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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 500 members have started their CPFO journeys.

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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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Membership

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We are a resource, an educator, a facilitator, and an advocate for our members — more than 24,000 finance professionals across the United States and Canada.

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Member Benefits

Being a member of our community has its perks! By joining, you'll get discounted pricing on awards and training, access to leadership and volunteer opportunities, inclusion in member forums, and much more.

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Networking

Expand Your Network Through GFOA Affinity Groups

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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Additional Resources

Awards

Our award programs recognize excellence in government finance.

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Best Practices

GFOA's best practices identify specific policies and procedures that contribute to improved government management.

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Rethinking Initiatives

We're taking a deep dive into budgeting, revenue, and financial reporting.

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Workforce Resources

Articles, research, and case studies to help governments now and in the future.

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Publications & Subscriptions

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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GAAFR Plus

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!

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