2023 Government Training Academy

Registration and breakfast.

Welcome and introductions.

2 credits: Accounting (Governmental)

During this session, participants will be briefed on new accounting standards affecting state and local governments. We’ll help you determine dates of implementation and outline some of the challenges related to implementation.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Explain some of the challenges relating to implementation for GASB 87 and GASB 96
• Identify upcoming GASB pronouncements and their potential impact on state and local government financial statements

15-minute break

1.5 credits: Taxes

During this session, participants will be briefed on the Tax Credit – Inflation Act and how it could benefit their organization. Participants will also identify changes to the compliance supplement for FY2023.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Identify known changes coming in the FY23 compliance supplement
• Identify the Tax Credit – Inflation Act and how it could benefit your organization

1 credit: Personnel/Human Resources

Culture contributes positively to performance. Leaders who intentionally shape the culture can help impact productivity, customer satisfaction, and overall results. This session will discuss the impact of inspired employees on an organization and how culture and risk relate to it.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Identify how culture impacts your financial results and is critical to your overall success
• Review ways to cultivate a culture that enhances team performance and results

Enjoy lunch with friends in the industry.

1 credit: Information Technology

This session examines current IT risks and concerns and how you as a finance officer can help protect your environment.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Identify cost-effective and non-technical methods to reduce cybersecurity risk and exposure
• Review cost-saving measures and cost-containment methods for monitoring IT-related budgets/costs
• Identify elements and components of Subscription-Based IT standard (GASB 96)
• Recognize key elements of project management related to IT initiatives
• Review data analytics practices and processes being used by peers
• Determine ways to better integrate and coordinate with IT and related services

15-minute break

1 credit: Information Technology

This session examines current IT risks and concerns and how you as a finance officer can help protect your environment.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Identify cost-effective and non-technical methods to reduce cybersecurity risk and exposure
• Review cost-saving measures and cost-containment methods for monitoring IT-related budgets/costs
• Identify elements and components of Subscription-Based IT standard (GASB 96)
• Recognize key elements of project management related to IT initiatives
• Review data analytics practices and processes being used by peers
• Determine ways to better integrate and coordinate with IT and related services

1 credit: Specialized Knowledge

This session discusses grant management in the context of standardization and control using digital solutions.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Identify ways to evaluate your organization’s need to improve the grant management business process
• Recognize key considerations used to determine what digital solutions would work for key business processes
• Identify next steps to start simplifying grant management and enabling higher compliance with laws and regulations

Closing remarks by Sean Walker.

Registration and breakfast.

Welcome and introductions.

2 credits: Accounting (Governmental)

During this session, participants will be briefed on new accounting standards affecting state and local governments. We’ll help you determine dates of implementation and outline some of the challenges related to implementation.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Explain some of the challenges relating to implementation for GASB 87 and GASB 96
• Identify upcoming GASB pronouncements and their potential impact on state and local government financial statements

15-minute break

1.5 credits: Taxes

During this session, participants will be briefed on the Tax Credit – Inflation Act and how it could benefit their organization. Participants will also identify changes to the compliance supplement for FY2023.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Identify known changes coming in the FY23 compliance supplement
• Identify the Tax Credit – Inflation Act and how it could benefit your organization

1 credit: Specialized Knowledge

This session discusses grant management in the context of standardization and control using digital solutions.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Identify ways to evaluate your organization’s need to improve the grant management business process
• Recognize key considerations used to determine what digital solutions would work for key business processes
• Identify next steps to start simplifying grant management and enabling higher compliance with laws and regulations

Enjoy lunch with friends in the industry.

1 credit: Information Technology

This session examines current IT risks and concerns and how you as a finance officer can help protect your environment.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Identify cost-effective and non-technical methods to reduce cybersecurity risk and exposure
• Review cost-saving measures and cost-containment methods for monitoring IT-related budgets/costs
• Identify elements and components of Subscription-Based IT standard (GASB 96)
• Recognize key elements of project management related to IT initiatives
• Review data analytics practices and processes being used by peers
• Determine ways to better integrate and coordinate with IT and related services

15-minute break

2 credits: Behavioral Ethics

Unethical behavior can ruin professional careers, and could result in fines, penalties, or even a loss of licensure. This course focuses on the risks faced by those that work in either public accounting or industry.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Explain the importance of ethics
• Recognize the rules and regulations that guide the profession in the state of Virginia

Closing remarks by Sean Walker.