Date: December 13, 1996 Code: AD 96-19

To: Vice Presidents for Administration

Please Respond by: Jan. 16 - Hotel Jan. 21 - Registration

From: George A. Pardon

Accounting Director

Business and Finance

Subject: FIRMS/GAAP Audit Workshop

To review the process and requirements for preparing audited financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, a workshop has been scheduled for January 22 - 24, 1997. The seminar is designed to support the emphasis placed by the Board of Trustees and executive management on financial accountability within the California State University.

This seminar should be considered mandatory for the 12 campuses that will undergo a first time GAAP audit. The workshop will be instructed by accounting personnel from the campuses that have been through the previous audits. This workshop will provide information that can immediately be applied at the campuses (e.g., timeliness, procedures, accounting treatment, and sample schedules.)

The workshop will be held at the Westin Hotel (formerly the Doubletree) in Los Angeles near LAX. The cost is $ per person which includes meeting materials, breakfast, and lunch. Hotel reservations must be made separately with the Westin Hotel by calling (310) 216-5858 prior to January ___, 1997. Please reference this workshop upon registration.

Attached is the tentative seminar agenda and registration form. A completed registration form with a check made payable to the CSU Trustees should be returned by January ____, 1997. Although we will be able to accommodate attendees after this date, we need to make arrangements for meals and meeting materials in advance. Please contact Joni Shimotsu at (310) 985-2887 with any questions.

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