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Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Finance - Technical

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Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Faculty:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

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Description

This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation and utilization of budgets. Seasoned accountants will benefit from a refreshed awareness of popular techniques.  Budding financial professionals will obtain novel insight regarding fundamental budgeting concepts. All participants will develop an appreciation for the holistic nature of budgeting as an integral tool for planning and control. 

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize the importance of budgeting
  • Identify components of a master budget
  • Distinguish the utility of flexible budgets
  • Analyze the role of variances
  • Apply capital budgeting techniques

Major Subjects
  • Advantages of budgeting
  • The role of budgeting
  • Master budgeting
  • Flexible budgeting
  • Standards and variances
  • Capital budgeting

Course Materials

Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products


Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.


Dates

Tue, May 06, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:47pm EDT
Thu, May 22, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:47pm EDT
Tue, Jun 10, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:47pm EDT
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:47pm EDT
Tue, Jun 24, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:47pm EDT
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:47pm EDT
Mon, Jul 28, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:47pm EDT
Sat, Aug 02, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:47pm EDT
Wed, Aug 20, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:47pm EDT
Mon, Sep 08, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:47pm EDT
Thu, Sep 25, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:47pm EDT
Wed, Oct 01, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:47am EDT
Tue, Oct 21, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:47pm EDT
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:47pm EST
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:47pm EST
Mon, Dec 01, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:47pm EST
Thu, Dec 11, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:47pm EST
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:47pm EST
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:47pm EST
Sat, Jan 03, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:47am EST
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:47pm EST
Wed, Feb 04, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:47pm EST
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 - 07:00pm to 08:47pm EST
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:47pm EST
Wed, Mar 11, 2026 - 02:00pm to 03:47pm EDT
Wed, Mar 25, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:47pm EDT
Thu, Apr 02, 2026 - 04:00pm to 05:47pm EDT
Mon, Apr 13, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:47am EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer

Harp DOC, LLC


Designed For CPAs in public practice or members in industry who want to enhance budgeting skills
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of financial statements
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025

Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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