Introduction to Governmental Accounting - September 16 & 17, 2026
Credit Available - See Credits tab below.
Total Credits: 6 Accounting & Auditing. Government
- Categories:
- Introduction of Governmental Accounting | Foundational Course
- Faculty:
- Debbie Harper, CPA
- Course Levels:
- Foundational
- Duration:
- 6 hrs
- License:
- Never Expires.
Description
Introduction to Governmental Accounting
A CSMFO Core Course
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Wednesday & Thursday, September 16 & 17, 2026
The Introduction to Government Accounting course welcomes all participants with a general interest in accounting. The two-day course provides an overview of basic accounting concepts and terminology. Important topics that are unique to governmental accounting are highlighted throughout the course. Participants with all levels of experience are welcome.
The course will cover these topics:
- Basic Accounting Concepts
- The Accounting Process
- Role of the Budget
- Governmental Accounting
This class is limited to 60 participants. Advance registration is required for this class.
This course will be delivered in two sessions:
Session One: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Session Two: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Instructor:
- Debbie Harper, Retired Partner, LSL
Continuing Professional Education: Attendees earn 6 hours of CPE Credit (Accounting & Auditing, Government) by attending all sessions. Attendees must attend all sessions to obtain CPE credit.
Cost: $125 for CSMFO members
$165 for non-CSMFO members
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All Virtual Course Dates:
February 10 & 11, 2026 8:30 am – 11:30 am
March 11 & 12, 2026 8:30 am – 11:30 am
April 1 & 2, 2026 8:30 am – 11:30 am
May 13 & 14, 2026 8:30 am – 11:30 am
July 7 & 8, 2026 8:30 am – 11:30 am
September 16 & 17, 2026 8:30 am – 11:30 am
November 17 & 18, 2026 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Credits
Faculty
Debbie Harper, CPA Related Seminars and Products
Instructor
Retired Partner, LSL CPAs
Debbie Harper is a CPA and retired partner from LSL CPAs. She specializes in government agencies and served as the Learning Director overseeing all the technical training for the firm. She has worked in governmental accounting for 22 years. Through her career, she has found her passion in government accounting training. Debbie’s goal and skill have been in taking complex technical concepts and simplifying them for easy understanding.
Debbie has been married for 26 years and her husband is her favorite traveling partner, along with four kids who all hop in the motorhome and tour the continental U.S. together once a year; they are close to seeing all 50 states.
Alternate Options
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| Sep 16, 2026 @ 08:30 AM (PDT) |
Introduction to Governmental Accounting - September 16, 2026
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Total Credits: 3 Accounting & Auditing. Government | Webinar | 8:30am - 11:30am | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 17, 2026 @ 08:30 AM (PDT) |
Introduction to Governmental Accounting - September 17, 2026
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Total Credits: 3 Accounting & Auditing. Government | Webinar | 8:30am - 11:30am | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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