ABC's of Municipal Finance - February 4, 2026
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When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Contact: info@staff.csmfo.org

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ABCs of Municipal Finance

A CSMFO training course

8:30 am-12:00 pm, Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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:

  1. Understand the accounting and financial reporting structure in local government finance;
  2. Learn about the legal framework within which municipal finance operates; and
  3. Hear about resources that can help you learn more.

Presenter:

  • Russ Branson, Russ Branson Consulting 

Audience:

  • Local government finance professionals
  • Anyone wanting to learn the basics about municipal finance

Continuing Professional Education:   4.0 CPE (Technical)

Cost:  $125 for CSMFO members

          $165 for non-CSMFO members

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ALL VIRTUAL COURSE DATES:

February 4, 2026                                     8:30 am – 12:00 pm
July 15, 2026                                           8:30 am – 12:00 pm