Put your governmental reporting knowledge into practice through hands-on review of actual Illinois local government financial statements and auditors’ reports. Choose from four focused courses based on the reports you prepare or review and your experience level. Learn alongside peers, examine reporting requirements, and strengthen skills you can apply to your work.
Practical Review. Experienced Peers.
These courses provide dedicated time to examine financial reports, including basic financial statements, notes, individual fund statements, and auditors’ reports. Small working groups led by experienced governmental accounting and auditing professionals offer opportunities to compare findings and discuss reporting challenges.
Who Should Attend
Professionals who prepare, edit, or review governmental financial reports, including governmental auditors, audit seniors and managers, partners, engagement reviewers, and government finance professionals.
Monday, Dec. 7 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT | 8 CPE Credits
Review Illinois local government financial statements and auditors’ reports for compliance with GAAP and GAAS, including reports from counties, municipalities, townships, school districts, and other special districts.
Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT | 8 CPE Credits
Evaluate Illinois local government reports prepared on the modified cash basis, with attention to financial statement presentation, disclosures, and auditors’ reports.
Wednesday, Dec. 9 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT | 8 CPE Credits
Examine Illinois K–12 financial statements and auditors’ reports prepared on the GAAP basis and/or Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) regulatory basis, including cash or accrual.
Monday, Dec. 14 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT | 8 CPE Credits
Strengthen your preparation and review skills through advanced technical examination of Illinois local government financial reports previously reviewed by other course participants.
REGISTRATION FOR ALL COURSES CLOSES NOV. 30
Advance registration allows us to assign participants to small working groups that balance experience levels and support meaningful peer discussion.
Register Early and Save
Early Bird: $325 Member | $425 Non-member
Standard: $355 Member | $455 Non-member
| Course | Early Bird Deadline | Discount Code |
| GAAP Basis | Nov. 9 | GAAPEB26 |
| Modified Cash Basis | Nov. 10 | CASHEB26 |
| School Districts & Related Single Audit | Nov. 11 | SCHEB26 |
| Advanced | Nov. 16 | ADVEB26 |
Enter the applicable code at checkout. Separate registration is required for each course.
