A.L.G.A. CPE Quiz

Based on Local Government Auditing Quarterly, March 2008
Prepared by the A.L.G.A. Education Committee

Instructions: To complete the Quizzer, please fill in the blanks below and answer the questions.  Click the submit key when finished.  Member Services will provide you with your grade and CPE certificate within 10 business days.  The quizzer must receive a score of 75% or higher to receive credit, and can be taken one additional time if the initial score does not pass.

The Quizzer will qualify for CPE under the Government Auditing Standards, but A.L.G.A. does not guarantee that the Quizzer will meet the individual state CPA license requirements or the requirements of other professional associations.  You will need to make that determination for yourself based on the rules of your state board of accountancy.

 

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1. Why have only 19 cities hosted the 20 N.A.L.G.A./ALGA conferences?

   a. The bird flu caused the cancellation of one conference
   b. Philadelphia has hosted twice
   c. The auditors can't count
   d. San Francisco has hosted twice

2. What organization provided $5,000 to fund the first Local Government Auditor’s Newsletter?

   a. AICPA
   b. National Intergovernmental Audit Forum (NIAF)
   c. GOA
   d. GASB

3. According to George McGowan, which of the following is NOT a way for you to get started in the peer review process?

   a. Volunteer to be a peer review team member
   b. Volunteer to be a peer review coordinator
   c. Attend the peer review training seminar at the Annual Conference
   d. Call your peer review coordinator to schedule your peer review 

4. Which of the following is NOT a main objective of ALGA’s Strategic Plan?

   a. Be a recognized voice for local government auditing
   b. Provide exceptional, relevant, and affordable services to members
   c. Maximize the effectiveness of the organization by developing and maintaining a consistent strong internal support system
   d. Provide opportunities for personal growth and networking

5. Who does Gary Blackmer predict will be on the cover of Time Magazine in 2009?

   a. David Walker
   b. Gary Blackmer
   c. Mark Funkhouser
   d. Jerry Shaubel

6. Joanne Griggs was involved in the early years of both ALGA and VLGAA (Virginia Local Government Auditors Association).  In a recent interview, she stated which of the following was a reason for the creation of both organizations?

   a. To provide cheap CPE
   b. To find a place to make friends who understand audit
   c. To develop authoritative standards
   d. To reduce the cost of peer reviews

7. Through 2007, how many organizations have had one or more peer review by ALGA?

   a. 9
   b. 41
   c. 79
   d. 197

8. Who was the 20th ALGA President?

   a. Alan Ashe
   b. Mike Taylor
   c. Jim Williamson
   d. George McGowan