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Introduction to Financial Management - FINC7000D001

Description

Obtain a comprehensive overview of the significant aspects of financial management. Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the laws, critical concepts, procedures, and policies involved with sound financial management. Learn to link management, budgeting, and auditing to performance measurement; recognize the primary requirements of financial systems; and adhere to governmentwide policies.

Related Certificate Programs: This course is part of

This course aligns with the following DoD Financial Management Competencies:

DoD FM CompetencyProficiency Level Hours
Decision Support 1 6
Financial Management Systems14
Fundamentals and Operations of Accounting 13
Fundamentals and Operations of Budget13
Fundamentals and Operations of Finance 18

Who Should Attend?
Anyone who will benefit from a comprehensive overview of financial management in the federal government, but especially program analysts, administrative officers, auditors, financial analysts, management analysts and interns/trainees in financial management career fields.

Level: Foundation

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe financial management in the Federal Government
  • Identify key roles played by various financial management personnel
  • Identify the phases of the federal budget process
  • Describe the role of financial information in performance management
  • Explain basic principles of federal accounting
  • Distinguish federal financial systems from other types of systems
  • Explain the purpose of internal controls and control systems
  • Adhere to governmentwide policies pertaining to cash and debt management

Course Outline:
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