Brad Bingenheimer leads session covering GASB reporting essentials for finance professionals in state and local government
SALEM, OR, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — SingerLewak, LLP, a firm ranked among the Top 100 in accounting and business consulting, is hosting “Government Accounting and Financial Reporting Essentials,” a two-day training session focused on governmental accounting and financial reporting in line with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. The event takes place August 18-19, 2026, at the company’s Salem location.
This course targets professionals in government finance, auditing, accounting, and consulting who handle state and local government reporting obligations. Brad Bingenheimer, a seasoned instructor with deep expertise in governmental accounting, will lead the training.
Attendees will explore the evolution of governmental accounting, the reasons government financial reporting differs from business reporting, and how funds, budgets, basis of accounting, and financial statements interconnect. The curriculum 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
● Overview of the governmental financial reporting model
● Government types and fund structures
● Key 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 prominent accounting and business consulting firm serving California, the South and Southwest, and the Pacific Rim region globally. The firm provides 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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