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Ali Barnes

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Managing Principal

Ali Barnes is the Managing Principal of the Alma office. She joined Yeo & Yeo in 2007. She leads the firm’s Assurance Technical Team and is a member of the firm’s Quality Assurance Committee, Government Services Group and Pension Services Group.

Specializations

  • Assurance services, with an emphasis on government entities, school districts, for-profit organizations and employee retirement benefit plans.
  • Audits under government auditing standards
  • Single audits and audits under 2 CFR 200

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • Saginaw Valley State University, Bachelor of Professional Accountancy

Professional Membership

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program – Special Review Committee
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Government Finance Officers Association – Standards Committee and Board of Directors
  • Michigan Municipal Treasurers Association
  • Michigan School Business Officials

Publications/Seminars

  • Article: Effective Audit Management: A Guide for Townships
  • Article: Effectively Communicating Financial Information
  • Article: How to Use Spreadsheets Effectively, Plus Excel Tips & Tricks
  • Article: Leadership During Uncertain Times
  • Article: Increase Finance and Accounting Department Efficiency
  • Article: You Won the Election, But Do You Know the Compliance Challenges Ahead?
  • Article: Are You Overwhelmed? Prioritize to Take Control of Your Work Life
  • Presentation: Enterprise Fund Accounting Issues, MGFOA Fall Conference
  • Presentation: Fund Accounting, presented to MSBO Beginning Business Managers
  • Presentation: Transparency and Accountability and Financial Management, Nonprofit Management/Leadership Certificate Program, Saginaw Valley State University
  • Presentation: Tips for Governments, Yeo & Yeo Governmental Client Training
  • Presentation: School District Auditing Primer, MICPA Government Conference
  • Presentation: Get Ready for 401(k) Audit, MICPA Employee Benefit Plans Conference
  • Presentation: Initial Audits and Cyber Security, MICPA Employee Benefit Plans Conference
  • Presentation: OPEB Reporting: Embracing GASB 74 and 75, MICPA Government Conference
  • Presentation: GASB 75: Do You Accept the Challenge?, MICPA Government Conference
  • Presentation: Increase Finance and Accounting Department Efficiency, MGFOA Fall Conference
  • Podcast: Michigan Uniform Chart of Accounts for Local Government
  • Training: Internal trainings on school districts, governmental entities, and employee benefit plans

Community Involvement

  • Alma Kiwanis, former member
  • Alma Police Athletic League, board treasurer
  • Gratiot County Community Foundation, president and finance committee member
  • Pine River Township, compensation committee
  • Junior Achievement, classroom volunteer

Awards

  • Named among Forbes 2025 Best in State CPAs

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