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Exam Prep Manual  \nASBO International’s (ASBO) professional development team is pleased to present the SFO® Certification Exam Prep Manual as a service to the school business management profession.  \nEach year since ASBO launched its Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations ®(SFO) program, a panel of experts, completely independent from the Certification Commission and staff, has conducted a full-day workshop at our Annual Meeting & Expo to help eligible practitioners prepare for the certification exam. The panel’s workshop curriculum is presented here in the form of PowerPoint slide handouts for easy note taking. It covers all the areas of knowledge and skill tested by the two-part exam.  \nAt the back of this manual, you will find the Certification Commission’s official Guide to Studying for the Examinations, which is also available on ASBO’s website. The guide features study tips, practice questions with answers, and a reference list. It also provides tips on how to form and run effective study groups.  \nIf you are considering earning your SFO credential, we hope you will take full advantage of all the study materials available to you on ASBO’s website, in this manual, and at our Annual Meeting & Expo.  \nSincerely,  \nArlene H. Olkin, Ph. D.  \nDirector of Professional Development  \nDisclaimer  \nASBO International’s certification program is governed by the Certification Commission, a semi-independent certifying body of the Association of School Business Officials International. In adherence to best practices for certifying bodies, Certification Commission volunteers and certification staff are not involved in the development of any preparatory program, and no preparatory program is endorsed by the Certification Commission nor is a prerequisite to earn the certification. The Certification Commission and its staff are solely responsible for the policies and administration of the certification program, including application procedures and qualification requirements.  \nCopyright 2012 ASBO International  \nAgenda  \n(8:00 a.m.– 8:10 a.m.) Jay Snyder  \nJay will talk about education credits and ASBO’s Certification Program while thumb drives and the exam prep manual are being distributed.  \n(8:10 a.m.– 8:55 a.m.) Ellen Skoviera, Marvin Dereef, Ann Williams  \nManage Accounting Systems (28% to 33%) Slides 4-26 Maintain Accounting Software  \nMaintain Chart of Accounts Reconcile General Ledger Accounts Track Fixed Assets  \nInternal Service Funds Fraud  \n(8:55 a.m.– 10:00 a.m.) Brenda Burkett, Ann Williams  \nManage Accounting Functions (67% to 72%) Slides 27-76  \nManage Payroll Functions  \nManage Accounts Receivable Process  \nManage Accounts Payable Process  \nManage Purchasing Procedures  \nManage Annual Budgets Prepare Financial Reports Manage Cash Flow GASB  \nStudent Activity Funds  \n(Break 10:00 a.m.– 10:15 a.m.)  \n(10:15 a.m.– 11:15 a.m.) Ellen Skoviera, Ann Williams  \nConduct Financial Planning and Analysis (27% to 32%) Slides 77-109  \nServe as a School Leader  \nReview Financial Impact of Strategic Planning Goals Develop Financial Goals  \nEvaluate Funding Options for Debt Management Develop Outside Funding Sources  \nAnalyze Economic Data  \nAnalyze Demographic Data Develop Multi-Year Forecast  \nEstimate Real Estate Property Tax Revenues  \n(Lunch 11:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.)  \n(12:15 p.m.– 1:15 p.m.) Marvin Dereef, Ellen Skoviera  \nConduct Budgeting and Reporting Activities (15% to 20%) Slides 110-116  \nProject Student Enrollment  \nEvaluate Instructional Program(s) Costs Develop Annual Budgets  \nManage Grant Activities Prepare for Annual Audit  \n(1:15 p.m.– 2:00 p.m.) Brian Moore, Jim Westrum  \nConduct Risk Management Activities (10% to 15%) Slides 117-124  \nEvaluate Existing Risks  \nAddress Results of Risk Audit  \nConduct Annual Evaluation of Insurance Plans Manage Insurance Plans  \n“Right to Know”  \n(2:00 p.m.– 2:35 p.m.) Brian Moo","cbCairUREHqeAv5O","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairUREHqeAv5O","pdf",3625552,112,"English","# Agenda\n## Manage Accounting Systems\n## Manage Accounting Functions\n## Conduct Financial Planning and Analysis\n## Conduct Budgeting and Reporting Activities\n## Conduct Risk Management Activities\n## Manage School Facilities\n## Manage Information Systems\n## Manage Human Resource Functions\n## Manage Ancillary Services\n## Q&A","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the SFO® Certification Exam Prep Manual?\",\"answer\":\"It supports school business management practitioners in preparing for the SFO® Certification Exam by presenting the expert panel workshop curriculum as slide handouts.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the manual and the official Guide to Studying relate to each other?\",\"answer\":\"The back of the manual provides the Certification Commission’s official Guide to Studying for the Examinations, which includes study tips, practice questions with answers, and reference material.\"},{\"question\":\"Which topics are covered in the agenda of the prep manual workshop?\",\"answer\":\"The agenda covers accounting systems and functions, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and reporting, risk management, school facilities, information systems, human resource functions, and ancillary services.\"}]","SFO® Certification Exam Prep Manual - Agenda - study | PDF",1790328451,282]