Intermediate Governmental Accounting Seminar
June 14 & 15, 2023


Location:
Mifflin Township Meeting Hall
155 Olde Ridenour Road
Gahanna, OH 43230

A two-day program highlighting intermediate-level governmental accounting and financial reporting concepts. The objective of this course is to assist attendees to better understand and prepare GAAP basis financial statements and related issues using the GASB 34 Model. To help better understand how areas can impact you and to assist with questions, bring a copy of your own Gov’t F/S, or a sample set.

This course is designed for state and local government fiscal officers and staff, government auditors and independent public accountants with some experience and/or training related to preparing, using and auditing financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

June 14, 2023
8:30—9:00 a.m.—Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:00—9:15 a.m.—Welcome/Introductions
9:15—10:05 a.m.—Government Environment and Reporting Model
10:05—10:20 a.m.—Break
10:20—11:10 a.m.—Measurement Focus & Basis of Accounting
11:10 a.m.—12:00 p.m.—MD&A
12:00—1:00 p.m.—Lunch
1:00—1:50 p.m.—Note Disclosures
1:50—2:05 p.m.—Break
2:05—2:55 p.m.—Note Disclosures
2:55—3:45 p.m.—Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Sections
3:45 p.m.—Day 1 Adjourns

June 15, 2023
8:30—9:00 a.m.—Continental Breakfast
9:00—10:40 a.m.—GASB 96 Subscription Based Information Technology Arrangements
10:40—10:55 a.m.—Break
10:55—11:45 a.m.—Specialized Accounting Applications
11:45 a.m.—12:45 p.m.—Lunch
12:45—1:35 p.m.—Specialized Accounting Applications
1:35—2:25 p.m.—Common Reporting Deficiencies & Best Practices
2:25—2:40 p.m.—Break
2:40—3:30 p.m.—UG/ARPA Update
3:30 p.m.—Seminar Adjourns

Speakers
Jason Cowman, Manager, Julian & Grube, Inc.
Julie Didinger, Accountant/Consultant, Julian & Grube, Inc.
Grant Hay, Supervisor, Rea & Associates, Inc.
Mike Howard, Accountant/Consultant, Julian & Grube, Inc.
Melissa Kalan, Supervisor, Rea & Associates, Inc.
Anita Martin, Senior Manager, Rea & Associates, Inc.
Tracie McCreary, Chief Technical Specialist, Ohio Auditor of State
Will Sengos, Accountant/Consultant, Julian & Grube, Inc.
Danny Sklenicka, Principal, Rea & Associates, Inc.

Registration Fees
Members - $190
Non-Members - $260

Cancellations
Cancellations must be made by Monday, June 5, 2023. There are no refunds after this date.

Accreditation
This seminar will provide 11 CPE hours in Category AA and is pending approval through the Ohio Treasurer of State’s Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM).

Questions
Contact the Ohio GFOA Office, by email, at [email protected].

Overnight Accommodations
The following hotels are located within a few miles of the seminar:
Sonesta Simply Suites Columbus Airport Gahanna
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus Airport, an IHG Hotel
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport Gahanna
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport Gahanna
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport

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