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Further Aspects of Budgeting and Planning

CPE Self-study

Further Aspects of Budgeting and Planning

Learn budgeting processes to exercise control over the operations of an organisation.

$55 - $65

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Format

Online

NASBA Field of Study

Business Management and Organization

Level

Basic

CPE Credits

Author(s)

Authored by an extensive network of global SMEs in connection with AICPA and CIMA staff.

Availability

1 year

Product Number

FLP21MP004SSO

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Product Details

Budgets are a control mechanism.

This course outlines the rationale for and against different methodologies that can be used when preparing budgets in the current economic and technological climate. In line with strategic objectives, organisations use budgeting as the most widely used standard device for planning and control. This course will give you the fundamentals of the budgeting process and budgetary control.

Acquire new skills to demonstrate proficiency:

Overview of approaches to budget preparation
How to use budget to exercise control
Importance of flexed budgets in budgetary control

Gain experience with detailed exercises.

The practical hands-on exercise uses real-world examples, and they are designed to give you real-world knowledge on how to apply daily cost accounting principles.

This is a standalone course but if you’re interested in more of this type of learning while earning a designation, explore the CGMA® Finance Leadership Program.

Who Will Benefit

Global accounting and finance professionals
Management accountants
CPAs in public practice
Consultancy firm professionals

Key Topics

Improving the budgeting process
Budgets as a control mechanism
Flexed Budgets

Learning Outcomes

Identify approaches to budgeting that would suit the circumstances of the organisation.
Identify how budgets can be used to exercise control.
Determine the elements of, and uses for, flexed budgets.

Credit Info

CPE Credits

Online

NASBA Field of Study

Business Management and Organization

Level

Basic

Prerequisites

None

Access

Online

This is a digital product. With full paid access the content will be available to you for 1 year after purchase date.

For more information, please refer to CPE requirements and NASBA sponsorship information

Pricing

Do you have an AICPA membership? Log in to apply your member discount.

Nonmembers

Online

$65.00

AICPA Members

Online

$55.00

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2 to 5 registrants

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Instructors

Authored by an extensive network of global SMEs in connection with AICPA and CIMA staff.

Accessibility

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