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Basic Governmental Accounting in Action: From Ledgers to Leadership

Course Category Accounting

September 07, 2026

12:00 p.m.

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On-Site

This course will be delivered on-site in FSM National Government.

Registration is open to insular government professionals.

Course Description

This 1½-day introductory course teaches the essentials of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Designed for beginners, it provides hands-on practice in the full accounting cycle—from recording transactions to preparing financial statements. Participants learn fund types, account reconciliation, and essential internal controls

What You Will Learn

Analyze, record, and post transactions to construct governmental financial statements.
Identify specific governmental fund structures, financial statements, and audit requirements.
Apply control concepts and best practices throughout the accounting cycle.
Prepare and interpret basic ratios to evaluate financial health.

Who Should Attend

APIPA conference sessions are intended for island government accountability professionals. Audit, budget, finance, accounting, and related management and staff members will find interest and value in this presentation

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Course Dates and Times

Day 1
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September 07, 2026 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Day 2
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September 08, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CPEs - 12 Credit Hours

On-Site, FSM National Government

TBD, FSM National Government

Instructor

Jeanne Yamamura

Reno, Nevada

Dr. Yamamura (CPA, PhD) brings to more than thirty years of experience in industry and academia to the PITI-VITI training team. She is licensed as a CPA in California and Nevada, and teaches a variety of custom-built courses to Pacific and Virgin Islands professionals.

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