Live CPE Webinar
GASB 87 & 96 Audit Preparation Roundtable: Streamline Your Compliance Journey
 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 |
 1 P.M. EST |
| Level Basic |
Subject Accounting |
Cost Free |
CPE Credits 1.00 hour |
Learning Objectives
- Understand the key requirements of GASB 87 & 96 and its implications for lease accounting audits.
- Learn best practices for data collection, lease classification, and internal controls.
- Enhance your understanding of effective communication and documentation strategies for successful audits.
- Gain insights into the latest industry trends and developments in GASB lease accounting.
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Meet the Speakers
Benjamin Belk, CPA
GASB Lease Accounting Consultant, FinQuery
Benjamin joined our technical accounting team after working as a Senior Auditor at a major accounting firm, where he led the engagement team through SEC filings of quarterly/annual results and guided clients through the adoption of the new standards. He has a Bachelor’s degree in business administration-accounting from Appalachian State University and a Master’s degree in accounting from Wake Forest University.
Emily Fish
Director of Product Accounting, FinQuery, Moderator
Emily Fish spent seven years at Pier 1 Imports, excelling as Senior Manager of Lease Accounting and Audit. Leading new lease accounting software adoption and implementing Topic 842, she was recognized as a top expert. Now at FinQuery as Director of Product Accounting, Emily guides clients on technical accounting for software compliance and product feature enhancement.
Charles Raibley, CPA
Audit Sr. Manager, Crowe
Charles is a Senior Manager specializing in client relationships and audit engagements. With years of experience, he expertly manages projects from planning to the delivery of financial statements. Charles works with government agencies, non-profits, and financial institutions, with notable expertise in real estate audits in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also conducts training on US GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS standards.
Gerry Boaz, CPA, CGFM, CGMA
Director of Government National Strategy, Government Advisory Services, Eide Bailly LLP
Course Description
CPE Details
Details
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Online
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.00 Hour
Field of Study: Accounting
Who Should Attend
Governmental Accounting and Finance Professionals responsible for managing lease portfolios within government entities, who would benefit from understanding the accounting and audit implications of their work.
Internal and external auditors specializing in governmental entities who need to stay current on GASB lease accounting requirements and audit procedures.
Lease Administrators: Individuals responsible for managing lease portfolios within government entities, who would benefit from understanding the accounting and audit implications of their work.
Sponsor Statement
FinQuery, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: NASBAregistry.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact CPEinfo@finquery.com.
Program Cancellation Policy
If a program is cancelled, FinQuery will notify registrants via the email address that they used to register for the program.