A NASACT Training Webinar
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
2:00 – 3:50 p.m. Eastern Time
Overview
NASACT, in conjunction with the Association of Government Accountants and the Association of Local Government Auditors, is pleased to announce the latest in its series of training events addressing timely issues in government auditing and financial management.
This webinar will address basic accounting and financial audit concepts for auditors who are not accounting majors. Specifically, the webinar will provide a basic understanding of key accounting concepts to aid in the execution of audit/review objectives. Topics covered will include a basic overview of accounting terms and financial statements, along with examples of common situations where this knowledge can be useful when conducting an audit or review. If you have non-accounting majors on your staff, this webinar is for you!
Join Nicholas Kolitsos, CPA, Senior Auditor, California State Auditor’s Office,for this informative two-hour training session. You will also be given an opportunity to ask questions and share experiences during the last 25 minutes of the webinar.
CPE: Two credits
Cost: $299.00 per group (unlimited attendance); $50 per person;
Agenda:
2:00 – 2:05 p.m.
Welcoming Remarks
Kinney Poynter, Executive Director, NASACT
2:05 – 3:20 p.m.
Basic Accounting and Financial Audit Concepts for Non-Accounting Majors
Nicholas Kolitsos, CPA; Senior Auditor, California State Auditor’s Office
3:20 – 3:45 p.m.
Live Q&A
Kinney Poynter, Executive Director, NASACT
3:45 – 3:50 p.m.
Wrap-up
Kinney Poynter, Executive Director, NASACT
Instructions and Materials: An email will be sent Monday, August 25, by 4:30 p.m. Eastern to all who have registered for this conference with the instructions on how to join the webinar and a link to the materials. Please note the instructional email will be sent only to the email address attached to the registration.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand basic accounting and financial audit concepts
- Apply these basic concepts to their next audit or review engagement
Delivery Method: Group-Live (for group settings) or Group-Internet Based (for individuals)
Level of Knowledge: Overview
Field of Study: Auditing (Governmental)
Advanced Preparation: All government officials and employees are encouraged to attend. No prerequisites are required. No advance preparation is necessary.
The National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417 or by visiting the website www.nasba.org.