Joseph M. Lightcap

• Supervises the work performed by multiple associates during accounting and auditing engagements
• Reviews and provides guidance for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Provides strategic planning and implementation services for government units implementing Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements
• Analyzes clients’ control systems to assist in implementing cost-effective controls
• Assists clients in developing account structures in order to comply with state reporting requirements
• Identifies client opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings
• Develops, “best practices” for municipalities and school districts
• Analyzes policies, procedures and controls
• Conducts risks assessment standards

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

• Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA)
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
• Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)
• Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO)

• Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting, Government Finance Officers Association (GOFA), School of Business Officials International (ASBOINTL)
• Certificate of Conformance, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

• “The GASB’s Pension Standards Part II: Considerations for Agent Plans and Participating Employers”, AICPA
• “IT Risk Assessment Standards (RAS) training for auditors”, Baker Tilly
• “Illinois Public Sector/NFP busy season CPE”, Baker Tilly
• “Independence: Historical Insights and Today’s Rules”, Becker Professional Education
• “Blue Book Training”, GFOA
• “IMRF GASB Statement 68 Guidance for Employers”, IGFOA
• Single audit, municipal, public sector, accounting and auditing updates, Baker Tilly
• Annual governmental GAAP update, GFOA