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Introduction To Government Accounting 2 Credits

Jul 21, 2023, 12:30 PM ET

Introduction To Government Accounting 2 Credits

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Jul 21, 2023, 12:30 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To understand the basic concepts of government accounting
  • To recognize the conceptual framework and unique issues for governmental accounting and reporting,
  • To explain the characteristics of each fund type and why funds are used in government,
  • To explain the history of governmental accounting standard-setting,
  • To identify the five types of funds in the governmental category,
  • To describe the governmental proprietary fund classifications used for financial reporting,
  • To explain the GASB guidance for using fiduciary funds,
  • To define the significant characteristics and components of the governmental reporting model.
  • To describe the primary objectives and strategy for managing governmental services.

Course Overview

Government organizations are different from private sector establishments. Consequently, they have different features, objectives, and functions, which explain their methods of information, dissemination, and stewardship accounting.

This CPE webinar for CPAs is designed to introduce participants to the basic concepts of Government Accounting. Participants will be introduced to various government accounting concepts including GASB standards, fund accounting, the types of government funds, government-wide accounting, and financial statements for government entities including the CAFR requirements.

This Online CPE Webinar covers the following Key Topics:

  • GASB standards
  • Fund Accounting
  • Types of government funds

Who should attend:

This CPE webinar would be appropriate for, CPAs, CMAs, CGMAs, CIAs, CFEs, CFOs, CEOs, employees, managers, staff accountants, and anyone interested in obtaining a basic understanding of government accounting.

You might be interested in our following webinars and packages:

1. Yellow Book Package

2. Webinars related to Government Accounting and Auditing

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Nano Credits for All Qualifications

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Accounting (Govt.) for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Yellow Book Professionals 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting (Govt.) for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Yellow Book Professionals 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting (Govt.) for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Yellow Book Professionals 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting (Govt.) for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting (Govt.) for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting (Govt.) for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting (Govt.) for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Dr. Robert Minniti - Expert Speaker on Accounting and Fraud
Dr. Robert Minniti , CPA (US)

President, Minniti CPA LLC

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Dr. Minniti is the President and Owner of Minniti CPA, LLC. Dr. Minniti is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Forensic Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified in Financial Forensics, Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and is a licensed private investigator in the state of Arizona. Dr. Minniti received his doctoral degree in business administration from Walden University, received his MBA degree and Graduate Certificate in Accounting from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Minniti taught graduate and undergraduate courses in forensic accounting at DeVry University, Grand Canyon University, Kaplan University, Northwestern University, and the University of Phoenix.

He designed graduate and undergraduate courses for Grand Canyon University, Northwestern University, and Anthem College. He is a writer and public speaker. He has experience in forensic accounting, fraud examinations, financial audits, internal audits, compliance audits, real estate valuations, business valuations, internal control development, business continuation planning, risk management, financial forecasting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work. Dr. Minniti is an instructor teaching continuing professional education classes for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Compliance Online, CPE Link/CCH . AccountingEd, Global Compliance Panel, Clear Law Institute, CPE Solutions, Canopy CPE, The Institute of Management Accountants, the National Association of Valuators and Analysts, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and various state CPA Societies.

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Ashley Gates, CPA (US)
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Very informative and presented in a concise manner. Great introduction to governmental accounting as well as a great refresher if it's been a while since learning about governmental accounting in school.

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Robert Stapleton, Staff Accountant
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Based on the time limit, the presenter provided a good introduction to the topic discussed. As always, the presenter provided good examples of prior experiences to reinforce the topics.

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