Tribal Financial Managers Certificate (TFMC) Training

Between 2010 and 2019, the ASU American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) and Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA)  co-hosted the Tribal Financial Manager Certificate trainings at Arizona State University.

At this time, this training is no longer offered, and there are no plans to offer it in the future. This certificate training for tribal government financial management professionals--a component of our Tribal Economic Leadership Program--provides an in-depth background in tribal government finance, Indian law, taxation, and economic development. Attendees can earn up to 20 CPE credits.  

This professional certificate training for tribal government financial management professionals--a component of our Tribal Economic Leadership Program--provides an in-depth background in tribal government finance, Indian law, taxation, and economic development. Attendees can earn up to 20 CPE credits.   

Tribal Financial Manager Certificate (TFMC) Training Features:

  • Principles of federal Indian law and its effect on tribal financial management
  • Government accounting standards and principles
  • Compliance with the new OMB Uniform Guidance
  • Self-determination, self-governance, financial compliance, and record-keeping
  • Effects of federal, state, and tribal taxation on tribal financial management, including the development of a revenue allocation plan
  • Best practices for internal controls and procurement policies
  • Key tools for developing and managing budgets
  • Emerging financial issues in Indian Country