Build a strong foundation in government finance with the Governmental Accounting Essentials (GAE) program. Governmental accounting is a specialized field with unique rules, processes, and reporting requirements for managing public funds. GAE introduces the essential building blocks you need to understand how government finances are recorded, tracked, and reported.
Do you or your staff need training in the basic areas of governmental accounting? GAE is a professional development program that provides training in the basic areas of governmental accounting:
- Fund Accounting, Accounts, Debits and Credits.
- Accounting Journals and Ledgers.
- The Budget Process.
- The Accounting Process.
- Month End Reconciliations and Analysis and Year End Closing Process.
- The Annual Financial Report (AFR and ST-3).
Who should enroll? If you work in government finance—or want to build a career in it—GAE is designed for you.
The program is especially valuable for professionals who are stepping into a finance-related role, expanding their responsibilities, or seeking a clearer understanding of government accounting essentials.
- Government finance professionals such as clerks, treasurers, bookkeepers, accountants, comptrollers, finance officers, and support staff who want to better understand governmental accounting.
- Elected officials, governing board members, and council members seeking greater confidence in understanding financial information and their fiscal oversight responsibilities.
- Individuals who are new to government finance, or transitioning into a finance-related role, and are looking for a practical introduction to the field.
Many professionals enter government finance without formal training in governmental accounting or bookkeeping. GAE helps close that gap by providing a practical, accessible introduction to the fundamentals that matter most. Participants gain knowledge they can apply immediately to support accurate reporting, stronger internal processes, and compliance with New York State laws and regulations. For individuals and organizations alike, enrolling in GAE is an investment in confidence, capability, and sound financial stewardship.
3 GFI Credits / No CPE Offered