Total Credits: 16 including 1 Accounting - Technical, 5 Accounting (Governmental) - Technical, 4 Auditing (Governmental) - Technical, 1 Auditing- Technical, 1 Behavioral Ethics - Non-technical, 1 Information Technology - Technical, 2 Regulatory Ethics - Technical, 1 Statistics - Technical
Message From Yvonne Clayborne - Conference Chair
CPAs in government have the honor and responsibility of serving the public's best interest. They also know that it's no simple task--learning best practices from colleagues and taking a look at the big picture are all part of due diligence.
Challenges are everywhere. The State & Local Government Accounting Conference brings together cutting edge topics and great speakers to provide you with the information you need to stay ahead of the curve. The conference also offers a great opportunity to network with other CPAs in the field and to socialize at our welcoming reception.
From the full range of GASB pronouncements to the latest in cyber security, fraud and emerging issues--this is the conference for you! This year, there is also a preconference seminar on government ethics (separate registration required).
Please take a moment to review the agenda. I'm sure you'll find it a program you won't want to miss. We want you to share this opportunity with your colleagues. The FICPA offers registration discounts for groups of five or more. Those who have never attended the conference will receive a $100 discount.
I hope you will join us for this great educational opportunity in August! This Simulcast lets you attend one of our most popular CPE events without the need to travel. Register now and participate online!
Thursday, August 24, 2017
8:00-8:10 am - Introduction & Opening Remarks
8:10-9:00 am - 2016 Legislative Update (1 TB); TBD
9:00-9:50 am - Internal Audit - How the Internal Audit Function Facilitates Internal Controls (1.0 AA); Thomas B. Fletch III, CGMA
9:50-10:05 am - Break
10:05-11:45 am - GASB Update (2 AA); Lisa Parker, CPA
11:45 am - 12:35 pm - Pitfalls/Financial Reporting (1.0 AA); TBD
12:35-1:25 pm - Lunch
1:25-2:15 pm - Fraud Risk Update (1.0 AA) Robert N. Nevill, CPA, MBA
2:15-3:05 pm - Cyber Security-Updates and Trends Affecting the Public Sector (1.0 AA); Robert Rudloff, CISSP-ISSMP
3:05-3:20 pm - Break
3:20-4:10 pm - Data Analysis Hot Topics for the Public Sector (1.0 AA); Kara Clement-Bayard
4:10-5:00 pm - Understanding the New GASB 74/75 OPEB Standards (1.0AA); Mark A. White, CPA and James J. Rizzo, ASA, MAAA
5:00 pm - End of Day One
Friday August 25, 2017
8:00-8:50 am - Auditor General Update (1.0 AA); Derek H. Noonan
8:50-9:40 am - Investments GASB 72 & 79 (1.0 AA); William Blend, CFE, CPA and Jack Evatt
9:40-9:55 am - Break
9:55-10:45 am - Hot Topics Facing Local Governments-Open Government Laws, Lobbying and Ethics (1.0 TB); Mary Helen Farris
10:45-11:35am - Current Issues Related to Single Audits and Yellow Book (1.0AA); Bruce A. Nunnally, CPA, CGMA
11:35 am-12:35 pm - Lunch
12:35-1:25 pm - Emerging Accounting & Auditing Issues Facing State and Local Governments (1.0 AA); Lynda M. Dennis, Ph.D., CPA, CGFO
1:25-2:15 pm - Creating an Ethical Culture: How Leaders Affect Organizational Behavior in Positive and Negative Ways (1.0 BE); Michael B. Hood
2:15-3:05pm - The Whistle-Blower and Fraud: How Can Accountants Balance Ethics and Responsibility in Fraud Investigations Involving Whistle-Blowers (1.0 AA); Michael B. Hood
3:05 pm - End of Conference
Important CPE Credit Information_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (0.47 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Course Manual (31.18 MB) | 350 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Emerging Accounting and Auditing Issues_Dennis (0.16 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Lynda M. Dennis, CPA, PhD received her PhD in Public Affairs and her Masters in Public Administration from the University of Central Florida and her under graduate degree in accounting and finance from the University of West Florida. She is a Florida CPA and Certified Government Finance Officer. Lynda is a full-time Lecturer in the Kenneth Dixon School of Accounting at the University of Central Florida. Additionally, Lynda is a contract CPE discussion leader and course developer in the areas of accounting and reporting for governmental and not-for-profit organizations.
Her experience includes serving in a financial capacity, including chief financial officer, in governmental and not-for-profit organizations primarily in Florida. Her experience also includes working as an auditor for local and Big 4 firms with an emphasis in the insurance, government and not-for-profit sectors.
Lynda actively participates in committee and other volunteer work for the AICPA and FICPA and is a frequent speaker at governmental and not-for-profit accounting conferences. She has also previously published a number of CPE courses as well as a book on strategy implementation (both for governmental and not-for-profit organizations).
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 traveled the world teaching public and private sector employees how to develop anti-fraud, anti-bribery, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering programs. Bret is a master facilitator who has the unique ability to get participants involved in deep conversations while applying the lessons learned to their own personal and work situations. Bret has been a presenter at the ACFE’s Global Fraud conference for the last three years and has worked with local and regional ACFE chapters in Columbus, Ohio, Kansas City, MO, New Haven, CT, and Albany, NY. In addition, Bret has done multiple presentations for CPA groups including the Florida Institute of CPAs where he has instructed at their major trade show for years. Bret has published articles in both Fraud Magazine and ACAMS Today. Bret has a great interest in the psychology, patterns, methods and motives of offenders in an attempt to understand why good people end up doing bad things.
Bret is a federal-court certified expert in money laundering and financial crimes. Bret is also the author of the critically acclaimed book, Eat More Ice Cream: A Succinct Leadership Lesson for Each Week of the Year. Currently, Bret serves as an instructor, investigative consultant, and as an expert witness for 21st Century Learning & Consulting LLC.
Bruce Nunnally has over 32 years of public accounting experience, including 9 years with the international public accounting firm, Ernst & Young, LLP.
During his career, Bruce served clients in a wide range of industries with varied financial reporting requirements. He has been directly responsible for directing audits serving small businesses to Fortune 200 companies.
Bruce is a national lecturer, presenting on a wide range of accounting and auditing topics. He also serves as an instructor of accounting and auditing for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He has presented accounting and auditing continuing education classes for a quarter of the top 30 CPA firms in the U.S. He has also authored articles for the AICPA, and the Florida and Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. In 2009 he participated in a video project for the AICPA related to fair value accounting and auditing. Bruce was named an “Outstanding Discussion Leader” in 2016 by the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Bruce was a founding partner of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC and continues with the Firm in a Partner Emeritus role.
Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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