Introduction to Governmental Budgeting

Overview

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.

This course is being offered by a learning partner and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.

Highlights

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.

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Accountants and Auditors

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Recall the basics of governmental budgeting and the development of the budget priorities
• Recognize the steps involved in creating the annual government budget
• Identify what, when, and how to monitor the budget throughout the year
• Recognize the importance of long-term budgeting for a government and communicating the budget message

Preparation

None