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Introduction to Public Finance

Tue, Mar 23, 2021, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Webinar

This session qualifies for 3 CPE Credits - 2 Accounting and 1 General.

Session Description

  • Register for this session using the registration button to the right.
  • 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.

Tentative Agenda

Introduction & Summary of Program 12:30 - 12:35pm

Budgeting

  • Fund Balance
  • Property Taxes
  • State Shared Revenues  
 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
  • Credit card is the only payment method accepted for this webinar.
  • If you have a credit from a previous event cancellation, you will be able to choose "MGFOA Credit" as your payment method.
  • The recording will be available for purchase after it is uploaded. Please do not attempt to register for the recording at this time.
  • Your personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Tuesday, March 16, 2021. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration.
  • Those registering on or after March 16 will receive their links by Monday, March 22.
  • Registration will close Friday, March 19.
  • Paid attendees to the webinar will receive the recording complimentary.
  • No refunds will be made for cancellations received after March 15, 2021.