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Jamie Rivette, CPA, CGFM
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Jamie Rivette is a Principal in the Saginaw office audit department. She leads the firm’s Assurance Service Line and Government Services Group. She joined Yeo & Yeo in 1999 and is a member of the Yeo & Yeo Board of Directors.
Specializations
- Assurance services for governmental units, school districts and not-for-profit organizations
- Audits under government auditing standards
- Single audits under 2 CFR 200
Professional Certifications and Education
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Northwood University, Bachelors in Accounting
Professional Membership
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Government Finance Officers Association
- Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
- Michigan Association of School Boards
- Michigan Government Finance Officers Association, past board member
- Michigan Government Finance Officers Association – Accounting and Auditing Standards Committee
- Michigan Government Finance Officers Association – Mentoring and Membership Committee
- Michigan Municipal Executives
- Michigan Municipal League
- GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program – Special Review Committee
Publications/Seminars
- What Governments Need to Know About GASB 96 Implementation
- GASB Update – presented to the Michigan Townships Association
- GASB 68 – developed and presented in-house and to current municipality clients
- Basic Governmental Auditing – presented at MICPA conference
- Internal Controls – Cash Handling – presented to local school districts
- Fraud and Prevention in Local Governments – developed in-house
- Is Your Audit Paperwork up to Snuff? – presented at MICPA conference
- Embracing GASB 74 & 75 – presented at MICPA conferences
- Fraud Risks and Why Internal Controls are Important – presented at MICPA conferences
- Preparing for a Headache-Free Audit – presented at Michigan Municipal Executives, and Michigan Government Finance Officers Association
- First Pensions, Now OPEB: What School Districts Need to Know About GASB 74 & 75 – presented at MICPA conferences
- Enterprise Fund Accounting Issues – presented at Michigan Government Finance Officers Association
- Creating Impactful Presentations – presented at MICPA conference
- Podcast: Single Audits for Government Entities
- Why Face-to-Face Meetings With Your Auditor Are Important
- Are Your Security Systems and Employees Prepared to Fight off Potential Hackers?
- If You Report Fiduciary Funds, Expect Some Changes
- The Case for Internal Controls – Reducing Fraud in Government Entities is Easier Than You May Think
- Career Advocacy for Women at Yeo & Yeo
- 5 Audit and Financial Statement Tips for Newly Elected Officials
- 5 Ways School Districts Work Smarter, Not Harder, When Preparing for Your Audit
- 5 Ways Municipalities Work Smarter, Not Harder, When Preparing for an Audit
- 3 Ways That Internal Controls Can Increase Efficiency
- Municipalities — Are Your Security Systems and Employees Prepared to Fight Off Potential Hackers?
- Analytical Procedures Can Help Make Your Audit More Efficient
Articles
Community Involvement
- Hemlock School Board of Education, treasurer
- Hemlock/Ling Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, past treasurer
- Junior League Community Advisory Board
- Girls on the Run, past volunteer coach
- Hemlock Middle School Cross Country, past assistant coach
Awards
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants’ Women to Watch – Experienced Leader Award – 2019