Brad Bingenheimer leads this course, which covers GASB reporting fundamentals for state and local government finance professionals
SALEM, OR, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — SingerLewak, LLP, a Top 100 accounting and business consulting firm, is hosting “Government Accounting and Financial Reporting Essentials,” a two-day training focused on governmental accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, scheduled for August 18-19, 2026, at its Salem location.
This course is tailored for professionals working in government finance, auditing, accounting, and consulting who deal with state and local government reporting requirements. The instructor is Brad Bingenheimer, who brings extensive experience in governmental accounting.
Attendees will explore the evolution of governmental accounting, the reasons government financial reporting differs from corporate reporting, and how funds, budgets, basis of accounting, and financial statements interconnect. The session also addresses governmental reporting requirements, budget-to-actual reporting, fund and government-wide financial statements, required supplementary information, disclosures, and non-GAAP presentation options.
Course Topics
● Summary of the governmental financial reporting model
● Government types and fund structures
● Essential governmental accounting terminology
● Modified accrual, full accrual and budgetary basis accounting
● Budgetary reporting and major fund determination
● Fund and government-wide financial statements
● Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
● Required supplementary information and disclosures
● Non-GAAP presentation considerations for smaller governments
Event Details
Dates: August 18-19, 2026
● August 18: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
● August 19: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: 440 Church St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Attendance: In-person seating is capped at 30 participants; virtual attendance is available with unlimited webinar registration.
Fees: $395 for current SingerLewak clients; $445 for non-clients.
Registration includes comprehensive course materials, a Government Accounting & Financial Reporting workbook, reference notebook materials, PDF materials for webinar attendees, and access to the webinar recording for 30 days following the event.
Attendance:
In-person seating is limited to 30 participants. Registration is open at https://singerlewak.com/government-accounting-financial-reporting-series/
Virtual attendance is available with unlimited webinar. Registration is open at https://singerlewak.com/government-accounting-financial-reporting-series/
About SingerLewak
Since 1959, SingerLewak has grown into a leading accounting and business consulting firm serving California, the South and Southwest, and the Pacific Rim region globally, offering services to credit unions, governments, non-profit organizations, and commercial enterprises. SingerLewak is recognized as a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm. Learn more at https://singerlewak.com/.
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