Understanding and Evaluating Internal Controls in the Current Markets

June 3, 2009
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

NIU-Naperville

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Intended Audience:  Finance officers and other local government professionals

Description: This full day workshop will explore internal controls as they relate to the governmental sectors including design and structure, setting up a monitoring system utilizing your boards and department heads, and working with your staff during downsizing and turnover.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding internal control principles
• Review current systems for local governments and evaluate systems of effectiveness of Internal Controls

• Evaluate internal control systems and identify efficient and effective management through turnover

Delivery method: Group-Live

Program Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: No prerequisites required

Advanced Preparation: No advanced preparation required

CPE Credits:  Earn about 7 CPE credits

Agenda

8:00 - 8:30 AM                       Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 10:00 AM                     Understanding Internal Control Systems

10:00 - 10:15 AM                   Break

10:15 - 10:45 AM                   Utilizing IT as a function of Internal Controls

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM              Monitoring as a Function of Management

12:00 - 1:00 PM                     Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 PM                       Effectively utilizing management as a Monitoring Function

2:00 - 2:30 PM                       Documenting Internal Control Systems

2:30 - 2:45 PM                       Break

2:45 - 3:45 PM                       Case Studies (Evaluating Internal Control Systems)

3:45 - 4:30 PM                       Internal Controls during Turnover and Downsizing

4:30 PM                                  Adjourn

Speakers:

Kelly Zabinski, CPA, Zabinski Consulting Services, Inc.

Stephanie Rodas, Assistant Finance Director, Village of Park Forest

Registration fee includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch, and material. 

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If you have any questions regarding this seminar, cancellations, complaints, or refunds, please 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