Budgeting and Accounting: Making the Connection

Overview

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.

Who Attends

This course is designed for participants from several different backgrounds: accountants who want insight into federal budgeting, budget analysts who want insight into federal accounting, and systems people who want a basic understanding of federal budgeting and accounting to implement new financial systems.

Course Level: Basic
CLP: 16 | CPE: 16
Duration: 2 Days

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Available Dates

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July 16 - July 17, 2026

Class ID: 265106009

Washington, DC

8 AM - 4 PM EST

August 13 - August 14, 2026

Class ID: 265106011

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

September 21 - September 22, 2026

Class ID: 265106013

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

October 22 - October 23, 2026

Class ID: 265106015

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

November 16 - November 17, 2026

Class ID: 265106016

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

December 10 - December 11, 2026

Class ID: 265106017

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Make the connection between budgeting and accounting
Apply budget and accounting terminology appropriately
Track budgetary and proprietary accounting transactions through the budget execution process
Describe the use of the U.S. Standard General Ledger account structure
Relate budget obligations to agency assets, liabilities, and expenses
Determine unfunded budget requirements from accounting reports
Improve budget estimating with accounting information

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Budgeting and Accounting: Making the Connection

Overview

Who Attends

For Groups

Available Dates

Learning Objectives

Additional Features

Credits

This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

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Elective Courses

Prerequisites:

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Course Topics

Federal Accounting Fundamentals

Preparing Federal Financial Statements Using the U.S. Standard General Ledger