Sessions Announced for Best Practices Forum
GFOA’s Best Practices Forum, September 15–19, is your chance to break ground on stronger financial management. Whether you're fixing cracks or laying new foundations, the Best Practices Forum will give you the blueprints, tools, and insights to build better from the ground up.
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Show Us Your Best Practices in Action
Has your government launched an innovative policy or program that reflects outstanding financial management? Share your success by applying for GFOA’s Awards for Excellence. This award recognizes practical, proven work that sets an example for the profession and advances public finance. Applications are due by August 29.
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2025 GAAP Update Registration Open
GFOA’s Annual GAAP Update is a must for public sector accountants and auditors. Get up to speed on key GASB changes, including GASB 103 and updates on 102, 104, and upcoming standards. Plus, don't miss a preview of GASB 105, Subsequent Events, and a Special Feature on Accounting and Financial Reporting for Capital Assets. Join us online November 6 or December 17 to earn 4 CPE credits and stay audit-ready. Register early to save!
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FLC Update: One Big Beautiful Bill Act
On July 4, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law. GFOA is continuing to assess the implications of the budget reconciliation bill. While GFOA members’ advocacy efforts – including telling your stories at builtbybonds.com – resulted in the full preservation of tax-exempt municipal bonds, there are several other provisions of note.
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7th Annual MiniMuni Conference Begins October 21
Don't miss the premier municipal bond education event for finance professionals who work in debt issuance and management. Scheduled for October 21–23, this virtual conference gives participants the chance to hear from advanced practitioners, leading experts, and regulators on a range of topics that impact municipal issuers today. Whether attendees are new to debt management or decades into their career, there are panels for everyone over the course of three days.
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CPFO Spotlight
Ian Shows
Ian Shows, CPA, CPFO, associate director for Workday, started his CPFO journey as a professional goal when he began his career in local government in 2015. Now a consultant to a variety of local governments, Ian says the process gave him a deeper understanding of the many financial touchpoints finance professionals encounter. He hopes the designation will help him better serve his clients and encourages others to pursue the CPFO, calling it a well-rounded and eye-opening experience.
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Join the Alliance: Connect, Collaborate, and Improve School Budgeting
Are you a public finance professional working with schools in any aspect of supporting K-12 financial work? Join the Alliance for Smarter School Spending Affinity Group—a free GFOA member benefit—and become part of a diverse national network of school districts committed to improving student outcomes through smarter financial planning. The Alliance brings together senior leaders from finance and academic departments across the country to implement GFOA’s Smarter School Spending Framework. Members gain exclusive access to training, peer support, webinars, and an online Community forum designed to help districts of all sizes strengthen their budgeting and planning processes. Ready to join the Alliance?
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