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2019 Texas School District Accounting & Auditing Conference


Total Credits: 16 including 8 Accounting - Technical, 8 Auditing- Technical

Average Rating:
   121
Categories:
Accounting and Auditing |  Partner Produced
Faculty:
Blake R Rodgers, CPA |  Amanda Brownson, Ph.D. |  Becky Bunte, CAE, CTSBO, SFO |  David Marx, CPA |  Sara Kohn, CPA, RTSBA |  Leslie Wilks Garcia, CPA |  Elisa M. Gilbertson, CPA |  Guadalupe R. Garcia, CPA |  Tracy Ginsburg, Ed.D., CAE |  Brittney Williams, CPA, CGFM |  Sarah Langlois
Course Levels:
Update
Duration:
16 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 90 day(s) after program date.

Dates
Schedule at a glance


Description

DAY 1

 

8 a.m. GASB Supplies List: Gather the Tools You Need

Blake Rodgers, CPA/Audit & Assurance Partner/Deloitte & Touche LLP/Dallas

We are closing a year and getting ready for the new one. Do you have the supplies you need to implement GASB’s upcoming standards? This session walks you through the issued, but not yet effective, GASB standards and gives you the heads-up you need to be prepared.

 

9:30 a.m. State Aid and Schools First: The 10 Most Common Issues that Arise for School Business Officials

Becky Bunte, CAE, CTSBO, SFO/TASBO/Austin

Amanda Brownson, Ph.D./Associate Executive Director/TASBO/Austin

We’ll review the most common challenges school districts face in managing the state aid and Schools First systems. Tips and tools are provided on best practices to avoid problems, verify state aid and keep your district on the right track.

 

10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Ahhh! The Regulators are Coming!

David Marx, CPA/Director/Texas Education Agency/Austin

Sara Kohn, CPA, MBA, RTSBA/Texas Education Agency/Austin

This session provides updates on the activities of the Texas Education Agency, which includes an update of the ESSA reporting requirements, FIRST, the Resource Guide and any regulatory happenings. You’ll review requirements for complying with the new Every Student Exceeds Act (ESSA) per pupil expenditure and new tools to retrieve financial information for districts.

 

12:15 p.m. Networking Lunch

 

1:15 p.m. Fraud Awareness - Staying Ahead of the Schemes

Leslie Wilks Garcia, CPA/First Assistant County Auditor/Harris County, Texas

The unique environment in which school districts operate creates unique opportunities for fraud. Learn how to minimize the opportunity for fraud by identifying areas of vulnerability and developing effective internal controls.

 

2:45 p.m. Break

 

3 p.m. More Music, Less Noise

Elisa M. Gilbertson, CPA/Manager/Weaver/Milwaukee

How do we incorporate data analytics into our everyday roles so that we get the most benefit with the least amount of disruption? This session discusses how to design data analytics processes to remove the “static” in your role.

 

4 p.m. 2018 Yellow Book ... What You Need to Know

Robert Belt, CPA, CGMA/Managing Partner/Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP/Houston

Stephanie E. Harris, CPA, CGMA/Partner/Belt

Harris Pechacek, LLLP/Houston

Mike Brotherton, CPA/Partner/Belt

Harris Pechacek, LLLP/Houston

Learn about the 2018 Yellow Book and what has changed since the last publication in 2011. This session addresses changes from both the auditor and auditee perspectives. GASB 84: Auditor’s Guide to Implementation Blake Rodgers, CPA/Audit & Assurance Partner/Deloitte & Touche LLP/Dallas GASB’s standard on fiduciary activities provides detailed, conceptual guidance on which activities should be reported in fidu- ciary funds, a government’s own funds or not be included in the financials at all. In this session for auditors, you’ll discuss the audit implications and audit steps related to GASB Statement No. 84. 5 p.m.

 

Adjourn

 

DAY 2

 

8 a.m. Complying with the “Big 3” in School Business

Guadalupe R. Garcia, CPA/Partner/Whitley Penn, LLP/Houston

The largest federal programs that ISDs administer include Child Nutrition, Special Education and Title I. This session covers the compliance requirements that are financial in nature, and methods to comply with and audit these areas.

 

9:30 a.m. Audit Quality

Brittney Williams, CPA, CGFM/Audit Partner/HeinfeldMeech/Phoenix

The AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC) presents the most recent audit quality issues, along with projects to help improve them. Study the current report card as it relates to governmental audits with an emphasis on Single Audits. Discover the proper documentation needed, what peer reviewers are finding and how to audit beyond the checklist.

 

10:30 a.m. Break

 

10:45 a.m. What’s on the Horizon for Procurement and the Texas Public Information Act?

Sarah Langlois/Partner/KBS Law Group/Houston

Attendees will hear from an experienced school law attorney on recent updates and legislative changes to the areas of procurement and the Texas Public Information Act.

 

12:15 p.m. Networking Lunch

 

1:15 p.m. Legislative Update

Tracy Ginsburg, Ed.D., CAE/Executive Director/TASBO/Austin

The 86th Texas legislative session focused on school finance reform and addressed various other components of the Education Code. You’ll receive an update on the most pertinent law changes.

 

2:15 p.m. Ask the Experts

 

3:15 p.m. Adjourn 

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Get updates from the Texas Education Agency
  • Understand essentials of the Texas School Finance System
  • Find out how to stay compliant with Special Education and Title I Fiscal Requirements
  • Understand State Funding Compliance Requirements

Major Subjects
  • Updates
  • Pension Accounting
  • Federal Fiscal Compliance
  • Child Nutrition Audit
  • Fraud in the Financial Statement Audit

Course Materials

Faculty

Blake R Rodgers, CPA Related Seminars and Products

Audit Senior Manager

Deloitte & Touche LLP/Dallas



Becky Bunte, CAE, CTSBO, SFO Related Seminars and Products

Deputy Executive Director

TASBO/Austin


David Marx, CPA Related Seminars and Products

Director of Financial Compliance

Texas Education Agency/Austin


Sara Kohn, CPA, RTSBA Related Seminars and Products

Manager School Financial Performance

Texas Education Agency/Austin


Leslie Wilks Garcia, CPA Related Seminars and Products

First Assistant County Auditor

Harris County, Texas



Guadalupe R. Garcia, CPA Related Seminars and Products

Senior Manager

Whitley Penn, LLP/Houston




Sarah Langlois Related Seminars and Products

Partner

KBS Law Group/Houston


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For All CPAs
Course Developer TSCPA
Date Added to Catalog 04/15/2019
Original Recording Date 06/03/2019
Yellow Book No

Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
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