Introduction to Local Government Accounting

Instructor:  Jennifer CruverKibi

Jenn CruverKibi, CPA, CGFM is a Partner at Maher Duessel with over 20 years of experience in governmental accounting and auditing. Known for her passion for the profession, Jenn brings deep technical expertise and a genuine love of teaching to every client engagement and classroom she leads.

This session is designed to be interactive. To encourage open discussion and active participation, this session will not be recorded. Come prepared to turn on your camera, share your thoughts, and participate in the conversation. Your experiences and insights will help make the learning meaningful for everyone

Course Description

Turn Everyday Tasks into Expertise—Do Your Job with Accuracy, Confidence, and Ease

Whether you’re new to local government finance or looking to sharpen your skills, this course equips you with the essential tools to maintain fiscal accountability, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

Participants will explore the principles of fund accounting and gain practical knowledge of the DCED Chart of Accounts, a critical tool for maintaining standardized financial records across Pennsylvania’s local governments.

Through hands-on instruction and real-world examples, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping, navigate key accounting cycles, and master techniques in financial reporting. Special focus is given to detailed guidance on submitting accurate data via the DCED-CLGS-30 form.

The course concludes with an introduction to GASB 34, highlighting its role in annual financial reports and the preparation of audited financial statements in accordance with standards.

Key Topics

• Basics of Bookkeeping
• Accounting Cycles
• Fund Accounting
• DCED Chart of Accounts
• Financial reporting
• Reporting under DCED-CLGS-30
• Basics of GASB 34 annual financial reporting (audited financial statements)

Who Should Attend

• Auditors
• Municipal Secretaries
• Treasurers
• Clerks
• Administrators
• Managers
• Elected/Appointed Officials
• Newly Elected Officials

By the end of this course, participants can expect to be able to:

• Explain the principles of fund accounting as they apply to local government financial operations
• Identify the structure and purpose of the DCED Chart of Accounts for standardized financial recordkeeping
• Apply basic bookkeeping practices across key accounting cycles within the local government context
• Prepare financial reports, including accurate submissions using the DCED-CLGS-30 form
• Interpret the role and requirements of GASB 34 in developing annual financial reports and audited statements
• Demonstrate fiscal accountability through transparent and regulatory-compliant financial reporting method

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Registration

• Send a message to lla@pml.org for group rates for 10 or more registrants
• By registering for this course, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.
• Once your registration is completed, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email, check your spam folder.
• Participants must attend the entire 6-hour session to earn a course certificate.

Cancellation & No‑Show Policy

• Cancellations must be submitted in writing at least 72 hours before the class to receive a full refund.
• Cancellations after 72 hours may receive a partial refund, minus a processing fee.
• No‑shows or failure to cancel will forfeit the full registration fee