Course Description
The webinar, “GASB 89 Capitalized Interest and GASB 91 Conduit Debt,” which was scheduled from 12 – 1:30 p.m. CDT on April 16, 2020, has been changed to a COVID-19 State and Local Government Town Hall. This webinar is still eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.

Fields of Study are expected to include Auditing (Governmental), Accounting (Governmental) (Forensic), Information Technology (Cybersecurity), Management Services (Cash and Treasury Management, Budgeting) and Personnel/Human Resources.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on payroll to grant-funded employees and federal awards in general
• Determine what governments should take into account in preparing budgets this spring and summer in terms of cash flow projections, taxation and other assumptions
• Identify what cybersecurity issues are occurring due to COVID-19 with personnel working remotely
• Discuss how the 2020 audits will be accomplished
• Discuss whether the GASB will provide relief on standards being implemented

Presenters:
Eric S. Berman, MSA, CPA, CGMA, Partner
Eric is a nationally recognized speaker, author, thought leader and auditor with a wealth of government client experience. He brings a unique perspective to the firm's clients as a former Deputy Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a chief financial officer of a state agency and an audit partner with clients ranging from a well-known stadium to statewide pension systems.

CPE Information
CPE Credits: 1.5
Field of Study: Accounting (Governmental)
Level of Knowledge: Basic
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based

Additional Information:
This is a web-group seminar. No prerequisites or advanced preparation required. For information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies, please contact Jason McKeever at 701.476.8773.