The Wisconsin Government Finance Officers Association presents the 2026 Virtual Accounting Workshops: A Hands-On Workshop Series
| 8 am – Noon | July 28 & 30, 2026 Governmental Accounting Fundamentals |
Virtual Via Zoom | Session Description |
| 8 am – Noon | August 4 & 6, 2026 Understanding Governmental Financial Statements |
Virtual Via Zoom | Session Description |
| 8 am – Noon | August 11, 2026 Government Budgeting Fundamentals: Building a Budget & Understanding Levy Limits |
Virtual Via Zoom | Session Description |
**Note: These sessions will NOT be recorded.
Instructor:
Gary Olsen, former WGFOA President (2017-2018), brings over 30 years of experience in government finance and public administration. He has served in leadership roles including Senior Accountant for Shawano County, Finance/IT/HR Director for Langlade County, Village Administrator for Rothschild, and Executive Director of North Central Health Care. Recently retired from local government service, Gary now teaches Business and Public Administration at the College of Menominee Nation and Governmental Accounting for UW–Green Bay’s Clerk/Treasurer Institute. His instruction emphasizes practical application, compliance, and real‑world decision‑making in government finance.
Pricing
Full Workshop Series Attendee: $300 for all 5 sessions
Governmental Accounting Fundamentals or Understanding Governmental Financial Statements Workshop Attendee: $150 per 2-day section
Government Budgeting Workshop Attendee: $75
Registration
Online: Register with MasterCard, Visa or Discover
Registration must be accompanied by payment.
Questions
Contact: McKay Lueck
Email: wgfoa@uwgb.edu