GFOA's Certified Public Finance Officer Program

GFOA's Certified Public Finance Officers (CPFO) program is designed to prepare individuals for leadership positions in state and local governments by enhancing fundamental skills and increasing knowledge of best practices and standards in public finance. Individuals will be equipped to participate in decision-making efforts related to their government and community and lead projects and professionals substantively and significantly.

The CPFO program supports the core beliefs of GFOA, including ethics, leadership, and competencies in various finance matters and recognize members who have made the commitment to both obtain necessary knowledge and skills and remain current with industry best practices. The program encourages ongoing participation in and knowledge of GFOA’s resources including best practices, publications, training, conferences, member networking groups, and partnerships with other organizations to prepare members to better serve their governments and communities.

After identifying the scholarship awardee, GFOA staff will set them up in the program and provide an orientation to get them started.

• State Association Scholarships Available per calendar year/ cycle: 2
• Scholarship Value: $1,200 enrollment fee for two years of enrollment
• The anticipated timeline to pass all of the exams is two years
• Main Requirement: An active and paid GFOA membership
• GFOA membership is required during the program enrollment and to maintain the CPFO designation
• Other Requirements: A focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion to be determined by the state association; membership with the state association.
• Application Window: Applications due by December 31st, Panel Review in January, Award to Applicants in February

                   https://www.gfoa.org/materials/cpfo-candidate-guide

Send the completed Application to:  Arkansasgfoa@gmail.com  with the subject line - CPFO Application 

Applications due by December 31, 2024