Demystifying Audited Financial Statements in Communications to Governing Bodies

Date

October 20, 2015

Presenting audit results to governing bodies can be challenging. Routine changes in the composition of the board members and the varying levels of their knowledge of government and NFP financial reporting can make this a difficult task. During this session, we will explore ideas to help make the communications meaningful. This session will cover:
• Required communications in the audit
• Highlighting key financial results
• Useful metrics in evaluating financial position
• Different tools and methods for communicating the results

Speaker

Heather Acker, CPA

Partner, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause,LLP

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