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Introduction to Budgeting and Planning

Management Accounting

CPE Self-study

Introduction to Budgeting and Planning

Learn how to prepare operational budgets that help manage performance.

$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

FLP21MP003SSO

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Product Details

Start preparing an operational budget.

The course explores the budgeting tool that helps managers for planning, controlling, and forecasting. By focussing on key steps in the budgeting process, you can recognize budgeting concepts and components and identify the trends and variations to meet your target.

Value added topics:

Budgeting process
Operational budget
Forecast sales volume

Gain experience with detailed exercises.

The practical hands-on exercise uses real-world examples. They are designed to provide you with 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

Rational for budgets
Preparing operational budgets

Learning Outcomes

Identify the benefits of a budgeting system.
Identify the input required to prepare an operational budget.
Recall how to prepare an operational budget.
Calculate a forecast sales volume based on trend and seasonal variations.

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.

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