Rethinking Financial Reporting: Streamlining the ACFR

As financial demands increase and reporting deadlines tighten, local governments are rethinking their approach to financial reporting. Time spent on general purpose external financial reports is time not spent on other forms of decision support and public engagement. This webinar will explore proven strategies to accelerate the process of producing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), sharing insights from local governments that have achieved impressive timelines. Through case studies and expert panel discussions, attendees will gain a comprehensive view of methods to improve efficiency, maintain accuracy, and align with regulatory standards without sacrificing quality. In this webinar other finance officers will share their approaches, technologies, and practical solutions that have helped them transform their ACFR processes to save time and resources. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current ACFR timeline or start fresh with a new approach, this webinar will provide essential insights to optimize your financial reporting for the future.

Who Will Benefit: Budget Manager, CFO/Finance Director, Department Director, Purchasing Manager, Budget Analyst

• Learn practical approaches to accelerate ACFR production without compromising accuracy or compliance.
• Gain insights from local governments that have achieved rapid report turnarounds and explore their best practices.
• Discover digital tools and software that can help reduce bottlenecks in financial data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
• Examine how timely reporting can enhance financial decision-making, transparency, and stakeholder trust in local governments.
• Learn actionable steps to improve your own reporting processes based on insights shared by experienced finance leaders.