Design your own auditing and accounting learning with this 2-day conference. Up to 16 hours of YB hours available, alongside a wide variety of other accounting and auditing topics. You will get updates from some of our favorite speakers breaking down new rules and guidance on some current regulations.
Designed for: Accountants and auditors in public practice and those in industry, government and education.
Monday, May 13th
Lisa Parker, Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Van Steel, Shareholder, Cybersecurity, LBMC
Ian Brock, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Michele Mark Levine, Director, Technical Services, Government Finance Officers Association
Learn about mistakes that are frequently made in the annual comprehensive financial reports (ACFR) that are submitted to GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award Program (COA) and how to prevent and spot them. Errors expected to be seen in COA submissions associated with implementations of GASB statements 100 – 102 will also be discussed.
John Gootee, Data Process Optimization Manager, Dean Dorton PLLC
During this session, we'll discuss the new wave of Copilot features from various Microsoft products and how they can be leveraged to increase productivity.
Jon Hilton, Shareholder, Consulting & Business Intelligence, LBMC
Jack McKee, Advisory Senior Manager, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
The hiring practices in the public sector diverge from those in other industries, with a surge in demand for governmental finance jobs, despite a dwindling supply. Governmental finance and accounting departments are facing current and long-term challenges that are putting a significant strain on the system. To tackle this issue, we must adjust and seek new methods to draw in fresh talent and retain current workers. In this session we will discuss the top staffing challenges that governments are facing and then look forward to opportunities and innovative solutions to implement going forward.
Melisa Galasso, Founder & CEO, Galasso Learning Solutions
Tuesday, May 14th
G Alan Long, Retired
Sam Latimer, Audit Partner, Rushton Accounting & Business Advisor
Christopher Boylan,
Jennifer Louis, President, Emergent Solutions Group
This segment will list the highlights of recent accounting standard-setting activity through 2024-02. We will explain why the new standards are being released, focusing on the changes that will have the broadest impact.
Julie Skeeters, Special Examinations Manager, Auditor of Public Accounts
This segment will focus on the latest accounting and financial reporting requirements for applying the current expected credit loss (CECL) model. We will answer the frequently asked questions related to applying the requirements to nonpublic entities that are not financial institutions.
P Anthony Allen, Government Affairs Director, Kentucky Society of CPAs
With the 2024 Legislative Session recently concluded, multiple state law changes impacting Kentucky CPAs and businesses will be reviewed. Highlights on local, state, and federal law and regulatory amendments that affect the accounting profession will be the primary topics of this session.
Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence
We have seen a lot of shifts and changes already this year. What can be expect going forward? Do we keep dodging recession? Does inflation return? Will there be any progress on those nagging issues such as labor shortage, debt, China trade? Are there any new things to worry about?
Review and choose your sessions and options above.
Materials are generally available 3 days in advance of an event. Once you have downloaded the manual, we are unable to cancel your registration.
AAC513
Registration is open through 05/12.
8:00am to 4:00pm (Check-In 7:30am)
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