FINANcIAL MANAGEMENT 2013 curriculum

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1 FINANcIAL MANAGEMENT 2013 curriculum graduateschool.edu/financial (866)

2 FINANcIAL management Graduate School USA s financial management curriculum provides comprehensive training solutions that help you develop the broad range of knowledge and skills you need to make sound financial management decisions. Our courses respond to the need for government departments and agencies to balance diminishing resources while maintaining and expanding existing programs. Seeking to acquire the skills to achieve that balance, you can master the tools and techniques of accounting, budgeting, appropriations law, and financial management. Become familiar with terminology and principles, as well as the laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures that underpin federal financial management. Most courses emphasize practical application, and our instructors have real-world experience. Graduate School USA s curriculum development team, with guidance from our Financial Management Advisory Council composed of leaders in the field, develops new courses in addition to revisiting the entire curriculum annually. Curriculum designers also work with customers to tailor courses to meet the specific needs of federal agencies and their employees. professional associations such as the CFO Council, the Association of Government Accountants (AGA), and the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC). The CFO Council, with the support of the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP) / Office of Financial Systems Integration (FSIO), established core competencies that identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for many federal occupations including accountants, budget analysts, financial managers, and program managers. In addition to the work that JFMIP/FSIO have accomplished, the Budget Formulation and Execution Line of Business (BFELoB) has developed the Federal Budget Community Career Road Map: Technical Core Competencies, Key Behaviors, Proficiencies, and Knowledge specifically for budget staff within the federal government. The Career Road Map includes six technical budgeting core competencies and associated behaviors, proficiency levels, and knowledge continuum. The courses are structured to meet the workforce development and continuing education needs of federal government agencies, employees, and contractors. Where applicable, the courses are developed and updated to provide students with the competencies identified by government organizations or graduateschool.edu/financial (888) 744-GRAD

3 Financial Management curriculum Federal Accounting Federal Accounting Standards Government Standard General Ledger Intermediate Federal Accounting Introduction to Federal Accounting CMA Examination Prep Course Part 1 CMA Examination Prep Course Part 2 ACCT7102D ACCT8100D ACCT8003D ACCT7001D ACCT9985D ACCT9986D Federal Appropriations Law Advanced Appropriations Law Federal Appropriations Law Federal Appropriations Law Update Reimbursable Agreements FINC9100D FINC7100D FINC7200D FINC9110D Federal Budgeting Audit and Review Phase of the Federal Budget Process Budget Analysis Workshop Budget Execution Budget Formulation Budget Justification and Presentation Congressional Budget Process Defense Working Capital Funds Federal Budget Process Federal Budgeting for Non-Budgeting Personnel Introduction to Federal Budgeting Performance Measurement and Budgeting Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), Army Public Sector Financial Systems & Policies BUDG8006D BUDG8100D BUDG7100D BUDG7101D BUDG7102D BUDG8175D FINC9000D BUDG7103D BUDG7000D BUDG7001D BUDG8101D BUDG8000D BUDG8001D BUDG8005D We offer many of these financial management courses, and others, through distance education, including correspondence, mobile learning, and online learning solutions. To learn more about Graduate School USA s distance education options, visit graduateschool.edu/distance. General Financial Management Conducting Quality Analysis for Decision Support Decision Support: Building New Analytical Skills Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course (EDFMTC) Introduction to Financial Management Understanding Federal Financial Statements Federal Travel Management Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR Vol. 2 (PCS/TDY) Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR Vol. 2 (TDY Only) Travel Regulations for Non-Defense Agencies, FTR Travel Regulations for Non-Defense Agencies, FTR (TDY Only) Travel Regulations for Uniformed Personnel, JFTR Vol. 1 (TDY) FINC9150D FINC8120D FINC7060D FINC7000D FINC8103D FINC7210D FINC7310D FINC7103D FINC7203D FINC7189D

4 master certificate in FederAL FINANcIAL MANAgeMeNt (mcffm) The updated MCFFM program recognizes and incorporates the behaviors that practitioners at all levels of federal government must demonstrate to excel professionally. The competencies, which are the foundation for this certificate program, represent a synthesis of competencies for accountants, budget analysts, financial managers, and program managers in the federal financial management community. With each course, you become a more valuable member of your financial management team. In addition to developing solid financial management skills, you are also able to readily handle developmental assignments, demonstrate a personal commitment to self-improvement, and make the transition to higher-level positions. The courses in the certificate program are developed and taught by practicing financial management professionals. As an added benefit to our students, Graduate School USA has an articulation agreement with Colorado State University (CSU) under which participants who successfully complete the MCFFM program will be eligible to receive 12 academic credit hours toward the 42 credits required for the CSU Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with an emphasis in Federal Financial Management. The ten required courses in the MCFFM certificate program are in two groups foundation and subject-specific courses. We highly recommend that students complete all of the foundation courses before registering for the remaining courses. Certificate courses are offered nationwide though Graduate School USA. You must complete the MCFFM requirements within three years after taking the first course in the program. You may apply for the certificate program online. For more information, please contact our certificate counselor at (202) or certificates@graduateschool.edu. FOUNDATION COURSES Federal Appropriations Law FINC7100D 32 CPE Introduction to Federal Accounting ACCT7001D 32 CPE Introduction to Federal Budgeting BUDG7001D 24 CPE Introduction to Financial Management FINC7000D 24 CPE Congressional Budget Process BUDG8175D 24 CPE SUBJECT-SPECIFIC COURSES Budget Formulation BUDG7101D 32 CPE Budget Execution BUDG7100D 32 CPE Public Sector Financial Systems & Policies BUDG8005D 32 CPE Audit and Review Phase of the Federal Budget BUDG8006D 16 CPE Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) BUDG8000D 24 CPE graduateschool.edu/financial (888) 744-GRAD

5 Over 300 courses. Our place Or yours? If you can t come to a class, let us bring it to you. More than 300 classroom courses, from acquisition to leadership, can be delivered at your location. This is an ideal solution for meeting extensive or custom training needs. Courses can be tailored to fit your time frame and the unique aspects of your organization. Best of all, you ll eliminate staff travel costs and maximize learning time. Call our Customer Support Center at: (888) 744-GRAD, or us at onsite@graduateschool.edu. You may also complete the Contract for Training at Your Location Inquiry form on our website at graduateschool.edu/quote. Graduate School USA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to: National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue, Suite 700, Nashville, TN Website: In addition, Graduate School USA has sponsorship agreements with the New Jersey, New York, and Texas Boards of Accountancy, which recognize us as an approved source for continuing education and auditing professional education. All of the sessions listed in this brochure are instructor-led/group-live programs unless otherwise noted. graduateschool.edu/financial (866)

6 600 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Rockville, MD Permit # 4297 Key Code: 085B-12 Change Service Requested We can keep you in the loop. We ll send you regular messages about the courses and subjects that interest you. Let us know where you d like to take classes and the type of training that best suits your needs. Your information and address will only be used to send you Graduate School USA s. graduateschool.edu/ Graduate School USA is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE), a national accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education: 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350; (800) ; This nonprofit educational institution is an equal opportunity provider. Graduate School USA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, on the basis of sex or gender, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, veterans status, on the basis that all or part of an individual s income is derived from any public assistance program, or in reprisal for pursuing rights under any of the above. If you require information about this program, activity, or facility in a language other than English (or Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), contact the registrar of Graduate School USA at (888) Financial Management 2013 curriculum