A capital improvement is a substantial, nonrecurring expenditure for a physical improvement. In this NASBA-approved course, learn the process governments use to assess their capital needs, prepare a Capital Improvement Program, and implement it.
In this NASBA-approved course, learn the types of debt that governments can issue, the relationship of debt to capital improvement programs, how bonds are rated, and how to lower interest rates without going through the rating process.
This NASBA-approved course reviews and compares the “Green Book” model and the “COSO” model. Either can be used to help an entity run its operations effectively, report reliable information, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Learn the types of budgets and their components, how to prepare revenue estimates and budget summaries, how to establish budgetary controls, and how to budget for contingencies in this NASBA-approved course.
Learn the skills that help you understand different methods for analyzing and forecasting revenues and expenditures and learn how to communicate and monitor the budget to interested parties.
This NASBA-approved course covers the entire purchasing process. Topics include the various roles and qualifications of purchasing professionals, different methods of purchasing, proper supporting documentation, and purchasing ethics.
This NASBA-approved course covers the revenue structures of local governments, property taxes, licenses and fees, intergovernmental revenue, collections, and a case study in revenue administration.