Brochures for Financial Management courses for 2008-2009 will be coming soon.

Introductory and Intermediate Governmental Accounting Online Courses

In Part I of this Web course, students become familiar with basic accounting systems, elements of financial reports, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In Part II, students gain additional skills to work more effectively in all phases of governmental accounting and financial reporting. The culminating class—Intermediate Governmental Accounting—enhances students' knowledge of financial reporting in state and local governments.

Local Finance Officer Certification Program

For more than 30 years, local government clerks, finance officers, and other personnel have turned to the Local Finance Officer Certification Program as a valuable source of government finance instruction. Courses are open to individuals interested in specific topics from budgeting to treasury management, as well as those wishing to become certified finance officers.

State Financial Management Certificate Program

State employees will learn how to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in a government environment through the State Financial Management Certificate Program. The program currently offers the Primary Governmental Accounting Series and governmental accounting update workshops.

Financial Training for Library Personnel

From budgeting for their departments to understanding their government reporting entity, library personnel throughout the state can learn more about finance issues that affect them through Financial Training for Library Personnel.

Understanding Financial Laws for Cities and Counties in Georgia Self-Study

Personnel responsible for conducting specific local government audits will benefit from this course, which is based on the 2007 edition of Compliance Auditing in Georgia Counties and Municipalities.