FGFOA Central Florida Local Chapter Meeting
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM: 101 – Rock Hard “Compensated” Abs – GASB 101, Compensated Absences, is effective for fiscal year 2025. This course will take a deeper look at GASB 101, Compensated Absences and how to implement. Topics to be covered will include the new three step process to determine if a liability should be recognized, how to determine if a compensated absenGASBces is more likely to be used or not, and how this may significantly impact sick leave liability for many governments. Presenters: Jack McKee, CPA, CGFM, Senior Manager, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and Anthony Walsh, CPA, Senior Manager, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Accounting Transformation in Government: A Path to Modernization - This training program is designed to equip state and local government accountants with the knowledge and skills necessary to initiate and lead accounting transformation initiatives within their organizations. Participants will explore the fundamental concepts of accounting transformation, understand its importance in the public sector, and learn practical strategies to modernize accounting processes. Through this course, attendees will gain insights into leveraging technology, improving efficiency, and enhancing transparency in government financial operations. By the end of the training, participants will be empowered to drive meaningful change and innovation in their accounting practices. Presenter: Jack McKee, CPA, CGFM, Senior Manager, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Leading a Government Finance and Accounting Function in Today’s World – State and local governments are facing staffing challenges in their accounting and finance functions, leaving many organizations overstretched and unable to focus on more strategic, long-term projects for their government. This training covers current staffing trends and how state and local governments can creatively address their accounting challenges. Presenters: Jack McKee, CPA, CGFM, Senior Manager, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and Anthony Walsh, CPA, Senior Manager, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
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