Monthly Accounting 101 – The Basics of the Month-End Close for Local GovernmentsCKH Group will be hosting a free CPE webinar on September 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM. This course will cover the basics of month end close for local governments including payroll reporting and bank reconciliations.

1. Introduction – Speaker Roger Nixon

2. Bank Reconciliations Made Simple – Speaker Stephné Kukard

Accurate and timely bank reconciliations are the backbone of reliable financial reporting. In this session, we’ll demystify the reconciliation process, showing you how to identify discrepancies, resolve issues quickly, and maintain clear audit trails. You’ll learn practical strategies to streamline your workflow, strengthen internal controls, and ensure your reconciliations are both accurate and compliant. Perfect for finance professionals at all levels, this session will help you save time, reduce errors, and increase confidence in your month-end close.

You will learn:

1. 1. The Purpose of Bank Reconciliations
   2. Key Steps in the Reconciliation Process
   3. Common Issues and How to Resolve Them
   4. Best Practices for Documentation & Audit Readiness
   5. Efficiency Tips & Tools

3. Best Practices for Payroll Processing – Speaker Kyle Heyl

Paying payroll taxes and filing required reports on time is vital to the payroll process. In this session, we will walk through the different payroll cycles and when payments to the IRS and Georgia Department of Revenue are due, along with the key quarterly reports and their filing deadlines.

You will learn:

1. 1. The different pay cycles and the due dates for the respective taxes
   2. How to complete the Quarterly Federal Form 941, State G-7 return, and State DOL return
   3. How to ensure your reports are correct and accurate
   4. Common issues and how to correct them

4. Conclusion – Speaker Eon van Wyk and Roger Nixon