Introduction: The Role of an Effective CFO

Laura Allen, CPFO, ICMA-CM, Terri Velasquez, CPA, CPFO, Tanya Garost, and 3 others

1 CPE credit

Basic

Aligning Capital Planning with Community Priorities

In this session, you'll learn how to develop strategies for public engagement and educate your community to facilitate productive conversations about capital investments.

Kyle Bozentko, Sarah Atwood, Sarah Tracey, and 2 others

2 CPE credits

Basic

Funding Capital Projects and Understanding Debt Issuance

Learn about the different funding sources available for capital projects and get a brief overview of the debt issuance and management process, especially for first-time and infrequent issuers.

Noel J. Graczyk, Kyle Wedberg, Ph.D.,

2 CPE credits

Basic

Lessons Learned from a Hybrid Office

This session will discuss managing in-person and remote teams as well as building collaboration skills in a hybrid work environment.

Jennifer Larson, Anne Marie Downen, CPA, CGMA, Katie Ludwig

2 CPE credits

Basic

Recruiting the Next Generation of Finance Officers

It's a topic that's on the minds of many. In this session, learn about the current trends in public sector employment and strategies to more effectively recruit and retain in-demand talent.

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Ebony Roundtree, Bob Lavigna, Tristan Wulffson, and 1 other

2 CPE credits

Basic

Essential Tools of Public Procurement

In this session, you'll learn about various competition solicitation methods and how to implement a strategic procurement process focusing on compliance and efficiency.

Mike Mucha

2 CPE credits

Basic

GFOA's Membership Orientation: Unlocking Member Benefits

Attend this session to learn how to get more out of your GFOA membership. You'll also have the opportunity to provide feedback on how your government could better leverage GFOA member benefits.

Overview of Treasury Operations

This course will provide an overview of the finance officers’ role in treasury operations. This includes discussion from practitioners on receivables and payables functions and managing a successful investing program.  A focus on cash flow forecasting and its role in all of these functions will also be highlighted.   

Jackie Dunn, Mark Romito,

2 CPE credits

Basic

Capital Asset Accounting

This training will furnish participants with a basic conceptual understanding of accounting and financial reporting for capital assets in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This session will focus on a library construction project and the essential considerations and journal entries needed to account for the transactions and other events associated with the project, and throughout the life cycle of general governmental capital assets.

Michele Mark Levine, Peg Hartnett, Todd Buikema, CPA

2 CPE credits

Basic

Managing Conflict and Political Polarization

Attend this session to learn about identifying the essential elements for management of capital assets and how to account for complex public sector capital projects.

Matthew Lentz, Matt Prewitt, Mylien Duong, and 1 other

2 CPE credits

Basic

Budget Accountability

In this session, you'll learn tools and techniques for effective performance management and budget monitoring. You'll also gain knowledge on how to work with departments in implementing a budget.

Malisa Files, Kelley Cochran, Jaime Boscarino, and 2 others

2 CPE credits

Basic

Popular Financial Reporting

Learn how to communicate financial information with elected officials and understand how to effectively communicate to the community through a PAFR.

Craig Lesner, Jesse Muniz, Joven Orozco, and 1 other

2 CPE credits

Basic