Overview
We are pleased to provide the CBIZ governmental accounting and reporting training under the revised Uniform Municipal Accounting System. For over 30 years, we have conducted this easy-to-understand seminar on an annual basis while attracting Town Accountants/City Auditors and other related Town employees.
This 3-day seminar is designed for the Town Accountant/City Auditor (or Assistant) who wish to have a more comprehensive training in this complex accounting subject matter. The content is also beneficial for others who work in, or with, the accounting department of a municipality.
This is a three day seminar on the following dates:
Thursday, May 8
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, May 22
Registration deadline: Friday, April 11th
Presenter
Frank Serreti, Managing Director, Assurance Services – CBIZ
Location
The Verve Hotel
1360 Worcester Street
Natick, MA 01760
Course Outline
Overview of Revised UMAS
Uniform Municipal Accounting System
Fund Accounting
When or when not to establish a new fund.
Chart of Accounting
An analysis of each account and how they relate to accounts under the accounting system.
Accounting Systems and Entries
Recording receipts, warrants, commitments, abatements, refunds, allowances, etc.
Budget Preparation and Entries
How to book the budget and the tax recap
How to make transfer entries
Reconciling Procedures and Internal Controls
Accounting controls and assuring accuracy in records
Statutory Responsibilities
Authority for appropriating and spending municipal funds
Education reform requirements
Reporting Requirements
Schedule A, Balance Sheets, Annual Audit
Current Topics
We will also cover current topics including GASB 87 (leases), GASB 67/68 (pension), GASB 74/75 (OPEB), and the Municipal Modernization Act.
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| Program Description | CBIZ’s Governmental Accounting & Reporting Training Course – Rhode Island |
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| Learning Objectives | At the end of this session, participants will be able to apply techniques and accounting skills obtained in the governmental accounting and reporting course to their daily work. |
| Instruction Delivery Method | Group Live |
| Recommended CPE Credit | 7 Credits |
| Recommended Field of Study | Accounting (Governmental) |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Program Level | Overview |
| Advance Preparation | None |
| Cancellation Policy | You may cancel your registration at any time prior to the event. |
| Complaint Resolution Policy | For more information regarding refund, concerns and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at [email protected]. |
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CBIZ, 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. |
