Overview
The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) is pleased to present the State Auditor Training Program’s 2026 Governmental Accounting and Reporting Issues Seminar. DOAA is committed to providing valuable insights to local governments and audit professionals. Each year brings unique challenges and opportunities for our seminar, and this year will be no exception.
New this year: We will be offering a virtual hybrid option, allowing attendees to participate online at the same time the in‑person event is held.
The Nonprofit and Local Government team, within the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, strives to curate a selection of presentations with various topics to benefit attendees from local governments and the firms that audit them. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your government financial skills and stay up to date with the latest developments in government accounting and reporting.
Georgia Department of Audits & Accounts (DOAA)
The Department of Audits and Accounts exists to provide independent, unbiased information and impactful recommendations to promote accountability and improve government.
Through audit services, DOAA conducts financial audits of state and local governments as well as performance audits evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of state programs, while its legislative services issue fiscal notes and retirement certifications to support the General Assembly's work. DOAA also performs desk reviews of nonprofit and local government audit reports and prepares the annual sales ratio study used to equalize property tax digests for state school funding allocations.
Nonprofit & Local Government (NPLG) Team
The Nonprofit and Local Government team within the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts performs desk reviews of audits and other financial reports. For local governments within the state of Georgia these are performed in accordance with Official Code of Georgia §36-81-7 and §50-8-38. For nonprofit organizations doing business with the State of Georgia these are performed in accordance with Official Code of Georgia §50-20-3 &-4.
NPLG Updates
You can find more information regarding local government resources below or at Local Government All Resources
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About The Seminar
Registration is now open for the 2026 Governmental Accounting and Reporting Issues Seminar! We look forward to seeing you on November 16 - 17, 2026, either at Middle Georgia State University or virtually. After registration is complete, you will receive an email containing all pertinent information including access and instructions to the electronic training materials and any necessary venue requirements.
For any questions concerning registration contact Lisa Kimbrell, by email at DOAASATP@audits.ga.gov or by phone at (404) 732-9140. We welcome all suggestions and ideas for beneficial and interesting seminar topics.
2026 Featured Topics
- Focused discussions on general local governmental accounting and reporting issues from the DOAA Local Government (NPLG) Desk Review team
- Discussion on research reporting requirements with Fletcher Morris from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Research team
- Frank Crawford will discuss updates regarding Audit Standards, Single Audit, Yellow Book, and AICPA Quality Management Standards
- David Bean and Frank Crawford will discuss recent GASB pronouncements and provide implementation guidance
- Georgia legislative updates from Alicia Vaughn with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and Jim Thornton with Georgia Municipal Association (GMA)
- Georgia legislative updates from Alicia Vaughn with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and Jim Thornton with Georgia Municipal Association (GMA)
- The rollout and implications of new property tax reforms with the Local Government Services team from the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR)
- DOAA Sales Ratio (SR) team discusses the State-Wide Equalized 100% Adjusted Property Tax Digest Report and their collaboration efforts with DOR and county officials
Registration Fees
In-Person
$309
Registration includes a CPE certificate, electronic training materials, continental breakfast and lunch each day, and a parking pass.
Virtual
$269
Registration includes a CPE certificate and electronic training materials.
Georgia Department of Audits & Accounts 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. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Georgia DOAA National Registry Sponsor Number 144372
Speakers
David R. Bean, CPA
Chief Executive Officer
Governmental Accounting Research, LLC
Frank Crawford, CPA
President
Crawford & Associates, P.C.
Jackie Neubert, CPA, CGFM
Deputy Director
Professional Standards & Practices, Nonprofit & Local Government, Georgia Department of Audits & Accounts
Eric Moody, CPA
Manager II
Professional Standards & Practices, Nonprofit & Local Government, Georgia Department of Audits & Accounts
Speaker Organizations
Event Details
When
November 16, 2026 - November 17, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sponsor
Georgia Department of Audits & Accounts