Instructor
Faizan Younus
Instructor
Faizan Younus is the Managing Principal of NCheng LLP, a New York-based CPA firm that has specialized exclusively in serving the nonprofit sector for more than 35 years. Since assuming leadership of the firm in 2025, he has continued to build on NCheng's longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounting, and financial management services to nonprofit organizations throughout New York City and beyond.
Faizan leads the firm's Audit and Financial Management Services (FMS) practices, working closely with a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, including social service agencies, foundations, and government-funded providers. He advises clients on financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and cost-reimbursable contract management, serving as both a technical resource and a strategic advisor.
Known for his forward-thinking and data-driven approach, Faizan integrates business analytics and data science into nonprofit financial management, helping organizations gain deeper financial insights and strengthen decision-making. In his role as Managing Principal, he also oversees firm operations, staff development, and client relationships, with a focus on leveraging technology to improve efficiency and enhance financial transparency.
Faizan is fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi and is an active participant in the nonprofit finance community, regularly engaging with professionals and organizations dedicated to advancing best practices in nonprofit financial management.
Organizations generate more financial and operational data than ever before, yet many leaders continue to struggle with turning information into actionable insight. As data analytics tools become more accessible and sophisticated, finance professionals have an opportunity to move beyond historical reporting and play a more strategic role in decision making.
Moderated by Faizan Younus, Managing Principal of NCheng LLP, this FAE Briefing Room brings together finance, accounting, and technology leaders to explore how organizations are using data analytics to improve forecasting, identify trends, manage risk, measure performance, and support strategic planning. Panelists will discuss practical applications, lessons learned, and the evolving role of finance professionals in an increasingly data-driven environment.
Attendees will gain practical insights into how financial and operational data can be leveraged to support better decisions, improve organizational performance, and create greater value for stakeholders.
Upon completion of this Briefing Room, participants will be able to: