Description

The introduction to governmental budgeting course is an overview of the typical timeline and process a government uses when creating their annual budget. Topics covered include the basics of governmental budgeting, establishing priorities for the budget, the common steps and timeline of the budget process, what, when and how we should be monitoring the budget throughout the year, and how long-term budgets fit in with the annual budget process.

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

Instructor: Alexandria (Alex) Romero, CPA

Target Audience

Accountants and Auditors

Course Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...Recall the basics of governmental budgeting and the development of the budget prioritiesRecognize the steps involved in creating the annual government budgetIdentify what, when, and how to monitor the budget throughout the yearRecognize the importance of long-term budgeting for a government and communicating the budget message

Subjects

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The basics of governmental budgeting.Common steps and timeline of the budget process.What, when and how we should be monitoring the budget throughout the year.How long-term budgets fit in with the annual budget process.