Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques

Prerequisites

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.

Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
Recognize the importance of budgeting
Identify components of a master budget
Distinguish the utility of flexible budgets
Analyze the role of variances
Apply capital budgeting techniques

Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Advantages of budgeting
• The role of budgeting
• Master budgeting
• Flexible budgeting
• Standards and variances
• Capital budgeting

Who should attend?
CPAs in public practice or members in industry who want to enhance budgeting skills.

Developed by:
Chris Harper, CPA

Instructor:
Chris Harper, CPA