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Learn how to effectively prepare, review, and audit federal financial statements using the guidelines of the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), as well as other regulatory requirements.…

Learn how to effectively prepare, review, and audit federal financial statements using the guidelines of the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), as well as other regulatory requirements. Explore ways to help build taxpayer confidence that federally appropriated funds are being managed as intended by helping to support accountability and transparency in federal agencies.

Gain a deep understanding and insight into why federal budgeting and accounting is challenging for accountants and budgeteers alike. Eliminate your insecurities about the requirements of federal…

Gain a deep understanding and insight into why federal budgeting and accounting is challenging for accountants and budgeteers alike. Eliminate your insecurities about the requirements of federal budgeting and accounting with an introduction to these functions, as well as their integration into the federal financial management process. Through a discussion-based class where you will share experiences with others in similar roles, you will learn about these concepts to improve your approach to financial management.

Gain an understanding of how to generate accurate and timely financial statements that comply with federal regulations through an overview of accounting terms, principles, concepts, and standards. You…

Gain an understanding of how to generate accurate and timely financial statements that comply with federal regulations through an overview of accounting terms, principles, concepts, and standards. You will also examine the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger (USSGL) to further standardize your approach to federal accounting.

Learn how to practically apply financial guidance provided by OMB and the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger (USSGL) to support the production of accurate and timely financial statements. Develop…

Learn how to practically apply financial guidance provided by OMB and the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger (USSGL) to support the production of accurate and timely financial statements. Develop your skills in federal accounting through an in-depth look at analyzing and recording financial events. Course participants should have experience with accounting for assets, liabilities, net position, revenues, and expenses, as well as with T-accounts and general ledgers.

Explore the components of the submission of the Standard Form (SF) 133 to help fulfill the requirement that federal expenditures be reviewed quarterly to support the monitoring of apportioned funds.…

Explore the components of the submission of the Standard Form (SF) 133 to help fulfill the requirement that federal expenditures be reviewed quarterly to support the monitoring of apportioned funds. Examine key aspects of SF 133, including a reporting unit’s sources of budget authority, the status of budgetary resources, and information on obligated balances and outlays as a financial manager. You will learn how United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) attributes are used to track transactions. You will complete several exercises and an SF 133 based on a real-world scenario.

Where and how to find guidance to address an appropriations law issue may not be readily apparent—and the consequences may be harsh if you get it wrong. This course builds on the principles of…

Where and how to find guidance to address an appropriations law issue may not be readily apparent—and the consequences may be harsh if you get it wrong. This course builds on the principles of appropriations law to guide participants through the process of analyzing and researching an appropriations law issue, then defending the ultimate decision to stakeholders.

Discover how to properly use federally appropriated funds to be compliant with federal appropriations law. Guided by GAO’s Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book), you will learn to…

Discover how to properly use federally appropriated funds to be compliant with federal appropriations law. Guided by GAO’s Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book), you will learn to comply with relevant laws and regulations, gain a deeper understanding of contracting and procurement activities, and reinforce understanding through scenario-based exercises. You obtain the crucial background, tools, and techniques to make sound decisions concerning appropriated funds back on the job.

Discover how to steward federally appointed funds correctly in order to remain compliant with appropriations law requirements and avoid serious repercussions. By exploring the Government…

Discover how to steward federally appointed funds correctly in order to remain compliant with appropriations law requirements and avoid serious repercussions. By exploring the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book), Volume I and part of Volume II, you will learn about the availability of federally appropriated funds. You’ll delve into the three pillars—purpose, time, and amount—and will learn to apply the principles to avoid Antideficiency Act violations.

Refresh your knowledge of appropriations law basics and gain a deeper understanding of the latest changes and developments to ensure the proper use of federally appropriated funds. Through interactive…

Refresh your knowledge of appropriations law basics and gain a deeper understanding of the latest changes and developments to ensure the proper use of federally appropriated funds. Through interactive case studies based on recent GAO decisions and a focus on key concepts of appropriations law, learn how to identify changes in policy and their impact to avoid Antideficiency Act (ADA) violations.

Understand the various aspects of federal business activities, such as reimbursables, revolving funds, and user fees, to comply with legal requirements for government business transactions. You will…

Understand the various aspects of federal business activities, such as reimbursables, revolving funds, and user fees, to comply with legal requirements for government business transactions. You will learn how to properly apply the basic tenets of appropriations to your agency transactional work by examining and discussing the requirements of Chapter 12 from Volume 3 of the third edition of the GAO Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book) and other guidelines.

Develop a working knowledge of appropriations law outlined in the Red Bookto better navigate the grants process. This course will teach participants to effectively steward federally appointed funds,…

Develop a working knowledge of appropriations law outlined in the Red Book to better navigate the grants process. This course will teach participants to effectively steward federally appointed funds, remain compliant with appropriations law requirements, and avoid serious repercussions. Participants will learn about the different types of appropriations (such as one-year, multi-year, and no-year funding) and their requirements, as well as the challenges around time-limited funds. This course also explores documented cases where agencies have had appropriation issues, and discuss how these could have been prevented or resolved. This is an elective course in the Federal Track of the GMCP™.

More effective analyses lead to better budget decisions for the organization and improved financial performance. Using the various features and functions of Excel, participants will learn how to…

More effective analyses lead to better budget decisions for the organization and improved financial performance. Using the various features and functions of Excel, participants will learn how to perform the analyses to support budgetary decisions and present data graphically for stakeholders. You will spend 80% of your class time working in Microsoft Excel to gain hands-on experience that you can apply on the job.

Understand the process of how federal funds are planned for, authorized, appropriated, apportioned, allocated, and executed each year. Through examination of current events, you will learn the…

Understand the process of how federal funds are planned for, authorized, appropriated, apportioned, allocated, and executed each year. Through examination of current events, you will learn the formulation, enactment, and execution phases of the federal budget process.

Prepare effective written budget justifications that can win approval for budget requirements in your agency's formulated budget. In addition to learning about the overall budget justification process…

Prepare effective written budget justifications that can win approval for budget requirements in your agency's formulated budget. In addition to learning about the overall budget justification process, you will practice the writing skills and techniques necessary to prepare written justification narratives at the agency, OMB, and congressional levels in accordance with OMB Circular A-11.

Learn techniques to develop, analyze, and manage program financial plans to successfully execute a budget. This course explores the laws and procedures that guide the budgeting process, including…

Learn techniques to develop, analyze, and manage program financial plans to successfully execute a budget. This course explores the laws and procedures that guide the budgeting process, including coverage of the policies outlined in OMB Circular A-11 along with other relevant financial management policies.

Learn how the Department of Defense (DoD) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) System defines which programs meet military strategy requirements and the amount of funding received.…

Learn how the Department of Defense (DoD) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) System defines which programs meet military strategy requirements and the amount of funding received. Understand the rules and procedures that govern the development of budgets, as well as the decisions behind program funding. You will gain a deep understanding of the DoD-specific PPBE process through discussions and exercises that use DoD artifacts and resources.

Discover how to leverage Microsoft Excel to analyze budgets and finances to help ensure the accurate and timely preparation of budget worksheets. After an overview of budgeting, the rules and…

Discover how to leverage Microsoft Excel to analyze budgets and finances to help ensure the accurate and timely preparation of budget worksheets. After an overview of budgeting, the rules and regulations that govern the process, and the basics of Excel, you will participate in hands-on activities to apply spreadsheet tools and techniques needed to prepare budget worksheets.

Learn to effectively navigate Excel for more productive analyses and the ability to graphically represent data, aiding in organizational efforts to track expenditures and control budget execution. You…

Learn to effectively navigate Excel for more productive analyses and the ability to graphically represent data, aiding in organizational efforts to track expenditures and control budget execution. You will spend about 75% of your time working in Microsoft Excel to get the hands-on training to apply what you learn back on the job.

Understand federal agency budget functions to support organizational compliance with laws and regulations such as the Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act (GPRAMA). In-depth…

Understand federal agency budget functions to support organizational compliance with laws and regulations such as the Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act (GPRAMA). In-depth discussions and practical exercises will provide you with the ability to better prioritize tasks and strategize how to make more effective budgeting decisions.

Discover how to utilize Microsoft Excel for benefit-cost analysis to organize facts, assumptions, estimates, and findings to align your decisions with your organization’s goals and mission. You will…

Discover how to utilize Microsoft Excel for benefit-cost analysis to organize facts, assumptions, estimates, and findings to align your decisions with your organization’s goals and mission. You will learn to conduct accurate benefit-cost analyses in Microsoft Excel using fundamental principles, best practices, and powerful tools.