2024 Octane Conference (Online)
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2024 Octane Conference (Online)

14th Annual Training Event

By Octane Conference

Date and time

Starts on Monday, May 20 · 5am PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

Agenda

May 20
May 21
May 22
May 23
May 24

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

A-Mazi[ng] Morning Kickoff

Mazi Robinson

Mazi will jump start our day with some insightful and practical thoughts on keeping us focused, staying on track, and avoiding distractions. What better way to start our day!

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Government Accounting Update

Tim Lyons

This session will explore the last GASB updates as well as other accounting standard changes. We'll also explore what GASB has in store for us in the future.

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

MS Loop for Collaboration

Denise Tsamouris, Knack Training

One of the biggest sticking points in our work is that so often important information is held in a document that is difficult to find, use, and distribute. Microsoft Loop is one of the latest new app...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Accounting for Property Taxes and Other NonExchange Transactions

Trey Scott

Tim Lyons

GASB and GFOA have specific guidance as it pertains to local governments largest revenue source. This session will explore that guidance and cover topics such as when to record and accrue the revenu...

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Busy Employee's Guidebook

David Roberts

Who isn't busy these days? Between budget cuts and labor shortages, "doing more with less" has never been truer. This course is packed with proven best practices, tools, tips, and tactics for engagi...

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Accounting Manager

Diane Reichard

Somewhere between the Finance Director/CFO and the entry-level accountant exists the Accounting Manager/Controller. This "gatekeeper to the books" is both important and often unseen. This session c...

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Quickbooks

Robert Stephens

About this event

  • 4 days 4 hours

Sessions we have scheduled so far (subject to change):

  • A-Mazi[ng] Morning Kickoffs with Mazi Robinson
  • GASB Updates
  • Federal Compliance Updates
  • Accounting for Property Taxes and Other Non-Exchange Transactions
  • The Busy Employee's Guidebook
  • The Accounting Manager
  • Governments and Quickbooks
  • Banking Best Practices
  • Governmental Accountants Guide to Technology
  • Six Drivers of Engagement
  • The Art of Negotiation
  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
  • Exploring the Balance Sheet
  • Accounting for Deposits and Investments
  • Knack Training (Neil and his team)
  • Internal Service Funds, Due To/From, and Transfers
  • SECURE 2.0
  • Payroll Taxes for Governments (exploring Publication 5138)
  • Cryptocurrency in Governments
  • Preventing Fraud without Secregating Duties
  • Keeping Your Data Secure and In the Right Hands
  • AND MORE!



Incredibly excited to host our 14th annual event and celebrate a decade of great training for my colleagues in governmental accounting. I'm looking forward to seeing you all soon this May for a week of sessions ... and fun. We'll introduce a new segment of sessions designed to be the "Bootcamp" of governmental accounting. There's also considerable coverage on AI and where it is taking us.

Frequently asked questions

Will we be onsite or virtual?

The 2024 conference will be virtual using Zoom just as we have done since 2020. You do not need a camera nor microphone to participate, but speakers are required.

How is CPE provided/calculated?

Most courses are 50 minutes long and qualify for up to 1 CPE hour each. You MUST answer the polling questions asked throughout the session to be awarded credit for the course. This is a NASBA requirement; not the speaker's nor Octane (so no exceptions). Courses over 50 minutes are more CPE.

Can I cancel my registration?

There is a fee deducted from your refunds that covers administrative charges from the online platforms (Zoom & Eventbrite), but everything else is refundable through April 30. Both before and after April 30th, you can substitute your registration for another attendee. No refunds after April 30th.

How much is registration?

Early (normal) registration is $150 for the entire week. That is the same price as 2023. Octane is a nonprofit organization ran by Chris without any employees so your costs are minimal to include the technology and speakers and programs.

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