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The Audit Playbook: Preparing for the Annual Audit

Course Category Audit

September 11, 2026

7:00 a.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 four-hour session gives government finance and accounting professionals a practical, step-by-step playbook for getting ahead of the annual audit. From organizing workpapers and reconciling accounts to understanding what auditors are looking for — and how to respond when they find it — participants will walk away with knowledge and tools they can put to work immediately.

What You Will Learn

Anticipate auditor needs and identify core audit components.
Maintain audit-ready records.
Manage auditor communications
Design a year-round internal control schedule tailored for small government environments.

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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September 11, 2026

7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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CPEs - 4 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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