Audits are Fast Approaching, Don’t Panic, Stay Ahead
The Coachella Valley CSMFO Chapter engaged members by hosting a chapter meeting on Fiscal Year End Planning & Audit Preparation. The presentation was provided by Sharon Rahban, CPA.
The topic was timely with audit season right around the corner! This webinar reviewed various topics that accounting, and finance staff need to work on during fiscal year-end and suggested strategies for how to navigate through those tasks in an efficient and effective way. Suggestions covered acquiring additional resources, maximizing timing of deliverables, tips and tricks to stay above water, and how to properly prepare for year-end audits during the fiscal year.
The 42 participants were a little shy to turn on their cameras, but it was nice to their names and such great attendance for the first virtual chapter meeting. We are certain there was were lots of nodding, sighs, and aha moments during the presentation. The information was relatable, practical, and derived from past government experience.
The presenter, Sharon Rahban, CPA, from Rahban CPA & Consulting, Inc. is a native of Los Angeles, California, obtained her CPA license from the State of California in January of 2006. Included in her studies as a double major from the University of California at Berkeley, in the fields of Applied Mathematics and Economics. After graduating from the University of California, Sharon began her career in public accounting and went onto become a Senior Auditor at a public firm whose clients ranged from Public Sector, Non-profit, Private, and Publicly Traded firms. Sharon’s knowledge and experience propelled her to then focus on public service at the prestigious municipality of the City of Beverly Hills, where she was the Accounting Manager.
In 2012 and in 2019 Sharon was a guest lecturer at the Governmental Finance Officers Association annual conference in Chicago, IL. Sharon is a current member of the AICPA, California Society of CPAs, Governmental Finance Officers Association, California Society of Municipal Finance Officers, and the Cal Alumni Association. The following characteristics are Sharon’s keys to success and are integral in every project she works on: Vision; Strategy; Persistence; Patience; and having sufficient Knowledge.
Thank you for continuing to support virtual CSMFO chapter meetings.
The Coachella Valley CSMFO chapter is led by Chair Kofi Antobam and Vice Chair Claudia Martinez.
Kofi Antobam is the Director of Administrative Services for the City of Rancho Mirage. He holds an MBA and various professional certifications including a CPA, CFE, CIA, CGMA and CGAP; with a combined 20 years of experience in the public and private financial industry. Kofi is married to Elizabeth and they have a daughter, Dannelle. He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, singing, volunteering for church activities, and watching basketball.
Claudia Martinez is the Accounting Manager for the City of La Quinta. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Psychology and has over 10 years of progressive government accounting experience. In addition to spending time with her family and friends, Claudia enjoys the outdoors with her crazy but loveable dogs and visiting spots in Southern California with her boyfriend. She is driven by a desire to inspire and develop others and sees herself a student of leadership always working to better herself and her team.
