Illinois Government Finance Professionals' Academy Level II
Event Details
| Registration | Registration for this event has closed. |
| Date | 10/30/2014
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Doubletree Guest Suites and Conference Center 2111 Butterfield Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 Map and directions |
| Delivery Method | In Person |
| Contact | IGFOA info@igfoa.org 630-942-6587 |
Event Cost
| Type | Before 10/31/2014 |
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| Members | $ 85.00 |
| Government / Partner Colleagues | $ 100.00 |
| Non-members | $ 125.00 |
Event Description
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Illinois Government Finance Professionals Academy – Fall 2014 |
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014 |
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IGFOA BASIC GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING |
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8:00 – 8:30 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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8:30 – 8:40 AM |
Welcome and Introductions |
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8:40 –9:20 AM |
Basic Accounting Theory |
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9:20 - 9:50 AM |
Double Entry Accounting |
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9:50 - 10:30 AM |
Chart of Accounts |
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10:30 – 10:45 AM |
Morning Break |
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10:45 – 11:30 AM |
Principles of Accounting |
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11:30 -12:30 PM |
Lunch |
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12:30 -1:15 PM |
Fund Accounting |
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1:15 - 2:10 PM |
Basis of Accounting |
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2:10 - 2:40 PM |
Budgets and Budgetary Accounting |
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2:40 – 2:55 PM |
Afternoon Break |
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2:55 - 3:25 PM |
Classification and Terminology |
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3:25 - 4:00 PM |
Financial Reporting |
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| Instructors | Brian LeFevre, Sikich LLP Bill Hannah, Village of North Aurora Rachel Musials, Village of Hoffman Estates |
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Thursday, October 30, 2014 |
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ACADEMY LEVEL II |
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8:30 – 9:00 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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9:00 – 10:45 AM |
Basic Budgeting for Illinois Local Governments |
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10:45 – 11:00 AM |
Morning Break |
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11:00 – 12:30 PM |
Basic Budgeting for Illinois Local Governments, continued |
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12:30 PM – 1:15 PM |
Illinois Government Finance Professionals Networking Luncheon |
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1:15 – 2:30 PM |
Public Funds Investing Overview |
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2:30 – 2:45 PM |
Afternoon Break |
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2:45 – 3:30 PM |
Hot Topic in Government Finance: ERP Start to Finish for Middle Management |
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3:30 – 3:45 PM |
Afternoon Break |
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3:45 – 4:45 PM |
Property Taxation: Understanding Assessments and Levies |
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4:45 – 5:15 PM |
Closing reception |
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| Instructors | Mary Dankowski, Village of Park Forest Andrew Huhn, Town of Normal Molly Talkington, City of Champaign Sofia Anastopoulos, Public Funds Consulting, LLC Linda Dalton, Village of Woodridge Jaime Cunningham, Village of Lombard |
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register for one or both days at www.igfoa.org |
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Illinois Government Finance Professionals Academy – Fall 2014 |
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Level II Session Descriptions |
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Basic Governmental Accounting |
Focus on the theory behind accounting principles and the fundamentals of fund accounting. |
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Basic Budgeting for Illinois Local Governments |
Gain an understanding of the history, importance, challenges, and basic elements of budgeting in a local government environment. |
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Public Funds Investing Overview |
Learn the basic principles and best practices for managing public monies and fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities. |
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Property Taxation: Understanding Assessments and Levies |
Understand the property assessment process and levy requirements, including tax cap limitations. Overview of how the property tax and budget cycles relate. |
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REGISTER AT WWW.IGFOA.ORG |
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Learning Objectives - after attending this Academy, participants should be able to:
Who Should Attend Finance department personnel seeking a review of government finance fundamentals or non-finance professionals such as department heads and assistant department heads whose primary duties are related to finance
Prerequisites: at least 1 year's experience or completion of Level I Academy or equivalent training Advanced preparation required: No advanced preparation required, please bring your entities Annual Financial Report and Budget documents Delivery method: Group-live CPE program level: Basic CPE credits at Level II Academy: About 14 CPE hours
Are overnight rooms available? Participants are encouraged to reserve a room at the Doubletree in Downers Grove or any one of the nearby hotels that can be found through the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Are there any scholarships available for the 2014 Academy? Yes, the Downstate Chapter of IGFOA offers scholarships for the 2014 Academies. Apply by October 10th to be considered for Level II scholarship at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/igfoascholar. |
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Registration & Cancellation Policy
• Registrations are accepted on a first-in, first registered basis,
• Payment should be mailed in advance or made at the door,
• IGFOA reserves the right to apply non-member fee to any individual that has not paid dues for the current year.
• If you are unable to attend, please contact IGFOA at 630-942-6587 or info@igfoa.org as soon as possible,
• A $20 cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations up to October 22, 2014. Cancellations after October 22, 2014 and no-shows are responsible for the full tuition. Registrants that cancel or fail to attend without paying the required fee will be invoiced and collection pursued in accord with the Executive Board policy on accounts receivable,
• IGFOA reserves the right to modify the agenda and/or speakers, cancel the training due to low enrollment, or to close registration if full, and
• 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 any questions regarding this seminar, cancellations, complaints, or refunds, please contact the IGFOA at 630-942-6587 or info@igfoa.org.
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.