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Financial management – introduction
Financial management – introduction is designed for APS staff from non-finance backgrounds who have newly acquired financial management responsibilities and need information and skills to assist them in their new roles.
Program overview
- exploring financial governance
- demystifying financial jargon
- developing skills in accrual accounting
- understanding agency financial statements
- discussing government budgeting and developing a persuasive budget bid
- analysing internal management reports and explaining performance
Participant benefits
- keep up to date with new financial requirements
- gain an overview of APS financial accountabilities
- learn how financial management impacts on agency performance
- practise preparing and monitoring an accrual budget
- communicate more effectively about financial issues
Who should attend
APS 5–EL 2*
*Recommended target audience
may vary outside the ACT
Further information
For further information on programs, events and seminars delivered nationally, please contact 02 6202 3522 or email nationalcalendarteam@apsc.gov.au.
Terms and conditions
For cancellation and transfer terms and conditions please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/learn/cancellation.htm.






