Description

This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation and utilization of budgets. Seasoned accountants will benefit from a refreshed awareness of popular techniques. Budding financial professionals will obtain novel insight regarding fundamental budgeting concepts. All participants will develop an appreciation for the holistic nature of budgeting as an integral tool for planning and control.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Instructor: Dr. Christopher J. Harper, CPA, MBA

Target Audience

CPAs in public practice or members in industry who want to enhance budgeting skills.

Course Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...Recognize the importance of budgetingIdentify components of a master budgetDistinguish the utility of flexible budgetsAnalyze the role of variancesApply capital budgeting techniques

Subjects

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Advantages of budgetingThe role of budgetingMaster budgetingFlexible budgetingStandards and variancesCapital budgeting

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of financial statements.