Training for accounting and budget staff
We’re continually working to improve the trainings and resources available to state fiscal staff. Please check back regularly for newly available courses and resources.
Instructor-led training (virtual and in-person)
You can register for the instructor-led courses below in The Learning Center. These classes are either conducted virtually via Teams or in-person at 1500 Jefferson in Olympia.
- Accounting 101: Basic Accounting
- Accounting 102: Intermediate Accounting
- Accounting 103: Introduction to Governmental Accounting
- GL Reconciliation: Basics
- In-Process Report Training
Registering for The Learning Center
State employees automatically receive an account to access The Learning Center. Contact your agency’s training representative or human resources for information to log in and register for our courses. If you do not have access to The Learning Center, please contact OFM Accounting for assistance.
On-demand training
Links below will launch the virtual training. For the best experience, do not use Internet Explorer.
Statewide Accounting Insights
Statewide Accounting Insights Meetings are held 3-4 times per year to provide training to state fiscal staff on accounting policies and procedures.
Upcoming meetings
October 2, 2025, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Agenda:
- Administering Agency Responsibilities
- GASB Updates
- Researching and Recording Correcting Entries in AFRS
- AFRS Exception Reports
Materials for Past meetings
October 2, 2025 – Internal Controls
Distribution lists
The Statewide Accounting Insights Meeting invitations are distributed to the OFM Accounting Communications Gov Delivery Topic. Subscribe or change your subscription here.