State and Local Government Accounting Conference 2019 | Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) | 22 August 2019 | Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA

CPAs working in state & local governments face a unique and rapidly-changing set of challenges. The playing field is in constant motion. The FICPA's State & Local Government Accounting Conference brings together experts in the field, to provide attendees (in-person and via simulcast) the information they need to navigate the ethical and practical demands of public services. From GASB, Legislative and Auditor General updates to Sunshine Laws and Internal Controls and Capital Assets, this once-a-year conference is a must for CPAs in government.

Objectives:
• Recognize current accounting and legal issues facing the state and local governments
• Describe current updates on audit compliance issues and rules from the Florida Auditor General's office
• Recognize current issues and threats in technology and cyber security
• Describe recent and proposed changes to governmental accounting and auditing standards
• Describe current changes and compliance issues with multiple GASB pronouncements
• Manage ethical issues

Major topics:
• Accounting and Auditing Issues
• Whistleblowing and Fraud
• Cyber Security and Data Analysis
• Emerging Issues Facing Governments
• Creating an Ethical Culture
• Single Audit and Yellow Book
• Governmental Accounting Standards
• GASB 74/75 OPEB Standards
• Investments GASB 72 & 79
• Open Government Laws

2019 Speakers

Lisa R. Parker, CPA
Project Manager, Governmental Accounting Standards Board

Yvonne M. Clayborne, CPA, CAM
Partner, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

Lynda M. Dennis, CGFO, Ph.D
Lecturer, University of Central Florida Dixon School Of Accounting

Laura Donaldson, Esq.
Shareholder, Manson Bolves Donaldson Varn

Derek H. Noonan, CPA, MBA
Audit Supervisor, State of Florida Auditor General Tallahassee

Justin A. Thames, DPL
Director of Governmental Affairs, Florida Institute of CPAs

Laura Youmans
Associate Director of Public Policy, Florida Association of Counties

David Cotton, CPA, CFE, CGFM
Managing Partner, Cotton & Company, LLP Alexandria, VA

Sean Dennis

Stephen J. Gauthier

James A. Halleran, CPA,MST

Joel A. Knopp, CPA
Shareholder, MSL CPAs & Advisors

Trevor Krause

James J. Rizzo, ASA, MAAA
Senior Consultant and Actuary, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company

Kassi Wilson