Jamie L. Rivette, CPA, CGFM
Saginaw
Jamie L. Rivette is a Principal in the Saginaw office audit department. She leads the firm's Government Services Group. She joined Yeo & Yeo in 1999.
Expertise
- Audit and assurance services for governmental units, school districts and not-for-profit organizations
- Single audits under OMB A-133, 2 CFR 200, and audits under government auditing standards
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 Board
- Michigan Government Finance Officers Association - Accounting and Auditing Standards Committee
- Michigan Local Government Management Association
- Michigan Municipal Executives
- Michigan School Business Officials
- GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) Program - Special Review Committee
Publications/Seminars
- 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
- 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
Community Involvement
- Hemlock School Board of Education, treasurer
- Hemlock/Ling Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, treasurer
- Junior League Community Advisory Board
- Girls on the Run, past volunteer coach
Awards
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants’ Women to Watch - Experienced Leader Award – 2019