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Course 5749 | Virtual | Classroom
Contemporary Issues in Federal Financial Management
Overview
Examine the current and future trends effecting the federal financial management community, and how legislative and policy changes impact procedures, processes, and standards. While this course covers governmentwide initiatives, special emphasis is placed on the Department of the Treasury and Office of Personnel Management because these agencies have implications on financial policy and the workforce.
Who Attends
This course is designed for individuals seeking to understand future trends in financial management and gain the perspective needed to effectively lead their organizations.
Course Level: Advanced
CLP: 16 | CPE: 16
Duration: 2 Days
Price: $ 1169.00 
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Course Details
Volume Discounts (5+ Seats)
Private Group TrainingAvailable Dates
Guaranteed to Run are designated with a 
August 17 - August 18, 2026
Class ID: 265749004
Virtual
8 AM - 4 PM EST
September 28 - September 29, 2026
Class ID: 265749005
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
December 16 - December 17, 2026
Class ID: 265749006
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
Learning Objectives
- Identify current and future trends, including anticipated legislation impacting federal financial management
- Describe the current and potential impact of the United States' fiscal condition on budgeting and resource allocation in the federal government
- Explain how the strategic documents and plans of executive branch agencies are changing the federal landscape
- Describe the requirements for annual performance plans, performance management, and performance reporting, and their potential impact on budgets and programs
- Describe the key workforce-related goals of the Department of the Treasury and the Office of Personnel Management
- Explain financial and performance reporting and the associated challenges that result from the current emphasis on transparency and online financial information
- Describe the status of financial systems modernization in the federal government, its impact on accounting, and the challenges that lie ahead in implementing new Office of Management and Budget guidance on financial systems development
- Summarize the latest programs related to financial management and financial management technology
- Explain the federal government mandates and guidance that provide the reasons behind the need for enterprise risk management (ERM), internal controls, and a fraud risk framework
- Explain how new legislation on recovery auditing and the Government Accountability Office's High Risk—Improper Payments will drive the finance and accounting workload and the implications for the federal government
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