Whether you work for a city, county, or state, the Center for State and Local Finance at Georgia State University offers an in-depth public finance program to help you be competitive.
Our program offers public finance training that focuses on the strategic thinking and analytic skills that today’s public finance leaders need to succeed. Experts in the field teach and serve as guest presenters and panelists. Presenters have included the Georgia state treasurer and Georgia state auditor, among others.
The classes are grounded in the content knowledge needed to become a Certified Public Finance Officer through the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Continuing education credits are available via the National Association of State Boards and Accountancy.
Executive Education Courses
Participants may take individual courses or complete all six core classes to receive CSLF’s Certificate in Public Financial Management (CPFM). Core courses include:
- Operating and Capital Budgeting
- Governmental Leadership
- Treasury and Investment Management
- Governmental Financial Statements and Accounting
- Debt Management
- Retirement, Risk Management, and Procurement
Additional special topic courses are offered periodically. Recent courses have included:
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If you have questions about the course content and experience, contact Paul Benson at (404) 413-0235 or [email protected]. Customized programs are available.
