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Join us on March 3 for the Minnesota Government Training Academy! You’ll gain knowledge and insight to help you navigate the complex accounting and financial reporting issues facing many local governments.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Outline the new accounting standards affecting state and local government accounting and reporting
- Discuss the current economic situation in the United States
- Identify common fraud schemes and how ethics and integrity are possible in today’s world
- Outline current IT security risks impacting local governments
- Identify common audit findings related to procurement under the Uniform Guidance
- Identify guidance related to GASB 87 – Leases and GASB 96 — what are the impacts of these standards on financial statements and users of financial statements
- Recall what being prepared for the audit really means
Agenda
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Welcome and housekeeping items with Chris Knopik.
Presenter: Jonathan Sherwood, Principal
Recommended CPE: 1 credit Accounting (Governmental)
During this session, participants will be briefed on the new accounting standards affecting state and local government, determine dates of implementation, outline some of the challenges related to implementation, and be updated on additional GASB projects on the horizon.
Presenter: Peter Holupchinski, Senior Wealth Advisor, and Nate Woessner, Wealth Advisor
Recommended CPE: 1 credit Economics
This session will discuss the current state of the U.S. economy and capital markets.
15-minute break
Presenter: Douglas Host, Principal
Recommended CPE: 1 credit Behavioral Ethics
We will discuss common fraud schemes and how to develop an environment conducive to the prevention of fraud. We will also discuss how ethics and integrity are possible in today’s world and how to confront the ethical challenges you face every day.
Presenter: Randy Romes, Principal
Recommended CPE: 1 credit Information Technology
During this session, participants will be updated on the current events in IT security impacting local governments as well as how an IT department assessment may benefit their organization.
Join us for a delicious lunch! Please note: Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available.
Presenter: Rebecca Field, Principal
Recommended CPE: 1 credit Auditing (Governmental)
During this session, participants will be updated on common auditing findings related to procurement under the Uniform Guidance.
Presenter: Mary Reedy, Principal
Recommended CPE: 1 credit Accounting (Governmental)
During this session, participants will review the guidance related to GASB 87 – Leases and GASB 96 – Subscription Based Information Technology Arrangements and the impacts of these standards on financial statements and the users of financial statements.
Presenter: Troy Gabler, Manager
Recommended CPE: 1 credit Auditing (Governmental)
During this session, participants will review what it takes to be prepared for your external auditors, types of common audit findings, and common audit adjustments.
Who should attend
This session is designed for individuals who serve in accounting or financial leadership positions within a governmental entity.
Location
Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center
Directions
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Please register by February 21, 2023.
Fee
$130 per person. Please pay via PayPal.