BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T123000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:SEK’s Local Governments & Schools Webinar: Enhance Your Financial Insight DESCRIPTION:Enrich your knowledge by joining us at SEK's annual event for local governments and schools. Our team of experts will provide you with timely updates on industry changes and valuable tips to optimize your organization's performance. This event is for local governments and schools. Finance Directors\, Controllers\, Business Managers\, Borough/Township/Authority Managers\, District Managers\, Secretaries\, and Treasurers are encouraged to attend. Up to 4 hours of CPE credit provided for attendance. \nSession Topics: Economic and Market Update- This session will broadly cover areas of the U.S. economy and global markets that have effects on public investors. We will discuss the impact the Federal Reserve's actions have had on short term interest rates and the potential outlook for interest rates in the future.Presented by Matt Conlin\, Institutional Sales and Relationship Manager\, PFM Asset ManagementSteps to Take Before and After an Audit - Learn steps to take before and after an audit\, including preparing reconciliations\, gathering required items\, organizing grant information\, and identifying key footnote disclosures. This session will also cover post-audit communication\, board and management review areas\, and ways to improve audit readiness for next year.Presented by Kevin Stouffer\, CPA\, Member of the Firm\, SEKGASB Updates - Stay informed on the latest developments from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). This session will provide an overview of recently issued and upcoming GASB standards\, including key implementation considerations\, effective dates\, and potential impacts on financial reporting for governmental entities.Presented by Craig Witmer\, CPA\, CGFM\, Member of the Firm\, SEK\, and Teena Curnow\, CPA\, Manager\, SEKHR Updates for Local Governments- Stay informed on the latest employment law changes impacting local governments. This session will provide an overview of key HR updates\, helping you prepare for what's ahead in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.Presented by Laura Stover\, SHRM-SCP\, SPHR\, Director of HR Advisory Services\, SEKSingle Audit Updates - Recent changes to single audit requirements will likely impact all organizations that receive substantial federal funding. This session will provide a high-level overview of the significant changes.Presented by Erin Clark\, CPA\, MBA\, Member of the Firm\, SEKWhen to Outsource Your Organization's Financials- As financial responsibilities become more complex\, it can be difficult to know when in-house processes are enough and when outside support may be beneficial. This session will explore practical signs that it may be time to outsource certain financial functions\, along with best practices\, common types of solutions\, and considerations to help your organization improve efficiency\, strengthen reporting\, and make informed decisions.Presented by Krista Gardner\, CPA\, Member of the Firm\, SEKCybersecurity Considerations for Local Governments- As cybersecurity risks continue to evolve and remote work remains common\, local governments must take proactive steps to protect sensitive information and critical systems. This session will provide practical recommendations for strengthening information technology security\, reducing risk\, and promoting safe technology practices across your organization.Presented by Robert Hoster\, CPA\, CISA\, CFSA\, CFIRS\, Internal Controls Specialist\, SEKQuickBooks Online for Local Governments- Join us for a high-level overview of best practices for general ledger clean up and transaction entry\, along with insights on improving efficiencies in QuickBooks Online. There will also be time for open Q&A.Presented by Kendra Barnhart\, QuickBooks ProAdvisor\, SEKNote: QuickBooks will be the final session. Those who do not use QuickBooks will have the option to drop off the webinar before the final session and receive reduced CPE credit.\nLearn more and register here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Enrich your knowledge by joining us at SEK'\;s annual event for local governments and schools. Our team of experts will provide you with timely updates on industry changes and valuable tips to optimize your organization'\;s performance. This event is for local governments and schools. Finance Directors\, Controllers\, Business Managers\, Borough/Township/Authority Managers\, District Managers\, Secretaries\, and Treasurers are encouraged to attend. Up to 4 hours of CPE credit provided for attendance. \;


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