Stephen W. Blann CPA, CGFM, CGMA
Owner | Public Sector QC Director, Rehmann
Stephen Blann is a Principal (Owner) with Rehmann Robson LLC, where he serves as the firm's Public Sector QC Director. Stephen has been with Rehmann since 1995, during which time he has specialized exclusively in the public sector, serving as an auditor, consultant, and contracted CFO to a wide range of governmental and not-for-profit clients. Stephen has served for over 16 years as an advisor to the GFOA's Standing Committee on Accounting Auditing and Financial Reporting, and as a board member for his local chapter of the AGA and the Michigan GFOA. He is also a member of the AICPA's Government Audit Quality Center Executive Committee and a past member of the State and Local Government Expert Panel. Stephen is a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and a frequent speaker for a variety of professional organizations across the country. Stephen resides in Grand Rapids, MI with his wife (Beccy) and two children.
Appearances
IdentificationGOV1816DateOctober 15, 2018This session will cover the areas in nonprofit and governmental accounting that require significant estimates…Speakers
Stephen W. Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMAOwner | Public Sector QC Director, RehmannPartner and Higher Education National Practice Leader, Moss Adams$49Standard Price
IdentificationGOV1848DateOctober 17, 2018School districts represent a unique subset of special purpose governments. This session will explore recent developments in the industry, review financial and single audit issues identified in practice, and discuss the application of GASB 84 (Fiduciary Activities) to school districts…Speaker
Stephen W. Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMAOwner | Public Sector QC Director, Rehmann$49Standard Price
IdentificationGOV2021DateOctober 20, 2020[Part 2 of 2 - continued from GOV2018]Speakers
Stephen W. Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMAOwner | Public Sector QC Director, RehmannChris Pembrook, CPA, CGAPShareholder, Crawford & Associates, P.C.$49Standard Price
IdentificationGOV2018DateOctober 20, 2020[Part 1 of 2 - continued in GOV2021]Speakers
Stephen W. Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMAOwner | Public Sector QC Director, RehmannChris Pembrook, CPA, CGAPShareholder, Crawford & Associates, P.C.$49Standard Price
IdentificationNOT21107DateJune 2, 2021This fundamentals workshop provides a background on the audit standards and regulations used in a compliance audit and how those work together. Standards and regulations to be covered include AICPA audit standards, Government Auditing Standards and the Uniform Guidance…Speakers
Partner, Forvis MazarsStephen W. Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMAOwner | Public Sector QC Director, Rehmann$79Standard Price
IdentificationGOV2136DateOctober 27, 2021The Federal government has established a number of COVID-19 relief grants, each with its own unique requirements…Speakers
Stephen W. Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMAOwner | Public Sector QC Director, RehmannPartner, Forvis Mazars$49Standard Price
IdentificationGOV2116DateOctober 26, 2021A single audit isn't complete until the reporting package has been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This session will review the latest updates to the Data Collection Form (SF-SAC), the required contents of the reporting package, and common errors founding in prior submissions…Speaker
Stephen W. Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMAOwner | Public Sector QC Director, Rehmann$49Standard Price
IdentificationGAE2218DateAugust 16, 2022Many auditors will have to audit the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program for the first time in 2022…Speakers
Partner, Plante MoranStephen W. Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMAOwner | Public Sector QC Director, RehmannPartner, Forvis Mazars$49Standard Price
IdentificationGOV2211DateOctober 24, 2022The AICPA has issued a series of auditing standards that will become effective over the next two years: * SAS 142 - Audit evidence (effective for 12/15/2022 FYEs) * SAS 143 - Auditing Accounting Estimates and Related Disclosures (effective for 12/15/2023 FYEs) * SAS 144 - The Use of Specialists and…Speakers
Jodi Dobson, CPAPrincipal, Baker Tilly US, LLPStephen W. Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMAOwner | Public Sector QC Director, Rehmann$49Standard Price
IdentificationGOV2217DateOctober 25, 2022Many auditors will have to audit one or more programs from the U.S. Department of Treasury in 2022, such as the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) and Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)…Speaker
Stephen W. Blann, CPA, CGFM, CGMAOwner | Public Sector QC Director, Rehmann$49Standard Price
