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Governmental Accounting & Auditing Conference - IN PERSON
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing (Formerly Radisson) Lansing, MI
Course # 142335 | by MICPA
What you will learn
  • Compare tips for sample-taking in a single audit.
  • Assess best practices for reporting and auditing ARPA funds.
  • Identify role of subrecipient monitoring in PTE compliance.
  • Discuss the latest news from the Michigan Department of Education.

Presented in partnership with the Michigan Department of Treasury

Description

The past two years have created unique accounting and auditing challenges for finance professionals operating in the realm of government. Join us at the Government Accounting & Auditing Conference for a complete update on the latest developments, changes and guidance impacting governmental accounting, including:

  • Compare tips for sample-taking in a single audit.
  • Assess best practices for reporting and auditing ARPA funds.
  • Identify role of subrecipient monitoring in FTE compliance.
  • Discuss the latest news from the Michigan Department of Education.

 

Sessions below are denoted in their titles as being geared toward the Auditor, Auditee (which is a Governmental Unit) or Both of those audiences.

 

Looking for extra flexibility? You can attend the program virtually, instead. Click here for details on the virtual option.

 

PRICING DETAILS
Register early to take advantage of the best price! Please note, discounted pricing is already reflected in the online price. No promo code is needed.
Through April 20: $200 MICPA Members/ $350 Non-Members
April 21 - May 4: $220 MICPA Members/ $370 Non-Members
May 5 - May 18: $240 MICPA Members/ $390 Non-Members

Accounting professionals who work as audtors and finance specialists in local units of government.

  • Accounting (Governmental)
  • Auditing (Governmental)
  • Regulatory Ethics
Agenda

After registering for this event, you can customize your sessions via 'My Registrations'

08:30 AM - 09:25 AM KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: GASB Update 1.0 AA Details

GASB Update
The conference will kick-off with need-to-know information on governmental accounting and reporting issues that have addressed or currently are being addressed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
David Bean– CEO and Former GASB Director, Governmental Accounting Research, LLC, Springfield, IL

09:35 AM - 10:25 AM

Details

A Who’s Who of Your Financial Reporting Entity? (Both)
Any entity associated with a primary government is a potential component unit, which means all are subject to evaluation and potential reevaluation for inclusion in the financial reporting entity. Entities are continually being created, acquired, modified, disposed, and dissolved.
David Bean – CEO and Former GASB Director, Governmental Accounting Research, LLC, Springfield, IL

Details
Acts Discreditable: A Powerful Ethics Rule that Isn't Really About Ethics (Both)
Ethics is often described in terms of doing the right thing and having integrity. The Acts Discreditable Rule of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct is the shortest and simplest of all rules, and the only rule that applies to retired or nonworking CPAs. It is also the most all-encompassing of all the AICPA ethics rules. But is it even "ethics" as such? This workshop explores the idea of ethics in the context of this simple rule.
Albert D. Spalding, CPA, JD, PhD – Associate Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University, Detroit

 

10:35 AM - 11:25 AM

Details

On Notice: MI Treasury Developments (Both)
Some of the latest Michigan Department of Treasury updates include changes to forms, submission procedures, numbered letters and more. Review the Treasury developments most impactful to the profession, including those made to accounting and auditing manuals and Public Act 202.
Michael Forward, CPA – Audit Manager, Michigan Department of Treasury, Lansing

Details
On the State of Education – School Districts (Both)
Federal and state aid continues to make its way to Michigan school districts. Find out what types of funding are on the table in 2023, review the latest expectations for auditing and reporting as well as the most recent changes to School Accounting and Auditing Manuals and other breaking news in education.
Caitlin Hengesbach, CPA – Audit Manager, State of Michigan Department of Education, Lansing
Christopher May, CGFM – Financial Specialist, State of Michigan Department of Education, Lansing
Juan Suasto – Assistant Director, State of Michigan Department of Education, Lansing

11:35 AM - 12:25 PM

Details
On the State of Education – School Districts (Both)
Federal and state aid continues to make its way to Michigan school districts. Find out what types of funding are on the table in 2023, review the latest expectations for auditing and reporting as well as the most recent changes to School Accounting and Auditing Manuals and other breaking news in education.
Caitlin Hengesbach, CPA – Audit Manager, State of Michigan Department of Education, Lansing
Christopher May, CGFM – Financial Specialist, State of Michigan Department of Education, Lansing
Juan Suasto – Assistant Director, State of Michigan Department of Education, Lansing
Details
The Secret Sauce for Audit Sampling (Auditor)
Designing an effective audit for major programs within a single audit sometimes requires a bit of sampling. Find out what considerations should be weighed when taking a sample in a single audit as well as key concepts for sample selection. Plus, evaluate sample results and discover their impacts on the opinion on compliance and other conclusions.
Daniel J. Gould – Assurance Manager, Plante Moran, East Lansing
Melissa L. Stein – Assurance Manager, Plante Moran, Southfield

 

01:10 PM - 02:00 PM AFTER-LUNCHEON KEYNOTE: How to Solve Your Client’s Complex Problems Using the Revised Uniform Guidance 1.0 AA Details

How to Solve Your Client’s Complex Problems Using the Revised Uniform Guidance
Whether you are a grants manager overseeing sub-recipients for a state, municipal, or local government, part of a university or hospital, an auditor performing a Single audit, or a recipient of pass-through funds on a Federal grant or cooperative agreement, disputes between the Pass-Through-Entities (PTEs) and their sub-recipients are going to happen. Inevitably, there will be disagreements based on differing interpretations of the revised Uniform Guidance as it applies to the administration of grants and cooperative agreements. Learn an approach for solving problems from the public accountant’s perspective as they consult with their sub-recipient client. However, this method would also work for a PTE grants administrator or auditor in order to support their position with the goal of resolution.
Paul H. Calabrese – Principal, Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services, GRF CPAs & Advisors, Washington, DC

02:10 PM - 03:00 PM

Details

Budgeting Techniques and Strategies for the Upcoming Fiscal Cliff (Auditee)
New budgeting standards could impact that way schools plan their fiscal year. Unpack the fundamentals of the new standards as well as everything you need to succeed at zero-based budgeting and avoid approaching a fiscal cliff. 
Pete Basile, CPA – Chief Financial Officer, Lake Shore Public Schools, Saint Clair Shores
Paul Soma – Director, Raymond James Michigan Public Finance, Traverse City

Details

Your Guide to Subrecipient Monitoring (Both)
Guidance for subrecipient monitoring was updated in 2020, securing its position as a critical requirement to ensure pass-through entities (PTE) remain compliant with certain federal programs. Walk away from this session with a clear understanding of the difference between sub-awards and contracts, PTE responsibilities, the role sub-award agreements play in sub-recipient compliance and more.
Paul H. Calabrese – Principal, Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services, GRF CPAs & Advisors, Washington, DC

03:10 PM - 04:00 PM

Details
Model Accounting: Compensated Absences (Both)
New guidance published by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) in June 2022 included a unified model when accounting for Compensated Absences and eased the burden of disclosure. We breakdown the GASB guidance, including how to adhere to its model, how disclosures are impacted and why government institutions should begin adoption sooner than later.
Daniel Beard, CPA – Manager, Yeo & Yeo, Ann Arbor
Michael L. Rolka, CPA, CGFM – Senior Manager, Yeo & Yeo CPAs and Advisors, Auburn Hills

 

Details

Pandemic Accounting: Revenue Recognition (Reporting and Auditing) (Both)
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 assigned $350 billion of funds to state and local governments. Review best practices for reporting and auditing funds associated with both the Provider Relief Fund and ARPA, as well as how to avoid common auditing traps. Plus, take note of the necessary related disclosures.
Joe Donovan – Assurance Senior Manager, Plante Moran, Grand Rapids
Steven Pochini – Assurance Manager, Plante Moran, Ann Arbor

04:10 PM - 05:00 PM

Details
Accounting for Health & Nutrition (Both)
The Michigan Office of Health and Nutrition Services oversees the various child and adult care food programs within the state. From balancing health to balances in excess funds, prepare for an update on departmental activities. Plus, gain insight into the latest resource management reviews and administrative review findings.
Tanea Curtis Brooks – Financial Analyst, Michigan Department of Education, Lansing
Dawn Madison – Department Analyst, School Nutrition Programs, Michigan Department of Education, Lansing
Brenda Sweatman – Financial Analyst, Michigan Department of Education, Lansing

 

Details
Pandemic Accounting: Revenue Recognition (Reporting and Auditing) (Both)
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 assigned $350 billion of funds to state and local governments. Review best practices for reporting and auditing funds associated with both the Provider Relief Fund and ARPA, as well as how to avoid common auditing traps. Plus, take note of the necessary related disclosures.
Joe Donovan – Assurance Senior Manager, Plante Moran, Grand Rapids
Steven Pochini – Assurance Manager, Plante Moran, Ann Arbor

 

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Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Total Credits: 8.0
Earn Up To: 8.0 AA, 1.0 ET credits
Level: Overview
Vendor: MICPA
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing (Formerly Radisson)
111 N Grand Ave
Lansing, MI 48933-1360
MICPA delivers the highest quality education experience. If you are not satisfied with your course, call us at 1.855.594.4273. We will make it right.
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