Accountability standards are at an all-time high for municipalities and utility divisions. Alexander Thompson Arnold CPAs recognizes that responsibility and works closely with our clients to ensure a thorough, independent and accurate engagement.
Our approach to auditing municipalities, utility companies and other corporations has been developed with 60 years of experience and adheres to the requirements of:
- Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
- Exceeding the Minimum Standards for Audits of Municipal Corporations
- Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
- Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133
Governmental experience
Since its inception, ATA has provided accounting, auditing and consulting services to governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations of various sizes. ATA is currently providing services to over 200 governmental and nonprofit organizations. This means better service and a more effective and efficient audit for your organization.
Our governmental accounting and auditing experience has allowed us to develop personal relationships with contacts at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The firm's membership in the Governmental Audit Quality Center of the AICPA demonstrates our commitment to audit quality and promoting awareness of the importance of quality governmental audits. One of our partners was recently named to the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center Executive Committee for 2010-13. In addition, our firm has been represented by one of our partners serving as Chairperson of the TSCPA Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee.
Services for governments:
- Audit Services, including Yellow Book and A-133
- SSAE 16/SAS 70
- Monthly, Quarterly Accounting Services
- Assistance with Preparation of Management Discussion & Analysis
- Financial Consultation Services
- Internal Control Procedure Development
- Employee Benefits Audits
- Annual audits
- Regulatory filings
- Fraud investigations
- IT audits
- Telecom system audits
- Penetration testing
- SSAE 16/SAS 70 audits
- Inspector General Readiness Reviews
Industry involvement
ATA is an associate member of a variety of utility and municipal associations, including:
