Course Description:
This webinar will provide updates on public retirement plans and systems at the state and local level. Updates will consist of: Governmental Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards, cybersecurity, the federal Secure 2.0 Act and unrelated business income taxation.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the current Governmental Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards
• Discuss the latest information on enhancing cybersecurity
• Summarize the elements of the federal Secure 2.0 Act and the impact it may have on public retirement plans and systems
• Examine the potential effects of business income taxation on public retirement plans

Presenters:
Eric S. Berman, MSA, 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.

Lealan Miller, CPA, Partner | Eide Bailly
Lealan has 30 years in public accounting with experience in the government and employee benefit plan industries throughout his career. He has current and past partner responsibility with many similar clients in the past five years including the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho, Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi, Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa, Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado, Wyoming Retirement System, Washington State Investment Board and the South Dakota Retirement System.

Paul Skeen, CPA, Partner | Eide Bailly
Paul's experience in public accounting includes involvement in all aspects of financial and compliance audits, with emphasis in assurance services to dealerships, resorts and governmental entities. He has experienced knowledge of governmental reporting rules. Paul works hard to see clients' business through their eyes. This means he will invest heavily in your working relationship and bring his experience to your benefit.

Deb Nelson, CPA, Partner | Eide Bailly
Deb specializes in working with tax-exempt organizations to address a wide range of tax issues, including those that may threaten organizations' exempt status or result in unexpected penalties. She guides organizations through tax compliance and presents key Form 990 information and changes in tax regulations to committees and boards.

Chris Williams, Security+, Senior Associate | Eide Bailly
Chris is an educator at heart. He enjoys keeping up-to-speed on developments in cybersecurity and applying new tactics in both offensive and defensive security. When you work with Chris, you can expect him to take time to focus on your needs. He works with clients to gain a better understanding of the risks they are facing and to develop strategies protect them from potential threats.

If you missed any of the webinars in our series, the recordings can be accessed on our GASB 2023 page.

CPE Information
CPE Credits: 4 Total
Field of Study: Specialize Knowledge (2 CPE)
Field of Study: Accounting (GOV) (2 CPE)
Level of Knowledge: Basic
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based

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