Closing with Confidence: Year-End Best Practices Unlocked

Webinar Recording

August 19, 2025

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Learn proven strategies to streamline your government’s year-end close process, improve financial reporting accuracy, and prepare for successful audits. In this session from Cherry Bekaert’s 2025 Government and Public Sector Virtual Conference, our accounting advisory experts share actionable tips to help you overcome common challenges and finish the fiscal year strong.

What You’ll Learn:

  • 7 best practices for a confident year-end close
  • How to prepare and streamline your ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report)
  • Strategies for improving internal controls and process documentation
  • Tips for centralizing your close calendar and boosting team accountability
  • Leveraging ERP systems and automation to improve efficiency
  • Navigating GASB updates and compliance requirements
  • Effective audit coordination and communication techniques

Whether you’re a finance director, controller, or public sector accounting professional, these insights will help you close faster, with greater accuracy, and less stress.

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Danny Martinez

CFO Advisory Services

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Lauren Strope

Assurance Services

Partner, Cherry Bekaert LLP
Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Contributors

Connect With Us

Danny Martinez

CFO Advisory Services

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Lauren Strope

Assurance Services

Partner, Cherry Bekaert LLP
Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC