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ABCs of Municipal Finance A CSMFO training course 8:30 am-12:00 pm, Thursday, July 17, 2025 In response to popular demand, CSMFO is excited to offer its “ABCs of Municipal Finance” course. This course is for anybody interested in learning the basics of local government finance. Topics covered include how finance departments are organized, the roles of each functional area, what you need to know about accounting, and the major financial documents, such as the budget and annual financial report, financial policies, and key legal frameworks. While the course is designed to be an introduction to local government finance, participants with all levels of experience are welcome. This class is limited to 60 participants. Advance registration is required for this class: THIS VIRTUAL COURSE IS LIMITED TO 60 ATTENDEES, SO REGISTER TODAY! Course Objectives: - Understand the accounting and financial reporting structure in local government finance;
- Learn about the legal framework within which municipal finance operates; and
- Hear about resources that can help you learn more.
Presenter: Audience: - Local government finance professionals
- Anyone wanting to learn the basics about municipal finance
Continuing Professional Education: 4.0 CPE (Accounting & Auditing, Government) Cost: $125 for CSMFO members $165 for non-CSMFO members Consider joining CSMFO today! Click here to join. Refund Policy for Course and Chapter Events 1. A full refund to a course or chapter event (“event”), regardless of method of delivery (i.e. virtual or in person), will be provided to an enrollee provided the enrollee submits a request in writing at least 3 business days before the event by emailing office@staff.csmfo.org. A $25 cancellation fee will be assessed, and no account credits will be offered. 2. CSMFO will allow certain transfers of the event registration if the enrollee provides written notice (by emailing office@staff.csmfo.org) at least 3 business days before an event, as follows: a. The enrollee may transfer their registration to another event that already exists on the event calendar within the same calendar year. b. The enrollee may transfer their registration to another person for the same event. c. If the transfer is unable to be made to an event that already exists on the event calendar in the same calendar year, CSMFO will provide a full refund (no cancellation fees). d. In cases where such transfers result in a price differential (for example, if the new event has a higher fee than the event, or, if the transfer is being made from a member to a non-member), the differential will become due to CSMFO. 3. If an enrollee registers for an event within the 3 business days of the event and is unable to attend, no refund or transfer will be allowed.
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