Texas School Districts Accounting & Auditing Conference

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1 20% 2018 DISCOUNT AVAILABLE. MORE DETAILS INSIDE. Texas School Districts Accounting & Auditing Conference June 4-5, 2018 Omni San Antonio Hotel San Antonio, TX Webcast Option Available - Details Inside

2 2018 Texas School Districts Accounting & Auditing Conference June 4-5, 2018 Omni San Antonio Hotel San Antonio, TX Follow Us On: #TXCPE2018 Program Number: TSDAC01 Program Information: June 4-5, 2018 Day 1: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Day 2: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Registration opens at 7 a.m. each day. CPE Hours: 16 CPE Hours (based on attendance) Location: Omni San Antonio Hotel 9821 Colonnade Blvd San Antonio, TX Fees: $320 Early Bird TSCPA Member $445 Early Bird Nonmember $370 TSCPA Member $495 Nonmember Early Bird Discount: Register by May 21, 2018 to receive Early Bird Registration rates. TSCPA is not responsible for checks or registrations delayed or lost in the mail. NEW! 20% Discount: Register the first TSCPA member from a firm or company at full price, all other TSCPA members from the same firm or company receive a 20% discount on their registrations. To qualify for discounts, registrations must be submitted together via phone or fax. Cancellation Fee: Cancellations received less than five business days prior to the conference start date are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Substitutions will be allowed until the start time of the program at no charge by calling or NO SHOWS WILL FORFEIT THE ENTIRE REGISTRATION FEE. Hotel Room Rate: $132 single/double + applicable taxes. Hotel Cut-Off Date: 5 p.m. CST on May 4, 2018 or when block fills. Call THE-OMNI for hotel reservations and ask for the TSCPA Texas School Districts Accounting and Auditing Conference room block. Hotel Parking Rates: Complimentary self-parking. Valet parking $15 per day plus tax. Contact hotel for additional parking information. Parking prices are subject to change and are not included as part of the registration fee. Handouts: Handouts will be available beginning May 30, On May 30, 2018 TSCPA will send an that contains the link to the handout website. TSCPA policies can be found at: TSCPA Registered Sponsor #260 Webcast Information: Questions for the speakers may be submitted online during the conference. The live stream is being hosted by TSCPA in cooperation with the Accounting CPE Network (ACPEN). The live stream can be viewed on any computer or mobile device and is compatible with most browsers. Both audio and video will be delivered through the computer, there is no telephone required. Use this link ( to a test video, that can be used to confirm your system s compatibility with the webcast platform. If you have additional questions related to registration or technical requirements, please contact support. help@acpen.com Phone: (877) The CPE Credit for the Live stream will be issued by: Business Professionals Network, Inc. (ACPEN) Nation Registry of CPE Sponsors (NASBA) # Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Sponsor # Group Viewings: This program is available for group viewing within your firm or company. If you would like additional information or pricing for group viewings, contact: Anne Taylor at or anne.taylor@acpen.com. ACPEN s Technical Support: Contact ACPEN s technical support line at if you encounter any technical difficulties.

3 = 7:00 a.m. = 8:00 a.m. = 9:00 a.m. = 10:00 a.m. June 4, 2018 Day 1 REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST Hey, Hey What s Going On (TEA Update) Sara Kohn, CPA, RTSBA/Manager School Financial Performance/Texas Education Agency/Austin David Marx, CPA/Director Financial Compliance/Texas Education Agency/ Austin TEA will be launching financial report cards in August This will increase the quality and transparency of the TEA s reporting of school district financial information, provide meaningful tools for decision makers at a local level, and enable decision makers to have the information necessary to utilize financial resources to improve educational outcomes for students. Wading Through GASB and Diving Deep into OPEB John DeBurro, CPA/Partner/Weaver/Dallas Blake Rodgers, CPA/Senior Manager/Deloitte & Touche LLP Get yourself up to speed on the latest from GASB. Get a high-level overview of the standards becoming effective over the next few years and what GASB is considering for the future. This session will also provide a deep dive to help you prepare for the impending implementation of GASB Statement No. 75, which will have a large impact on financial statements for all districts that participate in TRS-Care. BREAK = 10:15 a.m. I ll Gladly Pay You Tuesday for a Hamburger Today! Tish Grill, RTSBA/Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance/Boerne = 11:15 a.m. = 12:15 p.m. = 1:15 p.m. = 2:45 p.m. = 3:00 p.m. = 4:00 p.m. = 5:00 p.m. Don t overlook charges in the child nutrition fund by auditing meals and realized revenue. Introducing end-of-year reconciliations to ensure one of the largest cash handling funds is accurately reported. Take the Documentation Trail to a Happy Review Gwendolyn D. McDade, CPA/Administrator for Food and Nutrition/Texas Department of Agriculture/Austin Ensure that your food and nutrition program requirements are fully documented the next time TDA or another reviewer appears to review the program. This session will explore some common findings of food and nutrition procurement programs and how to avoid these findings through proper documentation. The session will also provide information to prepare you for the new administrative financial reviews. NETWORKING LUNCH Disaster: How Do We Handle It? Karen Smith, CPA/Assistant Superintendent for Business and Financial Services/Cypress Fairbanks ISD Sandra Callahan/Chief Financial Officer/Bastrop ISD/Bastrop Charles Mikeska/Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations/West ISD/West Ron Wilson, CTSBO, RSBO/Chief Financial Officer & Safety Coordinator/Gregory-Portland ISD/Portland Joe Blasi/Executive Vice President/McGriff, Seibels & Williams Insurance/Houston Preparation through education is less costly than surviving a tragedy. Expert panelists will share their experiences and the financial impact school districts will encounter if not prepared for disasters. BREAK Single Audit - What Do I Need to Know and Am I Prepared? Rebecca Goldstein, CPA/Assurance Services Senior Manager/Weaver/Austin This session will dive into the compliance requirements of a single audit, applicable internal controls and how to be prepared for your audit. It will also discuss some of the most notable changes under the new Uniform Guidance. PIC-ing the Right Code (Functions on the Left - Pics on the Right) Karen Wiesman, EdD, CPA, RTSBA/Associate Superintendent for Business and Finance/Mansfield ISD/Mansfield Guadalupe R. Garcia, CPA/Audit Partner/Whitley Penn/Houston With the TEA special allotment monitoring program underway, there is no better time than the present to perform an in-depth analysis of your Program Intent Code (PIC) expenditures. We will present from the perspective of the school district, as well as the external audit on how to be in full compliance. ADJOURN

4 = 7:00 a.m. = 8:00 a.m. = 9:00 a.m. = 10:00 a.m. = 10:15 a.m. = 11:15 a.m. June 5, 2018 Day 2 REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST Cradle to Grave: Staying Above Ground Through a FEMA Audit Jeb McPherson, CPA, CFF, FCPA/Senior Vice President/Disaster Recovery Services, LLC/Houston Deb Gallagher, CPA, CFF, FCPA/Disaster Recovery Services, LLC/Houston Join us as we learn what is considered appropriate, sufficient documentation during a FEMA audit and all the preparation that goes into that process. 3 Rs You Need to Know for a School District s State Aid Review, Reconcile and Recognize Becky Bunte,CAE, CTSBO, SFO/Deputy Executive Director/TASBO/Austin This session will allow participants to understand the data available through TEA s website and through district information systems in order to accurately project state aid. This process allows auditors to recognize the revenue earned by the district in the current fiscal year as compared to the payments received. BREAK Construction Costs Managing Risk in a Fast-Paced Era Daniel Graves, CPA/Partner/Weaver/Austin Construction activity across the state is moving quickly and only going to increase as renovation and restoration projects related to recent natural disasters begin to receive funding. Managing construction-related risk is challenging without keen forethought and planning. From the selection of the construction method and contract type to current issues, we will discuss the risks associated with construction and practical risk mitigation strategies. Procurement and Payroll Under the Uniform Guidance Karen Wiesman, EdD, CPA, RTSBA/Associate Superintendent for Business and Finance/Mansfield ISD/Mansfield Ed Harper/Director of Purchasing/Mansfield ISD/Mansfield Come learn everything you need to know about procurement and payroll under Uniform Guidance. = 12:15 p.m. = 1:00 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCH Staying in Compliance with Recent Legislative Updates Sarah W. Langlois/Partner/Rogers, Morris & Grover, LLP/Houston Each year, there are slight and major changes that add a layer of procedures for school districts and auditors alike. Come hear the latest state and federal legislative updates and their effects on school districts. = 2:00 p.m. Ask the Experts Panel Back by popular demand! This session will be conducted in a Q & A format to allow you to bring all your questions to this panel of experienced auditors and regulators. = 3:00 p.m. ADJOURN Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Exclusive Premier Sponsor Conference Partner

5 Texas School Districts Accounting and Auditing Conference TSDAC01 COMPANY AND CONTACT INFORMATION: Name: Member #: Company/Firm: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: c I have special needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act. REGISTRATION OPTIONS: c c c $320 Early Bird TSCPA Member $445 Early Bird Nonmember $370 TSCPA Member 20% Discount: First TSCPA member pays full price, all other additional TSCPA members from the same company/firm receive a 20% discount on their registrations. To qualify for 20% discount, registrations must be submitted together via phone or fax. c $495 Nonmember Early Bird Rates effective through May 21, 2018 METHOD OF PAYMENT: Credit Card #: Name as it appears on the Credit Card: Cardholder Signature: Check #: Exp. Date: Check Amount: Additional conference and cancellation policy information located at HOW TO REGISTER: u Register Online at w Fax credit card registrations to: or v x Mail your check and registration form to: TSCPA CPE Foundation, Inc Dallas Parkway, Suite 700 Dallas, TX Make check payable to: TSCPA CPE Foundation, Inc. Phone your registration in to: or

6 Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants CPE Foundation, Inc Dallas Parkway, Suite 700 Dallas TX Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Dallas, TX Permit 195 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE BEFORE MAY 21, 2018! NEW! 20% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE. DETAILS INSIDE. The 2018 Texas School Districts Accounting & Auditing Conference CHAIR: Celina Miller, CPA Whitley Penn, LLP Chris Breaux, CPA Whitley Penn, LLP Debbie Kirkham, CPA Weaver Conroe, TX Jill Ludwig, CPA Lamar Consolidated ISD Rosenberg, TX John DeBurro, CPA Weaver Dallas, TX Karen Smith, CPA Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Latisha Grill, RTSBA Boerne ISD Bandera, TX Lindsey Kennimer, CPA Snow Garrett Williams Weatherford, TX Shelby Lackey, CPA Weaver Conroe, TX Thania Gonzalex, CPA Whitley Penn, LLP Tommy Strealy, CPA Growland Strealy Morales & Co PLLC Corpus Christi, TX Anice Asberry TSCPA CPE Foundation, Inc. Dallas, TX Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Exclusive Premier Sponsor Conference Partner Follow Us On: #TXCPE2018