GFOA's Best Practices Forum Begins July 29
Did you know that GFOA has approved over 200 best practice statements that serve as the foundation for financial management practices for all governments to implement? Join us virtually, July 29–August 2, as presenters highlight over 20 individual best practices and provide the latest information on current trends, implementation considerations, and essential practices for all governments.
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Registration Open for 2024 GAAP Update
GFOA's Governmental GAAP Update is the premier online governmental accounting event of the year. During this year's program on November 14, we'll highlight last-minute pointers being implemented now, including GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and GASB 101, Compensated absences, plus key updates on the upcoming implementations of GASB 102, GASB 103, and the anticipated GASB 104. Register by October 11 to save.
An encore presentation of the GAAP Update is scheduled for December 5.
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Advance Your Professional Development by Applying for GFOA's Leadership Academy
From the opening reception and dinner to the closing lunch, GFOA's Leadership Academy, November 17–22, at the College of Charleston, features a mix of sessions designed to spur individual learning, develop organizational insights, and nurture development of leadership skills. Sessions are intended to balance the role of the financial professional in state and local government with key trends in leadership for the public sector. Earn 30 CPE credits with your participation. The deadline to apply is August 31.
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Deadline to Apply for GFOA Standing Committees is July 26
Leading in these unprecedented times is now more important than ever for public finance officers. An excellent opportunity for GFOA members to contribute their experience and knowledge to the entire membership is by serving on a standing committee. GFOA's six standing committees typically meet twice each year and develop best practices, advisories, and policy statements for the approval of the Executive Board and membership.
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Accepting Credit Card Payments: What Governments Should Know About Vendor Services, Fees, and Risks
Wed, July 17, 2024
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Showcase Excellence in Government Finance
Have you recently implemented new policies or programs that exemplify outstanding financial management? Showcase these programs and your government’s efforts for implementation by applying for GFOA’s Awards for Excellence. This award stresses practical documented work that offers leadership to the profession and promotes improved public finance. Applications are due August 16.
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CPFO Spotlight
Stacy Willis
Stacy Willis, CPFO, is a senior fiscal & management analyst for the Town of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She started her CPFO journey to become more well-rounded in her education about government finance. "I want to grow in my government finance career and I knew there were so many topics that I wasn’t as knowledgeable about as I wanted to be. Studying for the CPFO exams helped tremendously with expanding my knowledge," she says.
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