Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques

Overview

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.

Highlights

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

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of financial statements

Designed For

CPAs in public practice or members in industry who want to enhance budgeting skills.

Objectives

• 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

Notice

All materials will be available to download in advance and participants will receive an email two days prior to the course date. Materials will also be posted in the “My CPE” section of the NESCPA website.