Around Town
AICPA-CIMA Government & Not-for-Profit Training Program: Who’s in My Financial Reporting Entity?
On October 18th, 2023, CRI Partner Dean Michael Mead presented at AICPA-CIMA Government & Not-for-Profit Training Program in MGM Grand, Las Vegas. The session: "Who's in My Financial Reporting Entity?" comprehensively covered the GASB guidance regarding which legally separate organizations should be included in a state or local government's financial statements. The session covered the criteria for determining whether an organization such as school district, economic development authority, or fundraising association is a component unit in government's financial reporting entity. The session also addressed how component units should be reported in the financial statements, notes, and supporting information.
AICPA-CIMA Government & Not-for-Profit Training Program: SLG Lightning Round?
On October 19th, 2023, CRI Partner Dean Michael Mead presented at AICPA-CIMA Government & Not-for-Profit Training Program in MGM Grand, Las Vegas. The session: "SLG Lightning Round?" answered questions about a wide range of issues related to accounting, financial reporting, and auditing for state and local governments. Topics included ethics, financial reporting entity, financial statements, capital assets, pensions and other post-employment benefits, fund balance and net position, revenue recognition, management's discussion and analysis, investments, deferrals, and more.
Georgia Society of CPAs Financial Institution Conference
On October 19th, 2023, CRI Partner Doug Mims spoke at the Georgia Society of CPAs Financial Institution Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Doug provided a high-level overview of the most relevant accounting and auditing standards impacting community financial institutions, banks, fintech, and etc.
Perspectives from a Construction Company and a CPA-CFMA Captive Insurance
On September 28th, 2023, CRI Partner Michael White spoke at the Captive Insurance Panel Discussion-Perspectives from a Construction Company and a CPA in El Paso, TX. Michael participated as one of three panelists in a one-hour discussion on risk management & insurance best practices for the construction industry to members of the EL Paso chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association.
Society of Financial Examiners – Career Development Seminar
On July 18th, 2023, CRI Partner Francois Houde spoke at the Society of Financial Examiners - Career Development Seminar in Louisville, KY. Francois presented at session D2 - "Our Staff is Leaving, Where are they Going?" and C12 - Effective Communication Among Examiners, Analysts, and Specialists. These sessions provided insurance updates to insurance regulatory industry professionals, examiners, and chief examiners.
Newton County Chamber of Commerce
On February 21st, 2023, CRI Partner Gary Boteler spoke at The Center - Covington, Georgia. At Newton County Chamber of Commerce, Gary and Tiffany Orr provided an income tax update for the Newton Chamber B2B Networking Group to small business owners.
Conservation Easements & Ecological Services – An Update
On September 27th, 2023, CRI Partner Gary Boteler spoke at the University of Georgia in Atlanta, GA. At the Conservation Easements & Ecological Services - An Update, Gary presented on charitable contributions and the relation to conversation easements to land owners, farmers, and foresters.
Ironwood Golf Course: GASB Update
On July 19th, 2023, CRI Partner April Shuping presented at Ironwood Golf Course in Gainesville, FL. A live audience of local government finance professionals heard April's three-hour CPE update on new GASB procurements and statements.
We’re About Success – Mental Wellness
On July 25th, 2023, CRI Partner Kendra LaFleur presented virtually at the We’re About Success program- Mental Wellness section for AICPA. Kendra provided ethnic minorities guidance early in their careers and the skills, resources, and support necessary to successfully navigate a career in accounting and progress to leadership roles.
We’re About Success – Mentoring, Sponsorship & Coaching
On July 27th, 2023, CRI Partner Kendra LaFleur presented virtually at the We’re About Success program for AICPA. Kendra provided ethnic minorities guidance early in their careers and the skills, resources, and support necessary to successfully navigate a career in accounting and progress to leadership roles.
