Event Registration - Washington Finance Officers Association
BARS - Cash/ GAAP In Person Class
3/5/2025
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM PST


Location: Yelm Community Center, 301 2nd St SE , Yelm, 98


Registration ends on 3/4/2025
There are currently 386 spots remaining out of 400




Event Description
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 type
  • 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
Please bring a laptop or other device to participate in the class exercise.