APT US & C Publications

Cash Flow Forecasting Guide
This book is designed for those involved in the investment of public funds or the selection of investment instruments for the management of public funds. Topics include Prudent Investing, Components of A Cash Flow Forecast, Benefits of Cash Forecasting, Types of Cash Forecasts, and Tips to Improve Your Forecast just to name a few. This is a very effective cash management tool, so order your copy today!

Cash Handling Training Manual
This internationally recognized training guide includes: training modules; syllabus; glossary of terms; sample cash handling legislation; and an application to have your program reviewed and certified by APT US&C.  The Manual contains the essentials for developing a training program and cash handling manual for your government. Have your cash Handling program certified.

Debt Policy Handbook
This Handbook provides practitioners with the information necessary for preparing a comprehensive capital financing policy. It includes chapters on: formulating a policy; legal and regulatory requirements; needs assessment and funding alternatives; issuance of obligations; administration of obligations; and using pertinent Internet sites. The Handbook includes instructions and an application to have your debt policy reviewed and certified.

Disaster Preparedness Guide
The purpose of this guide is to provide easy-to-follow steps necessary to minimize the impact a potential disaster could have on your finance or treasury department. This guide is a "must have" for all finance and treasury officials. Recently updated! Have your Disaster Plan Certified.

Internal Controls Checklist
This is a working guide designed to assist public treasurers and finance officials in strengthening internal controls. This 100 plus page checklist is written for public officials responsible for establishing and monitoring internal controls. The Checklist is divided into functional categories including danger signs of embezzlement; common forms of fraud; budgets and planning; cash receipts and disbursement; general ledger accounting and financial reporting; federal grants; long-term debts; records disposition; wire transfers; and courts. Sound advice to ensure internal controls.

Revenue Collections Manual
The Revenue Collections Manual will show you how to have more money in your budget without having to either cut services or raise taxes. The Manual provides valuable suggestions on how to make your tax collections more efficient.
The Manual is designed for self-study, or for use in conjunction with regional Revenue Collections Seminars. It includes an open-book exam that may be submitted to APT US&C headquarters to be scored; CPFA points are assigned for passing scores.

Stop That Fraud Handbook
As a public finance professional, you are expected to safeguard the public's money while it's under your control. Unfortunately, there is no typical picture of the fraud perpetrator and embezzlement of public funds is all too common place, so you have your work cut out for you! An excellent place to start is with Joe Dervaes' "STOP THAT FRAUD" Handbook. This brand new Handbook is an outstanding tool.