Boot Camp

The FGFOA is offering an intense, two-day workshop for beginners that will introduce the basics of accounting and
financial reporting for state and local governments. The intricacies of fund accounting will be reviewed, including the
various bases of accounting used to record governmental transactions. In addition, accountability through budgetary
methodologies and control mechanisms will be covered as well as budgetary accounting concepts. The Beginner Boot Camp
has been held at the School of Governmental Finance for the past six years and has sold out each time. Space is limited,
applicants should sign up as soon as possible.

The two-day “Introduction to Governmental Accounting Boot Camp” will be led by Lynda M. Dennis, CPA, Ph.D. or Kimball Adams and will qualify attendees for 16 hours of AA CPE.

We’re excited to announce that you can now schedule the FGFOA Beginner Boot Camp for your organization! This beginner-friendly training provides a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting for state and local governments. Participants will learn:

  • The intricacies of fund accounting
  • Various budgetary accounting concepts
  • Key methodologies and control mechanisms
  • Different bases of accounting used in governmental transactions

Class Size Requirements:

  • Minimum: 20 attendees
  • Maximum: 30 attendees

These boot camp sessions can be customized to fit your needs and budget.  We can offer 1- or 2-day
sessions that allow managers to pick from a list of topics, ensuring that staff receives the
customized training they need to help your municipality thrive.  Ensure your team is equipped with
essential knowledge in governmental accounting—secure your session today!

For more information contact Karen Pastula at kpastula@flcities.com

Who should attend?

New accounting/auditing staff
Accounting staff desiring to move into other accounting positions
Managers and supervisors with limited technical accounting expertise
Anyone in need of brushing up on governmental accounting basics

Registration Fees:

Government Member: $440.00
Associate Member: $480.00