MGFOA CPE & Program Logistics

Education, Training, CPE, and Event Information

MGFOA offers professional development opportunities throughout the year to help members strengthen their knowledge, maintain professional credentials, and connect with Michigan’s public finance community.

About Our Education Programming

One of MGFOA’s key activities is providing training and professional development opportunities for members. Programs are designed to support government finance professionals through practical education, timely updates, technical training, leadership development, and opportunities to exchange ideas with peers.

MGFOA offers education and networking opportunities throughout the year, including virtual sessions, in-person trainings, hybrid meetings, seminars, conferences, and special events connected to state and national public finance gatherings.

MGFOA training and education program

Looking for an Upcoming Program?

Visit the MGFOA events calendar for upcoming education sessions, webinars, seminars, conferences, networking opportunities, and registration details.

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MGFOA Education Programs

Use the links below to learn more about MGFOA’s recurring education programs and major annual events.

Annual Program

Fall Training Institute

MGFOA's Fall Training Institute is a major annual education and networking event for members, offering sessions focused on public finance, accounting, budgeting, leadership, and current issues affecting Michigan public entities.

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Annual Program

Spring Seminar

The Spring Seminar provides timely professional development and member connection opportunities early in the year, with content designed for government finance professionals and related partners.

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National Conference Connection

GFOA Delegate Event

MGFOA may host or coordinate member activities connected to the national GFOA Conference, helping Michigan attendees connect with one another in a national professional setting.

Technical Training

Training Programs

MGFOA offers training sessions throughout the year on topics such as accounting, budgeting, public finance, state law changes, reporting requirements, and other relevant professional topics.

Fees and Registration

Education Program Fees

Program fees may vary by event type, format, member category, and annual planning decisions. Visit the fee schedule page for current pricing and registration-related information.

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Current Schedule

Upcoming Education Sessions

The events calendar is the best source for current program dates, locations, formats, registration deadlines, and session details.

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CPE Information

MGFOA education sessions that offer CPE, including in-person trainings and virtual sessions, are planned to comply with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants joint Statement of Standards for CPE Programs.

Participants should retain program documentation, attendance confirmations, and any applicable certificates for their own CPE records.

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Program Logistics

Because MGFOA offers a variety of program formats, participants should review the registration page for each event carefully. Event details may include format, location, schedule, CPE eligibility, cancellation deadlines, meal information, parking instructions, and other important logistics.

Before You Register

Review the event description, registration deadlines, program schedule, CPE information, and any eligibility or member pricing details before completing your registration.

After You Attend

Keep your confirmation, program materials, attendance records, and any CPE documentation provided by MGFOA for your professional records.

Refund Policy

Unless otherwise noted on a specific event registration page, MGFOA generally follows the refund policy below for education programs and events.

14 Days or More Before the Event

Full refund.

Less Than 14 Days Before the Event

A 25 percent cancellation fee may apply.

Annual conference and special event refund policies may vary and are subject to the terms posted for each specific event.

Sponsorship and Special Event Fees

Sponsorship fee schedules for special events, including but not limited to the Spring Seminar Social, Fall Institute Social, and GFOA Social, are determined and announced when those events are scheduled each year.

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Stay Current on MGFOA Programs

Visit the events calendar for current education sessions, registration details, CPE information, deadlines, and upcoming networking opportunities.

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