Jamie Rivette

Jamie Rivette is a Principal in the Saginaw office audit department. She leads the firm’s Assurance Service Line and is a member of the 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

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Professional Certifications and Education

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Northwood University, Bachelors in Accounting

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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

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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

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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

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Awards

• Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants’ Women to Watch – Experienced Leader Award – 2019