Certificate Programs

Radford University's Governmental and Nonprofit Assistance Center (GNAC) offers two joint certificate programs:

• The Virginia Government Finance Officers/Radford University Certificate Program 
• The Treasurers' Association of Virginia/Radford University Governmental Accounting Certificate 

GFOA Certificate Program

The Certified Public Finance Officers Program of the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) is a broad, educational self-study program designed to verify knowledge in the disciplines of government finance. The certification program is governed by the Council on Certification.

The GNAC working with the GFOA, is responsible for updating the seven national exams. In addition, the GNAC coordinates testing sites and is responsible for registering all exam candidates.

To earn the designation of Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), candidates must:

• Pass a series of seven examinations covering the major disciplines of public finance.
• Successfully complete the program within five years.

Once earned, the CPFO designation is maintained by paying an annual membership fee and participating in 15 hours of continuing professional education and three GFOA Engagement Credits each year.