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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.
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Duration: 2 Days
Develop the foundational knowledge to ensure your organization complies with the standards contained in the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Handbook. Learn how the FASAB provides…
Develop the foundational knowledge to ensure your organization complies with the standards contained in the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Handbook. Learn how the FASAB provides federal financial managers and accounting personnel with the historical context to effectively carry out their responsibilities. Test your understanding of the FASAB standards through exercises and discussions. You will also gain insight into practical application by examining an actual federal financial report through a case study.
Understand how revolving funds and reimbursables are integral to a federal organization’s ability to sustain business operations. You will learn the procedures related to business operations,…
Understand how revolving funds and reimbursables are integral to a federal organization’s ability to sustain business operations. You will learn the procedures related to business operations, including developing prices and producing financial statements, and participate in an experiential capstone exercise in which you will demonstrate how these concepts are applied at an agency level and within the federal government.
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Duration: 3 Days
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 how to avoid interest payment penalties through compliance with the regulations outlined in the Prompt Payment Act (PPA). Learn about the budgetary implications of late payments, how to avoid…
Explore how to avoid interest payment penalties through compliance with the regulations outlined in the Prompt Payment Act (PPA). Learn about the budgetary implications of late payments, how to avoid these penalties, and the appropriate use of funds. You will also gain an understanding of how to calculate interest and the year-end closeout procedures to address late payments.
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.
Learn how to reconcile the Fund Balance with Treasury (FBwT) account number USSGL 101000 with the Account Statement generated from the Treasury Governmentwide Accounting (GWA) System. This course…
Learn how to reconcile the Fund Balance with Treasury (FBwT) account number USSGL 101000 with the Account Statement generated from the Treasury Governmentwide Accounting (GWA) System. This course provides an overview of what actions federal agencies must take when a notice of discrepancies is issued.
Duration: 2 Day
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—at a high level and will learn to apply the principles to avoid Antideficiency Act violations. For more in-depth coverage of appropriations law, consider the Appropriations Law Seminar course.
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.
Duration: 4 Days
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.
Discover the nuances of the Antideficiency Act (ADA), a set of rules and regulations governing federal appropriations which has potential ramifications for both agencies and individual employees. You…
Discover the nuances of the Antideficiency Act (ADA), a set of rules and regulations governing federal appropriations which has potential ramifications for both agencies and individual employees. You will learn the legal provisions surrounding the acceptance of gifts, travel benefits, and other illegal augmentations to an appropriation.
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.
Learn how Congress is organized, how it functions, and how to interact with congressional committees that oversee agency programs and appropriated funds. You will establish a working knowledge of…
Learn how Congress is organized, how it functions, and how to interact with congressional committees that oversee agency programs and appropriated funds. You will establish a working knowledge of Congress by exploring best practices for interacting with key players and applying proven budget development, presentation, and justification techniques.
Explore the ways that the DoD must comply with an exceptionally broad spectrum of relevant laws and regulations relating to appropriation laws and guidelines. You’ll learn about appropriation law…
Explore the ways that the DoD must comply with an exceptionally broad spectrum of relevant laws and regulations relating to appropriation laws and guidelines. You’ll learn about appropriation law constraints, flexibilities, and unique DoD exceptions with regard to the legal availability of appropriated funds, how to apply DoD funding principles and obligation rules, and recognize what constitutes a legal obligation.
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™.
Duration: 1 Day
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.
Duration: 5 days