Introduction to Federal Budgeting (BUDG7001)

Description:

Gain a solid foundation in the principles and concepts of the federal budget process. In this first of six core budget courses, become familiar with the basic concepts of federal budgeting. Learn the fundamentals of preparing and modifying a budget; the key players and their roles; appropriation types and their distinctive characteristics; the four phases of budgeting; and the purpose of midyear reviews. This course is part of the Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management (MCFFM).

Duration:

3 days

Level:

Foundational

Who Should Attend?

Budget, program and administrative technicians, analysts, officers and managers; accountants and accounting technicians; and auditors, financial analysts, interns/trainees and management analysts who would like to better understand the federal budget process.

Credits:

1.8 CEU's, 24 CPE's

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the federal budget process
• Use budget terminology correctly
• Apply budget concepts and techniques to your programs
• Identify the key elements of a performance budget
• Track and analyze costs to ensure budget compliance

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• Federal Budget Process (BUDG7103)
• Budget Formulation (BUDG7101)
• Budget Execution (BUDG7100)
• Budget Justification and Presentation (BUDG7102)
• Congressional Budget Process (BUDG8175)
• Federal Budget Analysis Using Microsoft Excel (BUDG8150)