Boot Camp

FGFOA Beginner Boot Camp Lottery Registration
The next FGFOA Beginner Boot Camp is taking place Thursday, October 30th & Friday, October 31st at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs
Only FGFOA Members are eligible to register for the Boot Camp Lottery and receive a seat in the class. Please be sure that your 2025/2026 FGFOA dues have been paid.
Participants will be selected through a lottery process. Thirty people will be randomly chosen from all received registrations, ensuring a fair opportunity for everyone.
Those not selected will be placed on a waiting list. You will be notified whether you have secured a seat in the Boot Camp or have been waitlisted.
Boot Camp seats are non-transferable. If you are unable to accept an offered spot, it will be given to the next person on the waiting list
There is no charge to register for the Boot Camp Lottery. You will be invoiced for the $550 registration fee if you receive a seat in the class.
Registration for this Boot Camp Lottery will close on Monday, August 25th at 10:00 a.m.
For additional information regarding the FGFOA Beginner Boot Camp Program CLICK HERE

Who should attend?

  • New accounting/auditing staff
  • Accounting staff desiring to move into other accounting positions
  • Managers and supervisors with limited technical accounting expertise
  • Anyone in need of brushing up on governmental accounting basics

Registration Fees: $550 for Government and Associate Members

Future Dates:

Seats for our Beginner Boot Camp are chosen by virtue of a randomized lottery. To register for the FGFOA Beginner Boot Camp Lotter or attend a Boot Camp, you must be an FGFOA Member!

October 31 & 31, 2025
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs
Registration opens August 18, 2025

January 12 & 13, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando
Disney Springs
Registration opens November, 2025

February 26 & 27, 2026
Hilton UF Gainesville
Registration Opens December, 2025

April 13 & 14, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando – International Drive Convention Center
Registration Opens February, 2026

April 16 & 17, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando – International Drive Convention Center
Registration Opens February, 2026

June 12 & 13, 2026
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
Registration Opens April, 2026

Boot Camp Instructor - Lynda Dennis

Are you ready to build a strong foundation in governmental accounting? The (FGFOA) is offering an intensive two-day workshop designed to introduce the core principles of accounting and financial reporting for state and local governments.

What You Will Learn:

✅ Fund accounting fundamentals, including different bases of accounting for governmental transactions
✅ Budgetary methodologies and control mechanisms for financial accountability
✅ Key budgetary accounting concepts essential for government finance professionals

Who Should Attend?

✔ New accounting/auditing staff
✔ Accounting professionals looking to advance
✔ Managers & supervisors with limited accounting experience
✔ Anyone needing a refresher on governmental accounting basics 

🔹 Limited to 30 participants per session for a hands-on, interactive experience
🔹 Participants are selected through a randomized lottery process
🔹 Earn 16 hours of AA Continuing Education Credits (CPE – A&A)
🔹 Receive a certificate of completion and a comprehensive course materials book

📍 Held at locations across Florida and the School of Governmental Finance, this sought-after workshop has sold out every year for the past six years!

📅 Spots are limited – Keep an eye on this space for updated dates and registration information!

We are excited to announce that can now schedule an FGFOA Beginner Boot Camp for your organization! 

These Boot Camp sessions can be customized to fit your needs and budget. We offer one or two-day sessions that allow you to choose from a list of topics, ensuring that your staff receives the training that they need to help your local government thrive.

Ensure that your team is equipped with essential knowledge in governmental accounting – secure your session today!

Contact Karen Pastula for more information!