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Understanding the 4 W's in Budgeting: Who, What, When, and Which?

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This course is being offered on multiple dates, listed below. Click the Register button next to your preferred date to register.
 Mon, 06/30/2025 from 10:00 am to 11:46 am
 Wed, 07/02/2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:46 pm
 Wed, 07/16/2025 from 2:00 pm to 3:46 pm
 Fri, 08/15/2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:46 pm
 Thu, 08/28/2025 from 10:00 am to 11:46 am
 Wed, 09/03/2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:46 pm
 Fri, 09/19/2025 from 2:00 pm to 3:46 pm
 Tue, 10/14/2025 from 7:00 pm to 8:46 pm
 Wed, 10/29/2025 from 10:00 am to 11:46 am
 Sat, 11/01/2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:46 pm
 Mon, 11/24/2025 from 2:00 pm to 3:46 pm
 Mon, 12/08/2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:46 pm
Designed For:

Accounting Professionals

Prerequisite:

None

This session introduces a structured approach to government budgeting using the four W’s: Who, What, When, and Which. Participants will explore WHO should be involved in the budgeting process, including internal teams and external stakeholders, while learning effective communication strategies to foster collaboration. The session examines WHAT the budgeting process entails, covering essential phases, components, legal requirements, and common challenges. Attendees will also learn WHEN to engage the public through strategic planning, workshops, and outreach initiatives. Finally, the session highlights WHICH departments play key roles, from financial planning to managing capital projects. By the end of this session, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of government budgeting and how to align financial planning with community priorities.

Delivery Method: Individual webcast
CPE Credit: Finance
Program Level: Basic

Sponsors

For Technical Support: 
Please contact the ACPEN Help Desk at (877) 602-9877, [email protected]   or visit https://vscpa.acpen.com/Support/. The Help Desk is available by phone 24/7, 365 days a year. Allow 1 business day for email

Objectives

  • Identify who should be involved in the budget process
  • Recall the key components and legal requirements for the budget process
  • Identify when public engagement should occur in the budget process and how to engage the public
  • Recognize who on the internal team is responsible for different components of the budget process

Speakers

Advanced Preparation

None

Vendor

The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: NASBARegistry.org.

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