Using the AFR for Financial Reporting to CPB
October 10 in Atlanta; December 6 in Dallas; May 27 in Las Vegas.

This Workshop is designed to discuss and illustrate the unique aspects of financial reporting to CPB using a web-based annual financial reporting (AFR) tool.  It also defines and discusses the application of non-federal financial support (NFFS) policies to station revenues.  You will learn about the reasons for financial reporting to CPB and the essential role NFFS plays in community service grant (CSG) calculations.  Additionally, you will learn how to use CPB's web-based reporting tool, ISIS, for financial reporting as well as important changes to AFR Schedules A, C and D and finally, you will learn about the non-financial provisions of the Communications Act.

The leadership team for this workshop includes Nadine M. Feaster, Elsie Hillman-Gordon, Robert Michel and Sean Simplicio of CPB.             [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
How to calculate and report non-federal financial support (NFFS)
Understanding of compliance requirements of the Communications Act
Understanding of special reporting requirements for various licensee types 

Prerequisite:   General understanding of public broadcasting accounting methods
Course level:  Intermediate
Preparation: General understanding of AFR reporting forms
Instructional delivery method: Group/Live

CPE Credits: 8                             [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications 

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

How to Complete an Accurate Station Activities Benchmarking
(SABS) Survey October 11 in Atlanta; December 5 in Dallas; May 27 in Las Vegas.

This is a practical how-to workshop on accurately completing the SABS survey. Attendees will be led through each of the SABS sections and discuss the types of financial and non-financial information to be reported.  This all day workshop will cover the following areas: SABS data collection, financial consolidation, error checking, SABS available tools, and the SABS help desk support and review submitting your SABS survey.  Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and bring station situations on how to handle and report financial and non-financial SABS information.  The session will conclude by briefly explaining the types of reporting available to the user community.  Please feel free to invite and bring any personnel that are involved with collecting, entering and/or reporting SABS information. 

The instructors for this session include Kevin Thompson and Damon Frazier.

Learning Objectives:
How to gather and check information for the SABS survey
How to use SABS help features
How to use SABS reporting tools to generate benchmarking reports 

Prerequisite:   General understanding of public broadcasting accounting methods
Course level:  Intermediate
Preparation: General understanding of SABS online reporting system
Instructional delivery method: Group/Live

CPE Credits: 8                    [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications    

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

2-Parter:  How to Complete an Accurate Station Activities Benchmarking (SABS) Survey **and** Introduction to ISIS
December 12 in Orlando;
(Note: Chicago, Las Vegas, and Cincinnati workshops were cancelled.)

This is a practical two part workshop.  The first part will introduce the Integrated Station Information System (ISIS) which is the web-based portal that integrates CSG Legal Forms, AFR/FSR, SABS and SAS into one solution.  You will learn how to smoothly navigate through the various modules within ISIS.  

The second part of this workshop will review accurately completing the SABS survey. Attendees will be led through each of the SABS sections and discuss the types of financial and non-financial information to be reported.  This all day workshop will cover the following areas: SABS data collection, financial consolidation, error checking, SABS available tools, and the SABS help desk support and review submitting your SABS survey.  Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and bring station situations on how to handle and report financial and non-financial SABS information.  The session will conclude by briefly explaining the types of reporting available to the user community.  Please feel free to invite and bring any personnel that are involved with collecting, entering and/or reporting SABS information. 

The instructors for this session include Kevin Thompson and Damon Frazier.

Learning Objectives:
How to use the CPB Integrated Station Information System (ISIS)
How to gather and check information for the SABS survey
How to use SABS reporting tools to generate benchmarking reports
 
Prerequisite:   General understanding of public broadcasting accounting methods
Course level:  Intermediate
Preparation: General understanding of SABS online reporting system
Instructional delivery method: Group/Live

CPE Credits: 8                  [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Application

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

Using the AFR for Financial Reporting to CPB
Audio conference with web support (all at 2:00 PM ET):
October 17; October 25; November 6; November 15; December 13; and January 10.  

In these "just-in-time" two-hour teleconferences, CPB staff will guide you through a brief discussion on the reasons for financial reporting to CPB and the essential role NFFS plays in community service grant (CSG) calculations. Additionally, you will receive a summary on how to use CPB's new web-based reporting tool, ISIS, for filing the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and you will learn about the non-financial provisions of the Communications Act. 

The leadership team for these teleconferences includes Nadine M. Feaster, Elsie Hillman-Gordon, Robert Michel, and Bob Winteringham of CPB.             [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
How to calculate and report non-federal financial support (NFFS)
Understanding of compliance requirements of the Communications Act
Understanding of special reporting requirements for various licensee types 

Prerequisite:   Familiarity with public broadcasting accounting terms and methods
Course level:  Intermediate
Preparation:   None
Instructional delivery method: Group/Live with web support

CPE Credits: 2   [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications
[Register Now]

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

How to Process CSG and Other Legal Forms Using ISIS
Audio conference with web support (all at 2:00 PM ET):
October 2; October 4; October 16; October 24; November 1; and November 27.

The Integrated Station Information System (ISIS) is a web-based portal that integrates the CSG Legal Forms, AFR/FSR, SABS and SAS into one solution.  This 2 hour web session will cover information relevant to processing CSG and other Legal forms using the ISIS system for the purposes of maintaining compliance with CPB.   

The instructor for this session is Damon Frazier. [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
Explore details of CPB’s Integrated Station Information System (ISIS)
Review of required legal forms to be filed via ISIS
Overview of relation between legal forms and CPB compliance

Prerequisite:   Familiarity with public broadcasting accounting terms and methods
Course level:  Intermediate
Preparation: Preloaded software required
Instructional delivery method: Group/Live with web support

CPE Credits: 2

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

SABS – All Sections
Audio conference with web support (all at 2:00 PM ET):
November 6; December 11; December 20; and January 8.  

This 3 hour web session is a practical how-to workshop on accurately completing the SABS survey. Attendees will be led through ALL sections of the survey and discuss the types of financial and non-financial information to be reported.  Please feel free to invite any personnel that are involved with collecting, entering and/or reporting SABS information.  During this session we will review key dates for completing SABS. 
 
The instructor for this session is Damon Frazier.    [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
A broad overview of all sections of the SABS survey
Different types of information required for various sections of the SABS survey
  
Prerequisite:      General understanding of public broadcasting accounting methods
Course level:      Intermediate
Preparation: Preloaded software required
Instructional delivery method: Group/Live with web support
CPE Credits:   3                             [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

   

SABS – Station Information, Revenue and Corporate Management
And Support Sections
Audio conference with web support: (Start times vary by date.)
November 7 (11:00 AM ET); November 29 (2:00 PM ET); December 18 (11:00 AM ET);
and January 30 (2:00 PM ET).

This 2 hour web session is a practical how-to workshop on accurately completing the SABS survey. Attendees will be led through the Station Information, Revenue, and Corporate Management & Support sections of the survey and discuss the types of financial and non-financial information to be reported.  Please feel free to invite any personnel that are involved with collecting, entering and/or reporting SABS information.  During this session we will review key dates for completing SABS. 

The instructor for this session is Damon Frazier.  [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
A line-by-line review of the Station Information, Revenue, and Corporate Management & Support sections of the SABS survey
Direction on gathering, interpreting, and entering information in those sections of the SABS survey 

Prerequisite:      General understanding of the SABS survey instrument
Course level:      Intermediate
Preparation: Preloaded software required
Instructional method: Group/Live with web support

CPE Credits: 2                            [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

SABS – FTE Workbook and Expenses
Audio conference with web support: (Start times vary by date)
November 15 (2:00 PM ET); December 4 (11:00 AM ET); January 8 (11:00 AM ET);
and January 31 (2:00 PM ET).

This 2 hour web session is a practical how-to workshop on accurately completing the SABS survey. Attendees will be led through the FTE Workbook and Expenses sections of the survey and discuss the types of financial and non-financial information to be reported.  Please feel free to invite any personnel that are involved with collecting, entering and/or reporting SABS information.  During this session we will review key dates for completing SABS. 

The instructor for this session is Damon Frazier.   [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
A line-by-line review of the FTE Workbook and the Station Expenses section of the SABS survey
Direction on using the FTE Workbook to calculate entries and on entering expense information in the SABS survey
 
Prerequisite:      General understanding of the SABS survey instrument
Course level:      Intermediate
Preparation: Preloaded software required
Instructional method: Group/Live with web support
CPE Credits: 2                   [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

SABS – Development, Underwriting and Auction
Audio conference with web support: (Start time varies by date)
December 13 (11:00 AM ET); December 18 (2:00 PM ET); and January 10 (11:00 AM ET).

This 2 hour web session is a practical how-to workshop on accurately completing the SABS survey. Attendees will be led through the Development, Underwriting, and Auction sections of the survey and discuss the types of financial and non-financial information to be reported.  Please feel free to invite any personnel that are involved with collecting, entering and/or reporting SABS information.  During this session we will review key dates for completing SABS. 

The instructor for this session is Damon Frazier.  [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
A line-by-line review of the Development, Underwriting and Auction sections of the SABS survey
Direction on gathering, interpreting, and entering information in those sections of the SABS survey 

Prerequisite:      General understanding of the SABS survey instrument
Course level:      Intermediate
Preparation: Preloaded software required
Instructional method: Group/Live with web support

CPE Credits: 2                         [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

SABS – Programming and Production
Audio conference with web support   (Start time varies by date)
November 8 (11:00 AM ET); December 13 (2:00 PM ET); January 24 (2:00 PM ET); and January 30 (11:00 AM ET).

This 2 hour web session is a practical how-to workshop on accurately completing the SABS survey. Attendees will be led through the Programming and Production sections of the survey and discuss the types of financial and non-financial information to be reported.  Please feel free to invite any personnel that are involved with collecting, entering and/or reporting SABS information.  During this session we will review key dates for completing SABS. 

The instructor for this session is Damon Frazier.   [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
A line-by-line review of the Programming and Production sections of the SABS survey
Direction on gathering, interpreting, and entering information in those sections of the SABS survey
 
Prerequisite:      General understanding of the SABS survey instrument
Course level:      Intermediate
Preparation: Preloaded software required
Instructional method: Group/Live with web support

CPE Credits: 2                                  [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications 

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

SABS – Content Distribution & Delivery (CD&D)
Audio conference with web support:  (Start time varies by date)
November 29 (11:00 AM ET); December 20 (11:00 AM ET); and January 15 (11:00 AM ET).

This 1-hour web session is a practical how-to workshop on accurately completing the SABS survey. Attendees will be led through the Content Distribution & Delivery section of the survey and discuss the types of financial and non-financial information to be reported.  Please feel free to invite any personnel that are involved with collecting, entering, and/or reporting SABS information.  During this session we will review key dates for completing SABS. 

The instructor for this session is Damon Frazier.   [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
A line-by-line review of the Content Distribution and Delivery section of the SABS survey
Direction on gathering, interpreting, and entering information in that section of the SABS survey 

Prerequisite:      General understanding of the SABS survey instrument
Course level:      Intermediate
Preparation: Preloaded software required
Instructional method: Group/Live with web support

CPE Credits: 1                       [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

 

SABS – Educational Services and Community Outreach
Audio conference with web support:  (Start time varies by date)
December 19 (11:00 AM ET); January 10 (2:00 PM ET); and January 29 (11:00 AM ET).

This 2 hour web session is a practical how-to workshop on accurately completing the SABS survey. Attendees will be led through the Educational Services and Community Outreach sections of the survey and discuss the types of financial and non-financial information to be reported.  Please feel free to invite any personnel that are involved with collecting and/or reporting SABS information.  During this session we will review key dates for completing SABS. 

The instructor for this session is Damon Frazier.   [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
A line-by-line review of the Education Services and Community Outreach sections of the SABS survey
Direction on gathering, interpreting, and entering information in those sections of the SABS survey 

Prerequisite:      General understanding of the SABS survey instrument
Course level:      Intermediate
Preparation: Preloaded software required
Instructional method: Group/Live with web support

CPE Credits: 2                     [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

 

SABS – Joint Licensee
Audio conference with web support: December 13 (4:00 PM ET); January 9 (11:00 AM ET).

This 2 hour web session is a practical how-to workshop on accurately completing the SABS survey. Attendees will be led through the Joint Licensee section of the survey and discuss the types of financial and non-financial information to be reported.  Please feel free to invite any personnel that are involved with collecting, entering and/or reporting SABS information.  During this session we will review key dates for completing the SABS. 

The instructor for this session is Damon Frazier.   [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
A line-by-line review of the Joint Licensee section of the SABS survey
Direction on gathering, interpreting, and entering information in that section of the SABS survey 

Prerequisite:      General understanding of the SABS survey instrument
Course level:      Intermediate
Preparation: Preloaded software required
Instructional method: Group/Live with web support

CPE Credits: 2                           [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org

Using the SABS Reporting Environment
Audio conference with web support (all at 2:00 PM ET):
October 23, March 13; April 15; May 14; and June 19. 

This 1 hour web session is targeted for those stations interested in using the SABS reporting environment to extract station or cohort/peer group information for purposes of benchmarking.  The instructor for this session will run ‘LIVE’ reports to demonstrate the enhanced reporting capabilities in the SABS reporting environment.  Participants are encouraged to bring ‘What-If’ scenarios and learn which reports might support the analytic need or desired set of metrics. 

Attendees will be required to register prior to joining the web session and download all required web components (at least 24 hours prior) to view and participate. 

The instructors for this session include Kevin Thompson and Damon Frazier. [Register Now]

Learning Objectives:
Understanding of cohort and peer grouping in SABS
Understanding of report creation and set-up in SABS 

Prerequisite:      Basic experience with SABS and ISIS
Course level:      Intermediate
Preparation: Preloaded software required
Instructional delivery method: Group/Live with web support

CPE Credits: 1                  [Register Now]

Field of Study:  Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2471.  Website: www.nasba.org