Intermediate Governmental Accounting Seminar

This course describes the unique aspects of governmental accounting, including the use of funds, the modified accrual basis of accounting, and many unique financial statement formats and disclosures. There is a strong emphasis on common accounting transactions, the annual comprehensive financial report, budgetary reporting, and nonexchange transactions. In short, Governmental Accounting is an essential desk reference for the professional accountant.

CSMFO offers a number of live presentation courses throughout the State at local agencies. There is a course exam to test your knowledge after you completed the course. Once you governmental accounting start the exam, the two-hour period begins and does not stop if you leave the exam. Internet Seminars/Webinars – GFOA internet seminars are short educational events (webinars).

Preventing Fraud and Mismanagement in Government

Individuals may submit program information to their certifying agency to determine if CEU’s or other credits may be applied. You may earn up to 12 hours of CPE and No Prerequisites are required. Upon successful completion of all three accounting courses, a Certificate of Program Completion will be awarded from the University of Georgia.

This intermediate level course is most appropriate for the professional with detailed knowledge of the COSO framework and internal controls or the professional seeking to expand his or her knowledge in this area. Recordings of accounting courses will be available for 90 days after the completion of the course. Recordings of non-accounting courses can be accessed on the LMS for one year after the completion of the course.

New York State Government Finance Officers’ Association

Stay current on government finance news and trends, network with your peers around the state, and gain access to our online resources. Governments and private businesses operate in vastly different environments, so their accounting processes and reporting are substantially different, too. Online courses in the University of Georgia’s three-part Governmental Accounting Series will help you gain the foundational understanding of accounting in a governmental environment that you need to succeed. ELearning – GFOA eLearning/virtual training courses are multiple day educational seminars focused on core topics. Most group-live courses offer a virtual alternative for potential students unable to travel. Group-Live Courses – GFOA group live courses are offered in different locations throughout the United States on a monthly basis.

• Courses are taught by GFOA staff, public sector practitioners, or other subject-matter experts and feature lecture, discussion, interactive exercises, and networking opportunities.
• A two-day program highlighting intermediate-level governmental accounting and financial reporting concepts.
• Each year the MGFOA holds regular annual events such as the Fall Institute, Winter Seminar and the Back-to-Basics series.
• Understand the relationship among the government environment and GAAP; budgeting; and measurement focus and basis of accounting.
• There is a strong emphasis on common accounting transactions, the annual comprehensive financial report, budgetary reporting, and nonexchange transactions.
• Recordings of accounting courses will be available on the GFOA Learning Management System for 90 days after the completion of the course.
• Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website.

Learn more about the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education program accommodations. Since its introduction in 1992, COSO has been the most universally accepted framework for evaluating internal controls. When the SEC and PCAOB were implementing the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, it was the understood framework for compliance with that law. In 2013, COSO got its first major overhaul since its release two decades earlier; and it is a major change of character. However, the addition of Principles and Points of Focus dramatically change the practical implementation and application of COSO in all organizations; not just SEC filers. This course is designed to help in the understanding of the new elements and the overhaul in the use of COSO, and it goes far beyond SOX compliance.

Treasury and Investment Management Courses

Courses are taught by GFOA staff, public sector practitioners, or other subject-matter experts and feature lecture, discussion, interactive exercises, and networking opportunities. Learn details about the construction and content of financial reports for governments of various sizes and level of services provided. Governmental funds are monetary resources of the government that are used in financing government projects and expenditures. Explore groups of government funds and their uses, and discover the types of governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds.

A minimum of 12 semester accounting units is required of all applicants. CGAT improves the professional, administrative and fiscal skills of candidates through a series of courses approved by GFOAA. We are also transitioning to using The Learning Center for training activities, including enrollment, CPE certificates, and waitlists. We’re in the process of improving the trainings and resources available to state staff. Please check back regularly for newly available courses, presentations, and other resources.