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President’s Message – September 2016

Greetings everyone:

We are almost in the month of September and many of the CAFR accountants are still involved in reporting and looking back at the months in the previous fiscal year; however, we, as a group, need to look forward to a new fiscal year and the opportunities that it presents.

So far for education topics, the Southern Wisconsin AGA Chapter will be hosting a webinar titled Internal Controls and Assessing Risks on September 14th at the State Office Building at e201 W. Washington Avenue, Madison from 1 to 2:50 p.m.

We are currently reaching out to Madison Metro for a speaker regarding their contingent reserve fund for the October 20th luncheon. The potential speaker has not yet confirmed but stay tuned to the updates on our website. We will be taking donations at this time for the Salvation Army. The list, they gave me of needed items are: diapers (larger sizes 4-6), tampons, women’s panties (all larger sizes), gently used suitcases with wheels, and backpacks. I feel that their mission statement, reaching out and assisting individuals and families who don’t qualify for other assistance, is very important.

Ryan Mooney from Baker Tilly has confirmed his speaking engagement to us on January 26, 2017 regarding the latest tax updates.

If you read about a topic that you think will be interesting to hear about at a luncheon or our symposium, please let me know. Well, that is all I have so far. As the weather is cooling down, I hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy it.

Take care,

Mary Laufenberg

President
Southern Wisconsin AGA Chapter
608/438-8338

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September 2016 Lunch Meeting Webinar

September 2016 Lunch Meeting Webinar

September 14 | 1–2:50 p.m. CT | 2 CPEs

TOPIC: Avoiding Surprises and Assessing Risks: Building on Today’s Internal Controls

DATE: Wednesday, September 14, 2016

TIME: 1:00 – 2:50 p.m.

COST: Free for Members, $10 for NonMembers

PLACE: State Office Building (home of DFI, Tourism, DVA, WHEDA) 201 West Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703

REGISTRATION: Contact Sherri Voigt by 1 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2016 with your name, membership status, at (608) 266-2814,  [email protected], or register below:

Membership Status

 

 

Avoiding Surprises and Assessing Risks: Building
on Today’s Internal Controls

September 14 | 1–2:50 p.m. CT | 2 CPEs | FOS: ACCG

Learn how governments across the country are strengthening their internal control processes by setting new parameters for risk management. These new parameters help governments identify challenges early, bring them to the attention of agency leadership and develop solutions. On July 15, 2016, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a revised version of OMB Circular No. A-123, which addressed internal controls. The revised circular was broadened and now addresses Management’s Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control. Similarly, under North Carolina’s Enhancing Accountability in Government through Leadership and Education (EAGLE), each agency must perform an annual assessment of internal controls over financial reporting and compliance. By performing this assessment, agencies can identify risks and compensating controls that reduce the possibility of material misstatements, misappropriation of assets and noncompliance with governmental rules and regulations. This webinar will examine emerging trends in internal control by examining both the federal and North Carolina initiatives.

Speakers:
Wynona Cash, CICA, EAGLE Team Lead, North Carolina Comptroller’s Office Mike Wetklow, MPA, CGFM, CPA, Deputy CFO, National Science Foundation

Program Level: Overview

Prerequisite: None

Advance Preparation: None required

Field of Study: Governmental Accounting

This webinar offers two (2) CPE hours for participants who attend the entire training. Site coordinators will receive an email confirmation one day before the start of the training that will contain the PIN code and instructions for participants to verify and retrieve their certificates.

CPE Hours earned during this event can be used to fulfill CGFM CPE requirements. To learn more about the CGFM Certification, contact AGA’s Office of Professional Certification.

AGA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. www.learningmarket.org.

 

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President’s Message – April, 2016

Mary Laufenbeg, CGFM, CPA
2015-16 President, Southern Wisconsin AGA Chapter

Hello everybody:

The weather is starting to heat up a little as well as our educational events. Don’t miss the April AGA luncheon scheduled on April 21st; the topic will be on lead pipe replacement in Madison. Since the March webinar had to be cancelled, we will be honoring CGFM month at this luncheon also, bringing the proclamations signed by both the governor and the mayor at this time. All CGFMs can attend the lunch for free!!!

We have a great group of speakers scheduled for the May AGA Symposium scheduled on May 11; check our website for more details.

I hope to see you all at both of these upcoming events.

Mary

Mary Laufenberg
2016 President

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April Lunch Meeting – Thursday, April 21, 2016

April 2016 Luncheon Meeting

TOPIC: Budget and Planning Process to Replace Lead Pipes, City of Madison

SPEAKERS: Joseph Grande & Robin Piper

DATE: Thursday, April 21, 2016

REGISTRATION: 11:30 a.m. LUNCH: 11:45 a.m.

COST: $6 for Members, $12 for Non-Members
Free for CGFMs!

PLACE: Monona Garden Family Restaurant, 6501 Bridge Road, Monona, WI, 53713, in the back meeting room (Located just off Broadway near Monona Road & beltline)

MENU: All sandwiches come with french fries, fruit or cottage cheese and soda/ coffee/tea.

  • Cheeseburger
  • Chicken Supreme Sandwich-Grilled Chicken with swiss cheese on sourdough
  • Mediterranean Salad – romaine & iceberg lettuce, onion, tomato, cucumbers, black olives, egg, feta cheese with grilled pita bread and house dressing (with or without grilled chicken)

RESERVATIONS:  Register below, or, contact Sherri Voigt by 1 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016 with your name, membership status, meal choice (and for carpooling information) at (608) 576-6473 or [email protected].

MEMBERS – BRING YOUR SUPERVISOR TO ONE LUNCHEON MEETING FREE EACH YEAR

Did you know about this membership benefit? Please note this when making your reservation.

Reservations:

Membership Status(required)

Meal Choice(required)

Side Choice(required)

 

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President’s Message – February/March 2016

Mary Laufenbeg, CGFM, CPA
2015-16 President, Southern Wisconsin AGA Chapter

Winter is back with a blast.  Just like the line up of education topics we have coming up for you.

First of all, on March 23 we have an audio conference regarding internal control.  We have a great lineup of speakers planned for our 2016 Symposium. On April 21 we have a luncheon scheduled regarding the City of Madison’s budget on lead pipe replacement.

Stay tuned to our website for more details on all these events.

A special announcement for CGFM Month! Carol Herwig, Department of Revenue, has passed the final exam and is our newest Certified Government Financial Manager. Our congratulations to her for completing this comprehensive certification process.

Mary

 

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March 23 Audio Conference – Internal Controls

March 23 | 1-2:50 p.m. | 2 CPEs Available

TOPIC:  INTERNAL CONTROLS

DATE:  Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 1:00-2:50 p.m.

COST:  Free for Members, $10 for Non-Members

PLACE: WI Department of Tourism, 201 West Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 1st Floor Conference Room

The AGA Southern Wisconsin chapter is sponsoring one link to this session. In-room attendance is required for the awarding of CPE. The National AGA Office has not yet posted the speaker/title details for this session. We will send a follow-up notice once available.

f you are interested but unable to attend this session, individual session links are available through
https://www.agacgfm.org/Training-and-Events/Learn-Online/Webinars/2015-2016-Offerings/Internal-Controls.aspx at $49 for members.

RESERVATIONS: Contact Sherri Voigt by 1 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016 with your name, membership status, at (608) 266-2814 or [email protected]

Or Register on-line below:

Membership Status(required)