Advanced Governmental Accounting Seminar

Wednesday and Thursday, March 7 - 8, 2007

NIU Naperville, Room 260, 1120 East Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563-9347

Instructional Method - Group-Live

 Registration: Click here

Prerequisites and Preparation: This is an advanced-level seminar for government finance officers, accountants, auditors and others that have completed the IGFOA Intermediate Governmental Accounting seminar or comparable course or have at least three years experience in governmental accounting or auditing. No advanced preparation is required.

Learning Objectives:  Participants will

• Explore the ramifications of recently enacted GASB pronouncements, new auditing standards and pending issues.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the complex challengs of implementing GASB standards and preparing useful financial reports.
• Understand accounting for Cash and Investments related to GASB 31 and Disclosures for Cash related to GASB 40.
• Learn how to implement GASB 44 Economic Condition Reporting
• Comprehend Accounting for Debt Issues and Capital Assets
• Acquire insight to address standards for Accounting for Post Employment Benefits and Special Termination Benefits related to GASB 43, 45, and 47.
• Learn about interfund transactions and equity reporting.
• Discuss GASB's Project Agenda and Future Pronouncements.

CPE Credits: 12

Instructors: 

Fred Lantz, CPA, is partner and the Director of Government Services at Sikich LLP

Brian Caputo, Director of Finance/Treasurer for the City of Aurora

Dan Berg, Partner, Partner at Sikich LLP

Janet Matthys, Senior Manager at Sikich LLP

Seminar Time:

Check in/Continental breakfast: 8:00 - 8:30 AM

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

Seminar Day Two: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Agenda:  Click here

Registration form: Click here

Registration Fee:  IGFOA Members - $260 until February 23rd, after Feb. 23 $285

                    Non-members - $360

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