Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting

Chapel Hill, NC
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March 10 - 13, 2026

This course covers the fundamentals of governmental accounting and financial reporting: concepts, standards, and procedures with a special emphasis on North Carolina laws and regulation. It is one of the core courses for the Finance Officers' Certification Program. The class uses lectures, class discussions, and practical exercises to address a number of topics, including the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, the role of the Local Government Commission, and extensive work with the governmental GAAP environment including the elements of fund accounting and external financial reporting. This course is offered annually in the spring.

Certification Questions: See the links on the right side of this page for the information you need to know.

Additional information

Attendees: Experienced finance officers and finance staff

Credit: Estimated Continuing Professional Education Credit for Certified Public Accountants is thirty (30) hours.

Teaching Methods: Lectures, exercises, case studies, and group discussions.

Prerequisites: It is recommended each participant has completed successfully the Introduction to Local Government Finance seminar or an acceptable substitute, such as the successful completion of the first semester of a typical first-year course in Accounting Principles offered by North Carolina universities, colleges, and community colleges.

Level of Knowledge: Intermediate

CPE

30.00 hrs

Chapel Hill, NC
Dates
March 10 - 13, 2026

LocationSchool of Government
400 South Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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Participants will receive a copy of the Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting (GAAFR), 2024 Blue Book during check-in at the Knapp Sanders Building.

All course materials including logistical details are provided in Canvas, a learning management system. If you've already set up an account for this or for another School of Government course, log in to Canvas.

Canvas Instructions: If you have trouble with your Canvas account, please contact Instructional Support for assistance.

For a preview of the course, take a look at our PREVIOUS GAFR Agenda. The 2026 Agenda is coming soon!

For all registration questions, resetting passwords, or login issues please contact:

Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar

919.966.4414

registration@sog.unc.edu

For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

Bryan Matthews

Program Manager, Law and Finance Group

bmmatthews@sog.unc.edu

Lead Faculty

Gregory S. Allison

Teaching Professor; Secretary, School of Government Foundation Board of Directors

allison@sog.unc.edu