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2026 Auditing State and Local Governments Lightning Round
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2026 Auditing State and Local Governments Lightning Round

Hear answers from the GAQC for common accounting and audit questions that will help in your financial statement audits of state and local governments.

$125 - $149
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Format

Webcast

Date

Mar 12, 2026

NASBA Field of Study

Accounting (Governmental)

Level

Intermediate

CPE Credits

2

Instructor

Samuel Latimer, Remi Omisore, Jodi Daugherty

Availability

3 months

Product Number

WC5078180

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Answers to SLG Financial Statement Audit Challenges

In this Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC) web event, find solutions to the challenging issues encountered when performing state and local government (SLG) financial statement audits.

The format is a fast-paced lightning round of questions and answers commonly received by the GAQC, covered by a panel of experienced practitioners sharing their views. The panelists will also share best practice tips for identifying the answers to challenging accounting and audit issues.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Common peer review matters found in state and local governments audits
  • State and local governments audit performance considerations
  • Common reporting challenges
  • New Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and GASB Implementation Guides
  • Impact of new auditing standards
  • Best practices, tips, available resources, and tools

Key Topics

  • GASB standards
  • Government auditing
  • Government accounting
  • Financial statement audit considerations
  • Emerging practice issues
  • Practitioner views on tough questions

Learning Outcomes

  • Determine answers to common accounting and audit questions relevant to state and local government financial statement audits.
  • Identify implementation challenges related to new GASB standards.
  • Determine the impact of new auditing standards.
  • Apply best practices and tips for a successful financial statement audit.

Who Will Benefit

Auditors and Preparers of State and Local Governmental Financial Statements

Credit Info
CPE Credits
2
NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (Governmental), Auditing (Governmental)
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Knowledge of GASB literature and SLG financial statement audits
Access
This is a digital product. With full paid access the content will be available to you for 3 months after purchase date.
Duration
2 hrs
Yellow Book Hours
2
For more information, please refer to CPE requirements and NASBA sponsorship information
Pricing
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Nonmembers
$149.00
AICPA Members
$125.00
CIMA Members
$125.00

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Speakers
Samuel Latimer
CPA, CFE
Samuel Latimer is an Audit Partner at Rushton, LLC, a regional accounting firm headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia. Samuel has over 18 years of audit experience. Since joining the firm in 2012, Sam has specialized in governmental and nonprofit audits, bringing deep expertise in financial statement auditing and internal control development for local governments of all sizes. His practical experience and leadership have made him a trusted advisor in the public sector accounting space. Sam is a frequent speaker and instructor at professional conferences focused on government finance and auditing. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from University of North Florida and a Master of Accountancy from Auburn University.
Remi Omisore
CPA, CIA, CISA, MBA
Remi Omisore is a Principal at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), based in the Baltimore (Timonium), Maryland office. With over 17 years of experience in public accounting, audit, and management consulting, Remi specializes in serving state and local governments, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations. He leads financial statement and compliance audits, applying U.S. GAAP and internal control standards to help clients maintain transparency and accountability. Remi holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Morgan State University and an MBA from the University of Maryland, College Park. He is also actively involved in his community, serving as Treasurer for Baltimore Green Map.
Jodi Daugherty
CPA
JODI DAUGHERTY, CPA joined Eide Bailly LLP in 1995 and has extensive experience in a wide variety of public accounting services. Her client portfolio is just as diverse—she has worked with non-profit organizations, governmental entities, multifamily and public housing authorities and retirement plans. Jodi manages audits for many of the governmental entities in Treasure Valley, and she also plays an active role in audits of federal awards in both the nonprofit and governmental sectors. Jodi is a member of the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center Executive Committee.
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