Events / Local Governments & Schools: Enhance Your Financial Insight
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Enrich your knowledge by joining us at SEK's annual event for local governments and schools. Our team of experts will provide you with timely updates on industry changes and valuable tips to optimize your organization's performance.
This event is for local governments and schools. Finance Directors, Controllers, Business Managers, Borough/Township/Authority Managers, District Managers, Secretaries, and Treasurers are encouraged to attend. Up to 4 hours of CPE credit provided for attendance.
Free webinar
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Virtual via Zoom
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Up to 4 hours of CPE credit provided for attendance.
Save the date! Registration opens in May.
Session Topics:
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- Economic and Market Update - This session will broadly cover areas of the U.S. economy and global markets that have effects on public investors. We will discuss the impact the Federal Reserve's actions have had on short term interest rates and the potential outlook for interest rates in the future.
- Presented by Matt Conlin, Institutional Sales and Relationship Manager, PFM Asset Management
- Presented by Matt Conlin, Institutional Sales and Relationship Manager, PFM Asset Management
- Steps to Take Before and After an Audit
- Presented by Kevin Stouffer, CPA, Member of the Firm, SEK
- Presented by Kevin Stouffer, CPA, Member of the Firm, SEK
- GASB Updates - Learn about recent and upcoming standards from the Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB).
- Presented by Craig Witmer, CPA, CGFM, Member of the Firm, SEK, and Teena Curnow, CPA, Manager, SEK
- Presented by Craig Witmer, CPA, CGFM, Member of the Firm, SEK, and Teena Curnow, CPA, Manager, SEK
- HR Updates for Local Governments - Stay informed on the latest employment law changes impacting local governments. This session will provide an overview of key HR updates, helping you prepare for what’s ahead in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
- Presented by Laura Stover, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Director of HR Advisory Services, SEK
- Presented by Laura Stover, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Director of HR Advisory Services, SEK
- Single Audit Updates
- Presented by Erin Clark, CPA, MBA, Member of the Firm, SEK
- Presented by Erin Clark, CPA, MBA, Member of the Firm, SEK
- When to Outsource Your Firm's Financials
- Presented by Krista Gardner, CPA, Member of the Firm, SEK
- Presented by Krista Gardner, CPA, Member of the Firm, SEK
- Cybersecurity Considerations for Local Governments
- Presented by Robert Hoster, CPA, CISA, CFSA, CFIRS, Internal Controls Specialist, SEK
- Presented by Robert Hoster, CPA, CISA, CFSA, CFIRS, Internal Controls Specialist, SEK
- QuickBooks Online for Local Governments - A high-level overview of best practices for general ledger clean up and transaction entry, along with insights on improving efficiencies in QuickBooks Online. There will also be time for open Q&A.
- Presented by Kendra Barnhart, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, SEK
- Note: QuickBooks will be the final session. Those who do not use QuickBooks will have the option to drop off the webinar before the final session and receive reduced CPE credit.