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GFOA's Certified Public Finance Officers (CPFO) program is designed to prepare individuals for leadership positions in state and local governments by enhancing fundamental skills and increasing knowledge of best practices and standards in public finance. Since July 2023, more than 400 members have started their CPFO journeys.
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Get Caught Up on the August Issue of Government Finance Review
The latest magazine features in-depth articles on GFOA’s Rethinking Financial Reporting initiative, Direct Pay, solutions for property tax foreclosures, tax tools for local economic development, tips for balancing budgets, AI updates, member spotlights, and much more.
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Sessions Announced for Next Month's MiniMuni Conference
GFOA's 6th Annual MiniMuni Conference, October 9–11, will provide an opportunity for finance professionals who work in debt management to hear from leading experts, seasoned practitioners, and regulators on a host of issues that impact municipal issuers. During this virtual event, we'll host eight sessions, offering up to nine CPE credits. Session topics include municipal securities, leveraging partnerships, market dynamics, FDTA, and more.
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Have You Created Mental Models?
Mental models are representations of how we think about complex problems. By upgrading the mental models that elected officials and the public have available to them they can more easily navigate public finance decisions. Have you created mental models for property taxes, long-term financial sustainability, long-term debt, fund accounting, or annual comprehensive financial reports? Share your stuff in the Mental Model Makeover Challenge and you could win a trip to #GFOA2025 in Washington, DC!
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Sun, September 22, 2024
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GAAP Update: Early Registration Discount Deadline is October 11
Join GFOA’s premier online governmental accounting event of the year! On November 14, we’ll cover essential updates, 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. Can’t make it? Register for the encore presentation on December 5.
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One of the benefits GFOA membership offers is the opportunity to engage and share insights in one—or more—of our affinity groups. Some have been around for more than three decades; some are being revitalized; and some are newly launched. Wherever you find yourself in your career journey, we encourage you to join to be inspired, gain support, and learn about the experiences of fellow finance professionals and how they approach their work.
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2024 GAAFR
The 2024 edition of the GAAFR is your go-to resource for the latest accounting rules and how to implement them.
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Need more in-depth guidance in local government accounting, auditing, and financial reporting? GFOA’s GAAFR Plus offers important resources to help navigate the ever-changing world of public finance. Take advantage of this subscription today!