Strengthen your ability to identify reporting issues and evaluate compliance with GAAP and GAAS through hands-on review of actual Illinois local government financial statements and auditors’ reports.
Begin with a brief standards update, then work individually and in small, facilitated groups to examine basic financial statements, notes, individual fund statements, and auditors’ reports. Compare findings with peers and discuss reporting challenges with experienced governmental accounting and auditing professionals.
Reports reviewed may include counties, municipalities, townships, school districts, and other special districts.
John Cutrera is the director of finance and human resources for the Glencoe Park District, overseeing accounting, finance, human resources, and technology. He previously spent more than 17 years in public accounting, focusing on audit and consulting services for local governments, including park districts, municipalities, counties, and other special-purpose districts.
John serves as a subcommittee chair for the Illinois CPA Society’s Governmental Report Review Committee and is a member of its Government Content and Advisory Group. He is also active in the National Recreation and Park Association and Illinois Park and Recreation Association.
A CPA and Certified Park and Recreation Professional, John holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in general management.