Certificate Program

The North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association sponsors the NC Public Finance Officers' Certification Program. This program is designed to enhance the public finance profession in North Carolina. Certification is achieved by successfully completing four examinations in the public finance field:

  • Governmental Accounting
  • Financial Planning and Budgeting
  • Cash Management and Investments
  • Financial Management

The examinations are offered twice a year. Certification is valid for five years and can be renewed at the end of each subsequent five-year period through a point system. Examinations are given each May and November.

Currently scheduled Exam Dates:

SPRING EXAM

May 1-2, 2014
May 7-8, 2015
May 5-6, 2016
May 4-5, 2017

FALL EXAM

November 20-21, 2014
November 19-20, 2015
November 17-18, 2016
November 16-17, 2017

For further information please contact:

  • Gregory S. Allison, 919.966.4376
  • JoAnn Brewer, 919.966.4197

NC Public Finance Officers' Certification Program Brochure

GFOA Certification Program