Professional Development   

Make plans now to attend UNA's 32^nd Annual North Alabama Accounting Forum sponsored by UNA Center For Learning & Professional Development, The Past President's Council, Muscle Shoals Chapter, Institute of Management Accountants, and the UNA Department of Accounting and Business Law.

This annual seminar was developed thirty two years ago to provide a high quality and affordable day of professional development and networking for accounting professionals from throughout Alabama and neighboring states. It is a chance for the accounting community to gather and learn about trends and procedures, directly from the experts. In addition to providing an excellent source of continuing education, a share of the funds generated to the IMA by the Forum are specially designated to be used in the scholarship program. The Muscle Shoals Chapter of the IMA awards a scholarship annually to a deserving senior accounting student at the University of North Alabama.

Approved For 8 Hours of A&A CPE

This course provides an overview of the skills essential to performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.  It addresses the following areas:

•          Preliminary activities
•          Understanding the entity, its environment and internal controls
•          Identification and assessment of risk
•          Designing procedures consistent with assessed risks
•          Evaluating evidence for sufficiency and appropriateness
•          Audit documentation

The Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update is designed to provide its participants with a comprehensive, in-depth review of what’s happening at the GASB, AICPA and GAO, including GASB Statements and Interpretations, Statements on Auditing Standards, Auditing Interpretations, Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services, Ethics Interpretations, and exposure drafts, with emphasis on the practical application and impact on practitioners in small to medium sized firms and members in government.  

Learning objectives: To enable participants to understand and apply the recently adopted pronouncements of the GASB, Auditing Standards Board, Professional Ethics Executive Committee, Accounting and Review Services Committee, GAO, OMB and other bodies whose pronouncements affect the preparation and audit of financial statements of state and local governments. 

This course provides an overview of the skills essential to performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.  It addresses the following areas:

•          Preliminary activities
•          Understanding the entity, its environment and internal controls
•          Identification and assessment of risk
•          Designing procedures consistent with assessed risks
•          Evaluating evidence for sufficiency and appropriateness
•          Audit documentation

The Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update is designed to provide its participants with a comprehensive, in-depth review of what’s happening at the GASB, AICPA and GAO, including GASB Statements and Interpretations, Statements on Auditing Standards, Auditing Interpretations, Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services, Ethics Interpretations, and exposure drafts, with emphasis on the practical application and impact on practitioners in small to medium sized firms and members in government.  

Learning objectives: To enable participants to understand and apply the recently adopted pronouncements of the GASB, Auditing Standards Board, Professional Ethics Executive Committee, Accounting and Review Services Committee, GAO, OMB and other bodies whose pronouncements affect the preparation and audit of financial statements of state and local governments. 

Develop your collaboration and teamwork expertise through learning agile leadership skills. This course helps you with new ways to think, behave, and do that gain better results. Hosted by the Agile Strategy Lab, the premier provider of Strategic Doing Practitioner Training. Each day you’ll see ways to use the skills in your professional and personal life.

The Benefits:

• Boost Your Teamwork & Leadership: Discover new ways to enhance collaboration and achieve superior results in both your work and personal life.
• Expert Guidance: Learn directly from the authors of "Strategic Doing: Ten Skills for Agile Leadership" and skilled instructors at the Agile Strategy Lab at UNA.
• Interactive & Engaging: Participate in lively discussions, hands-on exercises, and simulations for a fully immersive learning experience.

Course Details:

• Format: In-person, engaging and interactive sessions.
• Location: 541 W College St, Florence, AL 35630.
• Duration: 2 days, packed with active learning (April 16 & 17: 9:00 – 4:30 CT)
• Open to All: No prerequisites required.

Certification & Rewards:

• Earn a Certificate: Documenting 1.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Digital Badge: Successful participants receive an electronic badge as a Strategic Doing “Practitioner” for social media display.
• Further Opportunities: Eligibility for the workshop leader certification course.
• SHRM Credits: This class qualifies for SHRM Professional Development Credits.

Lead Instructors:

• Mary Marshall VanSant & Doug Barrett: Strategic Doing Fellows with deep expertise in the field. (Instructors may vary)

Easy Registration:

• Register Below and  Secure your spot in this transformative course.

Travel Assistance:

• Need Help? Find travel information and recommendations here.

Cancellation Policy:

•  Flexible Options: In case of course cancellation, choose to transfer the fee to another course or get a full refund.
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