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Course Detail |
| Course ID:
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Auditor10 |
| Title:
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Basic Training for Elected Auditors |
| Series:
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Finance |
| Provider:
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PSATS |
| Instructors:
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Diana Dorman
Treasurer
Herrick Township, Bradford County
Michael Foreman
Local Government Policy Specialist
Governor's Center for Local Government Services
Marita Kelley
Local Government Policy Specialist
Governor's Center for Local Government Services
Greg Primm
Township Manager
Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County |
| Schedule Time:
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8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Program Begins
NOON Lunch (provided)
1:00 p.m. Program Resumes
4:00 p.m. Adjournment |
| Registration Link:
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Click Here
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| County:
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Butler |
| Location:
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Cranberry Township Public Works Building
20729 Rt. 19
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-4806
www.cranberrytownship.org |
| Date:
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08/24/10 |
| Time:
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8:30 AM |
| Cost:
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$80.00 |
| Description: |
Reduce errors in your audit! Official audits submitted to the state have revealed a high error rate in coding and terminology. This basic auditor training course is designed specifically for all elected borough and township auditors. Instructors will teach auditors how to prepare and submit an accurate audit, reduce errors, and save time and effort. During this intensive course, auditors will become familiar with:
-Legal requirements for municipal audits -Audit preparation and work plan -Auditing procedures for specific funds -Newly revised Chart of Accounts for local government -Procedures for auditing the accounts of municipal officials
Instructors will lead participants through the entire audit process, allowing plenty of time for questions and several practice exercises to hone auditing skills. The course will include tips for preparing the required Annual Audit and Financial Report Form and completing audit forms. |
| Outline: |
During this course, instructors will engage attendees in discussion regarding the following subject areas:
-Planning the audit process
-Evaluating existing internal controls
-Surcharging: When is it warranted and what is the process?
-Accounts to be included in the audit
-Preparing the report for publication
-How to reduce the errors on your Annual Audit and Financial Report
-Electronic filing of DCED Annual Audit and Financial Reports |
| Additional Info |
Who Should Attend This training course is designed for elected auditors and elected controllers who perform the annual audit, municipal secretaries and managers.
Walk-in Registrations Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are accepted on a space-available basis. Please note there are times when a session is cancelled or rescheduled. Registered attendees will be notified of schedule changes prior to the session. Call (717) 763-0930 or visit www.palocalgovtraining.org prior to the session to verify the correct date, time and location. Substitutions are permitted without notice.
Cancellation/No-Show Policy A cancellation received less than 10 business days before the session you are registered for, is subject to a $20 processing fee for refunds. Those who cancel within 48 hours of the session date or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee and if unpaid, will be invoiced.
Accessibility & Other Needs All sessions will be held at ADA-accessible locations. Please use the "accessibility needs" line to indicate alternate format, sign language requirements, or any other needs you might have.
Inclement Weather In the event of inclement weather, please verify that the session is taking place by calling PSATS at (717) 763-0930. If calling outside of normal business hours, enter extension 166. Session cancellations are updated by 7:00 a.m. on the day of a course. |
