The Oklahoma City Chapter of the OSCPA invites Tulsa Chapter members to attend this CPE webinar/in person luncheon at member rates.

Please see details below and click here for more information and registration!

Title of Program:  Accountability and Transparency with our Tax Dollars

Presentation Description:  State Auditor Cindy Byrd will discuss the divisions of the State Auditor’s office and the various types of government audits your State Auditor’s office performs that are vital to the accountability of tax dollars in our state.  This session will include a detailed presentation of the Governor’s investigative audit request of Epic Charter Schools which highlights a for profit education management company and its two owners. 

Presentation Objectives:  As a result of participating in this activity, learners will:

1. Develop a clear understanding of government audit types and the purpose each serves
2. Examine the important takeaways from the investigative audit of Epic Charter Schools
3. Review the state laws and financial requirements of which governing school boards must be aware to fulfill their fiduciary responsibility to oversee a school’s finances

Field of Study:   Public Accounting - Economics
Prerequisites:    None
Program Level:  Basic
Advanced Prep: None

About State of Oklahoma Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd, CPA:  Cindy Byrd, CPA, is Oklahoma’s 13^th State Auditor & Inspector, the first woman elected to this statewide-elected office. Byrd has worked for the State Auditor’s office for over 24 years and served as Deputy State Auditor and the Director for the County Audit Division. State Auditor Byrd serves as Vice-Chairman on the Oklahoma State Pension Commission, Member of the State Board of Equalization, Chairman of the State Board of Equalization Sub-Committee, and Commissioner of the Commissioners of the Land Office. Byrd earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from East Central University in Ada. 

Registration cut-off is Noon, Monday February 14, 2022
Prepaid Members:  Reservations are still required for each event although payment has already been made.

This event will be held in-person and via Zoom Webinar.  At the registration you will be asked which option of attending.

Schedule and menu for in-person attendance at Quail Creek:

11:15 Doors open and Registration
11:30 Food is Served
11:57 Opening Remarks
12:00 Speaker Presentation
12:50 Closing Remarks

Plated Lunch Menu:  House Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Angel Hair Pasta, Sautéed Vegetable Medley, Turtle Cheesecake

Schedule for Zoom Webinar attendance:

11:50 Sound Check
11:57 Opening Remarks
12:00 Speaker Presentation
12:50 Closing Remarks

CPE Credits are based on a 50-minute hour. State boards of accounting have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Attendee accepts responsibility to determine if the course meets acceptable guidelines set forth by their reporting authority. Complaints regarding any CPE presentation should be directed to [email protected].