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Maintaining independence and adhering to strict ethical standards are essential for professionals in governmental auditing. The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) Yellow Book sets the benchmark for ethics and independence in this field, forming the foundation of professional compliance. This course provides a focused review of key principles and independence requirements, equipping participants with the tools to identify and mitigate common risks of noncompliance. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, attendees will learn to uphold the highest ethical standards and ensure independence in governmental auditing.

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Field(s) of Study: Regulatory Ethics
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Accounting professionals often face sustained workload demands that require efficient task management and strong organizational systems. This course introduces practical technology tools and applications designed to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, and improve overall productivity.

Participants will explore digital solutions that support time management, focus, and workload prioritization. The course emphasizes practical implementation—how to select tools, integrate them into daily processes, and establish boundaries that promote sustainable performance.

Designed for professionals seeking to improve efficiency without increasing hours worked, this course provides actionable strategies to better manage workload demands and leverage technology to support long-term effectiveness.

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Field(s) of Study: Personal Development
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This session equips participants with the tools and strategies needed to design and lead impactful civic engagement initiatives. By focusing on clear goal-setting, meaningful community participation, and transparent processes, attendees will learn to navigate challenges and foster trust among stakeholders. The course explores best practices for balancing government and public interests while showcasing real-world examples like "Your Idea, Your Neighborhood" and "Reading Pays" to illustrate participatory budgeting and community-driven programs. Participants will leave with actionable insights into optimizing engagement strategies, overcoming obstacles, and creating programs that resonate with their communities.

Field(s) of Study: Communications and Marketing
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Obligating Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) by December 31, 2024 is essential to ensure a recipient does not have to return funds to the Treasury. There are a number of requirements to properly obligate SLFRF funds and opportunities to make changes to projects after the obligation deadline. In this course, we will define what an obligation is under SLFRF, review guidance from the Treasury, learn how to meet the SLFRF obligation deadline in multiple areas, and identify when changes can be made to estimates, contracts, and subawards after the obligation deadline.


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Field(s) of Study: Finance
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Effective governance is the cornerstone of any nonprofit organization. This course delves into the foundational elements of nonprofit governance, emphasizing fiduciary duties, board responsibilities, and best practices for board operations. Participants will explore key compliance requirements, risk management strategies, policy development, and regulatory obligations. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with practical tools and insights to confidently navigate the complexities of nonprofit governance.

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Field(s) of Study: Specialized Knowledge
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Leadership is not one-size-fits-all. Effective leaders understand that different situations, team dynamics, and organizational cultures require different approaches. This course introduces ten distinct leadership styles and examines how each can influence team performance and organizational success.

Participants will explore the characteristics, strengths, and potential limitations of each leadership style. The course encourages self-reflection to help leaders recognize their own tendencies while identifying opportunities to adapt their approach when circumstances require it. Emphasis is placed on practical strategies for engaging teams, strengthening communication, and building leadership capacity across the organization.

Designed for current and emerging leaders, this course provides tools to better align leadership approach with team needs and organizational objectives.

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Field(s) of Study: Personal Development
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The Yellow Book outlines essential ethical principles for governmental auditors, including serving the public interest, maintaining integrity, objectivity, and professional behavior. This course provides a focused review of these key concepts and their practical application in governmental auditing. Participants will also explore the independence standards, gaining insights on maintaining objectivity and avoiding conflicts of interest to ensure unbiased and professional audits. 

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Field(s) of Study: Regulatory Ethics
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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework in state and local government was not often embraced as a form of employment. As the pandemic continues, governments are beginning to experience the benefits of remote work and are reevaluating hiring practices to offer more telework and hybrid work options, not simply as a result of an emergency. This course will review various telework options and best practices for success.

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Field(s) of Study: Business Management & Organization
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The introduction to governmental budgeting course is an overview of the typical timeline and process a government uses when creating their annual budget. Topics covered include, the basics of governmental budgeting, establishing priorities for the budget, the common steps and timeline of the budget process, what, when and how we should be monitoring the budget throughout the year, and how long-term budgets fit in with the annual budget process.

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Field(s) of Study: Finance
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This Virginia Board of Accountancy–approved ethics course begins with the 2026 Virginia ethics updates required by the Virginia Board of Accountancy. The course then expands to examine the ethical principles established in Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Participants will review core ethical principles applicable to governmental auditors, including serving the public interest, maintaining integrity, objectivity, and professional behavior. The course emphasizes practical application of these principles, with focused discussion on independence requirements, maintaining objectivity, and identifying and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Designed for auditors performing governmental and Yellow Book engagements, this course reinforces ethical decision-making and supports compliance with both Virginia-specific ethics requirements and broader professional standards governing governmental audits.

Field(s) of Study: Regulatory Ethics
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This session provides a structured approach to government budgeting through the four W’s: Who, What, When, and Which. Participants will explore WHO should be involved, including internal and external stakeholders, and discuss effective communication strategies. The session then outlines WHAT the budget process entails, covering key phases, components, legal requirements, and common pitfalls. Attendees will learn WHEN to engage the public through strategic planning, workshops, and outreach methods. Finally, the session identifies WHICH departments lead various aspects of budgeting, from financial planning to capital projects. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to navigate government budgeting effectively and ensure financial planning aligns with community priorities.

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Field(s) of Study: Finance
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Developing strong finance teams requires more than technical training—it requires intentional leadership. This course equips finance leaders with practical strategies to identify and close development gaps across specialist, supervisor, and manager levels.

Participants will explore structured approaches to onboarding, mentoring, and career pathing, with attention to the realities of today’s hybrid and evolving work environments. The course emphasizes performance measurement, knowledge transfer, and building leadership capacity from within the finance function.

Designed for leaders responsible for developing and retaining talent, this course provides actionable tools and frameworks to strengthen team capability, support career progression, and position finance teams for long-term success.

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Field(s) of Study: Management Services
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This course equips participants with the tools and strategies needed to create sustainable, long-term budgets that align with policy goals and ensure fiscal responsibility. Participants will explore key budgeting frameworks, learn techniques for forecasting revenue and expenditures, and analyze scenarios to mitigate financial risks. The course incorporates practical exercises and case studies to provide hands-on experience with scenario planning, enhancing budget transparency and resilience. By the end of the session, attendees will have the knowledge and confidence to design and implement budgets that support long-term governmental priorities and strengthen financial stability.

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Field(s) of Study: Finance
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Procurement is a critical component of successful government operations and while there are challenges in public procurement there are a number of guidelines that offer a pathway for success.  This course will offer guidance on how governments can meet complicated procurement needs and develop practices that protect public funds.

Field(s) of Study: Finance
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Financial professionals are frequently called upon to present complex financial information to clients, boards, and stakeholders who may not have a financial background. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in these settings is critical to building trust and driving informed decision-making. This course provides practical tools to help participants translate financial data into clear, structured, and compelling messages. Participants will explore strategies for using storytelling, visual presentation techniques, and plain language principles to simplify complexity without sacrificing accuracy. The course also examines common communication pitfalls and best practices for tailoring financial messages to diverse audiences. Designed for professionals who present financial information to nonfinancial stakeholders, this course equips participants with techniques to enhance clarity, engagement, and confidence in a variety of professional settings. 

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Field(s) of Study: Personal Development
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Client interactions and professionalism are at the core of what we do as accountants. However, communication with clients is not always as straightforward as it may seem. Sometimes there will be difficult conversations and disagreements that can be tough to navigate. During this course, we will discuss best practices when communicating with the client, and also walk through complicated scenarios to practice what we learn.

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Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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This course will serve as an introduction to conducting effective walkthroughs to gain an understanding of the client's transaction processes as well as identifying internal controls within each process. This course will review the procedures, questions to ask, and documentation requirements of walkthroughs. It will also include real-world examples of the red flags that may arise while executing a walkthrough.


Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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One of the three major forms of occupational fraud, along with corruption and asset misappropriation, is financial statement fraud.  From improper asset valuation to fictitious revenues, this course will review financial statement fraud red flags and examine real-life examples. 


Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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    Learning Objectives

    • Identify trends in financial statement fraud 
    • Recall examples of financial statement fraud schemes
    • Describe audit procedures required to respond to fraud risk

    Level

    Basic

    Prerequisites

    None

    Advanced Preparation

    None

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Cash is essential to every business, and is often one of the first accounts audit staff are exposed to. This course will cover the basics of auditing cash, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to the cash balance. During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform, and also walk through some real-world examples. 


Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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AU-C Section 315 requires the auditor to gain an understanding of the entity and its environment and the entity's internal controls in order to design appropriate audit procedures. This course will review the key requirements of COSO which is one of the most widely used internal control frameworks. We'll also review the limitations of internal controls. Additionally, this course will introduce the risk assessment process and the various audit procedures to evaluate controls and to determine whether to test the operating effectiveness of controls.


Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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Property, Plant, & Equipment is often one of the largest balances on the financial statements. This course will cover the foundation of auditing PP&E, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to the PP&E balance. During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform, and also walk through some real-world examples.


Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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    Learning Objectives

    • Recall the audit assertions applicable to the PP&E balances
    • Recognize risks & threats related to the PP&E balances
    • Identify substantive auditing procedures that are used to obtain comfort over PP&E

    Level

    Basic

    Prerequisites

    None

    Advanced Preparation

    None

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It is imperative that audit staff understand the fundamentals of prepaid expenses. This course will cover the basics of auditing prepaid expenses, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to the prepaid expense balance.  During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform, and also walk through some real-world examples.

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Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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Inventory observations are often a right of passage for audit staff. This course will cover the basics of auditing inventory, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to inventory. During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform, and also walk through how to conduct a physical inventory observation. Learning Objectives: • Recall the audit assertions applicable to inventory.


Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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AU-C Section 230 requires that auditors maintain sufficient audit documentation throughout the engagement. Audit documentation is essential, as it serves as the evidence that auditors performed appropriate procedures to support their opinion on the financial statements. This course will cover the basis and best practices of audit workpapers and proper audit documentation, as well as the common deficiencies in audit documentation. 


Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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Ethics and professional skepticism are a cornerstone of public accounting. This course will review the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants that practitioners must adhere to. This course will outline the pressures, opportunities, and rationalizations that lead to instances of fraud. In addition, this class will walk through some interactive examples to illustrate various scenarios of noncompliance during engagements.


Field(s) of Study: Regulatory Ethics
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Effective risk assessment is foundational to designing an appropriate audit response. This course introduces the audit risk model and provides an overview of the risk assessment procedures performed during engagements.

Participants will review the components of the audit risk model and examine common risk assessment procedures, including inquiries, analytical procedures, and observation and inspection techniques. Emphasis is placed on understanding how risk assessment drives engagement planning and supports the development of appropriate audit responses.

Designed for auditors seeking a structured introduction or refresher, this course builds foundational knowledge necessary for effective engagement planning and execution.


Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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Cryptocurrency continues to evolve rapidly, bringing new accounting and auditing considerations for CPAs and auditors. This course provides a practical overview of the accounting and auditing issues associated with cryptocurrency, with an emphasis on recent standard-setting developments and their implications for practice.

The accounting portion of the course focuses on ASU 2023-08 and related developments, including recent FASB Board discussions, the FASB’s Invitation to Comment, and the addition of cryptocurrency-related topics to the FASB’s research agenda. Participants will work through a practical case study to apply the guidance in ASU 2023-08, building confidence in accounting for cryptocurrency transactions and balances.

The auditing portion of the course addresses key audit considerations related to cryptocurrency, including implications for engagement acceptance and continuance, risk assessment, and the design and performance of audit procedures. The course also references the AICPA’s Accounting for and Auditing of Digital Assets practice aid to help bridge authoritative guidance and real-world application.

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Field(s) of Study: Accounting , Auditing
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    Learning Objectives

    • Identify the impact of recent FASB standard-setting activities on the accounting for digital assets, including cryptocurrency.
    • Recognize the key accounting requirements introduced by ASU 2023-08 as they apply to common cryptocurrency transactions and balances.
    • Identify key audit considerations related to cryptocurrency, including risks affecting engagement acceptance, risk assessment, and audit procedures.

    Level

    Basic

    Prerequisites

    None

    Advanced Preparation

    None

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    May 21, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - ET Accounting and Auditing for Cryptocurrency
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This course is an introduction to preparation, compilation, & review engagements. During this course, we will compare and contrast these different engagements by reviewing the procedures that should be performed, different reports, as well as the level of assurance specific to each type of engagement. 


Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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It is imperative that audit staff understand the fundamentals of expenses & payables. This course will cover the basics of auditing expenses, accrued liabilities, and other payables, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to the expenses & payables balances.

During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform, and also walk through some real-world examples.


Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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When auditing management's accounting estimates, increased professional skepticism is necessary as there is always the potential for bias in areas of increased subjectivity & complexity. This course will demonstrate procedures to test the process used by management to develop estimates, as well as walk through common examples of accounting estimates that are included in the financial statements. It includes the updated requirements in SAS 143.

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Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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