Intermediate Governmental Accounting Seminar

Wednesday, March 5th and Thursday, March 6th, 2008

NIU Naperville, Room 256, 1120 East Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563-9347

Instructional Method - Group-Live

 On-line Registration Form: Click here

Who should attend:  This is an intermediate level seminar geared to participants with at least three years experience in local government finance, accounting, budgeting, and/or purchasing or equivalent education in governmental accounting.  No advanced preparation is required. 

Learning Objectives:  Participants will

• Develop a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required in the governmental accounting environment.
• Understand the convergence of budgets and accounting, including encumbrance accounting.
• Recognize differences between budget basis of accounting and GAAP basis of accounting and reporting.
• Comprehend the governmental fund structure and rationale for each fund type.
• Acquire exhaustive insight into governmental accounting measurement focus and basis of accounting, including revenue recognition and transaction considerations for each fund type.
• Learn about interfund transactions and equity reporting.

Earn 12 CPE Credits

Instructors:  Fred Lantz, CPA, is partner and the Director of Government Services at Sikich LLP and Brian Caputo, Director of Finance/City Treasurer for the City of Aurora.

Seminar Time:

Registration 8:00 - 8:30 AM

Seminar Day One: 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM

Seminar Day Two: 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Agenda:  Click here

On-line Registration Form: Click here

Fee:  IGFOA Members - $250

         Non-members - $325

         Continental breakfast, breaks, lunch, and course material is included in the fee.  

The Illinois Government Finance Officers Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417.  Web site:  www.nasba.org