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GASB 103: Turning Numbers into Digestible Narrative in Your MD&A
Given my chosen career, I read a lot of financial statements, and I can tell you firsthand that some are more interesting than others. While the statements alone can paint a picture, it is the story that accompanies the statements … read more
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Tagged ACFR, Arizona, audit report, financial statements, GASB, government, Jennifer Shields, MD&A, public entities, school district
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Christopher W. Heinfeld, CPA
Areas of Expertise: Working with governments and non-profits Audits, examinations, AUPs, and compilations Audit standards Yellow Book and Single Audits (Uniform Guidance) GASB pronouncements Financial statement and compliance audits GASB 67/68 and GASB 74/75 attestation procedures Development impact fee assurance … read more
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Tagged ACFR, Arizona, audit, Christopher Heinfeld, CPA, GASB, governments, municipalities, nonprofits, NPO, Partner, school district, Tucson
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Jennifer L. Shields, CPA, CGFM
Areas of Expertise: Working with governments and non-profits Single Audits (OMB Uniform Guidance) Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports Audit, reviews and compilations Compliance for Arizona school districts Professional Accomplishments: Committee member of the ASCPA’s Annual Governmental Accounting Conference Speaker for conferences … read more
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Tagged AASBO, ACFR, Arizona, audit partner, CGFM, CPA, governments, Jennifer Shields, nonprofit, NPO, Phoenix, school districts, Scottsdale
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GASB “101” – An Introduction to How the GASB Issues New Statements
As a public accounting firm specializing in governmental accounting and auditing, we often share articles on accounting pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Whenever a new GASB statement is issued, we often hear comments from our clients … read more
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New Financial Statement Governmental Fund Presentation for School District Clients
During this past year, our firm re-evaluated how the financial statements are compiled and decided to make a major change to how funds will be presented. In the past, all individual funds were presented (i.e. Title I Grants, Special Education … read more
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Report Submissions – What Your District Needs to Know
Around this time of year, school districts have to ensure reports are submitted to the appropriate agencies to meet various reporting requirements. A summary of information containing instructions for the most common reporting requirements is as follows: Association of School … read more
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Tagged ACFR, Arizona, ASBO, audit report, awards, bond reporting, EMMA, financial report, GFOA, report submission, Sara Kirk, school district, Single Audit
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