Intermediate Governmental Accounting Seminar

March 4th and March 5th, 2010

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

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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.

CPE Credits:  Earn about 12

Delivery method: Group-Live

Program Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: None required

Advanced Preparation: None required

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 Times:

Check-in: 8:00 - 8:30 AM

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

Seminar Day Two: 8:30 AM - 4 PM

 

On-line Registration Form: Click here

 

Registration type

Through January 31, 2010

After January 31, 2010

IGFOA Member

$275
$310

Non-member

$340
$375

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

 

Registration and Cancellation Policy:  Registrations are accepted on a first-in, first registered basis. Payment should be mailed in advance or made at the door. IGFOA reserves the right to apply non-member fee to any individual that has not paid dues for the current year.

If you are unable to attend, please contact IGFOA at 815/752-8941 or info@igfoa.org as soon as possible. A $20 cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations up to February 19, 2010. Cancellations after February 19, 2010 and no-shows are responsible for the full tuition. Substitutions may be made with advanced notice. IGFOA reserves the right to modify the agenda and/or speakers, cancel the training due to low enrollment, or to close registration if full.

If you have questions regarding this seminar, cancellations, complaints, or refunds, contact the IGFOA at 815-752-8941 or info@igfoa.org.

 

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

 

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