State and Local Government Accounting Conference (SLGAC)
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Overview:
State and Local Government Accounting Conference
August 15-16, 2024
Rosen Plaza Hotel / Orlando, FL
CPAs working in government face a unique and rapidly changing set of challenges with a playing field that is constantly in motion. The FICPA's State & Local Government Accounting Conference provides attendees with the information they need to navigate the ethical and practical demands of public service.
Join us for two days of great content that you need to know. Here are the top 5 reasons you should attend:
- GASB and Legislative Updates
- State Board of Accountancy Update
- Peer Review & Yellow Book Deficiencies
- Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence in Accounting Environments
- Auditing Standards Board Updates
Add-on our popular Governmental Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs course on Aug. 14 to fulfill your required biennial ethics CPE credits for Florida CPAs. Additional registration and fee required.
Check the Schedule, Presenters, Major Topics, and Accommodations at left to learn more.
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In addition to FICPA member and early registration discounts, you can save up to 15% when registering groups of five or more from the same organization. Call FICPA Member Services at 800-342-3197 for details.
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GFOA, FAC and FACC members can also attend at FICPA member rates.
CPE CreditThis conference qualifies for up to 16 hours of CPE credit and is subject to change. CPE credit is subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The type of credit earned depends on concurrent breakouts chosen. Please indicate choice of breakouts on the registration form.
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Schedule:
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Current Economic Environment and the Impact on Local Government Budgets
Time: Thursday 8:00am - 8:55am Credits: 1 TB
This session will take a high level view of the economic issues which affect the residents of Florida and the budgets of local government entities
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GASB
Time: Thursday 9:05am - 10:45am Credits: 2 TB
Learn the GASB pronouncements that become effective in the coming fiscal year. Explore some of the projects on GASB's current technical and research agendas.
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Auditor General Update
Time: Thursday 10:55am - 11:45am Credits: 1 AA
Update on recent local government audit issues.
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Lunch
Time: Thursday 11:40am - 12:30pm
Auditing Standards Board Update
Time: Thursday 12:40pm - 2:20pm Credits: 2 AA
Professional standards are constantly changing. We will review recent and upcoming changes to the AICPA's Auditing Standards to make sure you stay in compliance with all requirements.
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Current Trends in Fraud, including Cyber Fraud
Time: Thursday 2:25pm - 3:15pm Credits: 1 TB
This presentation will highlight the latest types of fraud where individuals as well as organizations and businesses large and small alike are being victimized. It will describe techniques used by fraudsters to steal funds and intellectual property/proprietary information from organizations, businesses and individuals. It will highlight fraudster tactics to be aware of that will aid in avoiding being a victim of a potential theft. In addition, it will cover what to do if you are defrauded, including steps to take to which can potentially help you recover stolen funds. Also, it will cover cyber fraud, including BEC, Ransomware and fraud using AI.
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Quality Management Standards and an Update on Peer Review
Time: Thursday 3:20pm - 4:10pm Credits: 1 AA
This session will focus on the implementation timeline for the new Quality Management Standards for firms and an update on Peer Review. The session will look at the most common peer review findings noted for single audits and engagements performed under Government Auditing Standards and the anticipated impact of the 2024 Yellow Book standards on peer review. As part of this process, the session will review the peer review related engagement profiles and what reviewers, technical reviewers and Report Acceptance Body members will focus on during the review of the above type engagements.
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Legislative Update
Time: Thursday 4:15pm - 5:05pm Credits: 1 TB
The 2024 session was one of the most active in recent memory for the FICPA and CPA profession. This update will provide an overview of the major bills of the 2024 session that CPAs needs to know including creation of a new retired CPA status and passage of automatic tax extension language when a state of emergency is declared. Get the inside scoop on the big takeaways of session and a preview of the upcoming elections and political environment in Florida.
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Networking Reception
Time: Thursday 5:05pm - 6:00pm
Friday, August 16, 2024
Common ACFR Deficiencies
Time: Friday 7:55am - 9:45am Credits: 1 AA
GFOA's Certificate of Achievement checklist is 48 pages long and contains hundreds of items. It is no surprise that even excellent annual comprehensive financial reports (ACFRs) fall short on some items. This session identifies common deficiencies in ACFRs and explains how to fix them.
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Single Audit, Grants, & Compliance
Time: Friday 10:00am - 10:50am Credits: 1 AA
This session provides an overview of the Single Audit process and requirements and takes a deep dive into some common issues associated with grant compliance. Both grant recipients and their auditors will benefit from attending.
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AI
Time: Friday 10:55am - 11:45am Credits: 1 TB
Lunch
Time: Friday 11:45am - 12:45pm
State of the Audit Profession - Panel
Time: Friday 12:45pm - 1:35pm Credits: 1 AA
This panel discussion will focus on the current state of the accounting profession including pipeline challenges, succession issues, and changes in the CPA exam and path to licensure.
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Getting Past No: How to Get Reluctant People to Share Information
Time: Friday 1:45pm - 3:25pm Credits: 2 TB
Have you ever had someone tell you that they didn't have time to sit down with you or that they weren't the right person to talk to? Have they ever withheld information from you? Reluctance to cooperate is something accountants and auditors face on a frequent basis. In this session, you will learn different ways to address reluctance, ease tension and anxiety, and influence perceptions in order to enhance your ability to collect the information you need.
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Objectives:
* Review GASB 87 - Lessons Learned & SBITA
* Receive GASB Update
* Peer Review Update & Yellow Book Deficiencies
* Receive Legislative Update
* Explore Procurement Fraud & Best Practices
* Receive Auditing Standards Board Update
* Round table Discussion about AI in an Accounting & Auditing Environment
Presenters:
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Lynda Munion Dennis, CPA, CGFO, PhD
Lynda M. Dennis, CPA, PhD received her PhD in Public Affairs and Master's in Public Administration from UCF and her undergraduate degree in accounting and finance from the UWF. She is a Florida CPA and Certified Government Finance Officer. Lynda retired as an Associate Instructor from the Kenneth Dixon School of Accounting at UCF. For over 20 years Lynda was a contract CPE discussion leader and...
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Bruce Allen Nunnally, CGMA, CPA
Bruce Nunnally has over 30 years of public accounting experience, including 9 years with the international public accounting firm, Ernst & Young, LLP. Bruce is also a national instructor of accounting and auditing issues. He has presented accounting and auditing continuing education classes for a quarter of the top 30 CPA firms in the U.S.In 2016 and 2022, Bruce was recognized as an "Outstanding...
Read more about Bruce Allen Nunnally here -
Paul N Brown, CPA, CGMA
Paul Brown joined the FICPA in November 1992 and is the Director of Technical Services for the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA). One of Paul's main duties is to serve as the technical reviewer in Florida for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Peer Review Program. The program administers approximately 350 reviews annually in Florida and oversees approximately 90 peer...
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Keith Givens, CPA
Special Agent Givens has almost 30 years of experience with the FBI. With a financial background as both a CPA and CFE who worked on Wall Street prior to joining the Bureau, he has worked every major violation the Bureau investigates all the way from significant participation in the investigation of 9/11 and catching spies from foreign governments operating in the U.S. to a significant portion of...
Read more about Keith Givens here -
Yvonne M Clayborne, CITP, CPA
Yvonne Clayborne is a partner in audit and attest practice of the Melbourne, Florida office of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC. Yvonne has more than 20 years of experience in public practice and 4 years in private industry, serving clients in a variety of industries including local governments, not-for-profit organizations, construction, manufacturing and CIRAs, providing external audit services as...
Read more about Yvonne M Clayborne here -
Derek H Noonan, CPA, MBA
Derek Noonan is an Audit Supervisor with the Florida Auditor General. Derek has been working in the Local Government Audits section since May 2014 and is responsible for supervising local government activities of the Auditor General, including audits of local governments; review of local government, district school board, and charter school audit reports; and rules for the conduct of local...
Read more about Derek H Noonan here -
Michael Bret Hood
After serving 25 years as a Special Agent in the FBI, Michael "Bret" Hood became the director of 21st Century Learning & Consulting, LLC upon his retirement in 2016. During his tenure with the FBI, Bret worked many complex financial crime, money laundering, corruption and major cases such as the 9/11 terrorist attack, the HealthSouth fraud and the Maricopa Investments case. Since 2000, Bret has...
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Thomas Alan Skelton
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Dean Michael Mead
Dean Michael Mead is a Partner & Government and Public Sector Sub-Line Leader at Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPAs and Advisors (CRI). Prior to joining CRI, Dean was a member of the staff of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board for 24 years, including 15 years as part of the GASB's senior management, most recently as Assistant Director of Research and Technical Activities. He also was Coordinator...
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Jason Harrell
Jason Harrell is the FICPA Chief External Affairs Officer responsible for leading all aspects of the Institute's public policy, advocacy, governmental affairs and regulatory affairs. He serves as the liaison to the DBPR and Board of Accountancy and is responsible for all advocacy-related external communications and campaigns to increase the value of the CPA license. Jason brings numerous years of...
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David Jang
David Jang is a Managing Partner at Water Walker Investments and directs the firm's marketing, business development and client advisory services. David's investment advisory experience, client-focused approach and understanding of the multiple components affecting local governments enables him to provide valuable insight to treasury management, investment management and consulting clients. David...
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Lauren Henderson
Lauren Henderson is the FICPA?s Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs supporting the execution of its strategic advocacy goals. She works to promote and advance FICPA?s legislative priorities and strengthen its relationship with legislators and their staff. In addition to her work at the Capitol, she generates timely legislation and political communications aspects, supports the development of...
Read more about Lauren Henderson here
Presenters:
Lynda Munion Dennis, CPA, CGFO, PhD
Lynda M. Dennis, CPA, PhD received her PhD in Public Affairs and Master's in Public Administration from UCF and her undergraduate degree in accounting and finance from the UWF. She is a Florida CPA and Certified Government Finance Officer. Lynda retired as an Associate Instructor from the Kenneth Dixon School of Accounting at UCF. For over 20 years Lynda was a contract CPE discussion leader and...Read more about Lynda Munion Dennis hereBruce Allen Nunnally, CGMA, CPA
Bruce Nunnally has over 30 years of public accounting experience, including 9 years with the international public accounting firm, Ernst & Young, LLP. Bruce is also a national instructor of accounting and auditing issues. He has presented accounting and auditing continuing education classes for a quarter of the top 30 CPA firms in the U.S.In 2016 and 2022, Bruce was recognized as an "Outstanding...Read more about Bruce Allen Nunnally herePaul N Brown, CPA, CGMA
Paul Brown joined the FICPA in November 1992 and is the Director of Technical Services for the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA). One of Paul's main duties is to serve as the technical reviewer in Florida for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Peer Review Program. The program administers approximately 350 reviews annually in Florida and oversees approximately 90 peer...Read more about Paul N Brown hereKeith Givens, CPA
Special Agent Givens has almost 30 years of experience with the FBI. With a financial background as both a CPA and CFE who worked on Wall Street prior to joining the Bureau, he has worked every major violation the Bureau investigates all the way from significant participation in the investigation of 9/11 and catching spies from foreign governments operating in the U.S. to a significant portion of...Read more about Keith Givens hereYvonne M Clayborne, CITP, CPA
Yvonne Clayborne is a partner in audit and attest practice of the Melbourne, Florida office of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC. Yvonne has more than 20 years of experience in public practice and 4 years in private industry, serving clients in a variety of industries including local governments, not-for-profit organizations, construction, manufacturing and CIRAs, providing external audit services as...Read more about Yvonne M Clayborne hereDerek H Noonan, CPA, MBA
Derek Noonan is an Audit Supervisor with the Florida Auditor General. Derek has been working in the Local Government Audits section since May 2014 and is responsible for supervising local government activities of the Auditor General, including audits of local governments; review of local government, district school board, and charter school audit reports; and rules for the conduct of local...Read more about Derek H Noonan hereMichael Bret Hood
After serving 25 years as a Special Agent in the FBI, Michael "Bret" Hood became the director of 21st Century Learning & Consulting, LLC upon his retirement in 2016. During his tenure with the FBI, Bret worked many complex financial crime, money laundering, corruption and major cases such as the 9/11 terrorist attack, the HealthSouth fraud and the Maricopa Investments case. Since 2000, Bret has...Read more about Michael Bret Hood hereThomas Alan Skelton
Read more about Thomas Alan Skelton hereDean Michael Mead
Dean Michael Mead is a Partner & Government and Public Sector Sub-Line Leader at Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPAs and Advisors (CRI). Prior to joining CRI, Dean was a member of the staff of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board for 24 years, including 15 years as part of the GASB's senior management, most recently as Assistant Director of Research and Technical Activities. He also was Coordinator...Read more about Dean Michael Mead hereJason Harrell
Jason Harrell is the FICPA Chief External Affairs Officer responsible for leading all aspects of the Institute's public policy, advocacy, governmental affairs and regulatory affairs. He serves as the liaison to the DBPR and Board of Accountancy and is responsible for all advocacy-related external communications and campaigns to increase the value of the CPA license. Jason brings numerous years of...Read more about Jason Harrell hereDavid Jang
David Jang is a Managing Partner at Water Walker Investments and directs the firm's marketing, business development and client advisory services. David's investment advisory experience, client-focused approach and understanding of the multiple components affecting local governments enables him to provide valuable insight to treasury management, investment management and consulting clients. David...Read more about David Jang hereLauren Henderson
Lauren Henderson is the FICPA?s Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs supporting the execution of its strategic advocacy goals. She works to promote and advance FICPA?s legislative priorities and strengthen its relationship with legislators and their staff. In addition to her work at the Capitol, she generates timely legislation and political communications aspects, supports the development of...Read more about Lauren Henderson hereMajor Topics:
- GASB Update
- Fraud in Government
- Legislative Update
- Auditor General Update
- Peer Review
- GASB 87 - Lessons Learned & SBITA
- Florida Economic Update
- Procurement Fraud & Best Practices
- Auditing Standards Board Update
- AI in an Accounting & Auditing Environment
Major Topics:
- GASB Update
- Fraud in Government
- Legislative Update
- Auditor General Update
- Peer Review
- GASB 87 - Lessons Learned & SBITA
- Florida Economic Update
- Procurement Fraud & Best Practices
- Auditing Standards Board Update
- AI in an Accounting & Auditing Environment
Designed For:
CPAs and accountants working in the government accounting industry.Prerequisites:
None.Accommodations:
Conference Location and Accommodations:
Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando
9700 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
FICPA Room Rate:
$127 single/double plus $20 per additional guest
Complimentary self-parking for overnight guests.
Hotel cutoff deadline: Monday July 15, 2024
(Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. Please note that the conference accommodation rate is subject to sell out prior to the advertised reservation cut off date.)
***Upon completion of registration for the conference, you will receive an email confirmation with the hotel link to book your accommodation***