GFOABC offers professional development workshops year-round to support local government finance professionals at every stage of their careers. Programs are delivered through in-person sessions and webinars, emphasizing best practices, regulatory updates, and peer collaboration.
All workshops are eligible for continuing professional development credits.
Upcoming workshops
November 5, 2026 · Virtual
Learn to identify money laundering warning signs in payments, refunds, purchasing, and vendor relationships, and how to document and raise concerns.
9:30–11:00 AM Pacific Time
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November 24–25, 2026 · Vancouver
Five workshops cover property tax policy and rate setting, development financing, treasury and debt financing, budgeting, and financial reporting. Choose one workshop per day.
In person at the Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel by APA
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Ongoing programs
Monthly · Virtual
A monthly check-in on the taxation cycle, held on the third Wednesday of each month throughout the year.
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Completed in 2026
September 10 and October 15, 2026 · Virtual
September 1, 15, and 29, 2026 · Virtual
Pre-Conference Program
May 25–26, 2026 · Kelowna
April 7, 14, and 21, 2026 · Virtual
On demand
On demand · Available for purchase
Explore procurement bylaws and policies, trade agreements, procurement processes, capital projects, and contract monitoring. The toolkit includes handouts and links to the webinar recordings.
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Coming soon · On demand
Ethics in Local Government Finance
Explore ethical decision-making in local government finance, including maintaining objectivity, managing financial controls, and balancing limited resources and competing priorities.