0075 | Level II Finance Officer Project

Carl Vinson Institute of Government - Financial Programs

Successful completion of a financial management project is required for completion of the Level II program. The project can pertain to any financial management issue that participants encounter in the course of their regular employment duties. This is the final core requirement for Level II certification, and can only be initiated after the completion of all other Level II core courses. The project's purpose is for participants to demonstrate application of the topics learned in Level I and II curricula. The project must be submitted in electronic format to facilitate sharing with other government employees requiring guidance in the particular area.

Course Outline

In order to register for the project, the participant must submit the Project Proposal Form . Instructions for submission are included on the form. Once the proposal has been approved, the participant will register for the course. The cost for the course is $279.00. The project must be completed within 90 days after the project proposal has been approved.

Upon submittal of a project, the Project Transmittal Form must be included.

Examples of projects include

developing financial policies and procedures
creating an electronic budget process
creating a budget process instruction manual
conducting first request for proposal banking services

Learner Outcomes

The project's purpose is for participants to demonstrate application of the topics learned in the Levels I and II curricula.

Notes

Credits: None

Attendance Policy: Self study. Not applicable.

Field of Study: Not applicable.

Who Should Attend? This course is for local government accounting and financial reporting professionals who are enrolled in the Level II Finance Officer Certification Program.

Prerequisites: Level I Certification, and all other core courses of Level II curriculum.

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Basic

Delivery Method: QAS Self Study

Contact: For more information regarding refunds, concerns, and program cancellation policies, please contact Sherri Phillips at sherri.phillips@uga.edu.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

Level II Finance Officer Certification : Core Level II