Introduction to Public Finance
Monday, March 2, 2020
12:30 - 4:30 pm
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
Michigan State University
Room: 103AB
219 S. Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-432-4000
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This half-day seminar is being held in conjuction with the 2020 MGFOA Spring Seminar. This session qualifies for 3 CPE Credits - 2 Accounting and 1 General.
Session Description
- Register for this session using the registration button.
- The MGFOA is offering its introductory training session to individuals who may be newly entering the world of public finance, perhaps as a newly hired staff member or an elected official.
- Veteran members of the MGFOA will give a primer on Budgeting, Fund Balance, Revenue Sources, Financial Reporting, Audits, Investments, Capital Planning and Debt Financing.
- The session is planned from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM on March 2, 2020 which is the afternoon prior to the MGFOA Spring Seminar. The session will take place at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing where the Spring Seminar will be hosted.
Tentative Agenda
Introduction & Summary of Program | 12:30 - 12:35pm |
Budgeting
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12:35 - 1:15pm |
Break | 1:15 - 1:30pm |
Financial Reporting / Audit | 1:30 - 2:15pm |
Investments | 2:15 - 3:00pm |
Break | 3:00 - 3:15pm |
Capital Planning / Debt Financing | 3:15 - 4:25pm |
Questions & Wrap up | 4:25 - 4:30pm |
Fees
Registration Fee | |
MGFOA Member | $35 |
Non-Member | $35 |
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after February 22, 2020.
Lodging Information
If you need overnight accommodations, reservations may be made by phone or online with the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center at 800-875-5090. The hotel has a block of rooms at a discounted rate of $125.00, which are available under the group code 2003MGFOA& until February 3, 2020.
Online Reservation Instructions:
- Go to www.kelloggcenter.com
- Click on the “Reservations” link at the top of the page
- Select “Book Now Online” link
- Enter arrival, departure, rooms, and number of adults/children
- Select “More Options” and enter the Group Code 2003MGFOA&
- Click “Check Availability”
Phone Reservation Instructions:
- Call 800-875-5090 and refer to the group code 2003MGFOA&
- Monday-Friday 7:30am-7:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
Parking Information
Parking is available in a covered structure at the Kellogg Center. All-day discounted parking is available to purchase during registration at the $4.00/per vehicle/per day rate. Guests who are staying overnight at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center do not need to purchase a parking pass, as it is included in the room rate.