The Most Critical Challenges in Governmental Accounting Today
4.00 Credits
Member Price $150.00
Price will increase by $25 after 7/31
Non-Member Price $200.00
Price will increase by $25 after 7/31
Overview
HELENA CLUSTER CLASS
With the constant churning of governmental accounting standards, now is the time to know more than just what the standards say; we need to know what they mean and how they will affect governmental entities. This course is designed to do just that! The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format. Over 15 focused exercises are included to provide an enhanced working knowledge of the most critical challenges in governmental accounting today.
This course also has a VIRTUAL option. Please see 'MTCPA Webcasts' tab on the CPE page.
HOTEL
MTCPA has a room block at the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial on 8/19-20/2025-. Please reference "Montana Society of CPAs" when calling to book. 406-443-2100 or 866-211-4604. Standard Room: $199 + tax. Rate available until 8/01/2025
Highlights
- The implementation of GASB No. 101 on compensated absences
- The 2025 application of GASB No. 203 regarding certain risk disclosures
- GASB No. 103 addressing improvements to the financial reporting model
- Additional recently issued GASB standards and projects
Prerequisites
Basic auditing knowledge
Designed For
Governmental industry professionals and auditors
Objectives
After completing this course you will be able to . . .
- Identify the critical changes occurring in governmental accounting today
- Skillfully implement today's most challenging GASB standards
- More effectively audit governmental entities through superior knowledge of key accounting issues
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jeffrey Lieman, Surgent McCoy Self Study
Jeffrey Lieman, CPA Mr. Lieman currently heads his own consulting firm, Lieman Associates LLC, in Owings Mills, Maryland. He provides consulting services, contractual assistance services, and training to CPAs, their firms, and their clients. He is recognized nationally as a lecturer for various accounting, auditing, and technology topics and has been quoted in various trade journals. Since 2016, he has received the Surgent Outstanding Discussion Leader Award because of his consistently high evaluations for knowledge and presentation skills. Mr. Lieman’s previous experience included serving as the chief financial examiner for the Maryland Insurance Administration and being a director for Ellin & Tucker, Chartered. He trained staff in many areas of accounting, administration, and consulting. He also served as a senior manager and national trainer with KPMG in Baltimore, Maryland where he developed training materials for staff and instructors. He was elected Chairman of the Year by the Maryland Association of CPAs for chairmanship of the Computer Resources Committee.
Non-Member Price $200.00
Member Price $150.00