Identifying fraud is just the tip of the iceberg – often what happens next determines whether an organization resolves the issue efficiently or creates new risks in the process. We’ll take a look at how to develop a clear, complete, and mutual understanding of the actions needed to respond once fraud surfaces, without relying on improvised decision-making or institutional memory. The session will first use a real-world scenario to identify “what not to do” moments and then delve into practical steps an organization can take to determine how and when to respond to fraud events, including hands on experience developing and scoring risks. more info...
Identifying fraud is just the tip of the iceberg – often what happens next determines whether an organization resolves the issue efficiently or creates new risks in the process. We’ll take a look at how to develop a clear, complete, and mutual understanding of the actions needed to respond once fraud surfaces, without relying on improvised decision-making or institutional memory. The session will first use a real-world scenario to identify “what not to do” moments and then delve into practical steps an organization can take to determine how and when to respond to fraud events, including hands on experience developing and scoring risks. more info...
The beginning accounting class will be conducted via a webinar taught by Bret Brodersen. Bret is the Finance Director for the City of Centralia. He teaches accounting at the local community college. Bret is a current WFOA Board member, chair of the Professional Rules and Operational Standards Committee.
The Beginning Accounting class will cover the basics for practical accounting. Included are:
• T Accounts
• Debits & Credits
• General Ledgers
• Assets & Liabilities
• Revenues and Expenditures (Expenses)
• Fund accounting (types of funds) more info...
Turn complex variables and rules into automated decisions. Learn IF, IFS, SWITCH, error-handling functions, conditional formatting, and nested logic to create clean, dynamic outputs and shave HOURS off your workload. This is the kind of flex that will make even teenagers think you’re cool. No cap.
Office 365 is recommended for this course. more info...
Specialists from the Office of the Washington State Auditor will present an overview of the BARS Manual and the reporting requirements for the governments that use it. This class is intended for both cash and GAAP basis governments. The State Auditor’s Office presents the course materials for people with varying levels of governmental accounting knowledge and experience, from novice to expert.
After taking this class, attendees will be able to:
• Explain the purpose of the BARS Manual and why it is required
• Navigate and search the BARS Manual
• Employ fund accounting, including identifying and evaluating fund types
• Identify the four types of interfund activities
• Use the BARS Chart of Accounts and generate BARS codes as prescribed
• Understand the annual online filing reporting requirements
