Pennsylvania Department of Education Update 1-A&A

• A look at what’s happening inside the Pa. Department of Education and the Division of Federal Programs
• Federal Updates – ESSERs information, 2022-23 ESSA allocations
• Monitoring and data reporting for the ESSERs

Accounting for School Money – GASB Update 1-A&A

• An overview of the importance of government accounting
• A brief review of the governance of governmental accounting standard setting
• A review of GASB’s “Financial Reporting Model” project, including current developments
• A review of school-district-specific elements of GASB’s standard-setting

Implementing the GASB Lease Standard: Case Studies for Consideration 1-A&A

• Overview of the standard
• Several case studies from lessor and lessee perspective
• Action items for implementation

Demystifying Internal Controls 1-A&A

• Understanding internal control policies over compliance and procurement policies
• Focusing on internal controls sampling
• How the results of internal controls sampling affect compliance

MD&A Requirements – Best Practices 1-A&A

• Explore the sources of authoritative guidance for management’s discussion and analysis
• Review best practices for MD&A with practical examples
• Discuss the status of the GASB Financial Reporting Model Reexamination project and potential changes to the MD&A

Year-End Close and Audit Preparation 1-A&A

• Items to consider when preparing for your year-end close and audit process
• Tips to make the year-end audit go smoothly
• New pronouncements and standards that may impact your year-end

Presenting Financial Information: Connecting with Others through the Numbers 1-A&A

• Identifying what financial information is meaningful to a school board
• Different ways to present financial information and how to make an impact
• Other aspects of the audit that are important to communicate with school board

Grants Management: Internal Controls and Compliance  1-A&A

• Resources and information to assist with general program, stewardship, and fiscal management of federal and state pass-through funding
• Identification and comparison of various types of grants
• Understanding grant reporting and compliance
• Identify best practices for establishing effective grant management

See You Next Year