CAFR Conundrums - Common Reporting Deficiencies and How to Avoid Them

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Time 11:00am
Delivery Method Webinar
Field of Study Accounting (Governmental) - Technical
NASBA CPE Earn 3.00 CPE Hours
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The IGFOA Professional Education Committee Presents A Two-Part Webinar Event!

February 9, 2021

Session 1:  11 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 2:  1 PM - 2:15 PM

Are you tired of getting the same comments every year with your CAFR award? Have you considered submitting your government’s financial report for the CAFR award, but were unsure whether it would be accepted? We have all your bases covered. Listen as we discuss the common deficiencies seen in governmental financial statements and how to avoid them. Learn how you can ensure your CAFR submission is accepted and receives the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. If you’re still not ready to dive into the world of CAFRs, we will also discuss the array of other award programs GFOA has to offer – one might be just right for your government.

Learning Objectives:  Participants completing this session will be able to:

1. Hear from external auditors, CAFR preparers and CAFR reviewers on the common errors found in governmental financial statements.
2. Learn best practices for identifying and correcting potential reporting errors when preparing and reviewing your financial statements.
3. Gain an understanding of the GFOA Award Programs criteria a d how you can review your own CAFR.

Speakers: Frederick Lantz, CPA, Partner, Sikich LLP and Michael Malatt, CPA, Senior Manager, Baker Tilly US, LLP

Intended Audience: Finance Professionals
Delivery Method: Internet Based
Program Level: Overview
Prerequisites: No prerequisites required
Advanced Preparation: No advanced preparation required
Field of Study: Accounting (Governmental) - Technical
NASBA CPE: Earn About 3.0 CPE credit

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