2022 November 15 & 16 Georgia State Auditors Seminar

Continuing Professional Education

Attendees will gain an understanding of governmental accounting and auditing standards as well as general knowledge of Georgia laws and regulations.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and discuss common reporting errors and ways to avoid the errors
• Know the audit requirements associated with applying for and closing out State and Federal grant projects
• Be Aware of recently implemented standards from the GASB and understand common implementation issues.

Level of Knowledge: Overview

Education or Experience Prerequisite: General understanding of governmental accounting and auditing standards as well as general knowledge of Georgia laws and regulations.

Advance Preparation and Prerequisites: No advance preparation required.

CPE: 16 credits have been recommended for attendance of all sessions offered. (Based on a 50-minute hour)

Fields of Study: 16 CPE credits of either Accounting (Governmental) and Auditing (Governmental)

Attendance Requirements: To obtain full credit for this event, attendees must submit attendance verification codes as provided during the sessions in addition to using the sign-in sheet at registration table.

Delivery Methods: Group Live (NASBA Approval), Group Internet Based (In-Process). All sessions include Q&A with group discussions and polling questions.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Registrants who fail to attend, cancel, or send a substitute are liable for the full registration fee. Substitution of participant is encouraged over cancellation. Refunds will be given for cancellations, minus a $35 cancellation fee. Substitutions are allowed and encouraged. Cancellation for the in- person session in September must be made 10 days in advance. For more information concerning refunds, program cancellation or concerns, please contact Natasha Blum, blum@audits.ga.gov or 404-651-8891.

The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts 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 web site: https://www.nasbaregistry.org.