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GAAP Update Early Discounts End Friday
This year’s GAAP Update will cover the most significant change to the financial reporting model in 25 years (GASB 103). Other highlights include guidance on GASB 102, 104, and 2025 updates, a preview of GASB 105, a special feature on capital assets, the annual audit update, and a look ahead at GASB’s plans. Register by Friday, October 3, to secure savings for the November online event.
Research Rewind: Budget Officer as Decision Architect
Did you know the role of the budget officer goes beyond balancing numbers? GFOA research positions the Budget Officer as a Decision Architect—a leader who helps organizations make better choices by widening the option set, testing assumptions, finding high-value options, and fostering trust in the process. Explore the full research to see how budget officers can reduce bias and noise in decision-making while driving stronger outcomes for their communities.
Applications Open for Leadership Academy in Phoenix
GFOA’s Leadership Academy equips senior public finance professionals with the skills, confidence, and connections to lead in today’s complex world, building stronger leaders for stronger communities. Join us March 22–27, 2026, at Arizona State University in Phoenix for a week of interactive sessions, self-assessments, case studies, and leadership discussions designed to enhance both personal and organizational growth.
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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Early Registration Discount Deadline for Annual Governmental GAAP Update
Fri, October 3, 2025
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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.
CPFO Spotlight
Zane Martin
Zane Martin, staff accountant for the City of Bowling, Kentucky, recently completed his CPFO journey. He pursued the CPFO designation to deepen his knowledge across all areas of public finance and become a more well-rounded professional for his city’s Finance Department. Through the process, Zane gained a greater understanding of how different areas of government finance work together to ensure an efficient and successful government for its citizens. Earning the CPFO has given him confidence to provide stronger insights and solutions when collaborating with colleagues, while reinforcing best practices that he now seeks to implement in his work.
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Spotlight on GFOA's Small Government Forum
GFOA’s Small Government Forum offers members from small jurisdictions a dedicated space to connect, collaborate, and share strategies for success. Since 2015, this Affinity Group has brought together professionals from across the United States and Canada who serve communities with populations of 25,000 or fewer, or organizations with 500 employees or fewer. Membership is free and open to all qualifying GFOA members, providing exclusive networking opportunities, educational webinars tailored to small government challenges, and access to a private online community for peer-to-peer learning and support. Join today to exchange ideas, strengthen your network, and be part of a community built for small government leaders.
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