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AICPA National Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Conference (GAAC) WEST

Date: Sep 27 - Sep 28, 2010
Location: Green Valley Ranch Resort
Las Vegas, NV
Recommended CPE Credit: 17 (main), up to 8 (optional)
Pre-Conference: September 26
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Two convenient locations — Washington, DC in August, Las Vegas in September!

As regulatory changes occur, so too does the need to understand the ramifications of these changes.  This premier governmental accounting and auditing conference provides in-depth training specific to your government area – federal (Washington, DC only), state or local.  Hear from influential policymakers and government officials who will provide insight and guidance on recent issues and new and pending standards.  This must-attend event also features unprecedented opportunities to network with peers and interact with these governmental experts. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
CPAs working in federal, state and local government; public practitioners with government clients; and regulators who need to be aware of emerging developments

GAAC East, August 16-17, 2010, Washington, DC

Agenda

MAIN CONFERENCE MONDAY AUGUST 16 (DC) SEPTEMBER 27 (NV) / DAY ONE

7:00 am - 5:20 pm
Registration and Message Center Open

7:30 am - 8:30 am  
Continental Breakfast and Vendor Display

8:30 am - 8:40 am  
Welcome & Introduction

8:40 am - 9:30 am  
General Session
1 ACCOUNTABILITY IN TIMES OF FINANCIAL AND FISCAL STRESS

9:30 am - 10:20 am
General Session
2 OMB: IN THE SPOTLIGHT AGAIN

10:40 am - 11:55 am     
General Session
3 AUDITING IN TURBULENT TIMES

11:55 am - 1:10 pm
Lunch
L1 PRESENTATION OF THE OUTSTANDING CPA IN GOVERNMENT AWARD (DC ONLY)

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Concurrent Sessions (select one)

Federal (DC Only)  
4 IS THE FINANCIAL CRISIS OVER YET?

State & Local
5 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RECENT GASB EXPOSURE DOCUMENTS

State & Local
6 THE RECOVERY ACT AND ITS IMPACT ON SINGLE AUDITS (repeated in #15)

Bonus   
7 THE 2010 OMB COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions (select one)

Federal (DC Only)  
8 THE CONTINUING CHALLENGES OF DoD AUDITABILITY

State & Local
9 NEW FUND BALANCE REQUIREMENT: ARE YOU READY?

State & Local
10 THE LOWDOWN ON THE AICPA’S NEW SINGLE AUDIT SAMPLING GUIDANCE

Bonus   
11 WALKING YOUR WAY THROUGH THE AICPA’S AUDIT GUIDE FOR PERFORMING YELLOW BOOK AND SINGLE AUDITS (repeated in #23)

4:05 pm - 5:20 pm
Concurrent Sessions (select one)

Federal (DC Only)  
12 FEDERAL FINANCIALS: WHO’S IN? WHAT TO REPORT?

State & Local
13 INTANGIBLE ASSETS – GASB 51 REQUIREMENTS

State & Local
14 SPECIAL REPORTS AND OCBOA

Bonus   
15 THE RECOVERY ACT AND ITS IMPACT ON SINGLE AUDITS (repeat of #6)

5:20 pm - 6:20 pm
Networking Reception

MAIN CONFERENCE TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 (DC) SEPTEMBER 28 (NV) / DAY TWO

7:00 am - 4:05 pm
Registration and Message Center Open

7:00 am - 8:15 am  
Continental Breakfast and Vendor Display

7:00 am - 7:50 am  
Early Riser Sessions (select one)

Federal (DC Only   
16 FIGHTING FRAUD AND SECURITY VULNERABILITIES

State & Local
17 WHAT’S NEW WITH THE AICPA GOVERNMENTAL AUDIT QUALITY CENTER?

State & Local
18 HUD UPDATE

Bonus   
19 ETHICS IN WORK AND LIFE

8:05 am - 8:15 am  
Morning Announcements

8:15 am - 9:05 am  
General Session
20 FASAB AND GASB: FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S VIEWPOINT

9:05 am - 9:55 am  
General Session
21 AUDITING STANDARDS: WHAT’S NEW FROM THE AICPA AUDITING STANDARDS BOARD AND THE U.S. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE

10:15 am - 11:30 am     
Concurrent Sessions (select one)

Federal (DC Only)  
22 THE FIRST AUDIT OF THE TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM

State & Local
23 WALKING YOUR WAY THROUGH THE AICPA’S AUDIT GUIDE FOR PERFORMING YELLOW BOOK AND SINGLE AUDITS (repeat of #11)

State & Local
24 MATERIALITY PERSPECTIVES ON BOTH SLG FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

Bonus   
25 GETTING WHAT YOU WANT OUT OF DATABASES

11:30 am - 12:45 pm     
Lunch

L2 RESTORING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

12:50 pm - 2:05 pm      
Concurrent Sessions (select one)

Federal (DC Only)  
26 RECOVERY ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY BOARD: WHAT WE’VE DONE AND WHAT’S NEXT

State & Local
27 A FEDERAL AGENCY PERSPECTIVE ON SINGLE AUDIT FINDINGS

State & Local
28 IMPACT OF CLARITY STANDARDS ON GOVERNMENT AUDITS

State & Local
29 REALIZING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT: ONE STATE’S JOURNEY

2:20 pm - 3:10 pm
Concurrent Sessions (select one)

Federal (DC Only)  
30 HOW TO EFFECTIVELY LEVERAGE THE A-123 EFFORT FOR THE FINANCIAL AUDIT

State & Local
31 DELVING INTO DERIVATIVES (PART I)

State & Local
32 INFORMATION SECURITY AND BREACH MITIGATION THROUGH EFFECTIVE IDENTITY MANAGEMENT

Bonus   
33 YELLOW BOOK: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2010 EXPOSURE DRAFT AND OTHER HOT TOPICS (repeated in #36)

3:15 pm - 4:05 pm
Concurrent Sessions (select one)

Federal (DC Only)  
34 IS THE ROLE OF INSPECTORS GENERAL CHANGING?

State & Local
35 DELVING INTO DERIVATIVES (PART II)

State & Local
36 YELLOW BOOK: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2010 EXPOSURE DRAFT AND OTHER HOT TOPICS (repeat of #33)

Bonus   
37 Q&A

4:05 pm
Conference Adjourns

Location

Green Valley Ranch Resort
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway
Henderson, NV  89052
Hotel Phone: (702) 617-7777
Hotel Reservations: (866) STAY-GVR
Hotel Cutoff Date: September 3, 2010
Hotel Room Rate: $175 single/double

Optional Workshops

Purchase Below Advanced Single Audit Topics

Date: September 26, 08:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Session Price: $275.00
Session Code: 101
CPE Credits: 4
This session will delve into the latest happenings relating to single audits (excluding the Recovery Act which will be covered in #103) and include: Advanced single audit topics of which auditors should be aware, The various Governmental Audit Quality Center tools issued in this area and how to use them, and What is anticipated going forward.

Purchase Below Be Ready for Federal Quality Control Reviews and Peer Reviews

Date: September 26, 08:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Session Price: $275.00
Session Code: 102
CPE Credits: 4
This workshop will discuss what regulatory auditors and peer reviewers are looking for in performing quality control reviews (QCRs) and required peer reviews. Find out what key documentation elements are under scrutiny and how to ensure that your audit organization meets all necessary requirements for audit documentation quality.

Purchase Below The Recovery Act and Single Audits

Date: September 26, 01:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Session Price: $275.00
Session Code: 103
CPE Credits: 4
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is creating many challenges both for auditees and auditors. This session will include an in-depth discussion of the following topics:

  • A summary of the Recovery Act and related federal agency guidance
  • The implications of the Recovery Act on auditees
  • The implications of the Recovery Act on auditors and their single audits
  • Related Governmental Audit Quality Center guidance


Purchase Below A Walk Through the Derivatives Standards

Date: September 26, 01:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Session Price: $275.00
Session Code: 104
CPE Credits: 4
To implement the government’s new derivatives standards, preparers and auditors need to understand the nuts and bolts. This workshop will not only review the standards but offer “hands-on” training for how to account and report for different types of derivatives and take the mystery out of derivatives. Swaps, swaptions, commodity transactions, and other types of derivatives will be covered in detail.

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Advanced Single Audit Topics
Pre-Conference
September 26, 08:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Session Code: 101
CPE Credits: 4
Session Price: $275.00
Be Ready for Federal Quality Control Reviews and Peer Reviews
Pre-Conference
September 26, 08:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Session Code: 102
CPE Credits: 4
Session Price: $275.00
The Recovery Act and Single Audits
Pre-Conference
September 26, 01:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Session Code: 103
CPE Credits: 4
Session Price: $275.00
A Walk Through the Derivatives Standards
Pre-Conference
September 26, 01:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Session Code: 104
CPE Credits: 4
Session Price: $275.00
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