0075 - Level II Finance Officer Project

Classroom

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

Before beginning the project, the participant must register and pay a registration fee of $219 and then submit the Project Proposal Form. Projects may not be submitted unless prior approval has been obtained by the Institute of Government and an immediate supervisor. Once the proposal has been approved, the project work may begin. 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

Please note there are two methods to register for this course. Click the Single Registration button to register and pay online. To request an invoice, click the Single Registration button, and then select Checkout. Log in with your account information. Under payment method, select "Request for Invoice." Once you click this option, you must then select "Company Invoice" under Choose Payment Method. You will receive an email with the invoice attached.

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 Frances Cassavaugh at frances.cassavaugh@uga.edu.