South Metro Chapter Professional Development Seminar
Event Details
| Registration | Registration for this event has closed. |
| Date | EXPIRED EVENT
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| Time | 8:00am |
| Location |
Village of New Lenox 1 Veterans Parkway New Lenox, IL 60451 Map and directions |
| Delivery Method | In Person |
| Field of Study | Finance - Technical - 1.5 Auditing (Governmental) - Technical - 1.5 Personal Development - Non-Technical - 1.0 |
| NASBA CPE | Earn 4.00 CPE Hours |
| Contact | Illinois GFOA info@igfoa.org |
Event Cost
| Type | Before 4/18/2024 |
|---|---|
| Members | $ 35.00 |
| Government / Partner Colleagues | $ 35.00 |
| Non-members | $ 45.00 |
Event Description
Join the IGFOA South Metro Chapter for a professional development seminar on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Village of New Lenox. The half-day seminar includes three sessions and a networking lunch held at the conclusion of the last session.
AGENDA, SESSION DESCRIPTIONS, AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SPEAKER BIOS
Session 1 - ENHANCING WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION THROUGH ENERGY LEADERSHIP
The Energy Leadership™ Framework refers to the process of leading oneself and others based on the internal energy levels that each person exhibits. This framework categorizes energy into seven distinct levels, ranging from negative, draining energies to positive, inspirational ones. Understanding these levels is crucial in navigating workplace dynamics and communication.
By fostering an objective perspective in individuals, devoid of personal values, past experiences, and worldviews, communication transforms into an efficient exchange of ideas rather than a potential minefield of misunderstandings. This shift not only makes workplace interactions smoother but also reintroduces an element of enjoyment into collaboration.
Speaker: Sarah Schillerstrom, Founder and President, SRSD Consulting, LLC
CPE: About 1.0 hours Field of Study: Personal Development – Non-Technical Level: Overview
Session 2 - LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AREAS AND BUSINESS DISTRICTS
This session will differentiate certain aspects of tax increment financing and business districts for purposes of promoting economic development. The session will describe the differences in the legal framework and process of initiating both TIFs and business districts and will describe the financing structures commonly used with each of these structures, including the issues related to the tax exemption of obligations issued thereunder.
Speakers: Kent Floros, Partner, Chapman and Cutler LLP, Anthony Miceli, Senior Vice President, Speer Financial, Inc., and Greg Smith, Partner, Elrod Friedman, LLP
CPE: About 1.5 hours Field of Study: Finance – Technical Level: Overview
Session 3 - OH NO! INVESTIGATING SUSPICIONS OF FRAUD
A strong system of internal controls not only deters fraud but also supports greater efficiency and legal compliance within the local government business function. This seminar identifies types and common methods of employee dishonesty, the role of the external auditor to detect fraud, and the personality of a fraudster. The COSO system is discussed and the all-important concept of separation of duties is presented in a practical, easy to apply context. Because fraud can and will happen, learn the appropriate way to think like a cop and handle the shock and resulting investigation is outlined.
Speaker: Mary O’Connor, ASA, CFE, CRE, CMI, Partner, Forensic and Valuation Services, Sikich LLP
CPE: About 1.5 hours Field of Study: Auditing (Governmental) – Technical Level: Overview
Intended Audience: Finance Professionals
Delivery Method: Group-Live
Program Level: See above sessions
Prerequisites: No prerequisites required
Advanced Preparation: No advanced preparation required
Field of Study: See above sessions
Last Review/Revision/Update: April 19, 2024
NASBA CPE Credits: Earn about 4.0 CPE credit
Presented by the South metro chapter
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.