Mar 30, 2016

FI Community PD Framework: Strengthening capacity to deliver effective financial stewardship

As the role of a financial officer continues to evolve and expand into that of a cross-functional business expert, the […]

Feb 2, 2016

Bringing financial insight to Shared Services Canada

Revelations about inconsistencies in financial practices at Shared Services Canada contained in the Auditor General’s latest report are of great […]

Feb 1, 2016

Recognize our best and brightest

The nomination deadline for the Awards of Excellence in Public Sector Financial Management is quickly approaching. Presented annually by the […]

Dec 17, 2015

The best of the season to you all

As I prepare to put a very busy 2015 to bed, I find myself particularly reflective as I take stock […]

Dec 11, 2015

Thoughts on accrual based accounting, transparency and sustainability

While reading through the news a few days ago, I came across an illuminating article in Public Finance International and […]

Thoughts on another successful AGM

First of all, I’d like to extend my sincere appreciation to the 160 members of the FI Community that joined […]

Nov 12, 2015

Challenges getting approval to attend FMI PD Week

Once again this year, we’ve received many reports of departments not giving approval to members of the FI Community who […]

Nov 10, 2015

On rhetoric and remembrance

A year ago this week I sat down to write my annual reflection on Remembrance Day with a heavy heart […]

Oct 16, 2015

Build a better future - show up at the ballot box

As most of you already know, last summer we had the pleasure of hosting Rick Mercer at our Funding Democracy […]

Thoughts on "ballot-box issues" as the election looms

As many of you know, I recently finished up a speaking tour across eastern Canada for FMI. This tour gave me the opportunity to reflect and to gather my […]

Sep 24, 2015

Preliminary Notice – 2015 Annual General Meeting

Preliminary notice of ACFO’s 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is hereby given in accordance with Article 9.13.1 of Bylaw Number […]

Sep 8, 2015

Announcing the State of the FI Community Survey

In two weeks, ACFO will be issuing our first annual State of the FI Community survey, our most important survey […]