Illinois Government Finance Academy 1: Introduction to Government Finance Webinar Series
Event Details
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| Date | EXPIRED EVENT
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| Time | 9:15am–3:00pm |
| Delivery Method | Webinar |
| Field of Study | Finance - Technical - 4.5 Information Technology - Technical - 1.0 Accounting (Governmental) - Technical - 1.5 |
| NASBA CPE | Earn 7.00 CPE Hours |
| Contact | IGFOA info@igfoa.org |
Event Cost
| Type | Before 4/17/2023 |
|---|---|
| Members | $ 100.00 |
| Government / Partner Colleagues | $ 100.00 |
| Non-members | $ 125.00 |
Event Description
Are you new to local government finance or looking to improve your knowledge of finance basics? If so, IGFOA's Illinois Government Finance Academy 1: Introduction to Government Finance Webinar Series is for you!
AGENDA
SPEAKER BIOS
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Session 1: 9:30 - 10:30 AM - Principles of Professional Government Finance
Session Description: Learn the basic principles of professional government finance and discover how finance in the public sector differs from the private sector!
Speaker: Elizabeth Holleb, CPA, Finance Director and Treasurer, City of Lake Forest
Program Level: Overview Field of Study: Finance - Technical NASBA CPE: Earn About 1.0 CPE
Session 2: 11:00 AM - Noon - Purchasing Fundamentals for Finance Managers
Session Description: Purchasing is a key function in government finance. Purchasing’s role is to help departments deliver cost savings through strategic procurement decisions and protect an entity’s risk through understanding spending patterns and developing templates to ensure consistency in use of general terms and conditions. This session will provide an overview of strategic procurement tools to identify the most effective and appropriate method; a discussion on spend analysis to capture maverick spend; and samples of templates that will assist in developing bids, RFPs, contract modifications, and agreements.
Speaker: RuthAnne Hall, CPPO,Purchasing Manager, Lake County
Program Level: Basic Field of Study: Finance - Technical NASBA CPE: Earn About 1.0 CPE
Session 3: 1:30 - 3:00 PM - ABC’s of Governmental Budgeting
Session Description: The ABC’s of Governmental Budgeting will serve as a primer for those new to governmental finance or budgeting. The session will cover the basics of why government is not like a business; budgets as legislative acts; common myths and misconceptions about governmental budgeting; why we budget; how to leave the buzzwords at the door; and the importance of communicating with stakeholders.
Speaker: Julie Zolghadr, Budget Division Manager, City of Springfield
Program Level: Basic Field of Study: Finance - Technical NASBA CPE: Earn About 1.5 CPE
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
9:15 - 9:30 AM - Welcome, Introductions and Housekeeping
Session 1: 9:30 - 10:30 AM - Introduction to Local Government Revenue
Session Description: Understanding revenue is essential to successful financial management. This session will provide the basics of local government revenue, define revenue sources origins, and discuss how to analyze and budget these key revenues.
Speaker: Christina Coyle, CPA, Director of Finance, City of Elmhurst
Program Level: Basic Field of Study: Finance - Technical NASBA CPE: Earn About 1.0 CPE
Session 2: 11:00 AM - Noon - Understanding and Managing the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape
Session Description: Learn about the latest threats and trends in cybersecurity then obtain tangible advice on how to protect your organization from evolving cyber threats.
Speaker: Brian Nichols, CISSP, CIPP, US Principal, Baker Tilly US, LLP
Program Level: Update Field of Study: Information Technology - Technical NASBA CPE: Earn About 1.0 CPE
Session 3: 1:30 - 3:00 PM - Governmental Accounting Overview
Session Description: This session will provide a high-level explanation of the basic principles of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Learn about the theory behind the 12 basic accounting principles and discuss the fundamentals of fund accounting and financial reporting. This session will put the “fun” in fund accounting!
Speaker: Fred Lantz, CPA, Director, Government Services, Sikich LLP
Program Level: Overview Field of Study: Accounting (Governmental) - Technical NASBA CPE: Earn About 1.5 CPE Prerequisites: General understanding of accounting helpful but not necessary.
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Program Level: See above sessions
Prerequisites: No prerequisites required, unless stated above
Advanced Preparation: No advanced preparation required
Field of Study: See above sessions
Last Review/Revision/Update: April 18, 2023
NASBA CPE Credits: Earn about 7.0 CPE credits
IGFOA reserves the right to modify the agenda, sessions, and speakers.
Registration & Cancellation Policy
Payments by check should be mailed in advance or made at time of registration by credit card.
Cancellation of an event registration is subject to the following policy:
• No refunds will be given for cancellations the day of the event and no shows.
• For IGFOA event registration cancellations five (5) business days or more prior to an event, refunds will be offset by a $20 cancellation fee.
• For IGFOA event registration cancellations within five (5) business days of the training, refunds will be offset by a cancellation fee of 50% of the registration fee.
• A substitute attendee may be designated provided that the payment has been made and the IGFOA office has been notified in advance.
• Cancellation policy for chapter events may differ from this policy at the chapters’ discretion.
• A written request for a refund must be emailed to the IGFOA prior to the event.
By submitting this registration, the applicant agrees to the registration and cancellation policy above.
IGFOA reserves the right to modify the agenda and/or speakers, cancel the training due to low enrollment, or to close registration if full. Should IGFOA cancel an event, cancellation notice will be sent to the email address provided by each registrant and prominently posted at the IGFOA website page announcing the event.
If you have questions about the cancellation and refund policy, your membership, or a complaint, please contact IGFOA at 630-942-6587. The IGFOA reserves the right to apply the non-member fee to any individual or government that has not paid dues for the current year.
Approved by the National Registry of CPE Sponsors
CPE Registry Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA) 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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.