciary responsibilities, and intro

Our celebration of Women's History Month continues with Hattie Mitchell, a senior manager in client advisory and accounting services. Hattie shares her journey as a professional and member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation with REDW National Tribal Practice Leader and show host, Wes Benally. She discusses the inspiration she drew from her family's involvement in tribal

Happy Women's History Month! In this episode, REDW Principal and National Tribal Practice Leader Wes Benally interviews Colaine Curtis, a senior manager and client advisor. Colaine shares her journey as a Diné woman in the accounting profession, discussing her early career working for tribal organizations, transition to public accounting, and the rewards and challenges of her

REDW cybersecurity expert Brian Grayek is back to discuss security risks and solutions for Tribal Nations with National Tribal Practice leader and podcast host, Wes Benally. Recent nationwide efforts for Tribes to access FEMA cybersecurity grant funding were met with challenges during the application process, preventing some Tribes from receiving critical funding. In their discussi

This episode, REDW National Tribal Practice Leader Wes Benally is discussing the Inflation Reduction Act and its impact on Tribal Nations with Senior State and Local Tax Manager Thomas Miller. They explore the provisions in the act that provide opportunities for investment in energy, infrastructure, and climate resilience programs for Tribes. Their conversation highlights the alloc

What exactly is a "soft landing" in the economy? This episode, REDW National Tribal Practice Leader Wes Benally and Wealth Management Principal Paul Madrid are discussing economic outlook for Tribal Nations in 2024, covering potential economic slowdowns, inflation outlooks, fixed income investments, and more. 🎧 Tune in for expert insights on financial planning. 💸�

Join Wes Benally, REDW Principal and National Tribal Practice Leader, for a one-to-one with Karletta Jones (Dine’), CPA, CIA—a true unicorn combination. Karletta is jumping on the podcast to talk about stewardship, the value of growing up immersed in Navajo culture, going after goals, and encountering adversity while pursuing higher education and CPA licensure. She is the Assis

The path to becoming a CPA is no easy feat. As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, join Wes Benally and Ryan Claw (Dine’) as they discuss what it takes to join the elite ranks of Certified Public Accountants. As REDW Principal and National Tribal Practice Leader, Wes understands the dedication required to establish a career in accounting and this episode is sitting down