Intermediate Governmental Accounting Seminar
June 14 & 15, 2022
Cuyahoga County Public Library - Middleburg Heights Branch
16699 Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

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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, 2022
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, 2022
8:30—9:00 a.m.—Continental Breakfast
9:00—10:40 a.m.—GASB 87 Leases
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.—ARPA Update
3:30 p.m.—Seminar Adjourns

Speakers
Jason Cowman, Manager, Julian & Grube, Inc.
Chad Gorfido, Principal, Rea & Associates, Inc.
Mike Howard, Accountant/Consultant, Julian & Grube, Inc.
Tracie McCreary, Chief Technical Specialist, Ohio Auditor of State
Jeff McCuen, Treasurer, North Central Ohio Educational Service Center
Anita Martin, Senior Manager, Rea & Associates, Inc.
Meghan Needham, Partner, Julian & Grube, Inc.

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

Cancellations
Cancellations must be made by Monday, June 6, 2022. There are no refunds after this date.

Accreditation
This seminar will provide 12 CPE hours in Category AA and has been approved for a total of 12 hours 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
A room block is available at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Middleburg Heights Cleveland at a group rate of $137, plus applicable tax. To make a room reservation, call 440.403.9793 and dial zero for the front desk. Be sure to indicate you are with the Ohio GFOA in order to receive the discount group rate. Reservations must be received on or before, Sunday, May 15, 2022. Requests received after this date will be accepted based on room and rate availability. If applicable, bring your State of Ohio Blanket Letter of Exemption Certificate.