Maureen Peterson
Maureen Peterson, CPA, brings more than twenty years of experience working with government and nonprofit clients, with a focus on accounting services and internal control consultation for public-sector entities.
Specific Experience:
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations for governmental entities and related funds.
- Review and assess internal controls in accordance with governmental accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Perform financial trend and variance analysis to support fiscal oversight and public accountability.
- Analyze accounting and financial data for local government entities.
- Collaborate with county and municipal treasurers on the reconciliation of property tax special assessments and related revenues.
- Prepare Municipal Financial Reports in accordance with GASB standards and state reporting requirements.
- Review budget modifications for compliance with adopted budgets, statutory limitations, and governmental accounting principles.
- Provide audit preparation support to municipalities, including pre-audit reconciliations, schedules, and responses to auditor requests to facilitate efficient and timely audits.
Industry Involvement:
- AICPA – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- ICPAS – Illinois Certified Public Accounts Society
- GFOA – Government Financial Officers Association
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Wisconsin-Parkside – Kenosha, WI
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Math, Northern Illinois University – Dekalb, IL
- Numerous continuing credit courses though the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Government Financial Officers Association
Professional Designations:
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Illinois
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