Governmental Accounting ON DEMAND
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13.0 Credits
Member Price $58.00
Non-Member Price $67.00
Overview
The accounting used by government entities is substantially different from the accounting used by for-profit organizations. This course describes the unique aspects of governmental accounting, including the use of funds, the modified accrual basis of accounting, and many unique financial statement formats and disclosures. There is a strong emphasis on common accounting transactions, the annual comprehensive financial report, budgetary reporting, and nonexchange transactions. In short, this is an essential desk reference for the professional accountant
Highlights
Governmental accounting overview. Fund accounting. Basis of accounting and measurement focus. Reporting capital assets. Reporting liabilities. Budget and budgetary accounting. Common accounting transactions. Classification and terminology, and more.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
Professionals in government and public accounting.
Objectives
Recognize the entities responsible for formulating accounting standards. Cite the organizational structure used by governmental accounting standards. Specify the different types of funds and how they are used. Describe the accounting structure of a fund. Identify the characteristics of the different bases of accounting. Specify how the accounting treatment for revenue varies, based on when it is received. Recognize the accounting for incurred but unmatured liabilities, and more.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Steven Bragg, Western CPE
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast.
Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with Deloitte & Touche. He holds an MBA from Babson College, a Master of Finance from Bentley College, and a BA from the University of Maine (summa cum laude).
Non-Member Price $67.00
Member Price $58.00