Course Description:
Your government is receiving millions in ARPA funds, and with those funds can come a lot of confusion. But with the right understanding, ARPA can present an unprecedented opportunity to change your government for the better. Join us to learn the basics of ARPA and how we can help you plan for future success.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the basic changes of ARPA and the CARES Act.
  
• Define allowable use for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III, Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Transit and other programs.
  
• Compare the changes and differences between Operational and Single Audit provisions.
• Explain how Eide Bailly can assist through assurance and advisory services.
  

Presenters:
Eric S. Berman, CPA, CGMA, Partner | Eide Bailly
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.

Eric's unique background and decades of governmental accounting, auditing and controllership experience allows his clients to meet their standards and goals and achieve new success along the way. He's been recognized with several major awards for his public service and work, and his insight means he can help you solve problems before they happen.

Kurt Schlicker, CPA, Partner | Eide Bailly
Kurt works primarily with casinos, governments, and nonprofits. He specializes in auditing federal grants for compliance. He is also a member of Eide Bailly's Single Audit Technical Issues Committee which assists the firm in staying compliant with federal grant auditing requirements.

When you work with Kurt, you can expect him to take a thorough approach to the audit. He will bring a high level of expertise to the team and make the client feel confident in the audit process.

Lealan I. Miller, CPA, Partner | Eide Bailly
Lee provides auditing and consulting services to industries including government, financial institutions and nonprofit organizations.

When working with Lealan, clients can expect a professional who is accessible and knowledgeable pertaining to their needs.

Kimberley K. Higgins, CPA, Partner | Eide Bailly
Since 1979, Kim has been providing public accounting services to a variety of clients, including government and quasi-government entities, nonprofits and state agencies. She performs audits for some of the largest counties and cities in Colorado. As a widely respected leader in her field, Kim also serves on several local and national conference planning committees and is a frequent speaker and trainer on government and nonprofit topics.

When working with Kim, clients can expect a trusted advisor who is able to break down high-level financial information into digestible content that anyone can understand. Serving on boards of directors also gives Kim a unique perspective to governance that she shares with her clients. Kim believes finding solutions is a crucial part of client service, and is something she enjoys doing with both staff and clients.

CPE Information
CPE Credit: 2
Field of Study: Auditing (Governmental)
Level of Knowledge: Intermediate
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based

Additional Information: This is a Group-Internet Based Webinar. No prerequisites or advanced preparation required. For information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies, please contact Amy DeGeorge.