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Engage with your governmental accounting peers as auditors and entity staff connect over changes, developments and guidance impacting the public sector.
Sessions are denoted in their titles as being geared toward the Auditor, Auditee (which is a Governmental Unit) or Both of those audiences.
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Accounting professionals who audit or work in government
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GASB Pronouncements, Drafts & More from 2024Get the latest details regarding pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) which will be effective in 2024 and 2025. Gain a high level overview of on-going projects including information on documents being released for public comment.Joel Black – Chair, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Norwalk
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Data Analytics and Fraud The use of data analytics is critical in today’s fraud mitigation landscape. This presentation will focus on using the power of data analytics to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends that can signal fraudulent activities. We’ll talk about how some recent fraud in local government could have been detected using analytics, and how you can use data to keep your organization and clients out of the news.Jessica Droste, CPA – Manager, Maner Costerisan, P.C., LansingBethany Verble, CPE, CFE – Senior Manager, Maner Costerisan, P.C., Lansing
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
MI Treasury Updates for Local Governments Join the Michigan Treasury for a review of the latest updates impacting local governments, including recent revisions to Form F-65, the final approved 2024 Budget Manual, considerations for deficits, financial analysis best practices, training and more.Nick Brousseau – Manager, Bureau of Local Government and School Services, State of Michigan Department of Treasury, LansingCary Jay Vaughn, CPA, CGFM – Local Audit and Finance Division, State of Michigan Department of Treasury, Lansing
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Ethics and IndependenceExplore the relationship between ethics and independence as we review the structure of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and discuss ethics violations found in audits as well as the answers to common independence and ethics questions. Jennifer Kappler, CPA – Senior Manager-Professional Ethics, AICPA, Durham, NC
Time’s Up! QMS Standards Go Live in 2025 The four new quality management standards (QMS) issued by the AICPA in 2022 will go into effect in 2025. Review the components of each standard and determine firm planning and implementation strategies. Plus, investigate the relationship between the new QMS standards and quality control as it relates to SAS. No. 146. Christina Moser, CPA - Senior Manager, Professional Standards – Quality Management, Plante Moran, Southfield
All About Single AuditsRecent updates to the Uniform Guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) increased the Single Audit thresholds for recipients of federal funds. Review the latest updates from the OMB, including major program determination thresholds, de minimis rates and more. Christopher Pembrook – Senior Manager, Crawford & Associates, P.C., Oklahoma City, OK
02:10 PM - 03:00 PM
GASB 87 In Review – Leases The implementation of GASB 87, Leases, presented a big change for governmental accountants and auditors, requiring all leases lasting more than 12 months to be considered as liabilities and lease assets. Analyze the most common audit findings associated with GASB 87 and explore the accounting and auditing similarities between requirements for leases under GASB 87 and subscription-based information technology arrangements under GASB 96. Duane Reyhl, CPA, CGMA – Audit and Accounting Partner, AHP, Midland
Single Audits & The Cycle of Findings From start to finish, Single Audit findings are subject to a specific set of processes. Determine auditor and auditee responsibilities in the cycle of findings, including key elements of Single Audit findings, navigating management corrective action plans, audit resolutions, disagreements and more. Christopher Pembrook – Senior Manager, Crawford & Associates, P.C., Oklahoma City, OK
03:10 PM - 04:00 PM
04:10 PM - 05:00 PM