[CAFR-Contacts-News] Teleconference: Implementing GASB 49 (Wednesday, September 9)

[ROSS Kathryn * SCD SARS]

This teleconference is free (hosted by the State Controller's Division);
registration information is included at the bottom of the announcement.

 


Implementing GASB 49: State & Local Governments Requirements for
Pollution Remediation Disclosures


Program Information Presented by the American Bar Association


Wednesday, September 9, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Location: SFMS Conference Room

CPE: The American Bar Association is not offering CPE for this
teleconference. However, the State Controller's Division encourages all
agencies that recorded a liability and/or an accounting change for
pollution remediation to attend.

Program Overview:
The Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) recently enacted
Statement No.49, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pollution
Remediation Obligations. This teleconference will cover the basic
requirements of GASB 49 and details on the estimation process required
to comply with the standard. Practical experiences in reaching
compliance will also be discussed.

Educational Objectives: 

*	Background and requirements of GASB 49 
*	Cost estimation approach 
*	Practical considerations, tips and experiences

Faculty:
Moderator:
Gayle Koch, The Brattle Group, Cambridge, MA

Panelists:
Carol Bearce, Office of the Idaho State Controller, Boise, ID
Wesley Galloway, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Norwalk,
CT
David Kleiber, Port of Seattle, Seattle, WA
Brandon Purcell, Office of the Idaho State Controller, Boise, ID
John Rosengard, Environmental Risk Communications, Inc. Oakland, CA

To register:    SEATING IS LIMITED.  If you are interested in attending,
please sign-up early by sending an email to kathy.j.dixon at state.or.us.
The following information should be included in the text of your email:

1.      Name and date of training (enter in subject line of message)

2.      Attendee name

3.      Agency name and address

4.      Email address

5.      Telephone number

 

If you have any questions, please call Kathy Dixon at 503-373-7277 ext.
283.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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