Intro to Governmental Accounting

Overview

Governmental accounting is very unique. This course will introduce the financial reporting basics for governments, including fund accounting and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Attendees will analyze the layouts of the fund financial statements as well as the government-wide financial statements.

Highlights

• Financial reporting
• Fund accounting
• MD&A
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Practitioners new to governmental accounting

Objectives

• Describe the unique accounting principles and transactions applicable to governmental entities

Preparation

None

Notice

This is an OnDemand course offered by a third-party vendor. To access the course after purchase, go to My NESCPA and then My CPE and click on My OnDemand. Individual courses are available 90 days from the date of purchase.